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Chess

Turn-based board game with AI opponents, puzzles, and online matches

Popoko VM Games · Released May 25, 2024

CasualStrategy

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 115
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 20, 2026
Minimum PC
0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Chess?

This is a 2D chess game built around individual matches against adjustable AI or other players locally or online. You move pieces under standard chess rules, solve tactical puzzles, and use a board editor to set up custom positions.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy practicing chess tactics through puzzles
  • +you like switching between solo and friend matches
  • +you prefer online matches without a time limit

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast action over turn-based board play
  • −you want a story rather than standalone matches

What players say

77% of 115 reviews are positive

Players praise the board customization and straightforward presentation.

Screenshots and trailer

Chess screenshot 1

Chess system requirements

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

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Chess?

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

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Minimum

OS
7,8,10,11
Processor
1 GHz
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
80 MB available space

Does Chess 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 Chess run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • 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, macOS
Achievements
65
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

Does Chess use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

We've harnessed the power of Generative AI technology to create several of our game's unique theme background artworks, enhancing your gaming experience with visually stunning designs.

The statement mentions: Art

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

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