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Chess vs Shogi Player Count: Which Is More Popular?

Chess is more popular right now with 6 players on Steam, Shogi (0). The highest all-time peak belongs to Chess (18 players).

Chess
6
playing now · 24h peak 6
Shogi
0
playing now · 24h peak 0

Chess vs Shogi player count chart

  • Chess
  • Shogi

Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.

Chess vs Shogi: side by side

StatChessShogi
Players right now60
24-hour peak60
All-time peak18Jan 1, 20261Oct 19, 2026
30-day average playersn/an/a
Steam reviews75.6% positive45 reviews75% positive12 reviews
Price now (US)$7.99$7.99
Lowest price we have seen$6.79 Oct 13, 2026$7.99 Oct 20, 2026
Release dateMay 25, 2024Sep 22, 2024

Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.

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Comparison FAQ

Which is more popular, Chess or Shogi?

Chess is more popular right now with 6 players on Steam, Shogi (0). The highest all-time peak belongs to Chess (18 players).

Which has the higher all-time peak on Steam, Chess or Shogi?

Chess peaked at 18 concurrent players on January 1, 2026. Shogi peaked at 1 concurrent players on October 19, 2026.

Is Chess or Shogi cheaper on Steam?

Chess costs $7.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $6.79. Shogi costs $7.99 on the US Steam store.

Player counts updated 12 hours ago.

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