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Dark Chess

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Dark Chess is an asymmetric strategy puzzle game built around chess rules and fog of war, which conceals the opposing army. The player must assess... Read more

Steam:
76/100
154+ ratings
Release date:
February 28, 2023 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Developer:
Tall Troll Games
Publishers / Distributors / Localizers:
Tall Troll Games, Hawthorn Games
Languages
English: interface, subtitles, audio
All languages (8)
English: interface, subtitles, audio
Español (Latinoamérica): interface, subtitles
Français: interface, subtitles
Português (Brasil): interface, subtitles
Русский: interface, subtitles
Українська: interface, subtitles
简体中文: interface, subtitles
繁體中文: interface, subtitles
Websites:
Official website

About the Game

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Dark Chess is an asymmetric strategy puzzle game built around chess rules and fog of war, which conceals the opposing army. The player must assess the visible parts of the board, infer what may be hidden, and take tactical risks rather than rely on familiar openings.

The single-player story campaign pits the player against historical rulers, including Genghis Khan, King Solomon, and Ivan the Terrible. As bosses, they bend the rules with abilities such as respawning pieces, randomized traps, and poisoned boards; victory calls for bypassing their defenses and eliminating the King or Queen. Puzzles test spatial reasoning, while achievements for solving them and defeating bosses unlock visual upgrades for the avatar.

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System requirements and PC test

Minimum:
  • Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel Core i3-12100; AMD Ryzen 3 4100
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Free Space: 1200 МБ
  • Video Card: GeForce 6200; MOBILITY RADEON X300
  • DirectX: 9.0
Recommended:
  • Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Free Space: 1200 GB
  • Video Card: GeForce 8400 GS; Radeon HD 2400 Pro
  • DirectX: 10
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5.5
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5.5
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5.5
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5.5
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5.5
Multiplayer
5.5
Localization
5.5
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