3D Chess Online (2023)

Developer: Yusuf Islam Seyhan, Samet Acar
Publisher: Inspector Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A straightforward, polished chess simulation that feels like playing a classic board game in a calm, three-dimensional digital setting.

casualrelaxingstrategiccompetitivefamily friendlyeducationalrealisticmultiplayer

What players say

Players say the online multiplayer is dead with no opponents to find, there is no AI or CPU opponent at all, and the board has placement errors like the queen on the wrong color. The camera controls are awkward and it is not possible to play with friends.

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