Chinese Chess

A tabletop strategy game with computer opponents and online matches

Wang Wenxi · Released Oct 20, 2017 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 184
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; May 6, 2019
Minimum PC: 7800GT; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chinese Chess?

Chinese Chess is a digital board game where you move pieces to checkmate the opposing general. You can also create and share custom AI designs and scenes.

For you if...

+you want local matches on a shared screen

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action to turn-based board games

What players say

74% of 184 reviews are positive

An older review praises the board presentation and animations. Players criticize the limited accessibility for non-Chinese speakers.

Screenshots and trailer

Chinese Chess system requirements

Minimum: 7800GT, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Chinese 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 Chinese Chess 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
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Russian.

Does Chinese 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