Shattered Chess

The first 30 minutes were a bit rough for me. There's definitely a learning curve, and it took some time before the mechanics really clicked. The tutorial helped, but I still needed a few runs to fully understand how everything worked. Once it started to make sense, though, the game became incredibly fun. The hour I spent playing flew by. I already enjoy chess and chess puzzles, but the roguelike twist adds a whole new layer of depth. Upgrading pieces, unlocking abilities, and using skills during runs makes every encounter feel fresh and engaging. If you're a fan of chess puzzles and enjoy roguelike progression systems, this is an easy recommendation.

Fun and surprisingly addictive! The game takes familiar chess-like mechanics and turns them into a fast-paced roguelike where every move matters. Building huge combo chains and discovering powerful upgrade synergies feels really rewarding. I especially like how the bosses change the rules and force you to adapt your strategy. Runs are quick, replayable, and always feel a bit different. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy strategy games with a fresh twist.

Super catchy. Great for a quick, relaxing game session.

Very interesting game idea, and solid execution Think Balatro but with chess instead, all that it needs is an active modding community

A very cool game inspired by balatro, you can get crazy combos with the right abilities, perks and if you capture with all your pieces, don't spam just one. I like the gameplay, had to remember how to actually play chess, not just spam capturing, you have to think in advance to get some good combos. I recommend this game.

very fun. music is great. you can either overthink every move and build or just go with the flow. either way its great. best balatro clone ive played since besides maybe dice a million or tabulo

Shattered Chess proves that chess-inspired games can still feel fresh and innovative. Great strategic depth, satisfying progression, and enough variety to keep every run interesting. Easy to pick up, difficult to put down. One of the most unique indie games I've played recently.