The board is set, the pieces are in motion, and the wait is finally over.
Once a Pawn a King has officially launched into Version 1.0!
What began as an Early Access journey has reached its full release, and we want to thank everyone who joined us along the way. Your feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and support have helped shape the game into what it is today.
For those discovering the game for the first time, Once a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy adventure where chess meets chaos. Build your army, recruit powerful pieces, adapt your strategy, and fight through a fractured world where the rules are constantly changing.
Steam Summer Sale Discount
To celebrate the 1.0 launch, Once a Pawn a King is 35% off during the Steam Summer Sale from June 25 through July 9!
If you've had the game on your wishlist, now is the perfect time to jump in and begin your journey across the shattered board.
💞 How You Can Support Us
As a small indie team, there are so many ways you can help support the game.
If you enjoy your time with Once a Pawn a King, please consider leaving an honest Steam review. Reviews make a huge difference for indie games and help more players discover the game.
Sharing the game with friends, family, communities, or followers on social media is another fantastic way to help spread the word. Many indie games find new players through simple recommendations and conversations.
Have feedback, suggestions, or run into an issue? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our Bug Reports & Feedback Forum and let us know about your experience. Community feedback has been invaluable throughout development, and it continues to help us improve the game after launch.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you've been with us since Early Access or are joining us today, we're excited to have you on the board.
Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection.
View game pageSee you in the kingdom, and good luck rescuing the Black King! 👑