# The Ouroboros King

> Chess Roguelike

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6465395239](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6465395239)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6465395239`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oriol Cosp
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (62 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.03
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2023-11-10
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://oriolcosp.com/privacy-policy/](https://oriolcosp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Ouroboros King is a chess roguelike where players must free the Kingdom of Thessalonia from the Coven across multiple timelines. Traverse procedurally generated maps, fight chess skirmishes, and grow your army with novel chess pieces and relics. Discover synergies between pieces and relics to craft powerful builds and deepen tactical depth. The ad-free app contains 1 (of 3) acts and 22 (of 57) pieces.

After beating the main story, replay with added difficulty options or challenge an endless gauntlet in Infinity mode. A practice mode supports single-device multiplayer. The full experience is unlocked via a single in-app purchase.

## Rankings

- #173,416 — Overall

## Review summary

The Ouroboros King is praised for its innovative chess-based roguelike concept and deep, replayable gameplay. Core strengths are creativity and engagement, with multiple acts and upgrades driving variety. However, players frequently cite monetization concerns, bugs and balance issues, progression blockers, and an online requirement as major drawbacks that hinder the overall experience.

### Pros

- Innovative chess-based roguelike concept with new pieces and upgrades.
- High replayability and depth from multiple acts, upgrades, and varied maps.
- Engaging and enjoyable gameplay that players find addictive.

### Cons

- High price for the full game / monetization perceived as expensive.
- Bugs and stability issues (UI glitches, upgrade/navigation problems, progression bugs).
- Balance and AI tuning problems (unbalanced units, payout/income issues, hard-to-counter strategies).
- Progression gating and onboarding issues (inability to advance past Act 1 after purchase; confusing or missing explanations).
- Online connectivity requirement (game reportedly requires internet to load/play).

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