SteamTexx
Chess: Apex

Netherlate Games · Netherlate Games

Chess: Apex

gameAppID 5145520Coming soon
Release date{"coming_soon":true,"date":"2026"}

Game Charts

Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Not sampled · Range: Not sampled yet - Not sampled yet

Current Players0
24h Peak0
All-Time Peak0
24h Player-Hours0 h

No Game Charts history available yet.

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours000%0
Last 7 Days000%0
Last 30 Days000%0
Last 12 Months000%0

Details

DeveloperNetherlate Games
PublisherNetherlate Games
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Just chess, refined.

Chess: Apex is a modern 3D chess client built for Steam, focused on making the game itself look and feel good to play. Play against friends online through Steam, share a board locally, or challenge Stockfish with multiple difficulty levels. Choose your side, time control, board and piece set, then get straight into the match. Chess: Apex combines a polished 3D presentation with the features expected from a complete desktop chess client: Online matches with friends through Steam Local Player vs Player Player vs Stockfish AI Configurable time controls with Fischer increment Match history and statistics Customizable boards and piece sets

Genres and categories

IndieStrategySingle-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPFull controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API SupportFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: yeslinux: yes
PC
{
  "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10 64-bit<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.0 GHz Dual Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Intel HD 530 / GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240<br></li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 11<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Target: 1080p at 30 FPS using Low settings.</li></ul>",
  "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10/11 64-bit<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.5 GHz Quad Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> GTX 750 Ti / RX 460 / Intel Iris Xe<br></li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 11<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Target: 1080p at 60 FPS using High settings.</li></ul>"
}
Mac
{
  "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> macOS 12 Monterey<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Apple Silicon or Intel Core i5<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Metal-capable integrated or discrete GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> Core Audio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.</li></ul>",
  "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> macOS 14 Sonoma<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Apple Silicon M1 or better / Intel Core i7<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Metal-capable GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> Core Audio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.</li></ul>"
}
Linux
{
  "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Vulkan-capable GPU or OpenGL 4.5 compatible GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.</li></ul>",
  "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or equivalent Vulkan-capable GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.</li></ul>"
}

