MetaChess

MetaChess

Released Jan 2026

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.

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Steam $5.99
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Details

Developer
Publisher
MetaChess
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

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

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Customize your army and battle your friends!

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