Best Chess Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 347 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 4/25/2026.
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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 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,528 positive reviews and 628 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2022 |
| Developer | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
| Publisher | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
| Steam App Id | 1972440 |
2. 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 85, placing it in the #2 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 51 positive reviews and 0 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2020 |
| Developer | Philippe Schober |
| Publisher | Philippe Schober |
| Steam App Id | 1249510 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 782 positive reviews and 92 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.
4. Artisan TD
Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.
Artisan TD has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,043 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 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 | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2024 |
| Developer | 4rtisans |
| Publisher | Unexpected |
| Steam App Id | 2224640 |
5. PANIK
PANIK is a puzzle game where you have to guide different characters to the goal. But remember: Don’t panic!
PANIK has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37 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 systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2025 |
| Developer | ChumasGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2749610 |
6. Below the Crown
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.
Below the Crown has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Franchise | Shochiku |
| Developer | Misfits Attic |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1883920 |
7. Zen Chess: Mate in One
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Zen Chess: Mate in One has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 401 positive reviews and 54 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 | 4/10/2018 |
| Developer | Minimol Games |
| Publisher | Minimol Games |
| Steam App Id | 748970 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,798 positive reviews and 16,163 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.
9. BOT.vinnik Chess: Winning Patterns
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BOT.vinnik Chess: Winning Patterns has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2020 |
| Franchise | Deep Green Games |
| Developer | Deep Green Games |
| Publisher | Abyssal Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1395540 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Chess Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/22/2020 |
| Franchise | Deep Green Games |
| Developer | Deep Green Games |
| Publisher | Abyssal Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1493840 |
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| 192 | 5/12/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2020 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/24/2021 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 7/22/2024 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/29/2025 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 4/21/2026 | 82 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/10/2018 | 82 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,056 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/30/2020 | 78 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/22/2020 | 77 | $0.89 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). PANIK on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). BOT.vinnik Chess: Winning Patterns on Steam. Steam Store.
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