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Unlock The King

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

What works

  • Relaxing and chill gameplay
  • Simple and intuitive chess-based puzzles
  • Good value for low price
  • Pleasant visuals and music
  • Short and accessible playtime

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of undo feature
  • Inconsistent difficulty progression
  • Many easy or tutorial levels
  • Limited replayability
  • No multiplayer or social features

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Unlock The King: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Survival, Exploration.

Last update: 27/08/2026