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Looking for games like Rook? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solo Chess, ShootAndJump or Kingster.

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  1. Play Smart. Stay Cozy. Master the Board.Welcome to Solo Chess (formerly Pokerii), the cozy roguelike deckbuilder where every card is a chess piece, and every play is packed with strategy. Place cards on a 3×3 board, trigger unique piece effects, and build powerful combos to score points and clear wave after wave of tactical challenges. Collect pets, choose food, and reshape your deck between rou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solo Chess.

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  2. ShootAndJump​ is a turn-based strategy game with light roguelite elements. Core Mechanics Every shot counts. Weapons generate recoil when fired, combining movement and shooting into one action!!! Players must shoot at pursuing enemies while the recoil from their weapons displaces their character. Every shot requires careful consideration. Players must ensure they are in a safe position while al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShootAndJump.

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  3. TAKE YOUR PLACE IN KINGSTER'S PALACE About the Game        Who wears the crown must guard their head! Control not only your units but the very world they stand on. Seize       the advantage by placing special tiles you’ve earned from shops or quests onto the battlefield.                                           • Every turn begins with drawing 4 cards that determine your army’s dest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingster.

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  4. It's Not Chess. It's Better! PLUG & PLAY. Nothing new to learn...just fun new moves & easier gameplay. Modes of play: Online Multiplayer  - Single Device Multiplayer - Battle the A.I. - Variant Options - Roguelike / Deckbuilder. NEW Strategies. MORE Possibilities. Combine Powers: Move two pieces onto the same square using traditional chess moves to create powerful hybrids such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplus: Combine + Conquer.

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  5. Welcome to the game where the Queen is King! Learning chess has never been this simple — or this thrilling. Choc Tactic for Chess Master honors the timeless art of chess by infusing it with the energy of a battle royale and the deep strategy of an RPG. Your chessboard becomes a living battlefield — an arena where every tactical position can turn the tide of war in a single move. ⚔️ Imagine the com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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  6. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Unusual chess rules - No prior knowledge needed!In this version of chess the units don't instantly take each other out which makes small mistakes less punishing. The chess pieces have health-bars that must be depleted by attacks before they're eliminated. You can heal your troops to keep them alive. You move the chess pieces - The rest is automated!You control where your units go and they will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petrified Pawns.

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  7. The Chess pieces you know, but with an addictive puzzle-game twist! You must get the highest score possible while also leaving yourself the material to capture the king. Do I Need To Know Chess?We hear this question a lot. The answer is simple: no! Chess Mess will teach you everything you need to know with move indicators and our tutorial system. Puzzle Game MadnessYou control both white and bla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Mess.

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  8. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Passant is a chess roguelike. Gather powerful pieces, items to win unwinnable games and badges which can provide power-ups and change how the game is played. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passant: A Chess Roguelike.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    The Ouroboros King combines the strategic tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the three evil witches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ouroboros King.

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  11. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Auro is a unique turn-based tactical dungeon-crawler all about bumping monsters into the water. Traverse randomly generated maps and create huge spell combos as you compete against rival Kingdoms and rise through the ranks. Auro is a different kind of game: no grinding, no IAPs, no chores -- just challenging tactical gameplay that forces you to think creatively to win. In other words: Auro is all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece-shaped bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    A 3D game based on chess, in the style of Battle Chess. What makes it a unique game is its mechanic: When a Black (undead) piece captures a White piece, that White piece turns into a Black one! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn of the Dead.

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  14. Move by the rules. Escape unseen. Stealthmate is a turn-based stealth puzzle game built around familiar chess movement. It is not a traditional game of chess. Instead, knights, bishops, rooks, kings, queens, and pawns become your tools for navigating compact puzzles. Guide your pieces across dangerous boards, read enemy patrols, and reach the exits without being captured. Plan your infiltra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealthmate: A chess puzzle.

