Chessformer
Developed by Robert Alvarez · Published by Robert Alvarez
At a glance
Overview
A casual, strategy game by Robert Alvarez, published by Robert Alvarez — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.” — 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 Chessformer.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 30 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (1)
Chessformer 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 Chessformer?
Steam classifies Chessformer as a Casual, Strategy game, developed by Robert Alvarez. Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
How much does Chessformer cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Chessformer at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Chessformer single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Chessformer: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Chessformer on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Chessformer for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Chessformer out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 18, 2022.
What platforms is Chessformer on?
Chessformer 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 Chessformer single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Chessformer cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Chessformer have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Chessformer.
Who made Chessformer?
Chessformer is developed by Robert Alvarez and published by Robert Alvarez.
Where to get Chessformer
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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