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82%41482% positive reviews, Very Positive across 414 reviews·Turn-Based Tactics · Roguelite
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Chess variation with unique twist: Black turns White into undead like themselves

Pawn of the Dead differs from the classical chess with its unique mechanic: White pieces get infected into Black (undead) pieces when captured! But do not worry, there's always a solution to win in these asymmetrical levels.

Also, easy transition between 3D and 2D.

As Leonard the White King, it's your duty to protect White Kingdom against the army of undead. Always nearby you is kingdom's most powerful warrior and your beloved wife, Elona the White Queen. A sinister reflection you ignored all along is awaiting for you, who seeks a resolution beyond revenge.
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