# The Ouroboros King — Chess Roguelike

> Chess roguelike with procedural generation, novel pieces, and relics. (iPhone/iPad app by Oriol Cosp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oriol Cosp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706540133)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.82/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 175 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239/reviews.md

## What is The Ouroboros King?

Chess roguelike.

The ad-free app contains 1 (of 3) acts and 22 (of 57 pieces). A single in-app purchase unlocks the full game.

The Ouroboros King is a chess roguelike game where players must free the Kingdom of Thessalonia from the Coven across different timelines. Advance through a procedurally generated map, fight chess skirmishes and improve your army with novel chess pieces and relics. Discover synergies between pieces and relics to perfect your builds and enjoy the depth of chess tactics. After beating the main story, replay it with extra difficulty options or fight in an endless gauntlet in infinity mode. The game also features a practice mode that can be used for single-device multiplayer.

## Key features

- Chess roguelike gameplay
- Procedurally generated maps
- Novel chess pieces and relics
- Synergy discovery
- Multiple game modes (story, infinity, practice)
- Single-device multiplayer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full game | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great game, but fix item bug.

*2026-07-28*

I love the game a lot because of all the different options and character variety. However, the item system does not work as when you are supposed to buy an item it doesn’t work because you buy it but the item but you don’t get it.

### 2/5 — Not working on ipad and iphone both when I choose not English

*2025-12-07*

Ui became broken after New Run button; no buttons response

### 3/5 — im broke

*2025-08-26, version 1.03*

its so fun. yay. full game costs money. boo

### 3/5 — Price?

*2025-01-30*

I bought the full game on steam and wanted it on mobile too, but when I click “buy the full game” in the app it never shows a price, and I’m not going to gamble if it’s cheap or not

### 5/5 — Unique Game

*2024-12-12*

All the different parts of the game make it extremely fun to play, even if you’re playing it for hours straight.

### 4/5 — You should make some new things

*2024-12-03*

1. When you complete the game you should get to make your own pieces and you can use any image 2. Add more items and make a create your own board were you could start from
1x1 to 17x17 3. Make it where you could create A Map that has levels inside it

### 5/5 — a

*2024-11-11, version 1.03*

it good man why bad reviews

### 4/5 — Solid game

*2024-09-18*

It’s a fun concept, but i feel that the scenarios are a little easy. I never spent the coins and just got the free troops, and I was able to beat the first act in like 5-10 mins on the first go. 

I didn’t buy the full game so maybe it gets much more interesting and difficult with that. 

Also if anyone is wondering for reference, my normal chess elo is 1200 which isn’t even that high so i think the game difficulty could be cranked up a notch.

Definitely worth checking out, even if its just to beet an act and then delete.

### 5/5 — Don’t sleep on this

*2024-08-23*

Just bought it. This is very creative and hooking for me. The strategy chess like and rogue like combined is genius. It needs to be promoted more.

### 4/5 — Good

*2024-08-02*

I some how got the carnival mask and can’t remove it but good game over all.

## Frequently asked questions about The Ouroboros King

### What is The Ouroboros King?

The Ouroboros King is a chess roguelike game where players battle through procedurally generated maps. You'll engage in chess skirmishes, collect novel pieces and relics, and discover powerful synergies to free the Kingdom of Thessalonia.

### How do I unlock the full game?

The app is free to download and contains one act and a portion of the pieces. A single in-app purchase is available to unlock the full game, granting access to all three acts and the complete set of 57 pieces.

### What are the different game modes?

The game features a main story mode across different timelines, an endless gauntlet in infinity mode for replayability, and a practice mode that can be used for single-device multiplayer battles.

### Is this game suitable for beginners?

While it offers deep chess tactics, the practice mode can be utilized for single-device multiplayer, allowing players to hone their skills. The roguelike elements and novel pieces also offer a fresh experience for seasoned chess players.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.03 — 2024-08-18

Multiple quality-of-life changes based on user feedback, including a bigger chess board, confirmation when abandoning a run, and a fix to the game not recognizing the premium version without an internet connection.

### 1.01 — 2023-11-14

Reduced file size by optimizing the compression method.

### 1.0 — 2023-11-10

No release notes.

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## More apps by Oriol Cosp

- [Gods vs Horrors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gods-vs-horrors/id6743856762)

All apps by Oriol Cosp: https://appshunter.io/developer/1706540133

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*