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Placement

Developed by Albin Bernhardsson · Published by Albin Bernhardsson

CasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 26, 2017 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements12

Overview

A casual, indie game by Albin Bernhardsson, published by Albin Bernhardsson — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 64
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:IndieCasualChessPuzzle

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 Placement.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 100 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

Supported languages (1)

English

Placement 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 Placement?

Steam classifies Placement as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Albin Bernhardsson. Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.

Is Placement free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Placement as Free to Play.

Is Placement single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Placement: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Placement on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Placement for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Placement out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 26, 2017.

What platforms is Placement on?

Placement 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 Placement single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Placement cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Placement have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Placement.

Who made Placement?

Placement is developed by Albin Bernhardsson and published by Albin Bernhardsson.

Where to get Placement

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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