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Chess Empire

Chess Empire

Blue Alpaca Games · Blue Alpaca Games · Aug 18, 2025
Indie Strategy
Delayed observation Observed
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Last tracked
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Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

Chess Empire - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

A new kind of chess where you earn gold each turn to buy units and upgrade them with unique abilities. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Chess Empire. Player-count data was last observed Sep 27, 2026.

Price
$2.99
Genre
Indie
Developer
Blue Alpaca Games

Chess Empire player count and price summary

Current players
Unavailable
All-time peak
2
24-hour player change
Unavailable
Current US price
$2.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

All-Time Peak

2
Apr 2026

Estimated Owners

0 .. 20,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $2.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~3 days until next sale

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.

▲ Market pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

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Activity Heatmap

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Price History

Lowest Price
$2.99
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$2.99
US region

No Recent Price History

Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100T or AMD FX 6100
  • Memory: 6 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 5 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 10 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with surround sound support (optional)
Pricing
Paid Game
$2.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player PvP Online PvP Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support

Current Pricing

💰
$2.99
Regular Price

Additional Information

🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
6
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
12
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

A new kind of chess where you earn gold each turn to buy units and upgrade them with unique abilities. Fog of war hides enemy positions unless your pieces are close enough.

Detailed Description

OUT AUGUST 18


About the Game

Chess Empire is a tactical twist on chess where you earn gold, buy new pieces and upgrades, and have to reveal the fog of war to see your enemies.

The core rules are familiar-you command the classic board and pieces-but now every turn earns you gold: 1 for moving, 2 for captures, and 3 for taking down upgraded pieces. Spend it in the shop to recruit new units or unlock powerful upgrades that transform how pieces play.

Fog of war hides anything outside the vision range of your farthest pieces, making information as valuable as material. Position smartly, scout aggressively, and strike when your opponent is blind.

Upgrade your army to unleash unique abilities:

  • Promoted Pawns – Attack forward as well as diagonally.

  • Bishops – Fire arrows to capture from range.

  • Knights – Strike any tile exactly two spaces away and see farther than most units.

  • Rooks – Hit two enemies in a line.

  • Queens – Unleash a 1-tile radius AoE, wiping out clusters in one strike.

Key Features

  • Gold-Based Economy – Plan your spending between units and upgrades.

  • Unique Unit Powers – Transform the battlefield with ranged, AoE, and vision bonuses.

  • Fog of War – Ambush and outmaneuver your opponent through controlled vision.

Think faster, see farther, and build the ultimate army.
Welcome to Chess Empire.

About the Game

Chess Empire is a tactical twist on chess where you earn gold, buy new pieces and upgrades, and have to reveal the fog of war to see your enemies.

The core rules are familiar-you command the classic board and pieces-but now every turn earns you gold: 1 for moving, 2 for captures, and 3 for taking down upgraded pieces. Spend it in the shop to recruit new units or unlock powerful upgrades that transform how pieces play.

Fog of war hides anything outside the vision range of your farthest pieces, making information as valuable as material. Position smartly, scout aggressively, and strike when your opponent is blind.

Upgrade your army to unleash unique abilities:

  • Promoted Pawns – Attack forward as well as diagonally.

  • Bishops – Fire arrows to capture from range.

  • Knights – Strike any tile exactly two spaces away and see farther than most units.

  • Rooks – Hit two enemies in a line.

  • Queens – Unleash a 1-tile radius AoE, wiping out clusters in one strike.

Key Features

  • Gold-Based Economy – Plan your spending between units and upgrades.

  • Unique Unit Powers – Transform the battlefield with ranged, AoE, and vision bonuses.

  • Fog of War – Ambush and outmaneuver your opponent through controlled vision.

Think faster, see farther, and build the ultimate army.
Welcome to Chess Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chess Empire worth buying right now?
Watch — $2.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Chess Empire go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Chess Empire free to play?
Chess Empire costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is Chess Empire?
Chess Empire is a Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Chess Empire?
Chess Empire was developed by Blue Alpaca Games and published by Blue Alpaca Games.
What platforms does Chess Empire support?
Available on Steam for Windows.