Best Chess Games on Steam
Steam currently has 254 Chess games available to download and play. 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!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel holds the #1 spot for "best 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. Chessformer
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Chessformer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Chessformer on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2022 |
| Developer | Robert Alvarez |
| Publisher | Robert Alvarez |
| Steam App Id | 1701190 |
3. King of the Bridge
Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!
King of the Bridge has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 654 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play King of the Bridge on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Developer | Finn Schuuring |
| Publisher | Finn Schuuring |
| Steam App Id | 2523120 |
4. 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.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 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 |
5. 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.
KNIGHTS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 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).
6. Unlock The King
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
Unlock The King has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 290 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2019 |
| Developer | Minimol Games |
| Publisher | Minimol Games |
| Steam App Id | 1172510 |
7. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence
Chess Evolved Online has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 652 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
8. Artisan TD
Artisan TD is a puzzle-oriented Tower Defense game where you must survive by building mazes.
Artisan TD has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,658 positive reviews and 181 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.74 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2024 |
| Developer | 4rtisans |
| Publisher | Unexpected |
| Steam App Id | 2224640 |
9. Chessplosion
Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. Defeat enemies and bosses in Adventure Mode and the roguelike-inspired Dungeon Mode, break targets with limited bombs in Puzzle Mode, or fight friends and AI in Battle Mode.
Chessplosion has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Chess games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2021 |
| Franchise | C.T. Matthews |
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| Steam App Id | 1571220 |
10. 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.
Militia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 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 |
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| 40 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/18/2022 | 90 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/8/2024 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 5/12/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/30/2016 | 88 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/20/2019 | 86 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/22/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 7/22/2024 | 86 | $12.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/21/2021 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/2/2015 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/12/2024 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/16/2020 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/5/2023 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2020 | 84 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/24/2021 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/13/2020 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/19/2024 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/14/2021 | 83 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/16/2021 | 83 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 7/16/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Chessformer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). King of the Bridge 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, November 14). Unlock The King on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Chess Evolved Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Artisan TD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Chessplosion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Militia on Steam. Steam Store.