Get to Know About Pawnbarian
Pawnbarian blends chess movement with a compact run-based puzzle. You control a lone warrior on a small grid and draw a hand of cards each turn. Each card shows a chess piece and dictates your next step and strike. You hop like a knight, slide like a bishop, or step like a king, then hit the landing tile. Fail a room and the run resets for a fresh attempt.
You pick a card and chain moves to pick off threats and dodge incoming hits. Enemies signal their next attack, and you can break their plans by shifting to a safe square or finishing them first. Positioning drives each choice. Walls and corners cut off escape lines. A bad hop can trap you or block your route. A clean line can clear the board fast.
Between floors you collect coins and spend them on upgrades that tweak cards. One upgrade adds damage to a rook card. Another lets a pawn step stun. A third puts a shield on a bishop slide. New decks and challenges unlock as you progress and nudge you to adjust habits and try fresh lines. Runs stay compact, and the mix of planning and risk builds steady tension and supports repeat runs. Clean art and readable icons support the tactics without clutter.