Free Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 255 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 11/6/2024.
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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 90,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,717 positive reviews and 16,110 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,116 positive reviews and 5,542 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 |
3. Simply Chess
The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess.
Simply Chess has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,661 positive reviews and 921 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 9/11/2015 |
| Developer | BlueLine Games |
| Publisher | BlueLine Games |
| Steam App Id | 312280 |
4. 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 72, placing it in the #4 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 136 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/5/2024 |
| Developer | Games of Masters |
| Publisher | Games of Masters |
| Steam App Id | 2808830 |
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 711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 653 positive reviews and 58 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 1,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 972 positive reviews and 216 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. Global Chess
A chess-based global conquest game
Global Chess has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" 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 | 12/15/2024 |
| Developer | Joseph Kinsella |
| Publisher | Joseph Kinsella |
| Steam App Id | 3340050 |
8. 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 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 5 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 | 10/7/2024 |
| Developer | Jesse Lugassy |
| Publisher | Jesse Lugassy |
| Steam App Id | 2580000 |
9. Tafl Champions: Ancient Chess
Play Tafl Champions, an ancient form of chess dating all the way back to the Vikings! Capture the defender's king while they guide him to escape the battlefield and to freedom. Challenge your enemies, customise your shield, play on multiple platforms and become the ultimate Tafl Champion!
Tafl Champions: Ancient Chess has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tafl Champions: Ancient Chess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/18/2021 |
| Developer | Gritstone Games |
| Publisher | Gritstone Games |
| Steam App Id | 1577150 |
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 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" 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 30 best free Chess games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,215 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 9/11/2015 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 11/5/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/8/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/15/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/7/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/18/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/24/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/16/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2018 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/21/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/17/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2017 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Simply Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). League of Masters: Auto Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Prismata on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Global Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Chess Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Tafl Champions: Ancient Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 19). Shong on Steam. Steam Store.