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Chessmate
Chessmate

Chessmate

Card & Board Game, Indie, Strategy, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS) Cyber Shell Studios August 8, 2026

Briefing

Chessmate is a tactical strategy game that transforms the chessboard with card-based commands, dynasty abilities, traps, and cinematic 3D battles.

Pieces are not limited to traditional chess movement. Each card commands a specific piece type and grants it a unique movement, attack, defense, or support ability. Manage your hand, Command Points, and battlefield positioning to defeat every King in the enemy army.


Summary

Chessmate is a tactical strategy game that transforms the chessboard with card-based commands, dynasty abilities, traps, and cinematic 3D battles. Pieces are not limited to traditional chess movement. Each card commands a specific piece type and grants it a unique movement, attack, defense, or support ability. Manage your hand, Command Points, and battlefield positioning to defeat every King in the enemy army.


Storyline

Rival dynasties contest a living chessboard where every piece is a warrior bound to a command deck. Players lead their chosen kingdom through tactical clashes, traps, rituals, and duels, seeking to break the opposing royal line and claim the board.

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Taxonomies

Genres Card & Board Game, Indie, Strategy, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Cyber Shell Studios
Publishers Cyber Shell Studios
Perspectives Bird view / Isometric
Status Main Game