Crounds

    Play head-to-head chess matches against a friend, drafting upgrades that bend the rules.

    ZeroEight Studios

    Playing together

    Online versus
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    Online co-op, Online multiplayer, Players in online co-op, Players online, Best with, How co-op works, Crossplay, Local co-op, Multiplayer through mods, One copy is enough, Free to play, 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

    Crounds is a fast-paced PvP chess roguelike. Choose a powerful King, draft game-breaking upgrades, and bend the traditional rules of chess to destroy your opponent! Synergize your chaotic upgrades to create your winning strategy!
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    Why we rate it this way

    • The description explains concrete game mechanics.
    Steam, checked 1 Nov 2026Each player gets 6 upgrades throughout the match with plenty of combos to find!

    Sources

    First listed 1 Nov 2026. Updated 3 Nov 2026.