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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
PUNKCAKE Delicieux · released May 12, 2022 · demo · data updated Oct 23, 2026
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
Released May 12, 2022 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 92% positive of 5,947 Steam reviews | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 68 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 44 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 40 | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | 31 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 39 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 156 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 62 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | 56 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 43 | 13 |
| Aug 2026 | 32 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 33 | 4 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 210k – 580k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $940k – $3.2M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 5,947 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 37–96 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Chess | 1 in 370 games |
| Tabletop | 1 in 41 games |
| Turn-Based Strategy | 1 in 20 games |
| Action Roguelike | 1 in 17 games |
| Roguelike | 1 in 12 games |
| Roguelite | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
| Retro | 1 in 10 games |
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