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Passant: A Chess Roguelike

by Marc Makes Games

2025
81% positive
231
$9.35
Steam

About This Game

Passant is a chess roguelike, where the rules can be twisted and unique pieces can be used to change the game.

Build your board by earning powerful pieces with unique rules, items to change the tide of battle, and badges that can twist all the rules to deliver victory. Beat match after match of increasing difficulty until you can beat the final boss and become a grandmaster.

Expands on the rules of chess:

  • Unique pieces, such as the Archbishop, Dragon Knight, Dragon King and more!

  • Twists on traditional chess, such as Atomic Chess, Reflecting Bishops and Zombie Pawns.

  • Usable items that can give you an advantage, such as freezing a piece, demoting a piece to a pawn, or promoting one of yours to a queen!

There are also challenge modes and increasing levels of AI difficulty, so beginners and grandmasters alike can enjoy the game.

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Overall81% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 8/11/2025
Developer: Marc Makes Games
Publisher: Marc Makes Games
Price: $9.35

Platform Support

Windows

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