Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4257320 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 2 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $5.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $5.99 |
| Current price USD | $5.99 |
| Release date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Developer | MetaChess |
| Publisher | MetaChess |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 5 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 80% |
| Positive reviews | 4 |
| Negative reviews | 1 |
| Total reviews | 5 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4257320/ |
Short description
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
About this game
MetaChess is a chess variant that lets you battle with the army that you choose. MetaChess introduces new possible roles for every piece, creating billions of more possible game possibilities. No memorized openings. No solved metas. Every match is a new puzzle. Features Build your army by customizing piece roles to match your strategy Challenge AI bots to sharpen tactics and experiment with new builds Local play for face-to-face matches with friends Create and join private rooms to play with friends online Ranked and casual online matches against players worldwide Customize your board More features Multiple time controls to match your playstyle Clear legal move indicators Full move history tracking Premoves for faster, tactical play Upcoming features: More pieces, game history, puzzles, leaderboards and more! Enter the battlefield Buy it! Customize your army and battle your friends!
Supported languages
English