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A Dark Twist on a Timeless Classic

Pawn of the Dead reinvents the rules of chess with a thrilling, macabre mechanic. When the Black undead army captures your White pieces, they don't just leave the board. They are infected and rise again to fight against you! Every sacrifice carries weight, and every mistake strengthens the enemy horde.

Do not despair; no matter how overwhelming the undead ranks appear, there is always a tactical solution to outsmart the darkness in these meticulously designed asymmetrical levels.

Key Features

• Animated 3D Visuals: Watch the battlefield come alive with fully detailed 3D models, smooth combat animations

• 64-Level Story Campaign: Embark on a personal narrative journey featuring fully animated cinematic cutscenes. Join King Leonard across 64 handcrafted, asymmetrical levels as he confronts his deepest internal darkness, forced to face a sinister enemy born from his own reflection.

• Procedural levels: Break free from the story and dive into thousands of pre-generated procedural battlefields. Play against the AI or challenge a friend in local multiplayer. You can even play as the Black undead army and experience the thrill of infecting the board yourself.

• Queen vs Zombies Survival Mode: Play as the White Queen against endless hordes of undead pawns, unlocking a devastating magic spell every 7 kills.

• Classic Chess: Return to standard chess rules and piece setups whenever you want a traditional match.

• 3D Depth, 2D Clarity: Seamlessly toggle between fully realized 3D environments and a classic 2D perspective at any time to get the perfect view of the battlefield.

A Story of Royalty and Reflections

Step into the role of Leonard, the White King, whose duty is to protect the realm from the undead scourge. By your side is the kingdom's most powerful warrior -and your beloved wife- Elona the White Queen.

But the true threat is deeply personal. A sinister reflection you have ignored all along had been waiting in the frozen lands, seeking a resolution that goes far beyond mere revenge. Experience this dark fantasy tale across a fully animated cinematic campaign.

Step inside a cold world to face the undead

Whether you are a casual chess enthusiast looking for a fresh tactical spin or a dark fantasy fan drawn to a story of sacrifice and corruption, Pawn of the Dead offers an accessible, yet deep strategic challenge.

Will you protect the realm, or will your own fallen army be your downfall? Step up to the board and face the undead horde today!