Prisoners Chess
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- FX-6300
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050 · Core i5-8400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Meets recommended · ~71 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Sep 23, 2026
- Developer
- Oh Baby Games
- Publisher
- Oh Baby Games
You know how the pieces move. You don't know how they die. A chess roguelike where every piece bleeds. Level them, perk them or lose them forever. Take the enemy King's head, or bleed their army dry. One path saves you. One damns you. Hell keeps score.
ChessStrategyBoard GameDarkRoguelike3DDark FantasyPvPSingleplayerAsynchronous Multiplayer
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What you need for Prisoners Chess
Prisoners Chess needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i5-11400 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Prisoners Chess →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 100 | 70 | 42 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 140 | 98 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 210 | 147 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 230 | 161 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 250 | 175 | 105 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 260 | 182 | 109 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 290 | 203 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 295 | 207 | 124 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 241 | 145 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 183 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 204 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 210 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 273 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 284 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Prisoners Chess system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300 (any 64-bit dual-core, 2.4 GHz) | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 / AMD Radeon R5 — DirectX 11, 1 GB VRAM No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 — 2 GB VRAM |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | 1280x720 minimum resolution. Mouse required. | 1920x1080 or ultrawide. Mouse required. |
Source: Steam.
Prisoners Chess on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 71 ultra | Meets recommended |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 76 ultra | Well above recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 88 ultra | Well above recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 79 ultra | Well above recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 79 ultra | Well above recommended |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPSteam AchievementsCamera ComfortColor Alternatives#category_contrast_controlsCustom Volume ControlsMouse Only Option#category_playable_at_your_own_pacePlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeTouch Only OptionSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Russian, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Portugal, Ukrainian
Latest news & patches
- Prisoners Chess Coming 24th September!2026-09-21
- Dev Log: Creating Prisoners Chess2026-09-09
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Prisoners Chess run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Prisoners Chess's recommended spec. We estimate ~100 fps at 1080p high (range 80–120, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~70 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Prisoners Chess run on Steam Deck?
Yes. The Steam Deck OLED meets Prisoners Chess's recommended spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~71 fps on the ultra preset (range 57–85, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Prisoners Chess at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~70 fps (range 56–84, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Prisoners Chess by brand.
Can I run Prisoners Chess on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~80 fps (range 64–96, medium confidence, ±20%). Prisoners Chess on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Prisoners Chess need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Prisoners Chess. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Prisoners Chess take?
Prisoners Chess needs 3 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.