Tactical chess roguelike battles

Command the Undead Board

Lead your hero across twenty waves where every captured enemy fuels your dark army. Master classic chess movement reimagined as a deep roguelike adventure.

  • Authentic Chess Rules

    Pieces and summons move with real chess mechanics across the board.

  • Raise Slain Foes

    Convert captured enemy corpses into loyal summons right beside your hero.

  • Stack Powerful Relics

    Collect nineteen stacking relics and seventeen town traits across your run.

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Tactical Pixel Battles

Inspect visual movement previews, dynamic army stances, and challenging boss boards.

Master the Dark Board

Combine authentic chess moves with deep roguelike mechanics across four intense acts.

Raise an Undead Legion

Spend souls next to your hero to summon Skeletons, Bone Knights, Wraiths, Bone Golems, and Seraphs. Assign stances like Hunt, Hold, or Guard to orchestrate your army's actions after every turn.

Four Distinct Heroes

Select from the Necromancer, Death Knight, Priestess, or Ranger. Each hero features distinct chess movement patterns, unique starting attributes, and an exclusive relic only they can discover.

Strategic Town Upgrades

Rest between waves to spend your gold on lasting traits that change your run. Promote your King into a Warlord, hire new champions, or store wealth in the bank to generate interest.

Ten Formidable Bosses

Conquer bosses with full health bars, from the Ogre Warchief and Stone Titan to the Lich King. In Act IV, survive an entire enemy court featuring three kings on the board at once.

Instant Tactical Previews

Tap any piece to immediately inspect its health, attack power, and movement type. Clear gold squares preview valid steps, while red squares show attack possibilities before you commit.

Pure Strategy Offline

Enjoy full gameplay offline with no required accounts, advertisements, timers, or energy meters. The game features full controller support, haptic feedback, and optional Game Center leaderboards.

Chess Meets Necromancy

Raise Your Undead Army Today

Download Chess Meets Necromancy and dominate the board across twenty challenging waves.

Tactical Questions Answered

Get clear facts about gameplay rules, heroes, army summoning, and device features.