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King's Hand

King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos. Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist!

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March 9, 2026
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About the Game

King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos.

Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist! 

Build Unique Pieces

Define your Play style

After each victory, evolve your pieces with powerful synergies. Supercharge your pieces letting them pierce through the board with the Pierce modifier. Or perhaps play it slow and steady using the synergy of the Stalwart Shields. 

Build your own unqiue chess set to take on the many challenges of King's Hand. 

Face Unique Enemies 

Tackle everything from swarm-like waves of pawns to elite knights who protect their King with powerful combined abilities. Your foes will wield their own tricks, use all the tools at your disposal to survive!

Features:

  • Hordes and Elites

  • Unique Enemy Abilities

  • Strategic Boss Encounters