Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
You control a hero on a 5x5 grid, using a deck of cards that represent chess pieces to move and attack enemies. Each turn, the game deals you 3 random piece cards - use them to outmaneuver a variety of monsters with unique abilities. The chess-like movement of rooks, knights, and other classic pieces forms the core gameplay. But between floors, you can upgrade these cards, adding new powers like increased damage or mobility. Carefully crafting your deck is essential to progressing through the increasingly challenging dungeons.