Pawnbarian blends chess smarts and deck-building tension
Every year, the 7 Day Roguelike Challenge spawns a few gems. One of the most consistently intriguing development jams around, it’s exactly what it sounds like – seven days to develop a roguelike. This year’s entries are in, and while voting on the winners is still ongoing, I’m throwing in a nomination for Pawnbarian by “j4nw”, a stylish, clever little browser game that mashes Chess together with Slay The Spire. Set on a tiny 5 x 5 board, you’ve got to clear out monsters quickly and safely using a limited hand of Chess-style movement options. Give it a stab for yourself here on Itch.