Best Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 347 Chess games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 4/15/2026.
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1. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel holds the #1 spot for "best Chess game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,495 positive reviews and 296 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
2. Chessformer
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Chessformer has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Chessformer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2022 |
| Developer | Robert Alvarez |
| Publisher | Robert Alvarez |
| Steam App Id | 1701190 |
3. King of the Bridge
Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!
King of the Bridge has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,585 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play King of the Bridge on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Developer | Finn Schuuring |
| Publisher | Finn Schuuring |
| Steam App Id | 2523120 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,528 positive reviews and 627 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 |
5. KNIGHTS
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
KNIGHTS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play KNIGHTS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Unlock The King
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
Unlock The King has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375 positive reviews and 22 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2019 |
| Developer | Minimol Games |
| Publisher | Minimol Games |
| Steam App Id | 1172510 |
7. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence
Chess Evolved Online has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 704 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Chess Evolved Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/22/2021 |
| Developer | TheGrandestine |
| Publisher | TheGrandestine |
| Steam App Id | 1064340 |
8. Chessplosion
Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. Defeat enemies and bosses in Adventure Mode and the roguelike-inspired Dungeon Mode, break targets with limited bombs in Puzzle Mode, or fight friends and AI in Battle Mode.
Chessplosion has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2021 |
| Franchise | C.T. Matthews |
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| Steam App Id | 1571220 |
9. 3D Math - Ultra
Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!
3D Math - Ultra has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 3D Math - Ultra on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Developer | Big Mind Games 9000 |
| Publisher | Big Mind Games 9000 |
| Steam App Id | 1309200 |
10. Gambit Shifter
Gambit Shifter is a relaxing, minimalist cozy puzzle game for chess experts and beginners alike! Take control of a single piece, solve your way through 80+ hand-crafted levels and lose yourself in the zen atmosphere as you advance.
Gambit Shifter has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gambit Shifter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Developer | Volcanite Games |
| Publisher | Volcanite Games |
| Steam App Id | 2331060 |
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| 8 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/18/2022 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/8/2024 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 5/12/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/30/2016 | 88 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/20/2019 | 87 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/21/2021 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2020 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/19/2024 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/30/2020 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/6/2025 | 85 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/12/2024 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/2/2015 | 84 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/24/2021 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/17/2021 | 84 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 7/22/2024 | 84 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/13/2020 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/14/2021 | 83 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2025 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Chessformer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). King of the Bridge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). KNIGHTS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Unlock The King on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Chessplosion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 5). 3D Math - Ultra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Gambit Shifter on Steam. Steam Store.