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Fool`s Road playtest
by Pikas
Turn-based strategy where chess-like battles evolve into full army command. Build your class fantasy, recruit troops, and enjoy thoughtful tactical runs.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Feb 12, 2026
- Released
- Apr 7, 2026
- Developer
- Pikas
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Fool`s Road playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Fool`s Road playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
AI was used to generate store page images, Steam capsule artwork, and some class icon concepts. All AI generated materials were edited and modified by the developer. All gameplay systems, mechanics, game design, and creative decisions are fully developed and curated by the developer. AI tools were used as a productivity aid, not as a replacement for creative direction or game development.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Fool`s Road
Fool’s Road is a turn-based roguelike strategy game inspired by chess. Instead of playing identical pieces, you build and lead a medieval army.
Become a Commander of your own class and shape your army around your fantasy. Recruit and train unique units as you progress, facing tactical challenges along the way. Every run is a new campaign, and every decision matters.
This isn’t about memorizing openings or perfect moves, it’s about building an army that reflects your playstyle and adapting to what the road throws at you.
Key Features
- Chess Inspired Tactical Combat Familiar grid-based battles with custom units, abilities, and bosses that break traditional chess rules.
- Roguelike Army Building Instead of random power-ups, grow your strength by recruiting and training troops throughout each run.
- Class Based Playstyles Choose your role and live your class fantasy, build armies focused on brute force, strategy, control, or balance.
- Challange Encounters Face encounters that test your army composition and tactical planning.
- Chill, Thoughtful Gameplay Turn based pacing with no time pressure, plan your moves, experiment, and enjoy the journey.
From the game's Steam page.
