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Very Real Chess

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Very Real Chess

Zachary Geier · Nov 11, 2016

Play one of the most popular games of all time in Virtual Reality. Sharpen your skills against powerful AI, throw pieces against your opponent, or just teleport around -- all of this and more in Very Real Chess!

Indie Simulation Sports Strategy VR
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About this game Read the full description
Very Real Chess is one of the first Virtual Reality chess games created specifically for a Steam VR experience. Compete one-on-one with AI in a fully featured chess environment.

Key Features:

  • Move around in a simplistic room-scale or standing-only game environment
  • Play against the computer with one of the best AI in the world -- the Stockfish chess engine
  • Play on either side as white or black
  • Wrong move detection tells you when a move is not possible
  • Overhead view allows the player to see the chessboard from above like a traditional 2D chess game
  • Interested in developing your own virtual reality experience? Very Real Chess is released under the GPL 3.0 license, so contact the developer for source code!
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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: AMD FX 4100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 770
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 equivalent or greater
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Zachary Geier
Features
Single-player, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $0.99.

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

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Value Score

Great Value — 93th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 93th percentile. Priced as Budget at $0.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Very Real Chess worth buying right now?
Watch — $0.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Very Real Chess go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Very Real Chess free to play?
Very Real Chess costs $0.99 on Steam.
What genre is Very Real Chess?
Very Real Chess is a Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy game.
Who developed Very Real Chess?
Very Real Chess was developed by Zachary Geier and published by Zachary Geier.
What platforms does Very Real Chess support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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