How many people are playing Chess Ultra right now?

26 people are playing Chess Ultra on Steam right now, making it the 5662nd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 26 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Chess Ultra's all-time peak player count?

Chess Ultra's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 179, reached in November 2020.

Is Chess Ultra good? What do Steam reviews say?

76% of 1,840 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Chess Ultra cost on Steam?

Chess Ultra costs $12.99 on Steam (US).

Does Chess Ultra work on Steam Deck?

Chess Ultra is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Chess Ultra

by Ripstone · Released Jun 21, 2017 · App ID 518060

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Platinum

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Players now

#5,662

▲ 23.8%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

76% positive

Mostly Positive1,840 reviews

24h peak

Highest seen179

Nov 20206 years ago

Price on Steam

$12.99

Lowest ever $12.99 Nov 2026

Owners (est.)100K–200K

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Players +23.8% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 17:50 UTC · tracking since 2017-05-01

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$12.99

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Reviews

76% positive of 1,840 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant
iExternal controllers not supported primary player

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Mar 23, 2023, 2:53 PM UTC
Build 10722270the current build when we started tracking11.2 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Mar 25, 2025
PatchChess Infinity | March Major Update Now Live
A new Major Update is now available for Chess Infinity on all platforms. If you haven't already, now is a great time to try our latest Chess title! >> The update addresses a number of known issues with the base game. Be sure to update before you next play for …
Mar 23, 2023
PatchIntroducing Cross-play with Epic Games
We’re pleased to announce that additional cross-play features for Chess Ultra have arrived in a new update! Chess Ultra players on Steam can now play seamlessly with friends on Epic Games. You can also choose which friends list to play with and, for multiplaye…
Mar 22, 2023
PatchComing Tomorrow: Cross-play with Epic Games
A new update will allow Chess Ultra players on Steam to play seamlessly with friends on Epic Games for the first time. The update will also include performance and optimisation improvements, as well as fixes for some recently reported issues. The update will t…
Mar 16, 2023
PatchScheduled Server Maintenance
We're carrying out scheduled maintenance today (16/03/2023) between 10AM and 3PM GMT. There may be some downtime during this period. Sorry for any disruption this may cause.
Jul 14, 2021
PatchQuality Of Life Update
Hi everyone, A brand new update is now available for Chess Ultra. We’ve been listening to your feedback and making some changes that we hope will cover what a lot of you have been asking for. Here’s what you’ll find in the update: We’ve slowed down the camera’…

Other news (15)

Feb 28, 2025
Catch the Launch Trailer for 'Chess Infinity' Out Now on Steam!
Humanity's most enduring strategy game like you've never seen it before. This is Chess Infinity. Available NOW on Steam. >>>Play Now On Steam >>Join us on Discord
Feb 11, 2025
Chess Infinity - Out Now On Steam!
Chess lovers, newcomers, strategists, and grandmasters in the making; your next chess experience awaits! We’re thrilled to introduce Chess Infinity, the recently released spiritual successor to Chess Ultra. 🛒 Visit the Chess Infinity Store Page Whether you wa…
Oct 16, 2020
Chess Club is back with GM Simon Williams to celebrate Steam TableTop Fest
Chess Club is back! To celebrate the Steam Digital Tabletop Fest, we're bringing you a 1 hour masterclass from renowned chess Grandmaster Simon Williams. Simon will be running through a couple of challenges in Chess Ultra whilst teaching you how to improve you…
Apr 27, 2018
Take a trip to Santa Monica Chess Park
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28735158/3e1df383624e692bf16e616836ceecb73a3d52c7.png Ever wanted to play chess at the beach without going outside? Then this is the DLC pack for you... We're super excited to share the brand n…
Apr 6, 2018
Chess Ultra X Purling London Collection - Out Now
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28735158/d669b8b4d0a276ceae4663b6de94a4999eea04a8.png Hey everyone, Two announcements to share with you today; new DLC and details of the next official Ripstone Tournament. (It's starting next …
Apr 6, 2018
Chess Ultra X Purling London Collection - Out Now

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DLC

10 items on Steam, newest first.

Chess Ultra: Santa Monica Game Pack
$5.9980% positive
Chess Ultra X Purling London Olivia Pilling Art Chess
$9.99100% positive
Chess Ultra X Purling London Nette Robinson Art Chess
$9.9960% positive
Chess Ultra X Purling London Mr. Jiver Art Chess
$9.9950% positive
Chess Ultra X Purling London Bold Chess
$9.9983% positive
Chess Ultra Isle of Lewis chess set
$3.9987% positive
Chess Ultra Academy game pack
$5.99100% positive
Chess Ultra Easter Island chess set
Free69% positive
Chess Ultra Imperial chess set
$9.9962% positive
Chess Ultra: Pantheon game pack
$5.9958% positive

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Quick answers about Chess Ultra

How many people are playing Chess Ultra right now?: 26 people are playing Chess Ultra on Steam right now, making it the 5662nd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 26 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Chess Ultra's all-time peak player count?: Chess Ultra's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 179, reached in November 2020.
Is Chess Ultra good? What do Steam reviews say?: 76% of 1,840 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does Chess Ultra cost on Steam?: Chess Ultra costs $12.99 on Steam (US).
Does Chess Ultra work on Steam Deck?: Chess Ultra is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.

Developer: Ripstone
Publisher: Ripstone
Release date: Jun 21, 2017
Install size: 12 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports, Strategy · All

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History

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Review score: 76% on 2026-11-01 → 76% today (1,840 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$12.99

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