Chessman Adventures
DVK Games · 2026 · Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Puzzle, Tactical, Singleplayer
PC
4 user reviews100% · 4
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About Chessman Adventures
Chess-Inspired Turn-Based TacticsChessman Adventures is a turn-based tactics strategy game inspired by chess, where every move matters. Command a team of three unique heroes and outmanoeuvre the undead in a series of strategic, puzzle-like battles.Master positioning, plan ahead, and use your heroes’ abilities to control the board and defeat overwhelming enemies.Early AccessThis is an early access version of the game, with ongoing updates, improvements, and new content planned throughout development. Build Your TeamChoose from 5 unique heroes, each offering distinct tactical options and movement styles:- Wizard – Control the battlefield with powerful magic - Ranger – Strike from range with precise attacks - Fighter – Hold the front line in close combat - Bard – Support allies and enhance your strategy - Rogue – Use speed and unpredictability to outmanoeuvre enemies Create your team of three and discover powerful tactical combinations.Tactical Puzzle GameplayTake on 16 handcrafted levels set in the fallen town of Grabstadt, where each encounter is a strategic challenge.Complete varied objectives such as:- Capturing all enemies - Escaping within turn limits - Defending key positions - Rescuing survivors - Defeating powerful bosses Each level blends turn-based tactics and puzzle strategy, rewarding careful planning and smart decision-making.Battle the UndeadFace multiple enemy types, each requiring different tactics:- Zombies that overwhelm with numbers - Skeleton warriors of fallen heroes - Gargoyles animated by dark magic - Wraiths that move between worlds Adapt your strategy to survive against increasingly difficult encounters.Boss EncountersChallenge powerful enemies that push your tactical skills further:- A relentless Gravedigger, commanding hordes of undead - A dangerous Necromancer, protected by dark magic Defeat them to uncover the mystery behind Grabstadt’s fall.Key Features- Chess-inspired turn-based tactics gameplay - Strategic, puzzle-like level design - 5 unique heroes with distinct abilities - Multiple enemy types with different behaviours - Challenging boss battles - Singleplayer tactical experience
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I'm not usually into these kinds of turn-based tactical/chess-inspired games, but I played the demo a while back and found it surprisingly relaxing. It's the sort of game that's easy to unwind with after a long day rather than something that constantly demands your attention. The art direction is one of the biggest highlights for me. The character models, environments, and overall theme are really well done, and the audio complements the atmosphere nicely. It's a pleasant game to look at and listen to. My main criticism is the Wizard. Compared to the other heroes, the abilities just didn't feel as satisfying or impactful to use. It wasn't enough to ruin the experience, but it definitely stood out. There are also a few bugs here and there, but considering it's in Early Access, nothing I encountered was game-breaking. The biggest annoyance was the options menu—it can be a bit messy when trying to switch between fullscreen and windowed mode. Overall, if you're looking for a laid-back strategy game with charming visuals, a relaxing atmosphere, and an interesting take on a chess-inspired adventure, I'd say it's worth checking out. Even as someone who isn't normally a fan of this gen…2 found this helpful
I like the Idea of a mix between chess and turn based rogue like. Will there be a harder mode later where you do not see on what tiles you are not safe? Maybe some more classes that represents other chess figures could make it interesting in the long run, like a horse that has a very unique movement pattern. But overall it is a fun game that you can just jump in and play a few rounds. I found one Bug: When setting Music Volume to 0 in the Menu, it stays silent whatever Setting you chose afterwards.2 found this helpful
Chessman adventures throws heroic characters into chess and adds in a lot of interesting depth without being unrecognisable as a chess game. the undead hordes of zombies and skeletons are different tiers of pawns, special units like wraiths and stone angels are bishops, as are the players own archer and bard. The party selection means you can approach different puzzles differently and swap starting positions to what suits you, but it never expands into something more chess like with two armies in early access.1 found this helpful
It's cheaper than a pint of cider and the developer has an excellent beard. What's not to like!
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