Become the piece you capture in the chess-inspired Mate'Morphosis on January 9 2026

Twisting the classic chess into a strategy game where you become the piece you capture, as you try to outsmart the board on January 9, 2026. After getting hooked in by Below the Crown I'm keen to see what other developers can do with chess.

Doing this differently once again, here you only control a single piece which you use to capture other pieces and assume their form and take their moves. So each capture changes how you'll be playing the game, so it's all about planning ahead to complete each board puzzle.

See the original trailer below:

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A demo is available on the Steam page but only for Windows and macOS, but the full game indicates it will have Linux support. You could try the demo in Valve's Proton.

At launch the developer said it will have these features:

• 60+ Unique & Clever Boards: Challenge your strategic thinking with over sixty expertly designed and distinct puzzle-like boards, each requiring a fresh approach to the rules of movement and victory.
• Deep Customization: Personalize your game experience! Customize your pieces and board with a variety of different aesthetic and variant options, allowing you to tailor the game's look and feel to your preference.
• Accessible Worldwide: Enjoy the full experience in your native tongue with Localizations of 10 languages supported from day one.
• Full Input Support: Play the way you want with comprehensive support for Mouse, Keyboard, and Controllers across all menus and gameplay.