Pawn of the Dead overview

Overview

Pawn of the Dead comes from Aslan Game Studio and is published by Aslan Game Studio. It arrived on Steam on Feb 19, 2021, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, and Adjustable Difficulty. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Pawn of the Dead's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 20:06:28 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 91% positive across 54 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Pawn of the Dead is available in 2 languages including:

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

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Pawn of the Dead has sold up to 1,650 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $5,459. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Pawn of the Dead overview details

Pawn of the Dead combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

A Dark Twist on a Timeless Classic Pawn of the Dead reinvents the rules of chess with a thrilling, macabre mechanic. When the Black undead army captures your White pieces, they don't just leave the board. They are infected and rise again to fight against you! Every sacrifice carries weight, and every mistake strengthens the enemy horde. Do not despair; no matter how overwhelming the undead ranks appear, there is always a tactical solution to outsmart the darkness in these meticulously designed asymmetrical levels. Key Features Animated 3D Visuals: Watch the battlefield come alive with fully detailed 3D models, smooth combat animations 64-Level Story Campaign: Embark on a personal narrative journey featuring fully animated cinematic cutscenes. Join King Leonard across 64 handcrafted, asymmetrical levels as he confronts his deepest internal darkness, forced to face a sinister enemy born from his own reflection. Procedural levels: Break free from the story and dive into thousands of pre-generated procedural battlefields. Play against the AI or challenge a friend in local multiplayer. You can even play as the Black undead army and experience the thrill of infecting the board yourself. Queen vs Zombies Survival Mode: Play as the White Queen against endless hordes of undead pawns, unlocking a devastating magic spell every 7 kills. Classic Chess: Return to standard chess rules and piece setups whenever you want a traditional match. 3D Depth, 2D Clarity: Seamlessly toggle between fully realized 3D environments and a classic 2D perspective at any time to get the perfect view…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Pawn of the Dead is listed as a game with $6.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, and Adjustable Difficulty, and is associated with Indie and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 20:06:28 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 91% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ChessZombiesGothicFantasyStrategyIndieTurn-Based StrategyDark FantasyLocal Multiplayer3DSingleplayerStory RichTurn-Based TacticsBoard GamePuzzle

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Support and legal notes

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