The MIX Fall Game Showcase 2025: Below the Crown

The MIX indie 2025 autumn showcase revealed Below The Crown, which is chess with a twist! Battlegrounds are top-down checkerboards, where players choose units similar to those typically found in traditional chess and throw them against one another. What gives Below The Crown its edge, though, is how it changes the playing field, with boards taking varying shapes and sizes, and which now include environmental hazards and obstacles to contend with.

If you’re into chess or puzzle games in general, Below The Crown is available to wishlist on Steam right now.