The Ouroboros King vs War Engine Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ouroboros King
Engage in a unique chess roguelike experience, battling through procedurally generated maps and tactical skirmishes. Discover powerful synergies between novel chess pieces and relics to overcome challenges across different timelines. Unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase to explore all acts and content.
- Chess roguelike gameplay
- Procedurally generated maps
- Novel chess pieces and relics
- Synergy discovery
- Multiple game modes (story, infinity, practice)
- Single-device multiplayer
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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.
War Engine Chess
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The world's first AI engine for Tamerlane Chess — a strategy game lost to history for 600 years. Now playable on your phone. War Engine Chess brings you two legendary strategy experiences in one app: the rare and historically rich Tamerlane Chess (Timur Satrancı) and the timeless Classic Chess. — TAMERLANE CHESS (TİMUR SATRANCI) — Played by the great conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) in the 14th century, this variant uses a larger board, unique pieces, and deeper strategy than classic chess. It was nearly forgotten by history — until now. War Engine Chess features the world's first dedicated AI engine built specifically for Tamerlane Chess rules. No other app in the world offers this. Study openings, practice endgames, and master a game that even most chess masters have never played. — CLASSIC CHESS — Powered by Stockfish — the world's strongest open-source chess engine — our Classic Chess mode offers a true challenge for beginners and grandmasters alike. Play at your own pace against an AI that adapts to your skill level. — PLAY WITH FRIENDS — Challenge your friends to a real-time online match in either game mode. Send friend requests, manage your friends list, and invite them to a game with a single tap. Real-time gameplay powered by Firebase ensures zero lag and instant moves. — FEATURES — • World's first Tamerlane Chess (Timur Satrancı) AI engine • Classic Chess powered by Stockfish • Real-time online multiplayer • Friend system with requests and invitations • Spectate live games • Beautiful, intuitive board design • Works on all iPhone models Whether you are a chess enthusiast looking for your next obsession, a history lover drawn to ancient strategy, or a competitive player seeking a true challenge — War Engine Chess is built for you. Download now and make your move.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: War Engine Chess at none against The Ouroboros King's 1. The Ouroboros King's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Ouroboros King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. War Engine Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Ouroboros King | War Engine Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (62 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oriol Cosp | Gokcehan Gunhan |
Bugs and requests
The Ouroboros King
Reported bugs
14 issues- Item system not working (buy but don't receive)
- UI broken when not English
- No buttons respond
- Cannot remove carnival mask
- Game rules screen arbitrary/doesn't appear
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- Cannot upgrade unit (menu goes back to map)
- Cannot load without internet connection
- Enemy AI not fine-tuned for new pieces
- AI portal mages capture any piece without adjacency
- Extra turn relics not working right
- Cannot continue if king is killed (have to restart)
- Press on one piece, moves a different one
- Bought full game but cannot play next act
- Full game purchase doesn't unlock progression
Requested features
11 requests- Create own pieces and use any image
- Add more items
- Create own board (1x1 to 17x17)
- Create a map with levels inside
- Unlockables
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- Difficulty modes
- Multiplayer mode
- Balance improvements
- Expanded play options
- Address UX around double tapping
- Fix bugs and issues
War Engine Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Ouroboros King
- Buy full game$7.99
War Engine Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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