For smoother performance and better graphics, download the free standalone builds at the bottom of this description.

ROOKIE: A Chessboard Adventure

Plan your moves, feel the beat, and fight for your life in the board.

ROOKIE is an incredible journey that asks you to step onto the chessboard where every choice matters. Finish puzzles in as few moves as possible, path through the dance floor on rhythmic levels, and survive brutal fights when they come to you.

⚠️ Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is turned ON before playing in the browser for a smoother experience. 

🔗 How to enable Hardware Acceleration

 

Controls

Reset Level	R
Move (Puzzle Levels)	Right Mouse Button
Defend (Puzzle/Combat Levels)	Space
Attack (Puzzle Levels)	Q
Show Tips	T
Direction Keys	WASD / →←↑↓
Zoom In / Out (Hold CRTL to reset)	PgUp / PgDn
Toggle Free Camera	F
Toggle Planner	P
(Cheat) Skip	F3 + (←/→)/(↑/↓ for campaign)
(Cheat) Noclip	HOME
(Cheat) Immortality	Insert

Support the Development

This demo is just an early glimpse of the world on the board.

 If you enjoyed the challenge and want to see this world expand, consider backing the project or joining our ranks to get early access to new builds, keep up with the development, and more.

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