Orrin's Chessboard
Release date: Jan 7, 2026
Developers: YogurtGames
Publishers: YogurtGames
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Orrin's Chessboard is a tower defense game that combines dynamic paths, resource management, and roguelike progression . The board expands dynamically each round, constantly presenting new challenges. Gather materials from resource tiles, upgrade defensive towers to stop the monsters, choose one of three roguelike upgrades, and remember — every building you place will change the enemies’ path. Can you withstand wave after wave of monsters and protect your small castle? Features 100+ three-choice roguelike upgrades 20+ levels, 20+ hours of gameplay Multiple upgrade paths for towers, different resource requirements, route reshaping, and deep strategic choices High replayability with near-infinite run possibilities Detailed Overview Roguelike Upgrades As the game progresses, different roguelike upgrades become available to choose from, opening up a wide range of strategic possibilities. Cards & Strategy Each round you can purchase cards from the shop, bringing a form of controlled randomness . With limited information in front of you, observation and decision-making are key — every move shapes the battlefield. Dynamic Board, Endless Variations The board tiles change every round, creating countless possibilities. Can you adapt, use every terrain and resource wisely, and withstand endless waves of enemies? Terrain Features & Building Interaction Board generation is influenced by natural terrain, offering various strategic choices. Some special tiles provide unique effects — for example: Portal : Instantly teleports monsters, potentially shifting the tide of battle. Enemy Altar : Heals monsters, forcing you to rethink your route. Smart placement will showcase your tactical intelligence. Classic Tower Defense Enemies & Defense System A wide variety of monsters appear, progressing from easy to challenging and testing your defenses. In response, you can build many types of towers, from the Archer Tower to the Crystal Tower , each with its own strategic value. Resources & Construction Resources are the core of strategy. Building and upgrading towers requires materials, and purchasing cards requires gold. Everything is interconnected — you must gather, deploy, and manage efficiently to establish a functioning system on the board. Multiple Themes & Challenge Stages The game features four themes: Classic Forest, Autumn, Desert, and Ice & Snow . Each theme brings a unique visual style and board generation pattern. Across many chapters and levels — can you clear them all and earn every star on the hardest difficulty? Stylized Art The stylized visuals create immersion, with each theme offering its own atmosphere. Plan, think, and break through — and enjoy the pure satisfaction of victory through strategy. Gameplay Showcase Dynamic board generation Changing pathways Tower upgrades Combat scenes