It's chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun, with some roguelike elements.
About the story
The Black King has been depossessed of everything... Everything except their royal shotgun. His wrath shall be his undoing, yet he cares not. In his dark folly, bits of white pieces will fly.
Platforms
Android iOS Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONEGenres
Arcade Card & Board Game Indie Puzzle Shooter Strategy Tactical Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
Action Fantasy Historical
Languages: English and 14 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
NaviGames
By VicJust enough roguelike to keep it chess, and just enough chess to keep it roguelike. A curious mix that will leave no one indifferent, especially lovers of the classic board game.
PlayStation Universe
By Sebastian HawdenThe presentation and content of Shotgun King will put a lot of people off. However, if you like chess and rogue-based games it is well worth a bash. I adored its presentation, it reminded me of games form my youth, yes, I am that old. Pairing one of the oldest games on the planet with rogue-lite elements works far better than it has rights too and Shotgun King is truly unlike anything else I have played. We need more games like this, its what drives the industry forward in a sea of cut and paste shooters and RPG's.
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationUndoubtedly a unique take on both chess and roguelikes, this strategy title is refreshing but ultimately a bit limited
Push Square
By Stephen TailbyIt's a very concise game with a laser focus on its core idea. Framing the action with lo-fi presentation and a daft plot about the black army defecting to the white kingdom, it feels like a forgotten 90s PC game. To that point, there's not much to it beyond the main mode, though there are extras for clearing it — Endless mode is self-explanatory while Chase mode is a interesting take on survival. It's a tight-knit package that, while repetitive in the end, succeeds with its less-is-more approach.
Video Chums
By A.J. MaciejewskiEven with its goofy premise, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is a cleverly strategic roguelike that'll certainly keep you hooked.
