Dunchess

Dunchess

Firenap Studio · 2026 · Chess, Level Editor, Turn-Based Strategy, Dungeon Crawler, Pixel Graphics

PC
6 user reviews100% · 64playing now
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About Dunchess

Dunchess is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you play chess pieces. Different dungeons present never-boring challenges to overcome while you protect the king and try to remove the enemy pieces.

♟️ Play the chess pieces in different dungeon levels!We keep the mechanics that you already know how to use and if you don't know how, don't worry! The game is pretty intuitive, showing you what are your possible movements when you hover pieces 😉

⚔️ Be aware of the new unique tiles that change the dungeon as you play!We're introducing new tiles to the dungeons, in the case above 👆 it's an activator to elevate bridges. And this is just the start! More will be submitted as we update the game.

🧠 Plan your strategy and do not let your king be captured!Forget about the check, this is a no-regret move type of game. Make a wrong move and pay the price for it 😈

🖌️ Make your own maps!Did we mention that you can create your own maps?! Also, publish them and play others!

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 3, 2026
This game is a true masterpiece that reimagines chess as a chaotic, strategic dungeon crawler where the board itself fights back. Whether you’re a chess grandmaster or have never moved a pawn, the addition of spells, items, and active dungeons creates a perfectly balanced experience that rewards creativity over simple memorization. The design is genuinely innovative: every piece has unique abilities, and mechanics (no spoilers here!) transform every match into a dynamic puzzle where you must constantly adapt to survive enemy attacks and outsmart your opponent. It’s just really good fun! Beyond the brilliant gameplay, the presentation is flawless. The pixel art is stunning, bringing the fantasy board to life, while the sound effects are lively and satisfying, making every spell cast and action feel impactful. It’s rare to find a game that blends genres so seamlessly, but this one nails the fusion of strategy, RPG elements, and tactical combat. If you love creative indie games, deep strategy, or just want to see chess pieces blast each other with magic in a beautifully crafted world, this comes with my highest recommendation.
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Recommended Aug 3, 2026
game mechanics are fun , its like chess on steroids. the art is beautiful. i will definately follow up on more releases from these guys, they know what they are doing, attention to detail at max
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