Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 182 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 83 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise38% are divided12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
14 of 83 sampled reviews raised it
Chessarama, developed by Minimol Games and published by Minimol Games in collaboration with Hawthorn Games, is a refreshing and imaginative experiment in reinterpreting the timeless mechanics of chess through a creative lens.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 83 sampled reviews raised it
Thankfully though, they've extended their formula to other more substantial modes (Battles) that expand on the puzzle themes to create what are essentially unique chess variants, and these provide more of a challenge, against AI opponents with various difficulty settings.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
8 of 83 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack matches this approach perfectly, combining calm, ambient melodies with light percussive tones that enhance focus without overwhelming the senses.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 83 sampled reviews raised it
The art style is beautiful and adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay14 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Divided opinion
Story100% still recommend
Crashes33% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $6.74.
6 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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