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  15. A roguelike tower defense where you build your own maze on a chessboard that reshapes itself every turn. Place white pieces as towers, combine them with traps and cards, and hold back the advancing army of black chess pieces. ♜ Six Chess Towers The Pawn and Knight, attacking single targets The Bishop and Rook, striking along diagonals and straight lines at once The Queen, calling down … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIDLOCK GAMBIT.

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  16. It’s time you outsmarted a chess engine. Computers have reigned supreme in humanity’s most prestigious strategy game for too long. Level the playing field with digestible insights into chess engine strategy and game-changing Techniques. Matches play like normal chess, but the opponent’s moves are telegraphed and they won’t know what you’ve got up your sleeve. Analyze upcoming moves and come u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess 3: The Final Chapter.

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  17. ``time is a blade: one edge makes the wound; the other cuts you free'' horonox is a turn-based puzzle game about moving through space and time. Blue and orange objects travel in opposite temporal directions. Scroll freely along the timeline, choose which time direction you follow, and alter events from either side. However, you need to leave behind a history that is complete, consistent, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to horonox.

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  18. Want an Engineer who can revive pieces back? Or a Rook that can move 1 square diagonally? Maybe a Pawn that can also go backwards? Well you got all of that in Chaos Chess. Chaos Chess is still chess. Same board. Same checkmate. Same feeling that you should have seen that coming three moves ago.  What changes is the army. You get a point budget, a piece limit, and a pile of blueprints — classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Chess.

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  19. Everything hinges on the fold Paper Flags is a two-player strategy game on a 9×9 board. Every pieces starts folded: moving one square diagonally forward, contained and deliberate. Unfold it, and it becomes a flag: sliding any number of squares along a rank or file, like a rook with somewhere to be. That change—one piece, one action, no movement—is enough to end a game. Three Actions | C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Flags.

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  20. Wave Chess is a rogue chess-like game where all the pieces move at once. Earn credits, buy upgrades, and unlock characters by  protecting your first rank from waves of enemy pieces in this roguelite, puzzly arcade experience with a cyberpunk arcade style. Wave chess features 6 characters, each with their own playstyles and rules, dozens of upgrades, a challenging difficulty curve, and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Chess.

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  21. Chess: Three Kingdom is a strategy game set in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, seamlessly blending the timeless rules of Chinese Chess with tactical turn-based strategy. Featuring the pieces you familiar but tactics you’ve never imagined. This is an all-out war centered on formations, skills, unit combo, and frontline advancement! In Chess: Three Kingdom, you’ll step into the turbulent era of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess: Three Kingdom.

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  22. Chess was never meant to be played like this.Build a rebel army of rule-breaking pieces, lead them across a hand-painted war map, and liberate every territory from the tyrant's grasp. Every run is a fresh rebellion; every battle, a new puzzle of your own making. Replace Pawns and Bishops with New Exciting Pieces Build your army from a roster of 25+ exotic pieces, each rewriting how chess works. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peace by Piece.

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  23. A chess-based roguelike tactics game where pieces evolve through cards, synergies, and run-based choices.Last Crown Gambit combines the familiar movement rules of chess with card-driven upgrades, tag synergies, and roguelike progression. Use cards to empower your pieces with stats, abilities, and special effects. Stack tags to unlock synergies, shape your army, and turn familiar chess pieces int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Crown Gambit.

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  24. Sente is a strategic board game where every player moves at the same time.   Your victory isn’t about acting first; it’s about thinking ahead.   Set out on a campaign to outthink your opponent by placing your nodes and spreading your energy network across the board. Try to anticipate your opponent and commit to a strategy that may well change in the next turn. The match ends when either you (or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sente.

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  25. Learn Real Chess. Feel Real Progression.Chess Master Quest is an idle progression game built on real chess. Every puzzle you solve, every grandmaster game you study, and every opening you learn is drawn from actual chess theory — not random mechanics with a chess skin. You start on a park bench. Through thousands of tactical puzzles, time-pressure drills, and deep idle systems, you climb to the W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Master Quest - Idle.

