Companion Baduk
A downloadable game for Windows
Go (Baduk / Weiqi) is a timeless strategy game, but learning it shouldn’t feel ancient. Companion Baduk pairs you with modern, beginner‑friendly AI sparring partners and a library of interactive puzzles so you can explore the board with confidence from day one.
Our mission is simple: give every new player the thrill of meaningful, steady progress by combining smart AI opponents with engaging, bite‑sized lessons.
Community & Feedback
- Linktree
- Normal – Traditional even‑game start
- Chinese – Corner stones pre‑placed in the classic Chinese opening
- Handicap – Smart handicap stones give Black a fair shot against stronger AI
- Sunjang – Historical Korean opening layout
- Interactive, scenario‑based tutorials
- Difficulty that scales with your growing skill
- Personalized practice challenges
- A guided path from absolute beginner to confident player
- Historic pro games for replay and study
- Alternative stone and board themes
- Advanced AI coaching tools
- Rank progression (40 k to 9 d)
- Win‑rate trends
- Detailed game statistics
- Unlocked cosmetic items
Play
Click Play to jump straight into a match—komi, board size, rules, and AI strength are auto‑tuned so you can focus on the fun. Four core modes keep things fresh:
Challenge Mode
Watch for the Challenge Mode button—it whisks you into surprise variants that test your adaptability and reveal new strategic ideas.
Puzzles
Tackle curated Tsumego sets designed to sharpen reading skills. An in‑game info panel supplies hints, full solutions, and strategy notes so you’re never stuck for long.
Learn
Level up through a structured curriculum that blends explanation, practice, and adaptive AI opponents:
Shop
Customize your experience with optional upgrades:
Profile
Your progress is tracked automatically, including:
Rank & Belt Colors
Demo Edition
The demo offers the full feature set with AI strength capped at 20 kyu, giving new players free access to the opening skill tiers, puzzles, and lessons.
Updated | 2 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows |
Author | ZxNashx |
Genre | Strategy, Puzzle |
Tags | Anime, baduk, Chess, go, Singleplayer, Tabletop, Turn-based, weiqi |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Mouse |
Links | Bluesky, YouTube |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Companion Baduk - 1.33 days ago
- New Atari Practice11 days ago
- Sunjang Baduk58 days ago
- New lessons & Preferences Menu68 days ago
- New Puzzle UIMar 27, 2025
- Companion Baduk - New Sounds and AIMar 22, 2025
- General Gameplay UpgradesMar 10, 2025
- New advice during gameplay + shop itemsMar 04, 2025
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