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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate

PUNKCAKE Delicieux
ActionIndieRoguelikeStrategy
Game Details
Publisher
PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Release date
5/12/2022
Status
Released
Distribution
Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Monetization
Buy to play
Multiplayer
No
PvP
No
Price
$
Run length
-20 minutes
Platforms
PC, Steam

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is a strategy roguelike that reimagines chess, with the player controlling a lone black king armed with a royal shotgun against a full white army. Rather than standard chess, players blast enemy pieces with the shotgun while managing positioning and reloads. Card-based upgrades between rounds buff the king or, as a trade-off, strengthen the enemy. The combination of chess rules and shotgun chaos produces a fresh tactical puzzle. Its minimalist style and clever twist earned acclaim. Balancing aggression with chess-like positioning is the core challenge.

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