Dark Chess
~13daily players
Range 7 – 39· Medium confidence·Weekly change: —
Last measured · updated dailyHow we estimate
Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle.
We estimate that about 13 people play Dark Chess on a typical day (most likely between 7 and 39), based on data from Nov 8, 2026. Around 9,200 accounts (between 7,200 and 12,000) have played it at some point. Dark Chess is on Steam, but Steam covers only part of its players, so the estimate also draws on the size of its Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities. Confidence: medium — Steam covers part of the player base, or several community signals agree. How we estimate.
Player stats
Estimated daily players
~13
Range 7 – 39 · Medium confidence
How many people we think play Dark Chess on a typical day.
Last measured Nov 8, 2026How we estimate
Estimated total players
~9.2k
Range 7.2k – 12k · Medium confidence
How many accounts we think have played Dark Chess at some point.
Last measured Nov 8, 2026How we estimate
Steam peak concurrent players
1
Measured on Nov 9, 2026
The most players online at once on Steam that day. Other launchers and platforms are not counted.
Monthly history: Collecting data since Nov 5, 2026. The table appears once there are two calendar months to compare.
Community activity
Daily Dark Chess community data from Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch and YouTube. Collected since Nov 5, 2026.
Steam concurrent players
76% positive · 154 reviews
1
As of Nov 9, 2026
Dark Chess peaked at 1 concurrent players on Steam on Nov 9, 2026, below its tracked high of 2 set on Nov 7, 2026. Players have posted 154 Steam reviews, 76% of them positive.
Discord members
33 online at last check
250
As of Nov 8, 2026
On Nov 8, 2026 the official Dark Chess Discord server had 250 members, with 33 of them online at the last check.
YouTube subscribers
23
As of Nov 9, 2026
On Nov 9, 2026 the official Dark Chess YouTube channel had 23 subscribers.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people play Dark Chess?
About 13 people play Dark Chess on a typical day (most likely between 7 and 39), as of Nov 8, 2026. Around 9,200 accounts have played it at some point. Dark Chess is on Steam, but Steam covers only part of its players, so the estimate also draws on the size of its Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities. Confidence: medium — Steam covers part of the player base, or several community signals agree.
Is Dark Chess dead or still active?
Dark Chess is listed as released, but we don't have a recent player-count estimate that shows current activity, so we can't confirm whether it is still busy. We publish one as soon as there is enough fresh data.
How many players does Dark Chess have on Steam?
Dark Chess peaked at 1 concurrent players on Steam on Nov 9, 2026. Its highest daily peak since we started tracking is 2. This only counts Steam — players on other launchers and platforms are not included.
How big is the Dark Chess Discord server?
The official Dark Chess Discord server had around 250 members on Nov 8, 2026.
When was Dark Chess released?
Dark Chess was released in February 2023 by Tall Troll Games.
What platforms is Dark Chess available on?
Dark Chess is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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