FPS Chess

Competitive chess matches where captures become first-person shooter duels

Meta Fork, Evergreen Games · Published by DigiPen Institute of Technology, Evergreen Games · Released Jul 16, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 49K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 415 in 30 days
Players: 173; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 day ago; Nov 6, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is FPS Chess?

A turn-based chess and first-person shooter hybrid built around 1v1 matches. Players move pieces on a chessboard, then fight shooter duels with different weapons and abilities when captures occur. Matches support online, LAN, and local split-screen play.

For you if...

+you want chess strategy mixed with competitive shooter duels
+you prefer one-on-one multiplayer with friends
+you enjoy goofy competitive games with unusual rules

Not for you if...

−you want chess skill to decide matches on its own
−you prefer relaxed multiplayer over intense shooter duels
−you expect carefully balanced weapons and abilities

What players say

83% of 48,696 reviews are positive · 81% of 415 in the last 30 days

Players praise the chess-and-shooter premise for producing funny, competitive matches with friends. The most common complaint is uneven piece balance, with several weapons and abilities described as overpowered.

Players over time

▼ -37% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 246 players on Sep 27, 2026.

Show the data

Day	Players
Nov 7, 2026	173
Nov 6, 2026	85
Nov 5, 2026	86
Nov 4, 2026	71
Nov 3, 2026	77
Nov 2, 2026	82
Nov 1, 2026	139
Oct 31, 2026	122
Oct 30, 2026	90
Oct 29, 2026	57
Oct 28, 2026	69
Oct 27, 2026	129
Oct 26, 2026	134
Oct 25, 2026	242
Oct 24, 2026	211
Oct 23, 2026	194
Oct 22, 2026	127
Oct 21, 2026	112
Oct 20, 2026	132
Oct 18, 2026	224
Oct 17, 2026	215
Oct 16, 2026	140
Oct 15, 2026	177
Oct 14, 2026	155
Oct 13, 2026	154
Oct 11, 2026	200
Oct 10, 2026	240
Oct 9, 2026	150
Oct 8, 2026	137
Oct 7, 2026	143
Oct 6, 2026	144
Oct 4, 2026	215
Oct 3, 2026	220
Oct 2, 2026	138
Oct 1, 2026	131
Sep 30, 2026	199
Sep 29, 2026	159
Sep 27, 2026	246
Sep 26, 2026	209
Sep 25, 2026	156
Sep 24, 2026	167
Sep 23, 2026	79
Sep 23, 2026	187
Sep 22, 2026	213
Sep 21, 2026	238

Screenshots and trailer

FPS Chess system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD FX-4350 or Intel Core i5-4460
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 280X or GeForce GTX 760
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does FPS Chess have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen and LAN. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does FPS Chess 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, Linux
Achievements: 7
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does FPS Chess 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam