Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate
2022 · PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Has it aged?Why ↓
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
86%positive (92% all-time)
446reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
70playing at once, on average
−11%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 398 in May 2022.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
93%positive in its first year
86%positive in the last 6 months
A little less liked than at launch, but still well liked.
Last updated
Aug 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.