Free Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 323 Chess games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Chess game rankings were last updated on 11/26/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Chess game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,790 positive reviews and 16,167 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
2. Auto Chess
Original Auto Chess
Auto Chess has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 599 positive reviews and 305 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Auto Chess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1530300 |
3. FPS Chess
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
FPS Chess has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,903 positive reviews and 6,422 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run FPS Chess on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2022 |
| Developer | Meta Fork |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 2021910 |
4. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence
Chess Evolved Online has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 694 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
5. Chess Ultimate
Chess just got an upgrade! Chess Ultimate, where precision strategy meets colorful chaos. Build your team from a roster of unique, quirky characters to defend your King while plotting your opponent’s downfall. Easy to pick up, endlessly fun to master, and a fresh take on the classic game of wits.
Chess Ultimate has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 10/7/2024 |
| Developer | Jesse Lugassy |
| Publisher | Jesse Lugassy |
| Steam App Id | 2580000 |
6. The Chess
The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!
The Chess has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/26/2025 |
| Developer | NowakGames |
| Publisher | NowakGames |
| Steam App Id | 3158990 |
7. Free Chess
Free Chess is a free physics based chess simulator where you are free to play the game of chess with the freedom of however you like.
Free Chess has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Free Chess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/9/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2672290 |
8. Prismata
A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.
Prismata has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 973 positive reviews and 223 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Prismata on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/8/2018 |
| Developer | Lunarch Studios |
| Publisher | Lunarch Studios |
| Steam App Id | 490220 |
9. Catgirl Chess
The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.
Catgirl Chess has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | Snazzy Games |
| Publisher | Snazzy Games |
| Steam App Id | 3185070 |
10. Space Chess
Play Capture-the-King Raumschach, invented in 1907 and made more playable by futuristic visuals! Spread out cells and helpful highlighting maximize the player's ability to visualize the board. The game features public and private lobbies.
Space Chess has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Developer | Jacob Bambeck |
| Publisher | Jacob Bambeck |
| Steam App Id | 3870040 |
More Free Chess Games
Explore even more rankings for the 36 best free Chess games available on Steam.
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| 716 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 12/7/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 10/7/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 6/26/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/9/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/8/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/11/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/7/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/21/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/17/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2017 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/31/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Auto Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Chess Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). The Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Free Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Prismata on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Catgirl Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Space Chess on Steam. Steam Store.