Today is a huge milestone for Crown Tactics - the demo is officially live on Steam!
If you've been following the game, thank you for all the support so far. And if this is your first time hearing about it, welcome! This is your chance to jump into the world of fast-paced roguelike chess and see how far you can climb.
What You'll Find in the Demo
The demo gives you a taste of what Crown Tactics is all about:
Race up an endlessly scrolling chessboard before the clock runs out.
Switch between powerful chess pieces using the Sub-In system.
Build your run with upgrades and modifiers.
Try to survive just one more row... and then another.
Runs are short, frantic, and designed to be replayed as you experiment with different strategies.
This Demo Is Just the Beginning
While the demo offers the core gameplay experience, there's still plenty to come in the full release.
Here's what you can look forward to:
Steam Leaderboards & Achievements
The demo doesn't include Steam Leaderboards or Steam Achievement syncing, but both will be available in the full game.
Once the full version launches, you'll be able to migrate your scores and achievements over, compete for new scores, chase more achievements, and see how your best runs stack up against everyone else.
More Boards to Conquer
The full game expands beyond the demo with additional game boards, each introducing fresh mechanics, challenges, and tactical decisions to master.
Every new board changes the way you approach your climb, keeping each run feeling fresh.
More Modifiers, More Builds
One of my favourite parts of developing Crown Tactics has been designing modifiers that completely change how you play.
The full release will include many more modifiers, giving you even more opportunities to create powerful synergies - whether you want to focus on captures, economy, cooldowns, scoring, or something a little more unconventional.
I'd Love Your Feedback
The demo is an important step in shaping the final game, and I'd love to hear what you think.
Whether it's balance, difficulty, controls, bugs, or ideas for new modifiers, every bit of feedback helps make Crown Tactics better.
If you enjoy the demo, the biggest thing you can do to support the game is wishlist the full version on Steam. It genuinely helps more people discover the game and lets you know when the full release is ready.
Thank you for playing, and good luck climbing the board!
See you on the next run.
(Bonus Sneak Peek)
Did someone say daily runs?