Regicide
Forget checkmate. Every capture scores in this chess roguelike deckbuilder. Gather powerful floppy disks, rig your pieces (and theirs), and ignite cascading combos as you chase scores you have no right to reach.
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10 itemsAbout the Game
CHESS, BUT YOU SCOREĀ
Light on chess, big on score. Play lightning rounds of minichess with ever-increasing score targets. Each capture scores points. Each round earns you cash to upgrade in the shop.
BUILD SOMETHING BROKEN
Craft endless builds from score-bending floppy disks, piece-box-altering zodiac cards and levelling wonder cards. From pawn swarms, to sacrifices, to one-man-armies: choose your upgrades carefully to bend the board and ignite explosive combos.
VIBE OUT
Wrapped in a chill retro aesthetic, Regicide is made for quick, punchy runs and long, quiet nights.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A new way to play chess, without changing the move-set.
Crafted for chess novices and experts alike.
Quickfire rounds last minutes; complete runs in under an hour.
Endless combinations: each capture, upgrade, and choice shifts your run.
Satisfying progression: unlock new items, boards, challenges, and more.
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