Ancient Moves: Hnefatafl (Viking Chess)

    Play Hnefatafl, a Viking board game where one side hunts the king and the other escapes, against a friend online or on one device.

    Reckless Software, EmGooser · published by Reckless Software

    Playing together

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    Online multiplayer
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    Free to play
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    Online co-op, Players in online co-op, Players online, Best with, How co-op works, Crossplay, Local co-op, Multiplayer through mods, One copy is enough, Plays in browser, Demo, Playtest, Early access

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    Plays without voice or typing, Wordless tools, Public matchmaking, Friendly with strangers

    About the game

    Command the siege or lead a royal escape in Ancient Moves: Hnefatafl, a Viking strategy board game. Capture the king with 24 attackers or break through with 12 defenders and their king. Play solo against four AI difficulty levels or challenge a friend on the same device or online.
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    Why we rate it this way

    • The description explains concrete game mechanics.
    Steam, checked 1 Nov 2026Capture enemy soldiers by trapping them between your pieces

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    First listed 1 Nov 2026. Updated 3 Nov 2026.