Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4606600 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 0 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $5.99 (40% off from $9.99) |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 40% |
| Original price USD | $9.99 |
| Current price USD | $5.99 |
| Release date | May 8, 2026 |
| Developer | ANCIENT MOAI COOPERATIVE |
| Publisher | ANCIENT MOAI COOPERATIVE |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Not available |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4606600/ |
Short description
A fantasy chess variant. An enchanted board where pawns hide magical secrets. Hatch dragons, transform enemy pieces into unicorns. Outwit clever computer opponents: Jester, Bard, or Wizard —or pass and play. Beginner-friendly to deliciously strategic. Handcrafted pixel art. Local gameplay, so retro!
About this game
Open up a CHESST full of magical intrigue and mayhem! Dragons, Unicorns & Sorcerers? Check! Pawns with potent powers? Check! Hand-crafted pixel goodness? Check! Scrapping checkmate & bishops for new victory conditions & unique pieces? CHESST – the sage choice for lovers of fantasy & adventure. CHESST a magical chess variant A family-friendly local game for two players — or one player vs. computer. Millions of unique possible starting configurations help to level the playing field, and keep the magic fresh. Finally updated after several millennia: CHESST is a fantasy chess variant built with warmth, wonder, and real strategic depth — for people who love chess, for people who thought they didn't, and those learning for the first time. There's no check – no checkmate! Kings can be captured. Rooks can be boarded. And before every match, each player has the chance to equip the chests of up to three pawns with powerful arcane artifacts. Only you know which of your pawns chests are empty -- and which carry mighty magical items. Your opponent is up to the same tricks, tho! Thus, every pawn becomes a riddle to solve. PLAY TOGETHER, OR FLY SOLO Pass your device. Trade turns. Play CHESST across a couch, a kitchen table, or a quiet café. CHESST is a local two-player game — no logins, no servers, no strangers. Just you and someone you like, sharing a board. Single players face off against a custom AI, featuring three difficulty tiers. Whether you’re a chess veteran or utterly new to the field: prepare to meet your match! FEATURES - Pawns with magical secrets (hidden items on pawns — charm, bluffing, intrigue, mind games) - Seven magical items with distinct effects - Pre-game Magic Item Mart - New piece types: Sages, Sorcerers, Wizards, Dragons, Unicorns - Rook Express — pawns ride rooks across the board - Two distinct victory conditions - Local two-player pass-and-play — no internet required - Three clever AI difficulty levels for solo play - 20 achievements across Normal, Advanced, and Expert tiers - Lovingly hand-crafted pixel art and custom sound design - Score tracking across matches - Family-friendly — suitable for all ages Brought to you by ANCIEN…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support