Underplayed Gems

Simply Chess (2015)

Simply Chess cover
Developer
BlueLine Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 3,638 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a clean, no-frills digital chess game that feels familiar and accessible, letting you play at your own pace against friends or AI.

casualrelaxedclassicfamiliaraccessiblestrategicfamily friendlyturn-based

What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the straightforward chess, but many warn the game was delisted from Steam, has intrusive ads, and lacks basic features like take back. Long-time players say the AI can bug out when losing and black pieces are hard to distinguish.

Screenshots

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