WizardChess

Turn-based tactical roguelite where magical pieces form your changing army

TwoPM Studios · Published by 2 Left Thumbs · Released Dec 14, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 58
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 7, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is WizardChess?

This single-player fantasy tactics game pits your army against the Fae as you work toward challenging their queen. You move units across grids, use class-specific skills, and recruit, upgrade, trade, sacrifice, or gamble away your pieces. Procedurally generated runs come in quick Arcade sessions or a Story mode centered on exploring the world.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with combinations of specialized unit classes
+you like balancing careful positioning with calculated risks

Not for you if...

−you expect conventional chess rules and familiar piece behavior
−you prefer predictable encounters with little reliance on luck

What players say

81% of 58 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical depth and jazzy soundtrack. Recurring complaints concern poorly explained unit rules, a clunky interface, and balance that produces overpowered builds or encounters players describe as unwinnable.

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WizardChess system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: i5
Graphics: GTX 960
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does WizardChess have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does WizardChess run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does WizardChess use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam