Chessformer

A grid-based puzzle platformer combining chess moves with gravity

Robert Alvarez · Released Jan 18, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 319
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Dec 12, 2021
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM · 0 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chessformer?

In this single-player, 2D puzzle game, you maneuver pieces to capture each level's stationary opposing king. A piece must finish falling before it can move again, and you arrange pieces into stacks to solve the puzzles.

For you if...

+you prefer untimed puzzles without real-time pressure

Not for you if...

−you want traditional chess matches against an active opponent

What players say

100% of 319 reviews are positive

Players praise the creative puzzle design. The most common complaint is the short length, and some ask for more levels or tools to create their own.

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Chessformer system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Chessformer?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 30 MB available space

Does Chessformer have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Chessformer run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Chessformer 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam