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Checkmage!

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An adventure game with chess-themed deckbuilding battles. Build your strategy by trading cards and battling lovable, hand-drawn characters.

Release date
October 29, 2026
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Developer
posshydra
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posshydra
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★ 10.0/10Steam · 23 ratings
SteamLast checked October 30, 2026

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this game is a deckbuilder but importantly not actually a roguelike! ! it is an actual videogame and respects the time you put into it!…
6 found helpfulRead original on Steam ↗
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Fairy Chess Shenanigans. Checkmage is oozing with charm both on and off the chessboard. I cant remember the last time a game had me so…
4 found helpfulRead original on Steam ↗
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I've been excited for this game for quite a while, and it does not disappoint in the slightest. The cast of characters I've met so…
1 found helpfulRead original on Steam ↗
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Game is amazing, I played the demo so long and the real thing is even better
1 found helpfulRead original on Steam ↗

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very fun deckbuilder, even if your not into chess normally theres alot to like here. theres so many fun interactions and combos you can go…
6 hrs playedRead original on Steam ↗
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MIKE MY BELOVED!! ive never played chess before, but i hope it's as fun irl as it is in this game
2 hrs playedRead original on Steam ↗

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