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BadRez Games80% positive · 239 reviews

Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.

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$2.23

at Kinguin · Steam key · 89% off RRP

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Standard
CHEAPEST
$19.99
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Standard
$19.99
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $17.76 against the best official price.

Keyshop listings for Checkmate Showdown, cheapest first
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Global
Steam key
CHEAPEST
$2.23
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EU only
Steam key
$11.66
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About Checkmate Showdown

Checkmate Showdown was developed by BadRez Games and published by ManaVoid Entertainment, Indie Asylum. The release date was November 14, 2023. The genre is characterised as Action and Strategy.

Enter the ultimate arena of cerebral combat, where strategic thinking meets explosive fighting action! In this adrenaline-fueled online multiplayer game, you'll challenge other players to intense battles that fuse the classic game of Chess with heart-pounding fighting game mechanics. With lightning-fast reflexes and an eagle-eye for strategy, you'll need to outsmart your opponents on the chessboard while unleashing devastating combos and special moves in the arena. Master the roster of fighters, each with their own unique fighting styles and chess piece abilities, all based on traditional fighting game archetypes (zoner, grappler, rushdown, etc). Are you ready to become the Checkmate Showdown Grandmaster? The Chess and fighting parts are intimately linked by design; once a piece attacks the opponent, a fight is engaged. The attacker and defender will be able to make use of tag-assist by other pieces in proximity, and the attacker will have an advantage by having their Ultimate ready to rip from the get-go. Built with the diversity of gamers in mind, Checkmate Showdown will let newcomers have a good time with an approachable control scheme but will feature all of the depth and precision expected by professional FGC players. Easy to pickup, hard to master. True Test of Strategy & Skill Checkmate Showdown will require a broad set of skills to become the best. Learn strategies for the board and elaborate combos in fights to make your way to the top. You will have to master every chess piece's skillset to truly become a master! Tactical Decision-making Your board placement is KEY for a strong endgame. By strategically placing your pieces on the board, you could benefit both from attackers advantage AND tag-assist(s), depending on how many pieces are within their movement range to support your square. As each chess piece corresponds to a fighting game archetype, the choice of attacking with one or the other will be crucial. Strong Competition System Checkmate Showdown is created by a team of hardcore fighting game enthusiasts who understand the importance of competition in fighting games. The game aims to feature the most up-to-date matchmaking technology and balancing to allow for friendly (or not) competition. Community-driven Development Based in the heart of Montreal, the development team thrives from its proximity to the local fighting game community. The game is made by fighting game enthusiasts for fighting game enthusiasts. Transparency in how we move forward is key to making this a community-built game. Whatever idea you have to help improve the game, we're ready to listen. • Does the game use rollback netcode? We built the game using rollback netcode from the get go - we know how important that is and some of us are hardcore fighting game fans so it wasnt even a question. • I'm a hardcore fighting game enthusiast, will this game have all the bells and whistles? Yes. Checkmate Showdown is made by a team comprising expert FGC players. Expect mixups, traditional strike-defense-throw triad, specials, cancels, combo breakers, guard break, etc. • I'm a newcomer to fighting games, but I love Chess. Will I still be able to play? Yes! We designed Checkmate Showdown with an 'easy to learn, hard to master' philosophy. Button-mashers will be able to look good on-screen, while pros will find every bit of nuance they could want. • Are experienced Chess or fighting game players advantaged? While traditional Chess strategies or massive fighting game skills will definitely shine in competitive rankings, one isn't advantaged over the other. An expert Chess player might get to your King fast, but they will have to use different strategies to truly master the game. Fighting game pros could just as well be taken off-guard by Chess-savvy opponents attacking them with an unexpected move, forcing them to use an already damaged piece in a tough fight.

Checkmate Showdown compatibility

Steam Deck
Unknown
Linux
Not supported
macOS
No native build

PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.

MINIMUM

Minimum: • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit • Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHz • Memory: 6 GB RAM • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 480, GTX 570, GTX 670, or better • DirectX: Version 11 • Network: Broadband Internet connection • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

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Checkmate Showdown editions compared by price
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Standard$19.99
Commercial License$19.99

Where to buy Checkmate Showdown cheap

Checkmate Showdown launched at $19.99 in 2023. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $2.23 at Kinguin, which is 89% off the recommended price.

On that same baseline, official stores start at $19.99, so the keyshop route saves $17.76 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.

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Checkmate Showdown — frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest price for Checkmate Showdown?
On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $2.23 at Kinguin — 89% off the $19.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
Where can I download Checkmate Showdown after the purchase?
Checkmate Showdown activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
Is it cheaper to buy Checkmate Showdown from a keyshop or an official store?
On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $17.76 cheaper: $2.23 at Kinguin against $19.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
Is Checkmate Showdown Steam Deck compatible?
Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Checkmate Showdown yet.
Can I play Checkmate Showdown on Mac?
No. Checkmate Showdown has no native macOS build.
Is Checkmate Showdown Linux compatible?
Checkmate Showdown has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.

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