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Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra.
- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Chess Ultra
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Chess Ultra also play
The closest matches to Chess Ultra: Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess, Check vs Mate, Tabletop Simulator, and Tabletop Playground. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Tabletop Simulator
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Ripstone
- Price: $12.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 74% of 1,040 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 12 ai difficulty tiers from novice to grandmaster
- Elegant music and immersive environments
- Free dlc sets like easter island chess
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chess Ultra at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra.
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Why this: Also Chess and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra.
Wargroove
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chess Ultra.
Adorables
Why this: Same cozy mood as Chess Ultra.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Chess Ultra, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
FPS Chess
Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra.
Cards & Tankards
Why this: Also Tabletop and VR, like Chess Ultra.
Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra.
FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chess Ultra.
About Chess Ultra
The closest matches to Chess Ultra: Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess, Check vs Mate, Tabletop Simulator, and Tabletop Playground. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Chess Ultra is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess and Check vs Mate — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its 3d chess sets and ai difficulty tiers. 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.
Chess Ultra is a chess simulation that launched in 2017 and is currently verified for Steam Deck play. It offers multiple 3D chess sets with camera adjustment options, 12 AI difficulty tiers spanning from novice to grandmaster levels, an Elo rating system, and game save slots. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, chill, cozy, and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting the elegant music and immersive environments. Free DLC sets such as Easter Island Chess expand the visual variety beyond the included boards. The title retails for $12.99 and holds a 74% positive rating based on over 1,000 Steam reviews. Beyond serving as a practice tool against varied opposition, reviewers note it teaches chess fundamentals while playing.
About Chess Ultra: Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Is Chess Ultra worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 1,040 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 12 ai difficulty tiers from novice to grandmaster
- Elegant music and immersive environments
- Free dlc sets like easter island chess
- Teaches chess fundamentals while playing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Should have checked the played count before I bought it, it looks nice but you'll have a better time playing for free on chess.com”
People who play it also play: Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess, Check vs Mate
Frequently asked about Chess Ultra
Can I run it?
Is Chess Ultra verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Chess Ultra is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Chess Ultra cost?
Chess Ultra is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Chess Ultra have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Chess Ultra supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Chess Ultra?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chess Ultra are Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess, Check vs Mate.
Who developed Chess Ultra?
Chess Ultra was developed by Ripstone.