Checkmate!
Developed by Softwaves Mini · Published by HandMade Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, strategy game by Softwaves Mini, published by HandMade Games — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A classic for great fun, a virtual and improved chess game! Protect you king from a checkmate!” — 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 Checkmate!.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| 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
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Any
- Graphics: It is not necessary.
- Storage: 85 MB available space
- Sound Card: -
- Additional Notes: -
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Any
- Graphics: It is not necessary.
- Storage: 85 MB available space
- Sound Card: -
- Additional Notes: -
Supported languages (2)
Checkmate! 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 Checkmate!?
Steam classifies Checkmate! as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Softwaves Mini. A classic for great fun, a virtual and improved chess game! Protect you king from a checkmate!
How much does Checkmate! cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Checkmate! at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Checkmate! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Checkmate!: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Checkmate! on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Checkmate! for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Checkmate! out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 7, 2018.
What platforms is Checkmate! on?
Checkmate! 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 Checkmate! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Checkmate! cost?
Steam lists it at $0.49.
Who made Checkmate!?
Checkmate! is developed by Softwaves Mini and published by HandMade Games.
Where to get Checkmate!
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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