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Check vs Mate

Check vs Mate
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Mixed · 66% of 122
DeveloperTargem Games
Metacritic 69 ↗
GenreAction
ControllerPartial
Wait for a sale Chip's verdict · US updated 6 hr. ago

No real discount right now, sitting 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. One to watch rather than buy today.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $9.99 · 17d ago
Player reviews 66% positive of 122
Metacritic 69
Quality score 66/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command!

Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs. chessman.

Chess – the unrivalled champion of strategy games has been attracting players of all ages for countless centuries. CHECK vs. MATE is based on the simple yet ingenious concept of creating a fusion between professional chess software and upbeat, combat oriented game mechanics, complete with richly animated game pieces. At the outset of a match things seem quite basic: a 3D game board pits two opponents against each other in a seemingly ordinary game of chess. The game board itself is set in one of six available environments, each with its own unique landscape and presentation features. Traditionally recognized game pieces have been given a facelift as hulking stone golems and beastly chimaeras take the place of the typical rook and knight pieces respectively.


FEATURES:


  • Multiple richly crafted army sets combined with 6 different gameboard environments introduce an unheard of visual complexity
  • Two gripping strategy campaigns with 30 missions and 30 different mission goals
  • Interactive 3rd person action mode
  • Beat'em up fights in six unique arenas with each of the twelve characters
  • Challenging PvP duels together on one PC over LAN and Internet
  • Utilizing the famous Fritz! chess algorithm, equipped with 10 distinct levels of difficulty, as well as an extensive opening library, participants of all skill levels are provided with an appropriate degree of challenge
  • The state of the art 3D graphics engine powers the breath taking visuals through the incorporation of HDR and particle effects
  • Cinematic quality animated sequences pull players into the action of the game
  • The innovative fusion of professional chess software and action oriented fight-ing simulations result in a strategic action experience unlike anything before

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $9.99 2026-06-27
3-month low $9.99
12-month low $9.99
Current $24.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $24.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $9.99

Check vs Mate price history and best deals

Check vs Mate for PC currently sells from $24.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $9.99, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Check vs Mate now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $24.99 a good price for Check vs Mate?
$24.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $9.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Check vs Mate?
Check vs Mate is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Metacritic 69
Steam reviews Mixed · 66%
66% positive of 122
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Tech
ControllerPartial
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor:Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:Per Pixel Shader 2.0, 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor:Multicore CPU
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Geforce FX 6,7,8
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS:Snow Leopard
  • Processor:Intel Mac 2.0 GHz
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:Per Pixel Shader 2.0, 512 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS:Snow Leopard
  • Processor:Intel Mac 2.0 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:ATI/AMD Radeon X
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Minimum
Recommended:
  • OS:Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or SteamOS
  • Processor:Intel or AMD Multi-Core CPU with 2.0 GHz
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:Graphics card with Shader 3.0 support and 128 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 Support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS:Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or SteamOS
  • Processor:Intel or AMD Multi-Core CPU with 2.0 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Graphics card with Shader 3.0 support and 256 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:Soundcard with 5.1 Support
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Facts
DeveloperTargem Games
PublisherTopware Interactive
GenresAction · Casual · Strategy
ModesSingle-player · Multi-player
Ratings
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