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2 reviewsReleasedMay 12, 2025DeveloperDaegames Studio
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Side Effect combines a game of chess with a roguelike experience. Experiment, discover combos, carve out your own path by expanding your spellbook and collecting artifacts. Lose, learn and try again.

$7.99 on Steam

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