Yes — FPS Chess is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Does FPS Chess work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates FPS Chess Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.

Can I play FPS Chess on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of FPS Chess. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does FPS Chess have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists FPS Chess with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is FPS Chess on PC Game Pass?

No — FPS Chess is not on PC Game Pass right now.

FPS Chess

Name: FPS Chess
Brand: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Availability: InStock

Meta Fork · July 16, 2022 · FPS, PvP, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Shooter

FPS Chess is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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FPS Chess price

FPS Chess is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About FPS Chess

✦ AI summary

Battle chess pieces wielding guns, explosives, and wild abilities in this FPS where each unit plays like a different weapon class with unique tactics. Compete online, locally, or split-screen across customizable boards while dodging rook sniper shots and queen machine gun fire in pure tactical chaos.

Play an ordinary game of chess against a friend or a stranger.

However, all your intricate strategies will crumble before the enemy rook's sniper trick-shot.
All your practiced openings and counters will amount to nothing before the enemy queen's randomly sprayed machine gun.
You finally checkmate the king. Unfortunately, it seems you are not ready for this fight. 5 seconds in and you've been sliced in half by the king's sword.

It turns out you are not playing Chess at all, but an FPS. Just make sure to practice your aim!

6 unique piece toolkits with unique weapons and abilities.
Online, LAN, and local split-screen 1v1 multiplayer matches. Invite a friend or join a lobby.
A fun room to explore during every duel.
Custom board editor to play with your favorite pieces.

This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.

FPS Chess — game info

Platforms: Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Player modes: Online PvP, LAN, Split screen, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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FPS Chess in the rankings

#47 most reviewed Steam game of 2022

DLC & expansions

FPS Chess: Ignition

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What Steam players say

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

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

It's one of the best free games in all of steam

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

Truly a spectacle, not only is it a STUDENT GAME (which is crazy!) AND its FREE. I mean all the other digipen games r free but this one is up on the top 5 or 10 maybe. There really isnt a gameplay 'loop' tho there is, but its still so much fun to play with friends.

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

very fun wit hfriends

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

I only wish chess strategy played a larger part, but it is an incredibly fun game to play with friends.

Not recommended Sep 17, 2026

this game genuinely ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks bro the rook can just one shot ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ anything so i always just have to go against retarded stupid ♥♥♥♥♥♥s spamming queen and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ rook its not fun at all this makes me want to chew my toes off

Recommended Sep 17, 2026

Really fun, but definetly a game if you like chess and shooting games

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