Chess Evolved Online

Chess-inspired turn-based tactics with custom armies and online matches

TheGrandestine · Released Feb 22, 2021 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 858
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 16; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 20, 2026
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chess Evolved Online?

This free-to-play tactics game has you collect chess pieces with different abilities, build an army, and play turn-based matches. You can face other players in ranked or practice matches, take on daily challenges and scenarios, or play locally with another person.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning moves with a custom-built army
+you want online tactics matches without random outcomes
+you like collecting pieces to try different strategies

Not for you if...

−you want standard chess with a fixed set of pieces
−you prefer casual play over studying complex tactics
−you dislike unlocking and upgrading pieces

What players say

91% of 858 reviews are positive

Players praise the variety of pieces and the freedom to build different armies. Some report a small online player base, while others complain that upgrading pieces takes too long.

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Chess Evolved Online system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Chess Evolved Online?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP/7/8/10
Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 128 MB available space

Does Chess Evolved Online have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Chess Evolved Online run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 1
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Chess Evolved Online use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam