5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel

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This chess variant adds layers of time and alternate realities to the classic board. Each move can send pieces backward in time or across parallel dimensions creating new branches of the game. Players must track multiple timelines and protect all versions of their king while setting traps for opponents. The turn-based gameplay blends strategic planning with retroactive problem solving as past decisions constantly reshape the board. Developed by Thunkspace and released in 2020 this title has built a cult following for its complex yet precise ruleset. With a 4.5/5 rating from 8000+ user reviews on Steam it challenges traditional chess concepts while maintaining competitive multiplayer viability. The PC and Mac versions run smoothly even with the game's intricate state tracking making it a standout in the strategy puzzle space.