Crawl the depths of a dungeon using enhanced chess abilities.
Here is an excerpt from Below the Crown's Steam description:
The Emperor wants gold, and you're just the wizard to get it. Journey into the depths with a Rook, an Archer, and maybe a spell or two. Upgrade your party, learn new skills yourself, and discover what’s really going on in the darkness below. Spend the gold you find to help you survive - or risk saving it for the Emperor.
No memorizing openings, long drawn-out endgames, or stalemates. Start with 1 piece instead of 16. Cast new pieces with exciting abilities onto the board. No analysis paralysis – enemy movement stays basic until you encounter the dungeon’s bosses… Collect Undo Tokens if you need ’em, or more gold if you don’t!
Post your epic victories as challenges to the community! Watch replays from top players to further improve your skills as you take on Daily Challenges. Dive into the custom board editor to create & download new rooms to spice up your dungeons in this massively single-player experience.
| Developer | Misfits Attic |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Misfits Attic and Shochiku |
| Release date | 10 November 2025 |
| Genres | Roguelike, Strategy, Tactics |
| Vibes | Dark, Combat, Techy, Fantasy |
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