Puzzle

The Ouroboros King

Single PlayerMultiplayer

3.5

Users · IGDB

2023

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 27, 2023

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleStrategyIndieCard & Board Game

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobileWeb

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOSWeb

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About this game

The Ouroboros King combines the strategic tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the three evil witches.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Chess movement and roguelike progression form the core.
Compact boards support tactical positioning and threat management.
Piece, relic, and gadget combinations support build experimentation.
Easy-to-learn rules support deeper movement and upgrade strategies.
Runs vary through randomization and changing upgrade choices.

Cons

Core campaign and overall content are short.
Encounters and run structures become repetitive over time.

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Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Puzzle

The Ouroboros King

Single PlayerMultiplayer

3.5

Users · IGDB

2023

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 27, 2023

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleStrategyIndieCard & Board Game

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobileWeb

Show all 11 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo SwitchAndroidiOSWeb

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Chess movement and roguelike progression form the core.
Compact boards support tactical positioning and threat management.
Piece, relic, and gadget combinations support build experimentation.
Easy-to-learn rules support deeper movement and upgrade strategies.
Runs vary through randomization and changing upgrade choices.

Cons

Core campaign and overall content are short.
Encounters and run structures become repetitive over time.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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