Buy it if you like
- Co-op: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Performance: 49 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Optimization: 15 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Servers and matchmaking: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 44k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise8% are divided42% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Matches frequently produce dramatic reversals, close finishes, and memorable highlights that make the game especially enjoyable with friends or competitive online opponents.
Performance
Players who bring up Performance mostly praise it.
49 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
edit: its also the only game i can set my fps to exactly 286.538 fps
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than abandoning the principles of chess, it builds upon them by introducing action-oriented duels whenever pieces engage in combat.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
FPS Chess is a refreshingly inventive multiplayer title that transforms one of the world's oldest strategy games into an unpredictable blend of tactical planning and first-person combat.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The weapons and roles feel thoughtfully designed and well balanced, the pacing keeps matches exciting, and the mix of strategy and action makes every game feel different.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game's presentation complements its playful concept with colorful visuals and an intentionally lighthearted tone.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Co-op58 reviews
Performance49 reviews
Gameplay20 reviews
Multiplayer15 reviews
Combat9 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty100% still recommend
Players complain
Optimization73% still recommend
Bugs71% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking86% still recommend
Crashes80% still recommend
Cheating0% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- LAN PvP
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSPlayable
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