Back Rank Chess
Developed by Nocky · Published by Nocky
At a glance
Overview
A casual, strategy game by Nocky, published by Nocky — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Do you like the Endgame in chess? Here's a brand new chess variant! Defend the back rank against the onslaught of enemy pawns. Easy to learn , advanced artificial intelligence , 66 hand-crafted stages.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Back Rank Chess.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- Storage: 80 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: No
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (1)
Back Rank Chess FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Back Rank Chess?
Steam classifies Back Rank Chess as a Casual, Strategy game, developed by Nocky. Do you like the Endgame in chess? Here's a brand new chess variant! Defend the back rank against the onslaught of enemy pawns. Easy to learn , advanced artificial intelligence , 66 hand-crafted stages.
How much does Back Rank Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Back Rank Chess at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Back Rank Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Back Rank Chess: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Back Rank Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Back Rank Chess for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Back Rank Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 3, 2023.
What platforms is Back Rank Chess on?
Back Rank Chess is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Back Rank Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Back Rank Chess cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Who made Back Rank Chess?
Back Rank Chess is developed by Nocky and published by Nocky.
Where to get Back Rank Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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