Many game developers find success by riffing on or twisting the mechanics of existing games. Chess is one of the most influential and established games of all time, with a low barrier to entry and a high skill ceiling that keeps players coming back over and over again.

It’s no wonder that so many games that creatively warp the formula of chess have garnered a reputation for excellence over the years.

King of the Bridge:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2523120/King_of_the_Bridge/

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1972440/Shotgun_King_The_Final_Checkmate/