About the game
Below the Crown — is a strategy game set in a world where chess meets roguelikes. Beneath the Empire's surface lies an endless labyrinth where wit trumps might. Form a squad of living pieces, fight for the Emperor's gold, and delve deeper, where moves become decisions and gold becomes temptation. The magic of logic Each descent is a new chess game, where the pieces gain consciousness and magical abilities. Plan your board placement, study the tiles, cast spells, and sacrifice allies for a tactical advantage. But the deeper you go, the more cunning your enemies become and the higher the cost of a single mistake — for below, chaos reigns supreme. The progression system is built on risk management. You can save the coins you find for the Emperor or spend them on survival. Magic tokens replace traditional openings, and rare abilities create unique combinations on the battlefield. Battles unfold like a living puzzle, where strategy, luck, and pure calculation intertwine in a dance of light and darkness. Features of the game A tactical roguelike with turn-based chess elements. Dynamic field generation with unique enemies and traps. Spells that change the mechanics of combat and the interaction of pieces. Choice system: Emperor's gold or a chance to survive.
Repack & installation
What’s included and how to get it running
Installation
1. Unpack the archive (make sure the folder path has Latin characters only). 2. Run the game.
What’s new
Updated to version Build 23117184.
Will it run on my PC?
Minimum system requirements
- System
- Windows 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- SSE2 instruction set support.
- Graphics
- DX9 (shader model 2.0)
- Storage
- 600 MBSteam Reviews: Very Positive (95% of 110)
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