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Passant: A Chess Roguelike

Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.

80%
of 351 reviews
$11.99
Released: Aug 11, 2025  •  Developer: Marc Makes Games  •  Publisher: Marc Makes Games

The Developer Says...

Passant is a chess roguelike, where the rules can be twisted and unique pieces can be used to change the game.

Build your board by earning powerful pieces with unique rules, items to change the tide of battle, and badges that can twist all the rules to deliver victory. Beat match after match of increasing difficulty until you can beat the final boss and become a grandmaster.

Expands on the rules of chess:

  • Unique pieces, such as the Archbishop, Dragon Knight, Dragon King and more!

  • Twists on traditional chess, such as Atomic Chess, Reflecting Bishops and Zombie Pawns.

  • Usable items that can give you an advantage, such as freezing a piece, demoting a piece to a pawn, or promoting one of yours to a queen!

There are also challenge modes and increasing levels of AI difficulty, so beginners and grandmasters alike can enjoy the game.

Awards and Kudos

Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Playable

DLC

None

DRM/EULA Notices

None

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

None

Controller Support

Xbox

Reviews

80%

Very Positive

Based on 351 reviews


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