Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
Developed by Diamond Sky Games · Published by Rain Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Diamond Sky Games, published by Rain Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era.” — 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 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: Not specified
Supported languages (1)
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl 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 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl?
Steam classifies Viking Chess: Hnefatafl as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Diamond Sky Games. Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era.
How much does Viking Chess: Hnefatafl cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Viking Chess: Hnefatafl at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Viking Chess: Hnefatafl: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Viking Chess: Hnefatafl for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 5, 2020.
What platforms is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl on?
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Viking Chess: Hnefatafl single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Viking Chess: Hnefatafl cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made Viking Chess: Hnefatafl?
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is developed by Diamond Sky Games and published by Rain Games.
Where to get Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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