Chess Kingdom (2026)

Developer: Pinch Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical chess trainer that feels like a personal coach, guiding you step by step from beginner to advanced with clear, focused lessons.

educationalstructuredfocusedaccessiblechallengingmethodicalrewarding

What players say

Players praise it as the best chess game for beginners on Steam, with extensive puzzles and a post-match analysis tool. A few complain the pieces are too small and hard to distinguish.

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More by Pinch Games

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.