ChessRogue

ChessRogue is a chess-themed strategic roguelike in which you hire a party of pieces and guide them through dungeons that grow more complex as you descend. To complete each level, you must either capture the enemy king or reach the staircase.

Game modes

ChessRogue has two modes, White and Black, with different difficulties and rules for keeping pieces. White is harder: all pieces are permanently lost when defeated. In the easier Black mode, pieces persist throughout the dungeon.

Build your party

There are 15 types of pieces, including historical chess pieces and special combinations. You unlock new pieces as you play. In Black mode, every three levels you can add one of three randomly offered pieces to your roster. In White mode, after each level you can buy and sell pieces using gold earned by defeating pieces.

Descend through dungeons

The dungeons are randomized, and both their complexity and the roster of enemy pieces gradually become more difficult as you progress. The AI responds almost instantly to your moves.

Leaderboards

Scores are tracked and submitted automatically to three online leaderboards: one each for White and Black mode, and one for overall XP. You earn XP by capturing pieces and progressing through levels.