Archon Classic

Archon Classic

React Games · November 2, 2010 · Strategy, Indie, Remake, Retro, 4 Player Local

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Standard Edition · Steam
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$8.96
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Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Archon Classic price by region

Archon Classic costs $4.49 in Georgia (USD), £6.26 in the United Kingdom, €8.06 in Europe (EUR), $8.96 in the United States, CA$10.99 in Canada, NZ$11.99 in New Zealand, A$13.03 in Australia, R$16.99 in Brazil and zł35.38 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Archon Classic offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $4.49 −25% $4.49 — 2
United Kingdom £6.26 −10% £6.26 — 2
Europe (EUR) €8.06 −10% €8.06 — 2
United Statesyour region $8.96 −10% $8.96 — 2
Canada CA$10.99 CA$10.99 — 2
New Zealand NZ$11.99 −10% NZ$11.99 — 2
Australia A$13.03 −10% A$13.03 — 2
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 2
Poland zł35.38 −10% zł35.38 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Archon Classic

✦ AI summary

Archon Classic blends chess strategy with real-time combat arenas where you command fantasy creatures to battle for board control, creating a unique action-strategy hybrid where every piece confrontation becomes a skill-based duel. Battle up to four players across multiple game modes, level up your pieces, and conquer the board through tactical positioning or by claiming all power squares.

Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark. On the chess board, when you challenge a piece, you are teleported into a Combat Arena where you fight in REAL-TIME until only the victor emerges to claim the square on the chess board. Conquer your opponent by defeating all of their pieces on the chess board or claim all the Power Squares for a quick victory! You can play Free-For-All mode, where it's everyone for themselves, or play using teams and gang up on your opponents pieces in battle (2 vs. 1.)
Archon:Classic can be played using USB controllers (the best way) or with keyboard and mouse. First developed in 1983, Archon quickly became a hit and instant classic because of it's unique combination of action and strategic gameplay. We've recreated it to play just like the original, but we've added enhancements for today's gamer. So grab some friends and experience the classic game that started the Action/Strategy genre.

Key features:

  • Up to 4 Player support...pure mayhem in battle!
  • Play in "Free-for-All" or "Teams" mode
  • USB controller support
  • Optimized to run even on on netbooks
  • 3 Different Boards (Modes) to play
  • 4 AI settings with 3 different personalities
  • Various spells to use
  • 18 pieces per team, plus others you can summon
  • Pieces gain experience and level up
  • Primary and Secondary abilities
  • Choose modern or classic icons
  • Fully Featured 1 Player Campaign called, "Conquest"
  • Conquest features 4 campaigns (over 60 quests)
  • Over 16 hours gameplay on Conquest alone!
  • Tracking and Statistics per game (fully featured)
  • Achievements and Leaderboards

Archon Classic — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Nov 22, 2025
Loved the NES version back in the day, this just builds on it. Great game. People expecting this to be Chess or Chess-like are in fora system shock. Try it, it's fun. Best played with a controller. I use a PS5 controller with Steam Controller Input enabled. Works fine.
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Not recommended Oct 9, 2026
Really wanted to play the game. Sadly the original C64 version is still the best. Inexcusable that in 2026 that game the game is slow to start and close.
Not recommended Oct 3, 2026
After 15 minutes board does load but when trying to execute training game crashes. I am sorry to see this game go back but if I cannot play it what is the use :-( I used to play this game on the commodore 64 and it was a great game.
Recommended Mar 18, 2026
This game was why I started a Steam account. I still love this game on my Atari 8-Bit 130XE machine and I couldn't be happier with this new variation. Super fun, visually just right. I only wish they had all the classic variations included as well- but it's honestly not needed. I love how they upgraded it. I would have payed several hundred dollars for this game. This along with GODS remaster is why I'm a Steam User. I play it with a wireless Xbox controller. I encounter some slow load times and I do battle a bit with the menu, but when the game is on, it's a blast! :)
Recommended Jan 3, 2026
This is a great return to a classic game. Chess with fighting pieces! Wish we had a board we can make ourselves and that the game always ran without lag
Not recommended Aug 31, 2025
i wanted to give this game a fair shot, i really did, but the game didn't let me. the game crashed whenever I tried to get into a game, or even just the tutorial. Find another way to play Archon, cause this isn't it.

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