Hyper Chess

Real-time chess where both players move without taking turns

Grouch, SuitNtie · Published by Grouch · Released Aug 6, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 338
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Feb 27, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Hyper Chess?

A competitive chess variant for local or online matches. Each move costs mana, which refills over time, so you can spend it steadily or save up for several moves in quick succession. Matches last from ten seconds to ten minutes.

For you if...

+you enjoy competitive strategy games with a retro look

Not for you if...

−you prefer slow strategy games with little pressure to react

What players say

91% of 338 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical depth that emerges from the altered chess rules. Recent reviews repeatedly report trouble finding online opponents and ask for AI matches or other single-player options.

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Hyper Chess system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i3 M380
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Hyper Chess have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Hyper Chess run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Hyper 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