What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~9,702
(P10–P90: 3,881 – 21,344)
Gross revenue: ~$159,033
($63,617 – $349,867)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Performance & stability61% positive · 31 mentions
“This is one of those game ideas that you wish you had. Improving upon the massive hype that chess garnered in the last few years, BRANE delivered an exciting opportunity to develop your chess skills and feel like you are reaching new…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 170 h played
Content & longevity76% positive · 25 mentions
“This is one of those game ideas that you wish you had. Improving upon the massive hype that chess garnered in the last few years, BRANE delivered an exciting opportunity to develop your chess skills and feel like you are reaching new…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 170 h played
Gameplay & mechanics81% positive · 21 mentions
“I was looking for something like Chessmaster X, where I could play against characters in a mock tournament. This game looked like it could scratch that itch, but it's actually not like that. It's not a game where you play chess, but rather…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played
Story & writing80% positive · 20 mentions
“I was looking for something like Chessmaster X, where I could play against characters in a mock tournament. This game looked like it could scratch that itch, but it's actually not like that. It's not a game where you play chess, but rather…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played
Controls & UI57% positive · 14 mentions
“This is one of those game ideas that you wish you had. Improving upon the massive hype that chess garnered in the last few years, BRANE delivered an exciting opportunity to develop your chess skills and feel like you are reaching new…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 170 h played
Price & value36% positive · 14 mentions
“I was looking for something like Chessmaster X, where I could play against characters in a mock tournament. This game looked like it could scratch that itch, but it's actually not like that. It's not a game where you play chess, but rather…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played
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