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Chesto: A chess-like adventure playtest
by Lage Bergman
Explore a cozy town and challenge its residents in a chess-inspired game with custom pieces.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Jan 11, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Lage Bergman
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Chesto: A chess-like adventure playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the Chesto: A chess-like adventure playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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About Chesto: A chess-like adventure
Note: This game is in active development. Any information or visuals on this page may change before the full release.
Chess with custom pieces
What if you could switch up your chess playstyle by replacing the standard pieces with new ones? Collect pieces by beating computer controlled opponents, and set up a roster of pieces that fits the way you want to play! Find synergies and strategies to become a champion!
Point and click exploration
Explore the town of Montelune. You are new in town, so it's time to get to know your new home. Visit interesting places, talk to your new neighbours, and find hidden items around town. This is a peaceful small town like any other, except one small difference - any inhabitant is always up for a game of Chesto!
Wholesome and relaxing
No time limits, and no action elements. You are free to do everything at your own pace. So kick back and relax, and enjoy friendly games of Chesto against the colorful characters of Montelune.
From the game's Steam page.





