Gigachess is a Casual, Strategy game from Drixxel Soft with a 84% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Drixxel Soft
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 84% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Atom 1.6 GHz (or equivalent)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 50 MB available space
Additional Notes: 100% mouse controllable
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8
Processor: Intel Atom 1.6 GHz (or equivalent)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
Additional Notes: 100% mouse controllable
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Gigachess is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, solo-friendly, pixel art, and replayable.
Best for players who want emotional story, pixel art, solo-friendly, and replayable.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
slow-burn
PacingIt may need time before the payoff lands.
Steam review snapshots
You need to cover all cells by moving a Knight.The two game modes seem to limit the game, but really there is a lot of replay value for the game, the…Takes a while to get used to the different look of the pieces compared to 'normal' chess.Still a few things that could be updated as far as the interface goes and the controls could be a bit better…Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, strategy filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.