Ethan Crossfield 
Steam users interested in unusual turn-based strategy games have a limited window to add Last Gambit to their libraries at no cost. Claim it before November 13 and it remains yours permanently; players arriving after that date will need to pay the new listed price or its regional equivalent.
What changes on November 13
Last Gambit is currently available free on Steam, but this is not a standard storefront giveaway built around a temporary 100% discount. Developer Mads has said that anyone who has the game in their Steam library before November 13 will retain access for free. After the cutoff, new players will have to purchase it, with the announced price set at €4.99 or the local equivalent; the source summary indicates a starting price of at least $4.99 USD in applicable regions. The studio says the move is intended to help support the game without introducing advertising or subscription systems.
Who should claim Last Gambit now
Last Gambit is aimed at players who enjoy chess-like positioning but want more freedom than traditional rules allow. Its board remains familiar, while its roster of 27 collectible chess pieces introduces distinct abilities and traits. Players can combine pieces into stronger units, lock a unit in place with freezing effects, or move a piece across the board through teleportation. Those systems are designed around unexpected combinations rather than conventional chess openings. The game also offers both solo and multiplayer options, making it relevant to players seeking a campaign challenge as well as competitive matches.
What to expect after adding it to your library
Claiming the game before the deadline does not limit access to future support. Players who add Last Gambit while it is free are expected to continue receiving updates after November 13, when the game is set to leave early access. Mads has already released multiple updates, while version 1.0 is expected to address further issues. On Steam, the game currently has only a small number of user reviews, though the available feedback appears mostly positive. That makes the free claim particularly useful for players willing to try an evolving indie strategy title before deciding whether it deserves more time.
What players should know
- Add Last Gambit to your Steam library before November 13 to keep it permanently at no cost.
- New users after the deadline will face a €4.99 price or a regional equivalent.
- The game features 27 chess-inspired pieces with abilities beyond standard chess rules.
- Modes include a PvE campaign, local split-screen play, online PvP, and 2v2 matches.
- If an invited online opponent does not join, players can battle an AI shadow using that player's formation and pieces.
Expert View
Last Gambit is worth claiming for strategy fans because the offer carries no downside before the price change and includes continued updates. Its limited review history means players should temper expectations, but its mix of altered chess rules, campaign play, and multiplayer formats gives it a clearer identity than a conventional board-game adaptation.
