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DarkSquares vs SwayJoy

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DarkSquares compared with SwayJoy
DetailDarkSquares logo DarkSquaresSwayJoy logo SwayJoy
What it doesProgressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games Play motion games directly in your browser using your camera for gesture-based gameplay
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inFR CN
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: €0 forever with unlimited exercises, games vs AI, and access to levels 1-3. Pro Lifetime: €39 one-time payment for all 7 levels, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games library, endgame training, and intermediate tactics. Not given
Key features
  • 7 progressive training levels from square colors to full blindfold games
  • Unlimited exercises and games against AI
  • Voice-controlled play in 6 languages
  • Progress tracking and achievement system
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Famous grandmaster games to replay blindfolded
  • Endgame training module
  • Multiple board visibility modes
  • Tactical puzzles and exercises
  • Hand gesture tracking with 21 hand landmarks per hand
  • Body movement tracking with 33 body landmarks per player
  • Multiplayer support for up to 6 players in party games
  • On-device motion recognition with no server uploads
  • Multiple control options including webcam, mouse and touch
  • 3D arcade racer with 12 cars and 19 tracks
What makes it different
  • Systematic progression from fundamentals to blindfold mastery, not just a side effect of puzzle training
  • Free tier is genuinely free with no dark patterns or engagement manipulation
  • One-time €39 lifetime payment with no subscription required
  • Built and maintained by a single indie developer actively improving the product
  • Available across web, iOS, and Android with unified account
  • Built by high school students in a classroom
  • All motion recognition runs on your own device for privacy
  • Integrated with Claude AI for rapid game development
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)239
Citation Flow (Majestic)315
Referring domains (Majestic)4513

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