Action · June 21, 2017
Chess Ultra (2017)
Introducing the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Chess Ultra injects the greatest strategy game of all time with a modern twist; offering the ultimate chess experience with stunning 4K visuals, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility. Stunning chess sets and beautiful environments 10 Grandmaster-approved AI levels Intuitive, overhauled local and online multiplayer with ELO ranking system Comprehensive time controls, including Classical, Blitz and Marathon, available online Cross-platform online play and leaderboards Spectate and compete in Official Ripstone tournaments Demonstrate your skills in over 80 chess puzzles Re-write the past by winning the biggest historic matches Export portable game notation (PGN) for every game, locally and online Full Twitch integration invites you to play against your community Play in VR and immerse yourself in the Chess Ultra experience In-depth tutorials to help improve your game With full Oculus Rift and HTC Vive support, play Chess Ultra in VR for the most breathtaking chess experience to date. From the wood grains on the antique mahogany board in the library, to the luxury felt on the bottom of every chess piece; chess has never looked this good. Physically reach out to make your move and focus entirely on the game at hand. Compatible with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive Use Oculus Touch or Vive controllers to reach out and move the pieces Immerse yourself in beautiful, ultra-realistic environments Change your perspective of each environment by standing to get a better view Take the most extreme chess challenge in Gomorrah. Will you survive?
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.1k Steam reviews | Top 95% in Action |
| Positive rating | 75% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 80% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 47% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 3 h average | Top 86% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
Accessibility
- Adjustable Difficulty
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Tracked Controller Support
- VR Supported
- Custom Volume Controls
Other
- Single-player
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 48
- Chess · 36
- Indie · 34
- Board Game · 32
- Tabletop · 32
- Simulation · 29
- Multiplayer · 29
- VR · 28
- Casual · 27
- Sports · 25
- Psychological Horror · 6
Reception Metrics
Steam community
75%Mostly Positive · 2.1k reviews
1.6k positive · 534 negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.1/10
Curator recommendations
1.8k
Press Quotes
“Sure, chess in real life is cool, but you haven't f*cked with chess until you've experienced the untamed fury of CHESS ULTRA” 900/Chess – Pedestrian “This is some epic sh*t, people” Kotaku “Chess will always be chess, but with its glorious presentation and wealth of options, Chess Ultra is a Queen in a genre filled with Pawns.” 9/10 – God is a Geek
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Dutch
- Russian
- Portuguese - Brazil
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
3h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
38
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 21, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ripstone |
| Base price | $3.89 -70% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 10 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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