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Monka Studios · Published by Monka Studios
Positive — 80% positive (20 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Checkmate Kings is a high-paced chess-like multiplayer bullet hell 👑 Shoot at your opponent, summon chess pieces, dash around the arena and crush the enemy king! Choose from 8 characters with unique playstyles and conquer the Kings Gauntlet!
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Action, Indie, Strategy, Casual, Sports · 2023 · More £5 - £15 games
Dive into Checkmate Kings, where strategy meets speed in an intense multiplayer showdown. Choose from eight unique characters and navigate the Kings Gauntlet with precision and skill.
About this game
Welcome to the craziest chess-related experience you can find!
Checkmate Kings is an action party game with twin stick shooters, bullet hells and 2D fighters influences.
In this game, there is no health bar. If one chess piece hits you it's game over!
Choose your character from a roster of 8 kings and queens inspired by fictional and historical characters.
You'll find each of them has a unique personality and playstyle!
8 unique playstyles allow you to pressure your opponent however you like best!
Shoot, place pieces and dodge around to get the upper hand!
Placing chess pieces, dodging, and pressuring your opponent is not all there is to the game!
Gather crowns and use their power to steal enemy pieces!
Turn the tides in a single move!
As you play you'll be able to unlock unique customization options for your arena!
Choose your favorite look and fill the stands with the best crowd you can find!
Checkmate Kings is an action party game with twin stick shooters, bullet hells and 2D fighters influences.
In this game, there is no health bar. If one chess piece hits you it's game over!
Choose your character from a roster of 8 kings and queens inspired by fictional and historical characters.
You'll find each of them has a unique personality and playstyle!
8 unique playstyles allow you to pressure your opponent however you like best!
Shoot, place pieces and dodge around to get the upper hand!
Placing chess pieces, dodging, and pressuring your opponent is not all there is to the game!
Gather crowns and use their power to steal enemy pieces!
Turn the tides in a single move!
As you play you'll be able to unlock unique customization options for your arena!
Choose your favorite look and fill the stands with the best crowd you can find!
Key Features
- Online and local 1v1 multiplayer!
- Arcade mode!
- Progression system with unique customization possibilities!
- 8 characters with unique playstyles!
- Fast, hectic and fun gameplay!
- Powerful pickups!
- A unique and fresh take on the oldest game in the world!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.0 GHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX Compatible 3D Card
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.3 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX Compatible 3D Card
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Endless Mode
Hey everyone! It's been a month since we launched, and we know finding online matches has been tough. But we've got some exciting updates planned to keep things interesting! Today, we're launching an endless mode where you can practice surviving against the chessboard. And next week, we're adding a leaderboard so you can compete against other players. We've also fixed a few bugs that you reported. But we're always open to feedback, so let us know what else you'd like to see in the game! Spread the word and invite your friends to join the fun. Let's make Checkmate Kings the best game out there!Read full article on Community Announcements (Mont)Patch NotesOfficial
0.9.1 Patch Notes and Next Fest
We will participate in the Steam Next Fest, starting on Monday! New players are going to discover the game so now is an excellent time to queue up and enjoy some quick play matches! 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 0.9.1 Patch Notes: ⁃ Tutorial. We've added a proper tutorial to the game to help new players learn game controls and mechanics. ⁃ Bug fixes.Read full article on Community Announcements (Tall Grass Games)Patch NotesOfficial
0.9.1 Patch Notes and Next Fest
We will participate in the Steam Next Fest, starting on Monday! New players are going to discover the game so now is an excellent time to queue up and enjoy some quick play matches! 👑 👑 👑 👑 👑 0.9.1 Patch Notes: ⁃ Tutorial. We've added a proper tutorial to the game to help new players learn game controls and mechanics. ⁃ Bug fixes.Read full article on Community Announcements (Tall Grass Games)Patch NotesOfficial
0.9 Demo Patch Notes and rebranding
Hello! As some of you might have noticed we've recently changed the game name to Checkmate Kings. With it also comes a list of major updates to the demo! ⁃ Online Quick Play, Join Game, and Host! You will now be able to play Online! Whether you want to find a quick match or play with friends, you can do it. Keep in mind we're still in development so bugs are expected. ⁃ The Kings' Gauntlet! Challenge every character in the Kings' Gauntlet, play until you defeat them all or you lose. ⁃ New voiceovers and SFXs! The announcer will now speak during the match to help convey crucial pieces of information. ⁃ Achievements! Play to unlock multiple achievements. ⁃ Main menu pieces updated! Chess pieces will now change every time you visit the main menu. ⁃ QoL improvements, AI improvements, bug fixes, and more.Read full article on Community Announcements (Tall Grass Games)Patch NotesOfficial
0.8.1 Demo Patch Notes
Hello! Next weekend we're going to be in Kyoto, Japan, for the Bitsummit. What better occasion to add Japanese localization in the demo? Here’s a list of the major changes: ⁃ Japanese localization! The demo has been fully localized in Japanese. ⁃ Characters arenas! George and Wukong now have their unique arenas. ⁃ Customizable boards! We've added an option to play with classic, clear, or dark board. Choose your favourite! ⁃ QoL improvements, AI improvements, and bug fixes.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mont)