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  26. Gambition is a chess-inspired tactical roguelike focused on building powerful armies and discovering game-breaking synergies. Master the art of sacrifice and manipulation, where enemies become dancers in your choreography. No chess experience required. The rules have been simplified so anyone can jump in and start playing. Create Unstoppable SynergiesCombine special pieces, ancient statues,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambition.

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  27. Chessillo fuses chess with an army-building roguelike.Your pieces move like they do in chess, but their abilities don't play by the rules: a pawn can come back from the dead, a king can inherit another piece's movement, and a rook can cross the board through a portal. Recruit pieces, equip them with abilities from different factions, and topple three enemy kings. Three ways to winNot every battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessillo.

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  28. Yakshini Lokam fuses action-packed tactical gameplay with classic Indian board games dating as far back as the 2nd Century CE. Play as a family of four from Hyderabad, India who were spirited away to a magical world— just as they were sitting down to family game night!  The game’s Sanskrit title roughly translates into English as “Fairy Realm”. ControlsGameplay The game-world consists of a serie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yakshini Lokam.

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  29. Chess Reimagined: not as a board, but as a journey.Navigate through a living labyrinth of puzzles, defended by Queens, Rooks, Knights and Bishops. The same familiar chess movements used in completely new and unexpected ways. From Gardens to Waters to CitiesYour journey takes you through overgrown gardens, ruins, portals, flooded paths, collapsing caves, dangerous dungeons, and finally into th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Tales.

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  30. Based on traditional Chinese chess, the constructive strategy game PawnKingChess invites you to forge the ultimate weapon combinations and launch an all-out assault on the final boss!   Endless Weapon Variety, Fresh Strategies Every Match Cleverly combine practical chess pieces with unique weapons to build your exclusive bonus system and tactical lineup. Accumulate enough prestige to defeat the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PawnKingChess.

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  31. You are the last King standing! The board never ends....Chess Run is a fast-paced arcade survival game set on an infinite chessboard. Navigate deadly obstacles, outsmart enemy chess pieces, and slash through threats in one perfectly planned sweep. Every level brings new dangers..... How long can your reign last? ⚔️ Find the best combos!  Slash through multiple enemy pieces in a single stroke … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Run.

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  32. Key Features Spellchess Platforming (Pieces = Movement Verbs) Dash, climb, and jump through tight rooms, then place Rune Pieces (Knight / Rook / Bishop) to rewrite routes. Each piece creates a rule in space: snap-leaps, temporary walls, and diagonal rails that turn “too far” gaps into skillful solutions. CHECK / RESOLVE Combat (Positioning, Not Mash) Combat is short, readable, and tactical. Plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Magic.

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  33. REmatch is an RPG game with a spooky, chess puzzle, and variety of combat systems. You are stuck in this unknown city, but you have to face all the challenging events to go home. You are not the best, you are not the worst, you are a chess champion who creates solutions for all. Grab weapons, solve puzzles, explore, and overcome the darkness. Features Story Driven Single Player: Nashe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REmatch.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Try Boardfall for free! Progressively harder waves of enemies fall from the sky. Capture them to earn gold, and then purchase your own reinforcements to drop onto the board. 10 brand new chess pieces to master. How many waves can you survive? Key features 10 new chess pieces to master (16 total, including the originals) A somewhat competent AI Procedurally fragmented boards to battle on Omino… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boardfall Zero.

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  35. Rise. Conquer. Rule.Command your army in a tactical, turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Battle across an 8x8 grid, blending classic chess-like mechanics with roguelike progression. Game Modes Campaign Mode – Start as an ambitious challenger, fight through escalating battles, and dethrone the reigning king in series of battles. ⚔️ Endless Mode – Face relentless waves of enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Monarchy.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    CHARK is a chess roguelike about risk, synergies, and precise calculation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHARK.

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  37. How to play:Buy creatures from different factions and of various ranks. Build your army. Bring order to the city. Each card in the game features unique mechanics and traits, demanding a wide range of strategies and combinations from the player. Fight in the arena, complete campaigns, and take part in mini-games. And don't forget to add the game to your wishlist! About the GameA card strategy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City: Battle Ground.

