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82%41482% positive reviews, Very Positive across 414 reviews·Turn-Based Tactics · Roguelite
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Every move matters in this chess-inspired tactical adventure. Lead three heroes and outsmart the undead.
Chessman Adventures
SteamChess-Inspired Turn-Based Tactics
Chessman 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 Access
This is an early access version of the game, with ongoing updates, improvements, and new content planned throughout development.
Build Your Team
Choose 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 Gameplay
Take 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 Undead
Face 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 Encounters
Challenge 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
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