Chess Pills
Developed by Deep Green Games · Published by Abyssal Studios
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Deep Green Games, published by Abyssal Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You have to guess the right move, but you're running out of time. Use the orange pill to get sharp and focus on the right piece. Or use the turquoise pill to chill and slow the time. But beware, the abuse of substances can cause side effects.” — 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 Chess Pills.
| 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 | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
- Processor: 2 Ghz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
Supported languages (7)
Chess Pills 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 Chess Pills?
Steam classifies Chess Pills as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Deep Green Games. You have to guess the right move, but you're running out of time. Use the orange pill to get sharp and focus on the right piece. Or use the turquoise pill to chill and slow the time. But beware, the abuse of substances can cause side effects.
How much does Chess Pills cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Chess Pills at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Chess Pills single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Chess Pills: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Chess Pills on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Chess Pills for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Chess Pills out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 16, 2022.
What platforms is Chess Pills on?
Chess Pills 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 Chess Pills single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Chess Pills cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Does Chess Pills have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for Chess Pills.
Who made Chess Pills?
Chess Pills is developed by Deep Green Games and published by Abyssal Studios.
Where to get Chess Pills
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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