Solo Chess

Solo Chess

Released Dec 2025

The chess roguelike deckbuilder. Solo Chess is a cozy strategy game where you play chess-themed cards on a 3×3 grid, trigger piece effects, and earn points through clever combos. Build your deck with pets and food to conquer waves of unique battles.

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Developer
Publisher
NourSaiFR
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Play Smart. Stay Cozy. Master the Board.

Welcome to Solo Chess (formerly Pokerii), the cozy roguelike deckbuilder where every card is a chess piece, and every play is packed with strategy. Place cards on a 3×3 board, trigger unique piece effects, and build powerful combos to score points and clear wave after wave of tactical challenges.

Collect pets, choose food, and reshape your deck between rounds at a charming café filled with helpful upgrades and surprises.

About Solo Chess

Inspired by chess and minimalist roguelikes, Solo Chess blends tactical decision-making with cozy aesthetics. Whether you are lining up a combo with Pawns or duplicating effects with a clever Queen placement, your board is small—but your plays are mighty.

Core Features

  • Chess-Inspired Deckbuilding
    Start with a 16-card deck made of Pawns, Knights, Bishops, Rooks, Queens, and Kings—each with a unique scoring effect based on its traditional movement.

  • Combo-Centric Scoring
    Hit specific rank sums like 4, 8, or 12 to trigger special combo bonuses. Align your plays and maximize your score with tight math and clever placement.

  • Wave-Based Roguelike Runs
    Face an escalating series of challenges. Every board layout and card draw becomes a new puzzle to solve.

  • Build Your Deck with Pets & Food
    Visit a cozy café between waves to adopt pets (passive bonuses), select food (temporary buffs), or use special tools to enhance your deck.

Strategic Deck Tools

  • Mystery Gift – Open surprise packages with powerful effects—sometimes risky, always fun.

  • Promotion – Upgrade one of your cards into a more powerful version.

  • Sacrifice – Remove a card to fine-tune your build and increase synergy.

Extra Details

  • 16 chess-inspired cards with unique strategic effects.

  • 40+ pets with passive effects to enhance your strategy.

  • 10 difficulty levels to test your deckbuilding skills.

  • Multiple unlockable decks with unique starting setups.

  • 3 visual variants per card through collectible auras.

  • Extra card powers granted by charms and bindings.

  • Many sum-based combos to chase every run.

  • Deck upgrades, removals, and surprises via café visits.

  • Wholesome chibi art, clean UI, and cozy sound design.

Small Deck. Big Brain. Cozy Vibes.

Whether you are chasing high scores or savoring the strategy, Solo Chess offers a charming, replayable twist on chess and deckbuilding—perfect for quick runs, clever plays, and relaxing challenges.

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