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Pawnbarian

Pawnbarian

Chess Puzzle Roguelike

319 ratings
146 reviews
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🧩 Puzzle
🏰 Strategy
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 26, 2022
  • April 14, 2023

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Developer

Jan Wojtecki
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🧾$4.99
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About

Engage in a turn-based puzzle roguelike inspired by chess. Use a deck of chess pieces to battle monsters on a small dungeon board, strategically outmaneuvering enemies. Enjoy quick, challenging sessions with emergent tactical situations and character progression.

✓Deck of chess pieces for combat
✓Chess mechanics for gameplay
✓Turn-based tactical situations
✓Card upgrades with treasure
✓Quick 15-30 minute runs
✓Infinite post-run Gauntlet
✓Multiple characters and dungeons
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pawnbarian. Based on 319 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Great concept
  • 🚀Smooth gameplay
  • 💡Unique chess-like mechanics
  • 🎨Excellent art style
  • 🔊Impressive sound design

Negative things

  • 🔒Paywall for full game
  • 🕹️Steep learning curve
  • 🐛Inconsistent enemy behavior
  • 🕰️Limited content in free version
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What's New in Pawnbarian

1.2.11

April 14, 2023

Small changes to the infinite mode

1

In-App Purchases

$4.99

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User reviews

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Tasty Game

I used to be a chess player when I was 6. makes me review my childhood with a taste of teenage in it. I recommand you to try the app although it has a preview before buying the whole game. I bought it myself. but honsetly it was a little too expensive. bc the variety of battlefileds is low. heroes are very well designed but if there just was more battlefields or even better a story that follows up differently for each hero it could be totally worth the money. I’d like developers to consider my idea.
thanks for the game.

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erfun45erfun45

THIS ISNT A ROGUELIKE OR CHESS!

No xp or cards. And You can push enemies for some unexplainable reason
Not chess or a roguelikeNot chess or a roguelike

Want more levels.

Good game! I just wish there were more levels.
Colson H.Colson H.

Great game

A perfect mobile game. Great concept, wonderful character and enemy and dungeon variety, and a difficulty curve that grows at a good rate. Highly recommend.
MsoniuuuMsoniuuu

Really Enjoyable

Came across this whilst searching for rouge-likes on the Appstore. What a great game really easy to pickup if you know chest and innovative
AK AK 30AK AK 30
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Unexpected attacks during player turns

Bug

Glitches with Apple Pencil input

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Requested Features

5 requests

More levels and dungeons

Feature

Additional character classes

Feature

Difficulty settings

Feature

Achievements/progression system

Feature

Controller support

Feature

FAQ

What is Pawnbarian?

Pawnbarian is a turn-based puzzle roguelike game inspired by chess. Players use a deck of chess pieces to battle monsters on a small dungeon board, employing strategic moves and card upgrades to overcome challenges.

How does the gameplay work?

Gameplay involves using a deck of chess pieces to control your hero like a chess piece on a dungeon board. You'll need to carefully plan your moves to outmaneuver enemies with their unique abilities and navigate emergent tactical situations.

Is the game free to play?

The demo version of the game is free and ad-free, featuring a single character and dungeon. A single in-app purchase is available to unlock the full game.

What platforms is Pawnbarian available on?

Based on the description, the game is designed for mobile devices. Specific platform availability (iOS, Android) would typically be found on the app store listing.

What makes this game unique?

Its unique blend of chess mechanics, card-based combat, and roguelike elements creates bite-sized, challenging sessions. The focus is on emergent combat puzzles and player mastery rather than complex builds or permanent upgrades.