Unleash Your Strategy: “Below the Crown” Launches 1.0 on April 21, 2026!
Misfits Attic Unveils ‘Below the Crown’ 1.0 Release: A Strategic Spellbinding Adventure Awaits
San Mateo, CA – April 21, 2026 – Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where chess meets magic! Misfits Attic, the acclaimed indie game studio behind the award-winning strategy game Duskers, is set to launch the highly anticipated 1.0 version of Below the Crown on Steam this Tuesday. This game, which has already garnered an Honorable Mention for Excellence in Design at the IGF 2026, invites players to engage in a unique blend of strategy, roguelikes, and dungeon crawling.
In Below the Crown, players will step into the shoes of a powerful Wizard, navigating through mysterious dungeons alongside a party of enchanted chess-inspired pieces. The upcoming release introduces exciting new content, including the formidable Queen Wizard and an epic final showdown against the Emperor himself.
Unleash Your Strategic Prowess
The 1.0 update promises to enhance gameplay with a plethora of new features. Players can now fully customize their Wizards with additional runes, upgrades, spells, and skills, allowing for a reimagined strategic experience. Between battles, players will also encounter glitchy psychological evaluations that unravel the game’s intriguing narrative.
For those seeking to climb the ranks, Below the Crown offers daily challenges and global leaderboards, fostering a vibrant community of chess and magic enthusiasts. Players can also enjoy quality-of-life updates, including Steam cloud saves and a host of new achievements.
Dive into the Depths Today
Eager to start your adventure? The recently released Chess Bundle on Humble Bundle features Below the Crown alongside ten other digital chess games. Additionally, players can explore the latest Beta update, which includes an Infinite Dungeon mode, replay-saving capabilities, and enhanced animations.
Below the Crown will be available for Windows PC via Steam, inviting players to dive into its enchanting world filled with strategic challenges and magical encounters.
Stay Connected
For more information about Below the Crown and the Misfits Attic team, follow them on Bluesky, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Join the conversation on Discord and Reddit, and keep an eye on social media for updates using the hashtag #BelowTheCrown.
About Misfits Attic
Based in San Mateo, CA, Misfits Attic is an independent game studio known for creating atmospheric strategy games that leverage emotional design to craft unique player experiences. Their previous titles, including the critically acclaimed A Virus Named TOM, have set a high bar for narrative-driven gameplay.
For more details, visit the official website.
Media Contacts:
Bailey Izumita | Haylee Kiedrowski
Stride PR for Misfits Attic
bailey@stridepr.com | haylee@stridepr.com
Prepare to conjure your strategic plays and embark on a magical journey with Below the Crown!