Game info

A single player puzzle game that transforms traditional chess into a minimal immersive journey.

THIS IS (NOT) A CHESS GAME
Go "Beyond the Board" in this single player puzzle game that transforms traditional chess into a minimal immersive journey. As you explore this land of shifting tiles, you'll encounter new mysterious, and powerful pieces. Challenge your strategic skills and explore the shattered dimensions of chess.
Can you master all the challenges that lie beyond this board?

THE STORY
During a chess match, a mysterious lightning strike disrupts the game, shattering the board and sending the pieces into unknown depths. Left with only a single Rook, you must chase the enemy King through this new three-dimensional chess realm, in order to seek answers and the rest of your party.

PUZZLES
In this chess journey, each level features puzzles that incorporate standard checkmate strategies but with new rules and conditions, requiring players to think outside the box. The game also includes switches that trigger moving blocks, creating more complex and dynamic levels, and making the environment feel more alive.

ENEMIES
In this world, you'll face many enemy pieces with unique curses, such as the "Dodge Curse." To defeat these cursed pieces, you must understand their behavior and outplay them. At the end of each chess kingdom, you must face a Boss piece. These tough challenges, once conquered, will reveal more secrets about the world beyond the board.

REPLAYABILITY
Levels feature hidden paths, similar to Metroidvanias, which become accessible as you unlock specific pieces and expand your party. The level selector enhances replayability by allowing you to revisit each level and kingdom with different combinations of pieces. This means you can replay old levels with new paths and puzzle solutions.

Fragile Shapes Studio

Fragile Shapes is a creative duo blending technical expertise with artistic flair:

Guilherme (Lead Developer & Visual Artist) combines 7 years of experience in game engine development and design to craft visually compelling experiences.

Bruno (Sound Designer and Composer) uses his 8 years in audio engineering to create immersive, minimalist soundscapes that enhance gameplay.