Battle Chess
Developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp. · Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp.
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Interplay Entertainment Corp., published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “It took 2000 years for someone to make chess better!” — 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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| 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
- OS *: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
- Processor: 1 GHz Processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 60 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Battle 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 Battle Chess?
Steam classifies Battle Chess as a Strategy game, developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp.. It took 2000 years for someone to make chess better!
How much does Battle Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Battle Chess at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Battle Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Battle Chess: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Battle Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Battle Chess for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Battle Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 20, 2017.
What platforms is Battle Chess on?
Battle Chess is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Battle Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Battle Chess cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Who made Battle Chess?
Battle Chess is developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp. and published by Interplay Entertainment Corp..
Where to get Battle Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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