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Chess Folk

93% positive of 16 Steam reviews

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Space 64.

About the game

Your own offline chess club. Meet 300+ fictional rivals, compete in tournaments, learn with Susu the Panda, and relive famous games through historical quests. Play in 2D or 3D, and create and share puzzles, chess sets and more through Steam Workshop.

Tagged by players

Chess
Board Game
Tabletop
Wargame
Strategy
Split Screen
Turn-Based Strategy
Abstract
Turn-Based Tactics
Puzzle
Minimalist
1990's

What players say

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What players say

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I’m a casual chess player, so having familiar opponents and tournaments gives me a bit more motivation than just picking a computer difficulty and starting another game. What I like: - The named rivals give the games some personality. - Offline tournaments make individual games feel part of something. - Lessons and analysis are handy to have alongside the actual playing. - Having both 2D and 3D boards is a nice…
2 h played when written, mostly on Steam Deck. 8 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Picked this up for quick sessions during my daily commute, and it works flawlessly offline. The UI is incredibly clean, and switching between the minimal 2D board and the cozy 3D view is seamless. It’s the ultimate "chill out after work" game. Creating local profiles is a nice touch too, my partner and I share the Deck and pass it back and forth for local games. A must-have if you want a cozy, pick-up-and-play chess…
4 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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