Dark Chess
Developed by Tall Troll Games · Published by Tall Troll Games, Hawthorn Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Tall Troll Games, published by Tall Troll Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is an asymmetric puzzle-strategy game featuring fog of war. Survive a story-driven campaign filled with custom boards, traps, and rule-breaking Kings and Queens of the past. Stealth, calculated risks and outsmarting the unknown are your only ways to win.” — 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 Dark 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 32-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible GPU
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10.0 Compatible GPU
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1200 GB available space
Supported languages (8)
Dark 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 Dark Chess?
Steam classifies Dark Chess as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Tall Troll Games. THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is an asymmetric puzzle-strategy game featuring fog of war. Survive a story-driven campaign filled with custom boards, traps, and rule-breaking Kings and Queens of the past. Stealth, calculated risks and outsmarting the unknown are your only ways to win.
How much does Dark Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Dark Chess at $12.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Dark Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Dark Chess: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Dark Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dark Chess for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Dark Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 28, 2023.
What platforms is Dark Chess on?
Dark 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 Dark Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Dark Chess cost?
Steam lists it at $12.99.
Does Dark Chess have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 61 achievements for Dark Chess.
Who made Dark Chess?
Dark Chess is developed by Tall Troll Games and published by Tall Troll Games, Hawthorn Games.
Where to get Dark Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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