Zeitnot
Released 27 October 2026 · PC · Indie, Strategy
Chess you already know, rules you don't. Pieces have HP and gear. Shop between fights, stack gambits, roll the dice if you're feeling stupid. Lose the trial, lose the run.
Story
On the board Zeitnot is a roguelike on a chessboard. Pieces have health, attack, and a slot for a hat, a gun, or a shield. Taking a piece is a fight. If it still has HP, it stays on the square. Between trials The shop opens. Buy pieces, gear, gambits, and scrolls. Set your formation, then walk into the next trial. Win and the run goes on. Lose your last life and it ends. In the shop Gear sits on one piece, not the whole army Gambits stay on for the run: extra damage, gold, a shot off to the side Scrolls are one use. Freeze a patch of the board, swap two pieces, or stretch the board The shop also has packs, dice, and a coin flip No starting army wins every run. A pawn with a hook can matter more than the queen you brought in. Play alone, or sit down with a friend.
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Mouse Only Option
Release details
Zeitnot is a Indie and Strategy game by FLYAHH. It is published by Diabolical Studios. Zeitnot came out on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 27 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Zeitnot come out?
Zeitnot came out on 27 October 2026.
Which platforms is Zeitnot on?
Zeitnot is on PC.
Who makes Zeitnot?
Zeitnot is developed by FLYAHH and published by Diabolical Studios.
What kind of game is Zeitnot?
Zeitnot is a game of these genres: Indie and Strategy.