Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
Developed by Olde Sküül, Sculptured Software · Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp.
At a glance
Overview
A casual, strategy game by Olde Sküül, Sculptured Software, published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. — single-player, multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “It took 2,000 years for someone to make chess better! The most challenging game on earth comes to life in Battle Chess. An entire medieval world at war is reflected on the checkered field. Everyone who's ever had a knight take a pawn has seen that capture as more than one piece replacing another on the board.” — 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 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8
- Processor: 1 Gigahertz or faster
- Memory: 750 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8
- Processor: 1 Gigahertz or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ 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 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™?
Steam classifies Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ as a Casual, Strategy game, developed by Olde Sküül, Sculptured Software. It took 2,000 years for someone to make chess better! The most challenging game on earth comes to life in Battle Chess. An entire medieval world at war is reflected on the checkered field. Everyone who's ever had a knight take a pawn has seen that capture as more than one piece replacing another on the board.
How much does Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ at $23.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Battle Chess: Game of Kings™: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 11, 2015.
What platforms is Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ on?
Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ cost?
Steam lists it at $23.99.
Does Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 67 achievements for Battle Chess: Game of Kings™.
Who made Battle Chess: Game of Kings™?
Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ is developed by Olde Sküül, Sculptured Software and published by Interplay Entertainment Corp..
Where to get Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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