Best Chess Roguelike Apps &amp; Games

4.9(2.9K ratings)

$5.99

#4in Games

Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.

Pawnbarian by Jan Wojtecki

Chess Puzzle Roguelike

Strong Contender

4.2😊(353 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

🔒 Paywall for full game
🕹️ Steep learning curve
🐛 Inconsistent enemy behavior
🕰️ Limited content in free version

The Ouroboros King by Oriol Cosp

Chess Roguelike

Worth Considering

3.8😐(62 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

💡 Unique and creative concept
👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
💡 Chess + roguelike combination is genius
👍 Great replayability
👍 Add-free experience
👍 Innovative chess upgrade
👍 Good AI
👍 Interesting and challenging new pieces

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive full game
💰 High price for full game
💰 Full game costs money
💰 Price is a bit too much
🤔 Confusing and frustrating
🤔 Not very fun for some
🤔 Difficulty can be too high
🤔 Tedious to restart
🤔 Limited income and unit cap
🤔 Not very fun to replay over and over
🤔 Pricey for the content

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Really Bad Chess

Chess minus memorization

Randomized chess piece setsAI opponent challengesRanked, Daily, and Weekly modes

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Hundreds of chess problemsCheckmate in 2 and 4 puzzlesSimplified boards for pattern recognition

Enhance your chess skills with hundreds of challenging chess problems and puzzles. This app focuses on simplified boards to help you quickly recognize chess patterns and improve your game.

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Turn-based roguelike gameplayRaise captured enemies as an armyStrategic combat with chess piece movement

A turn-based roguelike that blends traditional chess mechanics with army-raising and strategic combat. Capture enemies to raise them as your own undead soldiers, manage resources, and face increasingly challenging waves and bosses. Offers deep replayability with unique runs and hero choices.

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Beautiful graphicsSingle player AI modeMultiplayer with family and friends

Enjoy the classic board game with stunning visuals. Play against an AI opponent or challenge family and friends in multiplayer mode. Experience strategic gameplay with beautiful graphics.

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Bomb, Blast & Outsmart Enemies

New pieces and custom sets

by Jonathan Amiel Mc Kinley