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Turn-Based Chess Roguelike Gambonanza Steam Next Fest Demo Live

Casey ScheldFebruary 19, 2026
Turn-Based Chess Roguelike Gambonanza Steam Next Fest Demo Live - Gamers Heroes

Turning chess on its head, master tactical twists, invest one’s winnings, and discover new rule-bending Gambits with the new Steam Next Fest demo of Blukulélé, Sidekick Publishing, and Stray Fawn Publishing’s Gambonanza.

A turn-based chess roguelike, Gambonanza ups the ante by having players capture every single piece on the board through masterful synergies.

Players will also be able to spice things up in Gambonanza with more than 150 powerful Gambits that alter the rules and properties of each run. From supercharged bishops to skipping turns, the choice is yours.

Learn more about Gambonanza with the trailer below:

GAMBONANZA – Trailer

Intrigued? Be sure to check out the Gambonanza Steam Next Fest demo for yourself via its official Steam page.

For those feeling social, be sure to follow the official Twitter/X and Bluesky social media channels. 

An official Discord server is also available for those that’d like to join the conversation.

Source: Press Release

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Casey ScheldFebruary 19, 2026
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Casey Scheld

Casey Scheld brings 15+ years of experience, previously serving in professional comms and (of course!) writing roles. Joining in 2012, his role as EIC lets him explore the human element, tapping into the stories - and passion! - that make us all love the medium.

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