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Step into the Arena: A Brutal Chess-Inspired Melee Deathmatch

Rooks Keep delivers a visceral blend of fantasy melee combat, chess strategy, and arena-based deathmatch action. Descend into a dark and unforgiving world where ruthless knights and monstrous beasts clash in bloody tournaments for ultimate domination. Prepare for furious brawls where you'll crush enemies with devastating hammer blows, tear through flesh with razor-sharp claws, and even decapitate your foes with well-aimed sword strikes!

Engage in intense deathmatch scenarios, strategic team deathmatches, and frantic last-man-standing battles. Experience the unique Conversion mode where you recruit fallen enemies to your side. Or test your tactical prowess and fighting skills in Chess and Combat Chess. Play solo against cunning AI opponents, join thrilling multiplayer matches, or combine both for the ultimate challenge. Rooks Keep even supports third-party chess engines for the discerning strategist.

Key Features

• Arena Gameplay

  Enter a variety of dynamic arena game modes, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Last Man Standing, and Conversion. Battle across diverse and challenging maps with customizable options and gameplay-altering mutators.

• Melee Combat

  Rooks Keep focuses on a weighty and satisfying fantasy melee combat system. Master quick and heavy attacks, perfect your parrying and blocking techniques, and learn to dodge with precision. Unleash devastating special abilities and skills to dominate the arena.

• Chess & Combat Chess

  Test your strategic mind with both Classic Chess and the innovative Combat Chess mode. In this unique twist, fight to defend your piece's position on the board when challenged, adding a layer of visceral action to the classic game.

• AI, LAN & Online Multiplayer

  Rooks Keep offers a range of play options. Challenge yourself against sophisticated AI bots in single-player. Compete with friends in LAN matches, or test your skills against players worldwide in online multiplayer. The game also supports external chess engines and features a hot-seat mode for local chess matches.

• Unreal Engine & Mod Support

  Built with the powerful Unreal Engine, Rooks Keep boasts impressive visuals and extensive mod support. Use the included Unreal Editor to create your own maps, characters, and mods, expanding the game's universe and sharing your creations with the community.