Pawned Souls

Pawned Souls

Released2026
Pawned Souls is a 3D soulslike action game mixed with chess, where players control a pawn fighting hostile pieces bound by strict chess movement through real-time sword combat, precision parries, and spatial positioning.

Details

ReleasedAugust 29, 2026
StatusReleased
GenresFightingTacticalHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndie
ThemesAction
PlatformsLinux LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)
ModesSingle player

About This Game

A solitary pawn ventures across a treacherous chessboard battlefield, fighting through waves of opposing pieces in a desperate bid to reach the far end of the board. Along the way, the pawn absorbs the essence of defeated enemies, growing stronger with each soul claimed. This accumulation of power becomes essential to overcoming increasingly formidable obstacles and adversaries. The ultimate goal remains promotion—earning the right to transform into a more powerful piece and escape the brutal confines of the game world.