Underplayed Gems

Progress Chess (2024)

Progress Chess cover
Developer
Progress Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Learning and improving at chess feels like a steady, rewarding journey through a virtual club scene with opponents of gradually increasing skill.

educationalsimulationrelaxingprogressivestrategiccasualfriendlychallenging

What players say

Players praise the atmospheric 3d chess experience with voiced opponents who sigh and comment, but reviews are split on polish and difficulty. Beginners find the AI too strong even at low levels, while experienced players appreciate the tournament and rating modes. Some criticize inconsistent opponent strength and use of AI-generated portraits.

Screenshots

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