Checkmate Showdown

A competitive 2D fighter where chess tactics shape each battle

BadRez Games · Published by ManaVoid Entertainment, Indie Asylum · Released Nov 15, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 202
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 15, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 480; 6 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Checkmate Showdown?

You move pieces around a chessboard and resolve attacks through real-time fights using combos and special moves. Pieces correspond to different fighting styles, nearby allies can assist, and attackers begin combat with their Ultimate move ready.

For you if...

+you have a friend for local competitive matches

Not for you if...

−you want chess strategy alone to determine the winner

What players say

80% of 202 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of board tactics and combat. Several say fighting skill matters more than chess knowledge. Recent reviewers report few online opponents, and some criticize the fighting mechanics as too basic.

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Checkmate Showdown system requirements

Minimum: GTX 480, 6 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.60GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 480, GTX 570, GTX 670, or better
Memory: 6 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11

Does Checkmate Showdown have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Checkmate Showdown run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 26
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Checkmate Showdown 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