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Chessformer

Robert Alvarez · Robert Alvarez

Chessformer

gameAppID 1701190Released
Release dateJan 18, 2022

Game Charts

Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Stale · Range: 6/14/2026, 1:49:30 PM - 6/21/2026, 4:37:03 AM

Current Players0
24h Peak1
All-Time Peak1
24h Player-Hours4 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours0.17-0.5-75%1
Last 7 Days0.300%1
Last 30 Days0.300%1
Last 12 Months0.300%1
2026-060.300%1

Details

DeveloperRobert Alvarez
PublisherRobert Alvarez
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.

Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. Each of the pieces moves as expected, but they fall down after moving and can't move again until they stop falling. Pieces also stack on top of each other which is key to solving most levels. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.

Genres and categories

CasualStrategySingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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Ratings and content

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Recommendations303
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