ChessCraft
Developed by Stuart Spence · Published by Frame of Mind
At a glance
Overview
A casual, strategy game by Stuart Spence, published by Frame of Mind — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Never play the same game of chess again! ChessCraft is a chess AI sandbox. Create your own chess boards, rules, and pieces. Play against the computer or your friends online, or win loot by playing one of 80 built-in chess boards in adventure mode.” — 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 ChessCraft.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| 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 newer
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 80 MB available space
Supported languages (20)
ChessCraft 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 ChessCraft?
Steam classifies ChessCraft as a Casual, Strategy game, developed by Stuart Spence. Never play the same game of chess again! ChessCraft is a chess AI sandbox. Create your own chess boards, rules, and pieces. Play against the computer or your friends online, or win loot by playing one of 80 built-in chess boards in adventure mode.
How much does ChessCraft cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists ChessCraft at $3.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is ChessCraft single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for ChessCraft: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is ChessCraft on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists ChessCraft for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does ChessCraft support cross-platform play?
Steam tags ChessCraft with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is ChessCraft out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 16, 2021.
What platforms is ChessCraft on?
ChessCraft is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is ChessCraft single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does ChessCraft cost?
Steam lists it at $3.59.
Who made ChessCraft?
ChessCraft is developed by Stuart Spence and published by Frame of Mind.
Where to get ChessCraft
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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