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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Checkmate in the Wild West - Chess Adventure
Grouper Games LLC · Published by Grouper Games LLC · Official site ↗
6 user reviews — 100% positive (6 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Saddle up for a Wild West chess puzzle adventure! Will you become an outlaw or a deputy? Your choices matter. Test your wits, cross paths with bandits, sheriffs, helpers, and hustlers. Solve puzzles, challenge characters, buy powerups, and determine your destiny.
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Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
Explore the Wild West as you play out your destiny through strategic chess puzzles. Choose to be an outlaw or deputy, solve intricate challenges, and interact with a cast of characters like bandits and sheriffs.
About this game
(Steam Version is Ad-free!)
Step into the boots of a cowboy and challenge your mind with this unique, Wild West-themed chess puzzle game! Sharpen your strategy skills as you solve challenging puzzles inspired by the rugged frontier. From outlaws to sheriffs, each piece is brought to life with stunning western-style graphics, offering an engaging twist on the classic game of chess.
Chess meets Paper Please.
Features:
Wild West Setting: Immerse yourself in a cowboy-themed world with beautifully designed puzzle boards and pieces.
Challenging Puzzles: Test your chess skills with progressively harder puzzles that challenge even seasoned players.
Easy to Play: Simple controls make it perfect for both beginners and experienced players.
Unlockable Content: Progress through levels and unlock new puzzles and exciting game modes.And improve your chess skills while playing. We also have offline chess features where you can play chess against customized bots.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual‑core CPU @ 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
- Additional Notes: No internet required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64‑bit)
- Processor: Intel i3 (6th gen) / Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD 620 / GT 1030 / RX 550 or better
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
new mechanics and fixes
- During a Puzzle, do not pause the clock when EXIT pop-up appears. (It's a cheat.) - added Title, and "chess vision training" to All play screens. - done: Move Armadillo "Do you want a quick refresher" pop-up. (Desert 1) - done: Move Armadillo Advice from after puzzle 4 to after puzzle 5. He will have a completely different script. - fixed wrong counting a capture after a promotion (checks and captures mode) - There is always the option to skip cutscenes (even on the very first start) - done: Change angle of hint arrow on puzzles 1 and 2. - "Ok" Button instead of "yes/no". - Updated NPC scripts. - Changed Shotgun effect. Instead of just becoming transparent, make the pieces disappear for a moment, and then reappear transparent. - done: Allow repeat of previous puzzle, unless you entered a town.Read full article on Community Announcements (Albruevich)Patch NotesOfficial
Some fixes
- fixed: iOS. After restarting, the Bots button is available, although it should be unavailable. - fixed: Desktop. The exit button is missing at startup and after restart. - fixed: Play screen after new start should include version number. - maid the icon in the achievement page colored - One typo in Armadillo has been corrected. - fixed: Achievements panel, the left and right sides of the scrollbar weren't touchable. Slightly expanded the spaces between icons. - fixed: All the stats panel, the left and right sides of the scrollbar weren't touchable. Slightly expanded the buttons - Find mate. inverted the colors of the dots for desktops. - fixed: Chick text. The link «Hungry Horses» leads to the CWW. For desktop the link is removedRead full article on Community Announcements (Albruevich)
