Side Effect overview

Overview

Side Effect comes from Daegames Studio and is published by Daegames Studio. It arrived on Steam on May 12, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Side Effect's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 6 October 2026 - 01:06:16 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 4 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Side Effect is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Side Effect has sold up to 120 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $720. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Side Effect overview details

Side Effect combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Side Effect is a tactical roguelike based on chess where you dominate the board by using spells. Choose an elemental school and enter the arena. Think tactically: Spells are channeled by your pawns, with various effects depending which pawn you chose. Use that to your advantage by strategically positioning your pieces on the board. Plan ahead to keep the upper hand. But be careful: the AI won’t go easy on you. Spellbook building: Assemble your spellbook, drawing from 9 schools of magic. Gather powerful artifacts and craft your own gameplay, as you experiment combos. Journey through unique levels: Understand the dynamic of each level and turn their mechanics to your advantage. Make sure to adapt your strategy and spells to the situation. Engage in jolly cooperation: You can experience the game with one like-minded friend! Strategies may change drastically as you combine both spellbooks. The more, the merrier! DON’T PANIC!: Things may get a bit hectic, and plans may not pan out the way you expected, but that’s fine. Even the AI cannot anticipate all the consequences of its actions. Magic is beautiful, dangerous, and hard to predict. This is the actual Side Effect .

SteamPulse editorial summary

Side Effect is listed as a game with $7.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Indie and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 6 October 2026 - 01:06:16 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 100% positive reviews.

Support and legal notes

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