Can I play Battle Chess on PC, Mac or Linux?

The original release already runs natively on Windows. There is no known port for macOS and Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.

Is anyone working on a port of Battle Chess?

Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.

Battle Chess: native ports & recompilations

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About

Battle Chess was developed by Interplay as their first project after severing ties with Electronic Arts. They designed it for the Amiga in 1988, and it was released on the majority of the other systems in the late 1980s and early 1990s as well. It was widely successful, and resulted in two follow-ups, many copy-cat games, and a remake for Steam on PC. The only significant criticism the game received was the weak chess AI, as it was not until the mid 1990s that chess ai began to consistently win against strong opponents.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Battle Chess on PC, Mac or Linux?: The original release already runs natively on Windows. There is no known port for macOS and Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.
Is anyone working on a port of Battle Chess?: Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.