Chess is broken. Gather the Black Army, build a party of chess pieces, and battle through fractured boards in this asymmetric turn-based roguelike. Empower your army, adapt your strategy each run, and unravel the mystery behind a world trapped in an endless match.
- Release date
- Aug 18, 2025
- Developer
- Clover Bite
- Publisher
- indie.io
- Genres
- Early Access, Indie, Strategy
Once a Pawn a King
1. Buy the game
2. Play with cloud gaming
Chess is broken. Gather the Black Army, build a party of chess pieces, and battle through fractured boards in this asymmetric turn-based roguelike. Empower your army, adapt your strategy each run, and unravel the mystery behind a world trapped in an endless match.
- Release date
- Aug 18, 2025
- Developer
- Clover Bite
- Publisher
- indie.io
- Genres
- Early Access, Indie, Strategy
MEDIA
Game Access
Do you need to own Once a Pawn a King to play it via cloud gaming?
Yes. On GeForce NOW, you need to own Once a Pawn a King on Steam.
Is Once a Pawn a King included with cloud gaming subscriptions?
No. Once a Pawn a King is not included in a cloud gaming subscription. On GeForce NOW, you need to own Once a Pawn a King on Steam.
Which cloud gaming services support Once a Pawn a King?
Once a Pawn a King is currently available on: GeForce NOW (via Steam).
Browser & Installation
Can you play Once a Pawn a King in a web browser?
Yes. Once a Pawn a King can be played in a web browser via GeForce NOW. No software installation is required.
Do you need to download Once a Pawn a King to play it via cloud gaming?
No. When streaming via GeForce NOW, Once a Pawn a King runs entirely on remote servers. Nothing is downloaded or installed on your device.
Can you play Once a Pawn a King without installing any app?
Yes. Browser play is supported. Native apps are also available for better performance: GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser.
Compatible Devices
On which devices can you play Once a Pawn a King via cloud gaming?
Via GeForce NOW, Once a Pawn a King can be streamed on Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iPhone/iPad via browser. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid also work on many Linux setups and handheld browsers.
Can you play Once a Pawn a King on mobile devices?
Yes. Once a Pawn a King is playable on mobile via GeForce NOW. GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser
Price & Subscription
Can you play Once a Pawn a King for free on cloud gaming?
No. Once a Pawn a King is a paid game. On GeForce NOW, you need to own Once a Pawn a King on Steam. GeForce NOW offers a free tier, while paid plans improve session length and streaming quality.
Do you need a subscription to play Once a Pawn a King on cloud gaming?
It depends on the service. GeForce NOW offers a free tier, while paid plans improve session length and streaming quality.
Cloud Gaming