Steam market intelligence
Hyper Chess
92% positive · 335 Steam reviews · released Aug 6, 2025 · by Grouch, SuitNtie
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~14.9k
(P10–P90: 6k – 32.8k)
Gross revenue: ~$36.6k
(P10–P90: $14.6k – $80.5k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Jul 7, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Multiplayer & community88% positive · 40 mentions
“It's super fun to see the concept of "What if you didn't take turns in chess" being turned into a mechanically well-rounded and satisfying experience! It's a very fun and exciting game that I'll gladly recommend, but I hope a few things…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics97% positive · 33 mentions
“Hyper chess is by far the best "chess but different" ever made. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel is a fun game, but a lot of the enjoyment just comes from the absurdity of the concept and it's hard to ever truly grasp the idea of…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value88% positive · 26 mentions
“Really cute little game with multiple game modes. For the price? Amazing Couch co-op is a huge bonus Unfortunately only features human opponents, a vs cpu mode would make this a 10/10 Another addition I would love to see is if the game's…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability84% positive · 25 mentions
“This is not a board game, this is a fighting game. Quick reactions and combos hold the same weight as traditional chess knowledge. Hyper Chess is the kind of game you buy for yourself, and then also buy a gift copy or two for your friends…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio94% positive · 18 mentions
“It's super fun to see the concept of "What if you didn't take turns in chess" being turned into a mechanically well-rounded and satisfying experience! It's a very fun and exciting game that I'll gladly recommend, but I hope a few things…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI86% positive · 14 mentions
“Underrated game that provides instant fun and laughs. I'm surprised it's not more popular. The gameplay has a surprising depth that takes a bit of time to fully unveil; for example the fact that each piece has its own speed, and I think…”
Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal304 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference
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Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.