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  38. Discover a relaxing puzzle experience with Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks, a game inspired by the classic games of checkers and chess. Perfect for casual players seeking a relaxing yet challenging experience, with a minimalist environment that reinvents well-known mechanics from the classic games of Chess and Checkers. Key Features: Over 50 challenging levels (in full version) with variations in bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks.

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  39. This is a strategy game that combines Rubik's Cube rotations with tactical battles. Players can rotate the terrain to create optimal attack environments, using their wits to gain the upper hand. Equip your chosen weapons to attack enemies or lure them into attacking each other. Form your team! Equip the right weapons and armor, and outmaneuver your foes! Level up with experience points! Invest in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 《方块战记》《Legend Square》.

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  40. Classic chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard with 64 squares arranged in rows of an 8x8 grid. Each player starts with 16 pieces: including a king, one queen, two knights, two rooks, two bishops and eight pawns. The goal of this chess game is to checkmate the opponents king, putting him in imminent danger of being captured. The game can be played with artificial intelligence or t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classic chess.

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  41. KingSwap! A quick, solitaire game in which you must escort the lazy King across his domain and back to his throne. This King is so lazy that he can’t move on his own; instead, you have to swap him with another piece. But be careful: each swap incurs his fury and will capture your piece. Try to complete the King’s tour with the fewest retainer casualties as possible! How To Play You win the game wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KingSwap!.

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  42. Simple Chess Game is a chessboard game played from a 2.5D perspective. At the start, each player controls sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple Chess Game.

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  43. Unleash your inner king and become the master of the board with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King! Push your limits, discover new strategies and master the rules of this classic game - all while having fun! Join the challenge now and become a true champion of the dockyard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.

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  44. Unique board game where rules and possibilities of figures were tuned by artificial intelligence using special genetic algorithms. The game has simple rules, yet allowing an unimaginable number of combinations and strategies. Various graphics options, difficulty levels and other settings are available. At any moment, the position can be randomly shuffled to obtain an original position on the board… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baxalixo.

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  45. Pawns is a survival puzzle game, based on chess pieces.Use your Queen and take as many Pawns as you can before any of them reaches the bottom of the board.Also enemy pawns can take your queen diagonally, as in normal chess game. Coming in the next update:New boards and piece graphics.Option to play with Rook and Bishop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawns.

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  46. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Chess: The Lost Pieces The chess game with deck building. Use unique pieces such as, - a pawn that needs to be charged to move, - a rook that can pull pieces from afar, - a knight that gets more mobile the longer it stays on the board, - a bishop that moves off the board and ends up on the other side, - a queen that captures its capturer when it get gets captured, or - a king that can swap pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess: The Lost Pieces.

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  47. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Chess Destroyer is like a normal chess game but bigger and some new rules: the map gets bigger every turn more enemies come you can capture an enemy unit by killing it with your pawn unit, or acquire new ones by completing simple quests appearing in the bottom left corner of the screen Kill enemy units, find friendly ones, defend the king, and survive as long as you can! Lore: To escape from dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Destroyer.

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  48. Chess25 how to play? The rules are the same as regular chess except for these changes: Layout a 5x5 board. On the first row set up blue pieces: rook, knight, king, pawn, bishop. Mirror this setup for yellow.  Pawns moves like a king therefore on poisson is not allowed. Pawns may only promote to a queen. You are not allowed to castle. The rook, bishop and queen move a maximum of 3 squares. The game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess25.

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  49. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chess players, it's time to enjoy a highly delectable duel of intelligence! chessVR is a cross-platform VR chess strategy game, developed by an individual game team SUPLIFE, where you can challenge VR players or compete with 7 million mobile players online. A beginner or a master, whatever you may be, chessVR can satisfy your every need. Try to interact with NPC and pieces, you might find surprisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess VR.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A single-player Chess variant where you go up against endless enemies while controlling a single piece. Use your wits and a morphing mechanic to outmaneuver swarms of pieces in this arcade, randomized strategy game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph King.

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