Ani-Chess: Adorable Animals Battle on a Strategic Board

8/30/2026, 4:50:08 AM

Release date: 2/8/2024

Tags: #strategy #casual #turn-based-strategy #turn-based-tactics #cartoon #cartoony #cute #relaxing

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 235 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.99 (USD)

Steam

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Japan Price: ¥ 235
Global Price: $1.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 235Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 30 Aug 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/30/2026, 4:45:36 AM

Key highlight

Engage in charming, turn-based animal battles on a strategic chessboard in Ani-Chess. Collect over 50 unique species, master tactical activation, and outwit opponents in this cute, casual strategy game.

Who this is for

A perfect game for those who enjoy strategic battles with cute animals. It's easy to pick up but offers deep strategy, allowing for both relaxing and intense matches.

Details

Overview

Ani-Chess invites players to a charming, animal-themed chessboard where strategic turn-based combat takes center stage. This casual yet deep strategy game focuses on the tactical activation of unique animal pieces, each possessing distinct abilities. Success hinges on careful planning, sensible target selection, optimal positioning, and the clever avoidance of being cornered by opponents. The game also introduces an element of surprise with unpredictable team compositions, encouraging players to adapt their strategies on the fly.

Highlights

Features a diverse roster of over 50 unique animal species, each with special abilities.
Emphasizes strategic turn-based gameplay, focusing on activation sequences, target selection, and positioning.
Offers a casual, cartoonish aesthetic with multiplayer capabilities for engaging with friends or other players.

Who It's For

Ani-Chess is perfect for players who enjoy casual strategy games with a cute and relaxing theme. Those who appreciate turn-based tactics, enjoy collecting and utilizing unique character abilities, and are looking for a game that offers both strategic depth and accessibility will find Ani-Chess appealing.Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend.

Game Info

Developed and published by Spasserro Studio, Ani-Chess was released on February 8, 2024. It falls under the Strategy, Casual, and Turn-Based Strategy genres, with Steam user tags highlighting its cartoonish, cute, and relaxing nature. The game supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, and is available as a paid title with family sharing enabled.