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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is a turn-based strategy roguelike developed and published by independent studio PUNKCAKE Délicieux. It launched on PC on May 12, 2022 and later came to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2023.

The premise twists classic chess. Your whole army has defected, leaving only your black king and a royal shotgun. On each turn you either move one square like a normal king or fire a spread of shot at the white pieces, then move again to reload.

To clear a floor, you must kill the enemy king while avoiding checkmate. After each floor, you pick one of two card pairs: each gives you an upgrade but also strengthens the white side, so every choice is a trade-off. Enemy pieces move by normal chess rules, so you need to read their threats a turn ahead and position your king before you shoot.

Shotgun King is a single-player game. Runs last about 20 minutes, with 20 difficulty ranks, over 100 achievements, an endless mode, an arcade-style chase mode, and a raiding mode. The PC version also supports mods through the Steam Workshop.

It suits chess fans looking for a fresh twist, roguelike players who like short runs, and anyone who wants a strategy game that runs on almost any computer, including the Steam Deck.

Which version should you buy?

• PC: PC keys usually activate on Steam, which covers Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Consoles: PlayStation codes are redeemed on PlayStation Network, Xbox codes on a Microsoft account, and Switch codes on the Nintendo eShop.

• Editions: There is one standard edition. The soundtrack is sold separately.

Before you buy, check the activation platform and region on each offer, then follow our guide on how to activate your CD key. For more details, see the Shotgun King Steam store page.