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Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate

Chess with a twist: you play as a king armed with a shotgun against a whole enemy army. Each turn you move, shoot and survive in a roguelike structure with upgrades between attempts. Pixel art and short runs make it easy to jump into. Is it your kind of game?

ChessRoguelikeTurn-basedPlayStationMobilePCXboxSwitch

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80%

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92%

5,927 reviews

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you want a puzzle-like roguelike with chess rules and short runs.

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you want a deep strategy game or have no patience for restarts.

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Platforms: PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: April 22, 2022
Length: About 3 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Puzzle · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Tactical · Indie · Arcade · Card & Board Game
Themes: Action · Fantasy · Historical
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate?: About 3 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate on?: Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate is available on PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate have co-op?: No, Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate is single-player only.
Does Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate cost?: $9.99 on Steam.