Chess Player Count

Chess

Steam app 2965280

Chess

Popoko VM GamesMay 25, 2024Casual, Strategy

$7.99 Mostly PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Casual
  • Board Game
  • Turn-Based Tactics
  • 2D
  • Logic
  • Strategy
  • PvP
  • Chess
  • Singleplayer
  • Local Multiplayer
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Playing now
5
Updated 7 hours ago
24-hour peak
5
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
18
Jan 1, 2026
Steam reviews
75%
Mostly Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Chess player count chart

Chess has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 18.

History from May 1, 2024

Chess monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026not enough data-8-53.33%7
October 2026not enough data+3+25%15
September 20266-2-14.29%12
August 2026not enough data+2+16.67%14
July 2026not enough data+0+0%12
June 2026not enough data-1-7.69%12
May 2026not enough data-1-7.14%13
April 2026not enough data+2+16.67%14
March 2026not enough data-4-25%12
February 2026not enough data-2-11.11%16
January 2026not enough data+3+20%18
December 2025not enough data+3+25%15
November 2025not enough data+2+20%12
October 2025not enough data-3-23.08%10
September 2025not enough data+2+18.18%13
August 2025not enough data+0+0%11
July 2025not enough data+3+37.5%11
June 2025not enough data+2+33.33%8
May 2025not enough data-3-33.33%6
April 2025not enough data-2-18.18%9
March 2025not enough data+1+10%11
February 2025not enough data-1-9.09%10
January 2025not enough data+3+37.5%11
December 2024not enough data+1+14.29%8
November 2024not enough data+0+0%7
October 2024not enough data+1+16.67%7
September 2024not enough data+1+20%6
August 2024not enough data-1-16.67%5
July 2024not enough data+4+200%6
June 2024not enough data+2n/a2
May 2024not enough datan/an/a0

How many people are playing Chess?

At this moment Chess has 5 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #10,849 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 29% below its 30-day average daily peak of 7.

Is Chess growing or declining?

Over the last 30 days Chess averaged a daily peak of 7 players, down 22% compared with the 30 days before (9). Its highest point this month (15) is 25% above the same period last year (12). In its first month after release (May 25, 2024) it peaked at 2 players. Today's player count is 28% of its all-time peak of 18, set on Jan 1, 2026.

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About Chess

Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.

Developer
Popoko VM Games
Released
May 25, 2024
Genre
Casual, Strategy
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
16 languages

Screenshots

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Chess price history

$7.99
price now (US)
$6.79
lowest recorded (-15%) · Oct 13, 2026
-15%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Chess is at its full price of $7.99. It usually goes on sale for about 15% off (around $6.79), and the lowest we have recorded is $6.79.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Checked daily.

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Chess Steam reviews

75% Mostly Positive75% of 45 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Chess FAQ

Is Chess dead?

Chess has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 18.

How many people play Chess?

5 people are playing Chess on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.

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

Chess reached its all-time Steam peak of 18 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2026.

Is Chess growing or declining?

Chess is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 7, down 22% compared with the previous 30 days.

How much does Chess cost?

Chess costs $7.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Chess has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Chess on Steam is $6.79 (15% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $7.99 right now.

Is Chess on sale right now?

No, Chess is at its full price of $7.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 15%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 15%.

Is Chess good?

Steam players rate Chess Mostly Positive: 75% of 45 reviews are positive.

When did Chess come out?

Chess was released on Steam on May 25, 2024.

Who made Chess?

Chess was developed by Popoko VM Games.

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