Ratings and content

dejus{"rating_generated":"1","rating":"6","required_age":"6","banned":"0","use_age_gate":"0","descriptors":""}
steam_germany{"rating_generated":"1","rating":"12","required_age":"12","banned":"0","use_age_gate":"0","descriptors":""}
igrs{"rating_generated":"1","rating":"3","required_age":"3","banned":"0","use_age_gate":"0","descriptors":"Interaksi Daring"}
Show raw AppDetails
{
  "5145520": {
    "success": true,
    "data": {
      "type": "game",
      "name": "Chess: Apex",
      "steam_appid": 5145520,
      "required_age": 0,
      "is_free": false,
      "controller_support": "full",
      "detailed_description": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Chess: Apex is a modern 3D chess client built for Steam, focused on making the game itself look and feel good to play.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Play against friends online through Steam, share a board locally, or challenge Stockfish with multiple difficulty levels. Choose your side, time control, board and piece set, then get straight into the match.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Chess: Apex combines a polished 3D presentation with the features expected from a complete desktop chess client:</p><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Online matches with friends through Steam</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Local Player vs Player</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Player vs Stockfish AI</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Configurable time controls with Fischer increment</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Match history and statistics</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Customizable boards and piece sets</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p></li></ul>",
      "about_the_game": "<p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Chess: Apex is a modern 3D chess client built for Steam, focused on making the game itself look and feel good to play.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Play against friends online through Steam, share a board locally, or challenge Stockfish with multiple difficulty levels. Choose your side, time control, board and piece set, then get straight into the match.</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Chess: Apex combines a polished 3D presentation with the features expected from a complete desktop chess client:</p><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Online matches with friends through Steam</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Local Player vs Player</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Player vs Stockfish AI</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Configurable time controls with Fischer increment</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Match history and statistics</p></li><li><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" >Customizable boards and piece sets</p><p class=\"bb_paragraph\" ></p></li></ul>",
      "short_description": "Just chess, refined.",
      "supported_languages": "English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Japanese",
      "header_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/a34a7edce9e73adc847b19252019ecdc50966b18/header.jpg?t=1787774429",
      "capsule_image": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/99fd515df8b2fde741aa3f6187ad6ff44bf4f8fd/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1787774429",
      "capsule_imagev5": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/99fd515df8b2fde741aa3f6187ad6ff44bf4f8fd/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1787774429",
      "website": null,
      "pc_requirements": {
        "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10 64-bit<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.0 GHz Dual Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Intel HD 530 / GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240<br></li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 11<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Target: 1080p at 30 FPS using Low settings.</li></ul>",
        "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10/11 64-bit<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 2.5 GHz Quad Core<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> GTX 750 Ti / RX 460 / Intel Iris Xe<br></li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 11<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Target: 1080p at 60 FPS using High settings.</li></ul>"
      },
      "mac_requirements": {
        "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> macOS 12 Monterey<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Apple Silicon or Intel Core i5<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Metal-capable integrated or discrete GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> Core Audio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.</li></ul>",
        "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> macOS 14 Sonoma<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Apple Silicon M1 or better / Intel Core i7<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Metal-capable GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> Core Audio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for the best experience.</li></ul>"
      },
      "linux_requirements": {
        "minimum": "<strong>Minimum:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> Vulkan-capable GPU or OpenGL 4.5 compatible GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.</li></ul>",
        "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS:</strong> Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or newer<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 8 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or equivalent Vulkan-capable GPU<br></li><li><strong>Network:</strong> Broadband Internet connection<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 1 GB available space<br></li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> ALSA/PulseAudio-compatible sound device<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> SSD and stable broadband connection recommended for online play.</li></ul>"
      },
      "developers": [
        "Netherlate Games"
      ],
      "publishers": [
        "Netherlate Games"
      ],
      "package_groups": [],
      "platforms": {
        "windows": true,
        "mac": true,
        "linux": true
      },
      "categories": [
        {
          "id": 2,
          "description": "Single-player"
        },
        {
          "id": 1,
          "description": "Multi-player"
        },
        {
          "id": 49,
          "description": "PvP"
        },
        {
          "id": 36,
          "description": "Online PvP"
        },
        {
          "id": 28,
          "description": "Full controller support"
        },
        {
          "id": 55,
          "description": "DualShock Controller Support"
        },
        {
          "id": 56,
          "description": "DualShock Controller Support"
        },
        {
          "id": 57,
          "description": "DualSense Controller Support"
        },
        {
          "id": 58,
          "description": "DualSense Controller Support"
        },
        {
          "id": 59,
          "description": "Steam Input API Support"
        },
        {
          "id": 62,
          "description": "Family Sharing"
        }
      ],
      "genres": [
        {
          "id": "23",
          "description": "Indie"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "description": "Strategy"
        }
      ],
      "screenshots": [
        {
          "id": 0,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/2f5adc309eec681ab6467bd163047c5709ea35f4/ss_2f5adc309eec681ab6467bd163047c5709ea35f4.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/2f5adc309eec681ab6467bd163047c5709ea35f4/ss_2f5adc309eec681ab6467bd163047c5709ea35f4.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        },
        {
          "id": 1,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/95a9a6570fddd6f451d0325f192376dc26bef22d/ss_95a9a6570fddd6f451d0325f192376dc26bef22d.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/95a9a6570fddd6f451d0325f192376dc26bef22d/ss_95a9a6570fddd6f451d0325f192376dc26bef22d.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        },
        {
          "id": 2,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/dc81795cb38275370d63e4d189a2d8d66f84142d/ss_dc81795cb38275370d63e4d189a2d8d66f84142d.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/dc81795cb38275370d63e4d189a2d8d66f84142d/ss_dc81795cb38275370d63e4d189a2d8d66f84142d.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        },
        {
          "id": 3,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/1a1383cb4b1e033ab0bc34919f078c9dfb2e40f9/ss_1a1383cb4b1e033ab0bc34919f078c9dfb2e40f9.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/1a1383cb4b1e033ab0bc34919f078c9dfb2e40f9/ss_1a1383cb4b1e033ab0bc34919f078c9dfb2e40f9.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        },
        {
          "id": 4,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/888cb7a4b00bd49ad8554a3b934fb168c52dcc67/ss_888cb7a4b00bd49ad8554a3b934fb168c52dcc67.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/888cb7a4b00bd49ad8554a3b934fb168c52dcc67/ss_888cb7a4b00bd49ad8554a3b934fb168c52dcc67.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        },
        {
          "id": 5,
          "path_thumbnail": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/fcbaa4462a1d039c1b4504bc47745444d4adb385/ss_fcbaa4462a1d039c1b4504bc47745444d4adb385.600x338.jpg?t=1787774429",
          "path_full": "https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/5145520/fcbaa4462a1d039c1b4504bc47745444d4adb385/ss_fcbaa4462a1d039c1b4504bc47745444d4adb385.1920x1080.jpg?t=1787774429"
        }
      ],
      "release_date": {
        "coming_soon": true,
        "date": "2026"
      },
      "support_info": {
        "url": "",
        "email": "support@netherlate.com"
      },
      "background": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/5145520?t=1787774429",
      "background_raw": "https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/5145520?t=1787774429",
      "content_descriptors": {
        "ids": [],
        "notes": null
      },
      "ratings": {
        "dejus": {
          "rating_generated": "1",
          "rating": "6",
          "required_age": "6",
          "banned": "0",
          "use_age_gate": "0",
          "descriptors": ""
        },
        "steam_germany": {
          "rating_generated": "1",
          "rating": "12",
          "required_age": "12",
          "banned": "0",
          "use_age_gate": "0",
          "descriptors": ""
        },
        "igrs": {
          "rating_generated": "1",
          "rating": "3",
          "required_age": "3",
          "banned": "0",
          "use_age_gate": "0",
          "descriptors": "Interaksi Daring"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}