ChessTan
Settle a kingdom, roll for resources, and build an army with real chess movesets on a hex battlefield. ChessTan fuses Catan-style economy with chess-style combat for 2-4 players — outbuild your rivals, then checkmate the last Nexus standing. Play locally, online with friends, or through Steam.
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- Released
- 2026
- Developer
- Darren Huai
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unknown
- Download
- 0.29 GB
What is ChessTan?
Settle a kingdom, roll for resources, and build an army with real chess movesets on a hex battlefield. ChessTan fuses Catan-style economy with chess-style combat for 2-4 players — outbuild your rivals, then checkmate the last Nexus standing. Play locally, online with friends, or through Steam.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 20 September 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 19 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Darren Huai |
| Publisher | Darren Huai |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded 20 September 2026. Store data from Steam, read 20 September 2026.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Yes |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unknown |
| Download size | 0.29 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 20 September 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 20 September 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Where ChessTan sits on the grid
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- Year
- 100ahead of 77% of the catalogue
- Reach
- 0ahead of 0% of the catalogue
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What readers say about ChessTan
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Common questions about ChessTan
What platforms is ChessTan on?
ChessTan is available on PC. It first released in 2026.
Is ChessTan free?
Yes. ChessTan is free to download on Steam.
How big is the ChessTan download?
0.29 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made ChessTan?
ChessTan was developed by Darren Huai and published by Darren Huai.