I Checkmate Thee
First-person horror strategy game with timed chess moves and swordplay
I Checkmate Thee Team · Released Oct 25, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026: -25% right now, $4.49 Free demo available
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- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 1 day ago
- Oct 25, 2026
What is I Checkmate Thee?
A first-person horror strategy game set on a chessboard, where a hero trapped in the king's body faces several games against living enemy pieces. You make timed moves under chess rules, strike enemies with a sword, hide behind fallen pieces, and collect scrolls that hold clues to escape.
For you if...
- +you like chess puzzles with time pressure and horror
- +you want sword combat alongside turn-based strategy
Not for you if...
- −you prefer chess without countdowns or combat
- −you want a story told through dialogue
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I Checkmate Thee system requirements
Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run I Checkmate Thee?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- intel core i3-2100
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 760
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- intel core i5
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does I Checkmate Thee have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.
Does I Checkmate Thee run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Russian.
Does I Checkmate Thee 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.
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