Free Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 286 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 8/4/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Chess game on Steam" with a Player Score of 43. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 positive reviews and 1,256 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,742 positive reviews and 16,156 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.
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 831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 548 positive reviews and 283 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 38,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,939 positive reviews and 6,063 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 729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671 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 1,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 969 positive reviews and 217 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. Feud
Feud is a turn-based strategy game. Swap pieces on a four-by-four grid to isolate your opponent's pieces, or go straight for their King. Hone your skills against three AI characters with distinct play-styles, then challenge your friends online or on the same screen.
Feud has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
8. Nectar of the Gods
An unquenchable multiplayer strategy game where bugs clash over the sweet nectar of sugary beverages. From Beetle Brigade to Spidey Party, you will artfully master strengths and shortcomings to topple boba shops and coffee bars. The countertop mayhem has begun.
Nectar of the Gods has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 5 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 | 1/27/2021 |
| Developer | Ben Thomas |
| Publisher | Ben Thomas |
| Steam App Id | 1421410 |
9. canVERSE
Play backgammon, checkers, and chess versus friends or computer AI with different difficulty levels. Local and online gameplay, with online support for 2 players and 62 spectators. All with voice chat.
canVERSE has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 6/7/2022 |
| Developer | canVERSE Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | canVERSE Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1710720 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 positive reviews and 14 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 31 best free Chess games available on Steam.
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| 1,215 | 5/8/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,032 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 214 | 12/7/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/8/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/27/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/7/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/7/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/24/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/5/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/9/2024 | 74 | 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 | 10/11/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2017 | 54 | 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, August 4). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Auto Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Prismata on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Feud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Nectar of the Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). canVERSE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Chess Ultimate on Steam. Steam Store.