King of the Bridge

King of the Bridge

Released Mar 2024

Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!

95% positive · 1,740 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

King of the Bridge launched on March 8, 2024. The developer, Finn Schuuring, described it at launch as "this short little game" — language that strongly implies it was shipped as a self-contained, complete product. In the weeks following release, Finn posted several patches addressing bugs and minor tweaks, all consistent with post-launch maintenance rather than new content development. The most recent communication about King of the Bridge is indirect: on May 25, 2026, Finn announced a brand-new game called INK MAZE, a puzzle metroidvania. This post makes no mention of further updates or content for King of the Bridge. Given that the developer has moved on to a new project and has not signaled any further plans for King of the Bridge, the game appears to be content-complete as of its release date. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced expansions, no roadmaps, and no outstanding promises of future content. The game launched as a finished product and has received only maintenance patches since.
Evidence
Developer announces a new game (INK MAZE) with no mention of further updates or content planned for King of the Bridge, suggesting the developer has moved on
news post · May 25, 2026 source development ending
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Developer describes King of the Bridge at launch as 'this short little game,' framing it as a complete, self-contained project
news post · Mar 8, 2024 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Finn Schuuring
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

A BIZARRE GAME




Defeat the troll in his homebrew game "Advanced Troll Chess" so you can cross his bridge. But with over twenty mind-boggling rule changes to a classic game, this will prove to be quite a challenge.

THE TREACHEROUS TROLL




This cunning foe will surely give you a hard time with his schemes, cheats and taunts! Can you defeat an opponent who has no regard for manners or rules?

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER




Decrypt the mysterious rulebook with over thirty pages and discover countless mad strategies as you play!

COUNTER THE CHEATS




Accuse your opponent if you suspect him of cheating! Guess correctly and be rewarded with the sweet taste of revenge!

FEATURES

  • Multiple Endings
  • Speedrun Mode
  • Speed Chess Mode
  • Lots of Easter-eggs
  • 20+ Unique Rules
  • 30+ Rulebook Pages
  • 100+ Lines of Dialog
  • 30+ Achievements
  • Atmospheric Audio Design
  • Handcrafted Pixelart
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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