Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K ||| AMD Ryzen R5 1600 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 ||| AMD Radeon RX 560 ||| Intel Arc A310 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ||| AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT ||| Intel Arc A750
Cat Chess
Feline grandmasters are knocking over the board with 155 positive mentions in the 2-to-10 hour sweet spot alone. Overall, 345 positive reviews out of 400 sampled since launch prove this quirky tactical experiment lands on its feet.
What it's about: Joue au jeu ancien et passionnant des échecs… mais avec des chats ! Mène tes amis poilus dans la bataille purrfecte de cervelles et de moustaches !
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 129 | 111 | 2 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 59 | 50 | 0 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 |
| Interface / UX | 25 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| Value for money | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Audio / music | 21 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.
🪤 89 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive the session: gameplay yields 111 positive mentions out of 129.
- Visual charm carries the presentation with 50 positive mentions out of 59 for graphics.
- Sound design hits the right notes, securing 17 positive mentions out of 21 for audio.
- Pricing feels fair to the community, backed by 15 positive mentions out of 22.
Weaknesses
- Interface navigation frustrates players, causing 20 negative mentions out of 25 for the UI.
- Multiplayer matchmaking stumbles with 13 negative mentions out of 22.
- Technical glitches disrupt matches, accumulating 11 negative mentions out of 12 for bugs.
- Content depth leaves players wanting more, splitting opinion evenly with 14 positive and 14 negative mentions out of 30.
Who is it for?
Casual tacticians and cat lovers willing to overlook clumsy menus for a quick, charming match.
Is Cat Chess worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 87% of 457 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the session. Current price: 6,99€.
Verdict
Cat Chess overcomes rough UI and multiplayer hurdles through sheer feline charisma and solid mechanics. With 86 percent positive reviews in the post-release window, it's a worthy match for a lazy afternoon.
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