Best Chess Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 227 Chess games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Chess game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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1. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate holds the #1 spot for "best Chess Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,882 positive reviews and 437 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2022 |
| Developer | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
| Publisher | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
| Steam App Id | 1972440 |
2. Pawnbarian
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
Pawnbarian has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 669 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Hnefatafl
The ancient boardgame of the Vikings. Thousands of variants, offline and online cross-platform play with leaderboards and tournaments. Are you ready for the challenge? Prepared to earn your way to Valhalla?
Hnefatafl has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2020 |
| Developer | Philippe Schober |
| Publisher | Philippe Schober |
| Steam App Id | 1249510 |
4. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,571 positive reviews and 16,094 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps
Do you think Queen's Gambit is a TV series, comrade? WRONG! It is a Chess opening! If you don't even know that, you have a lot to learn! A good chess player should know the chess openings and, more important, how to avoid their traps! Enroll NOW and find out how!
BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 12/22/2020 |
| Franchise | Deep Green Games |
| Developer | Deep Green Games |
| Publisher | Abyssal Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1493840 |
6. Chess Ultra
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Chess Ultra has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,463 positive reviews and 484 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Placement
Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.
Placement has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/26/2017 |
| Developer | Albin Bernhardsson |
| Publisher | Albin Bernhardsson |
| Steam App Id | 700920 |
8. Stress Chess
"The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess
Stress Chess has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2023 |
| Developer | FourOrbStudios |
| Publisher | FourOrbStudios |
| Steam App Id | 2471690 |
9. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command!
Battle vs Chess has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2012 |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publisher | Topware Interactive ACE |
| Steam App Id | 211050 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 94 | 5/12/2022 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/24/2021 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2020 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,311 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/22/2020 | 77 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 6/21/2017 | 73 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2023 | 72 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/16/2012 | 61 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Stress Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
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