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Is Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess) worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Chess players who want fantasy story missions alongside tactical play
- Solo players who prefer campaigns with puzzles and computer opponents
- Groups of friends who want hotseat chess variants or online matches through Steam
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad range of activities beyond chess-based battles and puzzles
- Players who want a short campaign rather than 100 solo levels described as more than 20 hours
- Players looking for online matchmaking beyond battles against Steam friends
Our take on Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
The chess foundation gives the campaign a focused tactical structure, but that focus leaves less room for the broader character development and exploration found in many RPG-style adventures.
What is Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)?
Chessaria combines chess with tactical setups and story missions in a fantasy campaign.
Adventure Mode has 100 solo levels, including fights and puzzles, and is described as a campaign of more than 20 hours. Hotseat mode offers 10 classic chess games and variants for play with friends or against the AI. Online multiplayer supports battles against Steam friends. Players can choose among three armies: High Elves, Dark Elves, and Orcs. The campaign follows warriors seeking justice and the truth after a dragon destroys the elven city of Silveran. Computer opponents support infiltration and assassination quests, and boss encounters test tactical play. The game also includes an orchestral soundtrack.
How Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess) plays
- 01Three playable armies
- The available factions are High Elves, Dark Elves, and Orcs.
- 02Hotseat chess variants
- Hotseat mode includes 10 classic chess games and variants, playable with friends or against the AI.
- 03Story campaign
- The solo adventure follows warriors investigating a dragon's destruction of Silveran.
- 04Boss encounters
- Campaign battles include bosses that challenge tactical play.
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Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess): platforms & release
Is Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess) worth it?
It is worth it if: chess players who want fantasy story missions alongside tactical play. Skip it if: players seeking a broad range of activities beyond chess-based battles and puzzles.
Where can I download Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)?
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What platforms is Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess) on?
Windows and macOS.
