Simply Chess
Developed by BlueLine Games · Published by BlueLine Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, free to play, indie game by BlueLine Games, published by BlueLine Games — single-player, multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Simply Chess.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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 XP or better
- Processor: 1 gHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP or better
- Processor: 2 gHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3+
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages (5)
Simply 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 Simply Chess?
Steam classifies Simply Chess as a Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy game, developed by BlueLine Games. The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess.
How much does Simply Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for Simply Chess. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.
Is Simply Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Simply Chess: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Simply Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Simply Chess for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Simply Chess support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Simply Chess with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Simply Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 11, 2015.
What platforms is Simply Chess on?
Simply 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 Simply Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Simply Chess cost?
A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.
Does Simply Chess have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for Simply Chess.
Who made Simply Chess?
Simply Chess is developed by BlueLine Games and published by BlueLine Games.
Where to get Simply Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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