Pawns of the Void

Pawns of the Void is a dark puzzle adventure where every sacrifice shapes the path forward. Enter a mysterious realm, shrouded in shadows, where survival depends on your tactical choices. Sacrifice your pawns to paint the grid with their essence, creating paths and unlocking new possibilities. In this grid-based game, each level presents unique pawns, a limited number of action points, and a single, cryptic goal: guide one pawn to the exit—but discovering which pawn will reach the end is up to you.

Key Features:

• Grid-Based Puzzle: Plan each move carefully, as every action point counts. Sacrifice your pawns to alter the game board and carve new paths in a landscape shaped by void and essence.
  
  
• Unique Sacrifice Mechanics: Each pawn has a distinct “Sacrifice” skill, creating unique patterns of essence on the grid. Use these patterns wisely, painting paths that reduce action costs and reveal hidden routes.
  
  
• Multiple Solutions: Experiment with different paths and sacrifices to solve each level. Whether you lead one pawn or another to the finish, each choice offers new ways to approach the puzzle, giving you flexibility and freedom to strategize.
  
  
• Mysterious Upgrades and Abilities: Unlock pawns with unique skills—from reviving allies to melting down objects to create new paths. As you progress, stranger and more complex mechanics emerge, keeping each level fresh and challenging. (Additional abilities not implemented yet)

Will you uncover the secrets of the void? Choose your sacrifices wisely, for there are many paths to the end, but only one fate awaits those who embrace the void's mysteries.

Enter the void. Master the grid. Embrace the sacrifice.

Controls:

The game is fully playable with the mouse through the user interface. Keyboard controls are also available:

• WASD / Arrow Keys: Move pawns
• SPACE: Preview sacrifice
• ENTER: Execute sacrifice
• E / Q: Rotate sacrifice pattern
• R: Reset level
• F12 / ALT+F4: Quit the game