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Free Chess

Physics-based chess where pieces can collide and topple over

GrimmGitz · Released May 9, 2024

CasualSimulationStrategyFree To Play

Reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 141
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 9, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 660
16 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Free Chess?

A 3D tabletop chess simulator where you pick up and reposition pieces manually on a virtual board. You can change the chess set's theme.

For you if...

  • +you want casual online chess sessions with multiple friends

Not for you if...

  • −you expect the game to enforce standard chess rules

What players say

74% of 141 reviews are positive

Players appreciate that it is free. Recent complaints focus on awkward controls and unclear capture feedback.

Screenshots and trailer

Free Chess screenshot 1

Free Chess system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 16 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX 4300 or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series with 2 GB VRAM
Memory
16384 MB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Free Chess have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Free Chess run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default configuration is not performant

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

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

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Recent updates

12 DLC available.

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