Chess

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

Popoko VM Games · Released May 25, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 107
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 8; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 20, 2026

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 107 reviews are positive

Players praise the board customization and straightforward presentation.

Screenshots and trailer

Chess system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 65
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

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.