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NEXUS CHESS playtest
by Guy's Games
NEXUS CHESS is a turn-based tactical chess variant where each class reshapes the battlefield with unique passives and abilities, every move and attack costs Essence, and smart upgrade choices, timing, and positioning decide who seizes control and crushes the enemy King.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Apr 25, 2026
- Planned release
- Coming soon
- Developer
- Guy's Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Multiplayer, Online PvP, PvP, Single-player, Split-screen PvP
- Languages
- English
How to join the NEXUS CHESS playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the NEXUS CHESS playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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How AI is used
This project was developed using advanced AI-assisted tools across visual assets, audio design, and core system implementation, with all elements carefully refined and adjusted to ensure a cohesive and polished gameplay experience.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About NEXUS CHESS
NEXUS CHESS is a fast, turn-based tactical chess variant where classic board control meets class abilities, resource management, and high-impact decisions every turn.
Command a class-based army, spend Essence to move and attack, and adapt your strategy as the match evolves. Every piece matters, every action has a cost, and one mistake can open the path to your King.
Choose your style of play from distinct classes with unique passives and class actions:
- Overwhelm with aggressive pressure
- Outlast enemies with durable frontline tactics
- Set traps, revive fallen units, or empower key pieces at the perfect moment
Unlike traditional chess, NEXUS CHESS adds:
- Essence-based turns that force meaningful tradeoffs
- HP and damage systems for deeper combat planning
- Special abilities that can swing momentum
- Mid-game upgrades that shape your win condition
- Multiple ways to outplay through timing, positioning, and tactical sequencing
Play against AI or challenge another player and master a battlefield where strategy is everything and no two matches play the same.
Key Features
- Turn-based tactical chess with modern strategy systems
- Class-based armies with unique passives and actions
- Essence economy for movement, attacks, and abilities
- Piece HP, damage, and combat-focused decision making
- Mid-match upgrade choices that change your build
- Multiple game modes including vs AI PvP and Local PvP
From the game's Steam page.
