Rank 01Why this
Also Chess and Board Game, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
- $3.89 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition also play
The closest matches to Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition: Chess Ultra, Zen Chess: Mate in One, Master of Chess, Immersion Chess, and Check vs Mate. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Chess and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
- $0.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Immersion Chess
Why this: Shares ai difficulty levels with Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
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Just Go
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
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The Conquest of Go
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
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Also Chess and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
- 89% of 212 reviews
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Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
- 94% of 238 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Ripstone
- Price: $6.39−60%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 74% of 102 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Chess challenges with wld stats
- High quality ai opponents
- One step back option to undo moves
- Contemplative
- Immersive
- Relaxing
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Why this: Same relaxing mood as Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Chess Ultra
Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
Zen Chess: Mate in One
Why this: Also Chess and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
The Conquest of Go
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition.
About Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
The closest matches to Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition: Chess Ultra, Zen Chess: Mate in One, Master of Chess, Immersion Chess, and Check vs Mate. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chess Ultra, Zen Chess: Mate in One and Master of Chess — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, immersive and relaxing, and single out its ai difficulty levels and chess set customization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition: Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
Is Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 102 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 60% off, now $6.39 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chess challenges with wld stats
- High quality ai opponents
- One step back option to undo moves
- Soothing background music
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The polished exterior is WAY better than the clunky innards. That is to say, the graphics are outstanding, but the gameplay lacks basic functionality. Intuitively, a user might think right clicking would cancel an action and deselect a…”
“I purchased this game after buying the Playstation Vita version several years ago and really liking it. However, this version of the game is unoptimized and broken. The game wouldnt even load for me when I tried to open in full screen mode…”
People who play it also play: Chess Ultra, Zen Chess: Mate in One, Master of Chess
Frequently asked about Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
Can I run it?
Does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition run on Steam Deck?
Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition cost?
Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is listed on Steam at 6.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition are Chess Ultra, Zen Chess: Mate in One, Master of Chess.
Who developed Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition?
Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition was developed by Ripstone.