Chessfall

A roguelite adventure set in a chess kingdom where chess-like moves open the door to a unique, strategic experience beyond the classic rules. Invoke your wits in a world warped by curse and shadow, where every run writes a new page of the story.

Story

The white king grants you freedom and demands one thing in return: find his missing queen. You venture through a realm cursed by a black wizard who is a shapeshifter, weaving danger and deception into every alley and chamber. With luck and grit, you uncover fragments of the kingdom’s hidden truth as the curse tightens its grip.

Gameplay

Navigate on chess-inspired boards where encounters unfold as turn-based battles. Cursed black pieces relentlessly pursue you, turning each room into a test of tactics, timing, and adaptation. You don’t need to be a grandmaster—your power comes from items, a shapeshifting deck, and careful planning.

• Collect items and loot that modify your moves, grant passive bonuses, or unlock new tricks.
• Build a shapeshifting deck that adapts to the threats you face and the strategies you prefer.
• Face surprising situations and ever-changing combinations of enemies, obstacles, and effects on each board.

Progression & Strategy

Visit merchants to upgrade equipment or invest resources with calculated risk. Will you save for later, or spend everything to survive the next chamber? Each choice influences your odds in upcoming challenges and unlocks new synergies between items.

Structure & Replayability

At the end of every chapter, a boss blocks your path, testing your evolving strategy. With each run you learn more about the kingdom, discover powerful item combinations, and gradually reveal the truth behind the curse.

Roadmap

Demo Release scheduled for the end of January 2026, ahead of a board game festival. Early Access is planned for 2026, inviting players to shape the experience as development continues.