The Chess Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Chess is tagged as Casual, Indie, RPG. It is published by NowakGames and released on 26 Jun, 2025. PureGameStats tracks The Chess's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. The Chess currently has 2 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 13 concurrent players on 21 December 2025. Current activity is 84.6% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 6,380 Steam players. Steam reviews are 77% positive across 116 responses. Platforms: Windows.

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The Chess Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!

Developer
NowakGames
Publisher
NowakGames
Platforms
Windows
Release Date
26 Jun, 2025
Official site On Steam
Est. Players
6,380
PGS estimate Estimate confidence
Current Players
2
Live Steam data Peak 13
Estimates are modelled by PureGameStats using multiple data signals. Direct data is sourced from Steam. View methodology →

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Developer: NowakGames
Publisher: NowakGames
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 26 Jun, 2025
Est. players: 6,380 Estimate confidence

Pricing History & Best Deals

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The Chess Steam Reviews

Total reviews 116 Positive 89 Negative 27 Positive % 76.7%Rating Mostly Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
grandmasterplayer peakgrandmaster levelpiece setsboardsflawless victoriesoff flawlessbelieve satisfyingpeak todayperspective excellentbest colourgrind scorewords incrediblyavoided betterpeaceful perfect
Reviewers criticise
grandmaster difficultyblack piecesrpg themedoff publicperfectly functionalpublic domainthemed dlcpawnlost crapmediocre skillslichesstakes hateespecially mediocreelodomain

What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 74 recent English reviews (ingested 29 Aug 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Casual game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
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Gameplay
21
25
Story
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Graphics
11
17
Audio
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Controls
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Bugs
10
Value
15
33
48
Multiplayer
22
23
Replay value
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PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run The Chess.
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Minimum:
  • OS *: windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel® i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS *: windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel® i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1080
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing The Chess right now?

The Chess has 2 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for The Chess?

The Chess reached an all-time peak of 13 concurrent players on 21 December 2025.

How many copies has The Chess sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates The Chess has sold approximately 6,380 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is The Chess rated on Steam?

The Chess has 116 Steam reviews with a 76.7% positive rating (Mostly Positive).

When was The Chess released?

The Chess was released on 26 Jun, 2025. It was developed by NowakGames.

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