Free Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 297 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 9/27/2025.
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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 90,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,756 positive reviews and 16,168 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. Everlusting Life
Everlusting Life — classic auto-chess game set in a fantasy world. Assemble a squad of beautiful girls to aid you on your quest to save the magical realm. Triumph in battles with strategy and win hearts with undeniable charm!
Everlusting Life has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,188 positive reviews and 1,466 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Everlusting Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/8/2025 |
| Developer | Pochemu LTD |
| Publisher | Pochemu LTD |
| Steam App Id | 3218710 |
3. Auto Chess
Original Auto Chess
Auto Chess has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 293 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,927 positive reviews and 6,253 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 |
5. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence
Chess Evolved Online has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 681 positive reviews and 62 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 970 positive reviews and 221 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 |
7. 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 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 22 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 |
8. League of Masters: Auto Chess
League of Masters is a new take on the Auto Chess genre. Our game is a dynamic PvP experience with a deep progression system. Challenge friends and foes in an epic battle of wits that will determine who the true strategist is.
League of Masters: Auto Chess has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 positive reviews and 56 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 League of Masters: Auto Chess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/5/2024 |
| Developer | Games of Masters |
| Publisher | Games of Masters |
| Steam App Id | 2808830 |
9. 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 9 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 |
10. Shong
With less pieces and a smaller board size, Shong is the smallest brain board game you'll never play.
Shong has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 1 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 | 2/24/2023 |
| Developer | Raven Blue Studios |
| Publisher | Raven Blue Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2167760 |
More Free Chess Games
Explore even more rankings for the 32 best free Chess games available on Steam.
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| 1,117 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,057 | 5/8/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 12/7/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/8/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/7/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/5/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/26/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/24/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/9/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/21/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/17/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2018 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/10/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2017 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Auto Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Prismata on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Chess Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). League of Masters: Auto Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). The Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Shong on Steam. Steam Store.