This Is Not Chess
Developed by Courtney Dawson · Published by Courtney Dawson
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Courtney Dawson, published by Courtney Dawson — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A turn-based tactics game about goofy characters with wide and varied techniques duking it out across a bright and colourful battlefield.” — 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 This Is Not Chess.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| 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
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
This Is Not 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 This Is Not Chess?
Steam classifies This Is Not Chess as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Courtney Dawson. A turn-based tactics game about goofy characters with wide and varied techniques duking it out across a bright and colourful battlefield.
How much does This Is Not Chess cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists This Is Not Chess at $6.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is This Is Not Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for This Is Not Chess: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is This Is Not Chess on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists This Is Not Chess for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is This Is Not Chess out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 20, 2020.
What platforms is This Is Not Chess on?
This Is Not Chess 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 This Is Not Chess single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does This Is Not Chess cost?
Steam lists it at $6.39.
Who made This Is Not Chess?
This Is Not Chess is developed by Courtney Dawson and published by Courtney Dawson.
Where to get This Is Not Chess
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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