Is Simply Chess free?

Not right now — Steam does not list Simply Chess as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Can I play Simply Chess on Mac?

Yes. Simply Chess has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does Simply Chess have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists Simply 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 Simply Chess on PC Game Pass?

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

Simply Chess

BlueLine Games · September 11, 2015 · Chess, Board Game, Multiplayer, Strategy, Free to Play

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Prices last checked 29 Sep 2026, 21:29 UTC

No store is currently selling Simply Chess. It released on September 11, 2015 and was developed by BlueLine Games. We keep tracking it across every store we cover, so set an alert below and you will know the moment it is on sale again.

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About Simply Chess

✦ AI summary

Play classic chess against friends, the legendary Stockfish AI, or yourself across Windows, Mac, and Linux with online ranked matches and asynchronous play. Simply Chess delivers everything you need with 100 difficulty levels, hot-seat multiplayer, 3D/2D graphics options, full controller support, and Steam achievements—all without requiring an internet connection for offline play.

The classic board game comes to Steam! Everything you need in a chess game. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess.

Play it against friends whether they're on on Windows, Mac, & Linux.

Features:

Play locally or online.
Play against the computer – World class "Stockfish" AI with 100 difficulty levels.
Includes "hot-seat"/"pass-n-play" mode for multiplayer using only one computer.
Asynchronous play - you can play even when your opponent is offline.
Easily switch between full 3D with camera-control & a 2D graphics mode
Full controller and "Steam Big Picture" support
Switch seamlessly between playing with mouse/keyboard and gamepad.
Elo Ratings for online games – ranked on a Steam Leaderboard
Steam Trading Cards, Badges, Backgrounds & Emoticons
Dozens of Steam Stats & Achievements.
Steam version has no added DRM and can run everything except the online play & Steam-specific bonuses (Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, etc.), without any internet connection and/or without Steam installed.

Simply Chess — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes: Single-player, Multiplayer, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Full 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 Sep 3, 2026

Its chess saw it had pawn in the description got mistaken

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

It's chess, not much to to say.

Recommended Aug 2, 2026

its chess

Recommended Jul 11, 2026

Simply Chess is a great game for any age.

Recommended Jul 1, 2026

be warned intense blood gore and sex

Recommended Jun 12, 2026

It's Simply Chesss. <.< Simple~

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