Most Played Chess Games on Steam
Take a look at the top chess games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more chess titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best chess games.
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1. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic. Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is a game developed and published by . Released on May 12th 2022 has received 6,420 reviews of which 5,883 were positive and 537 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played chess games.
8.9
5,883
537
69
players
2. Simply Chess
The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess. Simply Chess is a game developed and published by . Released on September 11th 2015 has received 3,626 reviews of which 2,692 were positive and 934 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played chess games.
7.2
2,692
934
23
players
3. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past! 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel is a game developed and published by . Released on July 22nd 2020 has received 8,199 reviews of which 7,934 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played chess games.
9.4
7,934
265
22
players
4. King of the Bridge
Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge! King of the Bridge is a game developed and published by . Released on March 08th 2024 has received 1,104 reviews of which 1,056 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played chess games.
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1,056
48
13
players
5. Chess Ultra
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility. Chess Ultra is a game developed and published by . Released on June 21st 2017 has received 2,135 reviews of which 1,596 were positive and 539 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played chess games.
7.2
1,596
539
13
players
6. Pawnbarian
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters! Pawnbarian is a game developed and published by . Released on September 24th 2021 has received 822 reviews of which 737 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played chess games.
8.4
737
85
5
players
7. Zen Chess: Mate in One
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board. Zen Chess: Mate in One is a game developed and published by . Released on April 10th 2018 has received 409 reviews of which 358 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played chess games.
8.1
358
51
1
players
8. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a game developed and published by . Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played chess games.
6.9
695
281
1
players
9. Unlock The King
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. Unlock The King is a game developed and published by . Released on November 20th 2019 has received 368 reviews of which 347 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played chess games.
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347
21
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