Dark Chess
3 – 9 daily players
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.
Dark Chess is estimated to have 3 – 9 players a day. Around 8k – 19k accounts have played it in total. The range is anchored on Steam’s official concurrent-player and review counts, then converted to daily actives and accounts — so it covers the Steam player base and will under-count a game played mostly through its own launcher or on console.
Player stats
Steam players today
2
Peak concurrent players on Steam today. Other platforms and launchers are not counted.
Estimated daily players
3 – 9
How many people we think play Dark Chess on a given day.
Estimated total players
7.6 thousand – 19 thousand
How many accounts we think have played Dark Chess at some point.
| Month | Estimated players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ~92 | Up 3.4% |
| August 2026 | ~89 | |
| July 2026 | ~89 | — |
Community activity
Daily Dark Chess community data tracked across Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and YouTube.
Steam concurrent players
76% positive · 213 reviews
2Up 100% past month
Dark Chess recently hit 2 peak concurrent players on Steam, its highest level since we started tracking. Steam activity is up 100% over the past month. Players have posted 213 Steam reviews, 76% of them positive.
Discord members
23 online now
264Down 1.1% past month
The official Dark Chess Discord server has 264 members, with 23 of them online at the last check. Membership is down 1.1% over the past month.
YouTube subscribers
24
The official Dark Chess YouTube channel has 24 subscribers. The subscriber count has held steady over the past month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people play Dark Chess?
Dark Chess has an estimated 3–9 daily players and roughly 7,600–19,000 accounts that have played it in total, as of September 2026. The range is derived from Steam’s official concurrent-player and review counts, not from server data, so actual numbers may differ.
Is Dark Chess dead or still active?
No, Dark Chess is not dead — it is live and playable, with an estimated 3–9 daily players as of September 2026.
How many players does Dark Chess have on Steam?
Dark Chess recently peaked at 2 concurrent players on Steam in a single day, its highest level since we started tracking. 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 has around 264 members (23 typically online).
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.