What is the cheapest place to buy Side Effect?

Steam at $7.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

No — Side Effect is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $7.99.

Has Side Effect ever been cheaper?

No — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026, $7.99.

Can I play Side Effect on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Side Effect. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Side Effect have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Side Effect with online co-op.

Is Side Effect on PC Game Pass?

No — Side Effect is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $7.99.

Side Effect (2025)

Name: Side Effect
Brand: Daegames Studio
Availability: InStock

Daegames Studio · May 12, 2025 · Strategy, Roguelike, Turn-Based Combat, Online Co-Op, Singleplayer

Buy Side Effect from Steam at $7.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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Side Effect price by region

Side Effect costs $4.99 in Georgia (USD), £5.79 in the United Kingdom, €6.59 in Europe (EUR), $7.99 in the United States, CA$8.99 in Canada, NZ$10.29 in New Zealand, A$11.50 in Australia, R$16.59 in Brazil and zł28.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Side Effect offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
Georgia (USD)	$4.99	$4.99	—	1
United Kingdom	£5.79	£5.79	—	1
Europe (EUR)	€6.59	€6.59	—	1
United Statesyour region	$7.99	$7.99	—	1
Canada	CA$8.99	CA$8.99	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$10.29	NZ$10.29	—	1
Australia	A$11.50	A$11.50	—	1
Brazil	R$16.59	R$16.59	—	1
Poland	zł28.99	zł28.99	—	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Side Effect

Side Effect is a tactical roguelike based on chess where you dominate the board by using spells. Choose an elemental school and enter the arena.

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Think tactically:

Spells are channeled by your pawns, with various effects depending which pawn you chose. Use that to your advantage by strategically positioning your pieces on the board. Plan ahead to keep the upper hand. But be careful: the AI won’t go easy on you.

Spellbook building:

Assemble your spellbook, drawing from 9 schools of magic. Gather powerful artifacts and craft your own gameplay, as you experiment combos.

Journey through unique levels:

Understand the dynamic of each level and turn their mechanics to your advantage. Make sure to adapt your strategy and spells to the situation.

Engage in jolly cooperation:

You can experience the game with one like-minded friend! Strategies may change drastically as you combine both spellbooks. The more, the merrier!

DON’T PANIC!:

Things may get a bit hectic, and plans may not pan out the way you expected, but that’s fine. Even the AI cannot anticipate all the consequences of its actions.
Magic is beautiful, dangerous, and hard to predict. This is the actual Side Effect.

Side Effect — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player, Online co-op
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Side Effect — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Side Effect?: Steam at $7.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Side Effect free?: No — Side Effect is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $7.99.
Has Side Effect ever been cheaper?: No — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026, $7.99.
Can I play Side Effect on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Side Effect. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does Side Effect have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists Side Effect with online co-op.
Is Side Effect on PC Game Pass?: No — Side Effect is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $7.99.

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Apr 23, 2022

Exceptional concept, immense depth in terms of strategy and possibilities. love the brain teaser and optimization aspect. Coop is a lot of fun trying to combine elements, discussing possible 'grand design' to carry out the most efficient attacks. I can't even fathom how many different combos are possible. Keeping in mind that it is a very young game I find it genius. I would love to see a bit of a UI/UX improvement to help discover and understanding the mechanics of the game smoothly. Over all, if you are into strategy games / brain teaser, you have to try it!

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Recommended Jul 23, 2025

A chess game with magic and some roguelike aspects where the games are never the same. A large variety of spells and items that offer several possible synergies. Each level has its own mechanics and identity. 9 types of elements that determine different play styles and add their own side effects to the chessboard.

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