✣ Step into Dread Chess, an experimental narrative puzzle where every move, even those you don’t make yourself, weaves the fates of both player and storyteller. Confront the God of Madness as it poses three life-or-death riddles—discover the answers by watching enchanted, self-playing chess matches unfold. Each choice echoes through a richly decorated, gothic pixel-art world, leading you toward one of several hauntingly beautiful endings.Sandbox Mode
Unleash your creativity in a versatile sandbox environment. Customize asymmetric rule sets and go head-to-head against the AI—or a friend—in a variety of modes:Card Mode: Choose from three thematic options (bad, average, good) for each move.Dice Mode: Roll the die to determine which chess piece you must move—luck may be on your side, or it may betray you.Direct Mode: Pure, classic chess: every legal move is yours to command.
Additional modes and mechanics are in development, promising even deeper replayability.Key FeaturesSelf-Playing Chess: Observe autonomous matches that reveal hidden truths and secret paths.Branching Narrative: Multiple endings based on your successes, failures, and the choices you make.Asymmetric Rules: Design unfair advantages or crippling handicaps—then see them in action.Dark Atmosphere: Gothic pixel art, unsettling soundscapes, and a story that lingers.Spectator Mode: Sit back and watch the AI duel itself, or share the spectacle online.Discover Dread Chess and decide for yourself: can you outwit the God of Madness?