Choose FourPlay Chess
Choose FourPlay Chess if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. FourPlay Chess launched in 2022.
FourPlay Chess vs Progress Chess
FourPlay Chess and Progress Chess both land in Sports, Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Sports, Strategy, Simulation on Steam. FourPlay Chess (2022) is 2 years older than Progress Chess (2024). FourPlay Chess is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Progress Chess (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Progress Chess
Choose Progress Chess if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Progress Chess launched in 2024.
Both FourPlay Chess and Progress Chess sit in Sports, Strategy, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 FourPlay Chess |  Progress Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Smunty Studios | Progress Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- FourPlay Chess (2022) is 2 years older than Progress Chess (2024).
- FourPlay Chess is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Progress Chess (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- FourPlay Chess has co-op; Progress Chess does not.
FourPlay Chess vs Progress Chess — FAQ
- Should I play FourPlay Chess or Progress Chess first?
- If you want chronology, FourPlay Chess (2022) came out before Progress Chess (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are FourPlay Chess and Progress Chess similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Progress Chess have multiplayer like FourPlay Chess?
- No. FourPlay Chess supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Progress Chess is listed as single-player only.