WizardChess

WizardChess

Steam Deck Playable

TwoPM Studios · Chess · Dec 14, 2024

Worth it for the right player.

At $14.99. It has been as low as $7.49.

77%
Mostly Positive
91 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 4 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 91 player reviews · updated 6 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 71 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are caveats
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
Instead of memorized openings and predictable outcomes, the game thrives on unpredictability, blending tactical decision-making with roguelite progression and a surprising amount of mechanical variety.
6 of 71 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
This contrast between lighthearted visuals and challenging mechanics helps make the experience feel unique, even when it becomes frustrating.
6 of 71 sampled reviews raised it
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
Its whimsical and slightly surreal aesthetic gives the world a playful tone, contrasting with the difficulty of the gameplay.
4 of 71 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
oh and the soundtrack is insanely good, i can't get these songs out of my head...!!
3 of 71 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love4 themes
Gameplay6 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Difficulty4 reviews
Audio3 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Story and characters5 reviews
60%
Players complain% still recommend
Interface3 reviews
67%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $14.99. The lowest we've tracked is $7.49.

4 points recordedtoday · $14.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
77%
Mostly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
30
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.

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