Best Chess Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 254 Chess games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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 10/8/2024.

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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!

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5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Chess game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,421 positive reviews and 241 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. 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.

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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,510 positive reviews and 499 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

3. 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.

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KNIGHTS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 718 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.49 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).

Steam Price $0.49
Release Date 5/30/2016
Developer Arzola's
Publisher Arzola's
Steam App Id 476240

4. Militia

Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder.

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Militia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 12/2/2015
Developer BrainGoodGames
Publisher BrainGoodGames
Steam App Id 421260

5. 3D Math - Ultra

Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!

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3D Math - Ultra has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184 positive reviews and 13 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

6. 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?

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Hnefatafl has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 4/30/2020
Developer Philippe Schober
Publisher Philippe Schober
Steam App Id 1249510

7. 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!

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Pawnbarian has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 714 positive reviews and 84 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/24/2021
Developer j4nw
Publisher j4nw
Steam App Id 1142080

8. CHESS with LASERS

Obliterate the enemy's king with your laser by strategically moving/rotating mirrors, portals and more in this mind-bending chess-like game. Challenge your friends or battle an AI (includes Level Editor)!

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CHESS with LASERS has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 9/14/2021
Developer Coreffect Interactive
Publisher Coreffect Interactive
Steam App Id 1517240

9. SokoChess

SokoChess is a minimalistic puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. Use your pieces to push the black figures to their destination, but be careful! The opposing pieces will capture yours if you give them the chance!

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SokoChess has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 8/12/2022
Developer Daisy Games
Publisher Daisy Games
Steam App Id 1960400

10. Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡

Sudoku Zenkai is a game for everyone, from beginning to advanced players. It brings a new dimension to sudoku - you can solve puzzles with your friends, wherever they are! You can start a new puzzle with a friend or call one over to help when you get stuck.

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Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.67 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $2.67
Release Date 4/2/2018
Franchise ImaginationOverflow
Developer ImaginationOverflow
Publisher ImaginationOverflow
Steam App Id 809850

More Chess Linux Games on Steam

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7/22/2020
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5/12/2022
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84
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9/24/2021
84
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CHESS with LASERS steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). KNIGHTS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Militia on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). 3D Math - Ultra on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Hnefatafl on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Pawnbarian on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). CHESS with LASERS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). SokoChess on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡 on Steam. Steam Store.

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