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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate player count chart
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has a small but active player base. 76 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 8% on the month before).
History from May 1, 2022
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | +1.08% | 94 |
| October 2026 | 59 | +9.26% | 93 |
| September 2026 | 54 | -4.55% | 84 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -20.72% | 88 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -11.2% | 111 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -30.56% | 125 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -78.8% | 180 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +749% | 849 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +36.99% | 100 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -35.4% | 73 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +0.89% | 113 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +12% | 112 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -0.99% | 100 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -0.98% | 101 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +13.33% | 102 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -17.43% | 90 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -9.17% | 109 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -10.45% | 120 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +57.65% | 134 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -27.35% | 85 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -4.1% | 117 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -41.9% | 122 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +41.89% | 210 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -1.99% | 148 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -62.34% | 151 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +53.64% | 401 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +174.74% | 261 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -12.04% | 95 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -16.28% | 108 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +30.3% | 129 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -16.1% | 99 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -16.31% | 118 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +4.44% | 141 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -71.28% | 135 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +298.31% | 470 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -11.28% | 118 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +9.02% | 133 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -22.78% | 122 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -20.6% | 158 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -28.93% | 199 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +185.71% | 280 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +4.26% | 98 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -31.88% | 94 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -58.56% | 138 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -45.68% | 333 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +187.79% | 613 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -36.23% | 213 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -28.63% | 334 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +354.37% | 468 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -58.47% | 103 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +54.04% | 248 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -29.69% | 161 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -26.37% | 229 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -58.86% | 311 |
| May 2022 | n/a | n/a | 756 |
How many people are playing Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate?
At this moment Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has 76 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,083 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 83 players. Today's peak is 20% above its 30-day average daily peak of 69.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate player count history
Over the last 30 days Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate averaged a daily peak of 69 players, down 8% compared with the 30 days before (75). Its highest point this month (94) is 6% below the same period last year (100). In its first month after release (May 12, 2022) it peaked at 311 players. Today's player count is 9% of its all-time peak of 849, set on Apr 1, 2026.
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About Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
- Developer
- PUNKCAKE Delicieux
- Released
- May 12, 2022
- Genre
- Action, Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 18 languages
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is 25% off at $7.49, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate achievements
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has 127 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 8.4% of them; the rarest, King Warband, is held by 0.1% of players.
Full SetHave 10 black cards69.9%
CompleteKill The White King65.0%
Merciful RulerFinish a floor without killing any pawn62.8%
Square AllegianceFinish a floor without moving to a white tile55.2%
Rank 1Finish throne on rank 155.0%
SolomonBeat throne mode with this shotgun48.0%
Oh No!Get killed by your own grenade39.7%
Rank 2Finish throne on rank 233.7%
DeletedFinish a floor by turn 633.1%
You Shall Not PassBeat Throne mode without letting any pawn promote30.9%
A Velvet GloveFinish a floor without killing any non-leader piece30.5%
Workplace AccidentMake a non-pawn piece fall off the board28.9%
VictoriaBeat throne mode with this shotgun25.8%
LifeguardPush a piece out of the moat24.2%
Rank 3Finish throne on rank 323.6%
Mortal PerilBe threatened by 4 pieces at once22.1%
IncarnationFinish a floor moving only with souls19.5%
Projectile DysfunctionHave more ammo in your clip than in your max reserves19.4%
MakedaBeat throne mode with this shotgun19.1%
Hope This HitsHave an arc of 120 or higher19.0%
Rank 4Finish throne on rank 417.5%
Richard IIIBeat throne mode with this shotgun13.7%
BlitzBeat Throne mode in less than 5 minutes13.7%
Rank 5Finish throne on rank 513.3%
How It Should BeHave 2 knights, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 1 queen, 1 king, and 8 pawns on the enemy field13.2%
Underpressure AmmoHave a firepower equal to 112.3%
Cold RegicideKill the king while in stealth mode11.6%
Ramesses IIBeat throne mode with this shotgun10.9%
Rank 6Finish throne on rank 69.9%
HumiliationKill the white king by hopping on him9.8%
SniperWin with High Focus, Crow's Blessing and Engraved Scope7.8%
Rank 7Finish throne on rank 77.8%
SurvivorWin with Majestic Censer, Black Mist and Cornered Despot7.3%
Mmmmh Delicieux!Get eaten by the white king7.2%
AlexanderBeat throne mode with this shotgun6.7%
Nine LivesActivate black mist 9 times6.4%
SwordmanWin with Nightbane, Bushido and Ritual Dagger6.3%
Suicide PactDestroy a white king and the black king with a grenade5.8%
Rank 8Finish throne on rank 85.8%
SteroidWin with Sacred Crown, Majestic Censer and Courteous Jousting5.6%
She Is EverywhereHave 5+ queens on the board at one time5.0%
BoundariesWin with Rightful Curtsy, Rightful Curtsy and The Moat4.8%
Rank 9Finish throne on rank 94.6%
WizardHave 3 Magic Wands4.5%
Your Wife My WifeGrab the queen and carry her to the square you started the round on4.3%
GluttonyHave 20+ ammo3.9%
Yvan IVBeat throne mode with this shotgun3.9%
ScavengerWin with Ammunition Depot, Elite Gem and Small Fry Harvest3.8%
SecretWin with Drag Queen, Saboteur and The Secret Heir3.8%
SwarmWin with Pillage, Revolution and Conscription3.4%
Unexpected EntranceWin with A Piercing Truth, Blunderbuss and Welcome Gift3.3%
Rank 10Finish throne on rank 103.3%
Machine GunWin with Extra Barrel, Extra Barrel and Extra Barrel3.2%
Buried AliveKill the king with only Mausoleum damage3.2%
DemolitionWin with Ruins, Pillage and Kingly Alms3.1%
End Of The WorldKill The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse3.1%
WidowBeat Throne mode without killing a queen2.9%
Late To The PartyWin with Cavalry, Lookout Tower and Conclave2.8%
A Mighty FortressHave 6+ rooks on the board at one time2.8%
WardenHave 8+ pieces in jail2.8%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 127 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate DLC
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Soundtrack ↗ | -25% $1.49 | |
Latest Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate news and patch notes
- Nov 6, 2026 Patch v1.624 + New game: Hot Wax!
- Aug 4, 2026 Quickpatch v1.623b Patch notes
- Jul 15, 2026 Patch Notes for v1.623: Another round of bugfixes Patch notes
- Jun 26, 2026 Quickpatch v1.622b Patch notes
- Jun 19, 2026 Patch Notes for v1.622: Bugfixes Patch notes
- May 25, 2026 Enter the Final Checkmate
- Apr 29, 2026 Patch Notes for v1.621: Even more bugfixes Patch notes
- Apr 17, 2026 Patch notes for v1.620: More bugfixes Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate FAQ
Is Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate dead?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has a small but active player base. 76 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 8% on the month before).
How many people play Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate?
76 people are playing Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 83 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate reached its all-time Steam peak of 849 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2026.
Is Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate growing or declining?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 69, down 8% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate cost?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is on sale on Steam right now: $7.49, 25% off its usual $9.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate on Steam is $7.49 (25% off), on Oct 30, 2026. It costs $7.49 right now.
Is Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate on sale right now?
Yes. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is 25% off on Steam right now, $7.49 instead of $9.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate good?
Steam players rate Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Very Positive: 91% of 6,420 reviews are positive.
When did Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate come out?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate was released on Steam on May 12, 2022.
Who made Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate was developed by PUNKCAKE Delicieux.
Is Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate still worth playing?
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has a smaller but active community on Steam today (76 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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