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The Board is Yours

📅 Apr 29, 2026
Draelent
The Board is Yours is a strategic chess-based incremental game: buy squares, unlock upgrades, and chain synergies through defended pieces. It plays as a demanding idle game where you’ll constantly reposition pieces and optimize your production until the board belongs to you.
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About This Game

The Board is Yours is a indie/simulation game designed for single-player, developed by Draelent and released in 2026. With an estimated 4,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Strategy, Idler, Incremental, Chess and Resource Management.

Game Information

Release Date
April 29, 2026
Developer
Draelent
Publisher
Draelent
Platforms
Windows
Price
$2.50

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🐧 Linux
Minimum
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.7 GHz Dual Core
  • Graphics: 512MB, OpenGL 3+
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Minimum
  • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64-bit) or SteamOS 3.0+
  • Processor: 2.7 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB VRAM, OpenGL 3.0+
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: ALSA or PulseAudio compatible
  • Additional Notes: Optimized for Steam Deck 1280x800 resolution