Underplayed Gems

Cooperative Chess (2023)

Cooperative Chess cover
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A low-pressure chess variant where you and a friend work together against the board, focusing on logic and cooperation over competition.

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What players say

Players describe Cooperative Chess as a puzzle game that uses chess mechanics, where you coordinate with a partner to complete board goals. Many note it requires anticipating your partner's moves rather than communicating, which can feel random or frustrating. Some find it fun with friends, but others criticize a lack of pre-planning features and a buggy tutorial. The game is free.

Screenshots

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