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Studio Amateur · Published by Studio Amateur · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 85% positive (740 reviews) · 20 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.
£8.50
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Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Dive into Just Xiangqi, a casual strategy game that transforms you into a master of Chinese chess. With detailed audio tutorials and a variety of challenges, this indie gem from Studio Amateur keeps novices entertained as they refine their tactics.
About this game
Chinese Chess is one of the three major types of chess in the world, and is played with red and black round pieces on a square board. It simulates an ancient battle between two armies on a dynamic battlefield, in which the opponent's general is captured to achieve ultimate victory.
Game Features
- Extensive career mode with large tournaments, single/team matches, prize pools and more
- Realistic 4K visual spectacle
- A detailed audio tutorial to help newcomers gain experience and enjoy the game
- Various AI difficulty levels for both beginners and advanced players
- Mid-game, endgame, and famous match challenges to test yourself with
- Freely switch between online and local matches
- Relive famous historical matches
- Online ranking and global leaderboards
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Win7/ Win8/Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium(R)Dual-Core CPU E5200 2.50GHZ or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 6750
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Win7/ Win8/Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.80 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Gerforce GTX 780 or 970
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch update: 1.1.0
Hi Xiangqi Players, We're delighted to announce the latest update in version 1.1.0: The game now supports in macOS Introduced Overglaze Enamel Xiangqi pieces Players can revisit previous Endgame levels or challenges The Free Setup mode supports the functions of saving and loading positions The option to download game records in review mode Game records can be uploaded in XQF, CBF, and PGN formats A new voice package by grandmaster Wang Tianyi has been included Camera positions are now automatically saved Game records now support the function of favoriting matches Upgraded to the latest version of PikaFish for more accurate analysis Various issues in analysis mode have been fixed UI enhancements {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/0539c0e938d2016143e2ebce121239ecd1f78f47.png Thank you very much for all your support! - Amateur StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (Puck_Rui)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch update: 1.0.7
Hey everyone, Below are the updates for the new version 1.0.7: Introduced a new Free Position Setup mode Fixed the perpetual check issue Added option for AI resignation mechanism Career mode allows players to adjust difficulty, player talent, match environment, and piece at any time Recreated the obsidian and agate pieces Added a practice mode for human-computer matches, providing real-time game analysis Re-aligned/adjusted all Xiangqi pieces Fixed the game error in the match between Liu Dahua and Xu Tianli {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/0ad6695d389dc0b52dd7c17cb68959b3c15d9d39.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/f1b32289826452571758a6b8971125978f119fce.jpg Once again, thank you all for your continued support! - Amateur StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (Puck_Rui)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch update: 1.0.3
Greetings, First of all, we would like to thank you for your support of Just Xiangqi. Over the past week, we have received many valuable suggestions and feedback, which we will continuously incorporate into the game in future updates. Here are some new features and improvements in the 1.0.3 update: A brand-new "Endless Endgame Challenge" mode Removed problematic endgame puzzles to enhance the overall gaming experience Optimization of mid-game simulations in Career Mode to reduce early-game disadvantages Fixed the black screen issue on the title scene Introduction of a "Color Filter" feature to assist colorblind or visually impaired players in distinguishing pieces Bug fixes in online multiplayer, addressing issues such as opponent timeouts and incorrect victory determinations {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/3c12b8c64c682e6cc1dc0b262e749e6f634cdbaa.jpg Our next update will focus on improvements and fixes within Career Mode. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your support, and we remain committed to delivering an enhanced Xiangqi experience. - Studio AmateurRead full article on Community Announcements (Puck_Rui)AnnouncementsOfficial
Just Xiangqi is now available on Steam
Greetings! We're trilled to announce that “Just Xiangqi” is now available on Steam, and we sincerely thank you for your continuous interest and support! The game is priced at $9.99 with a 10% launch discount for the first week. Also, we have introduced bundles that offer even more discounts if you have purchased our other games in the past! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/b66eab0702d63b8c2fdc6915a3a6da8236627af9.jpg The game's features include: Extensive career mode with large tournaments, leagues, single/team matches and more Realistic 4K visual spectacle A detailed audio tutorial to help newcomers gain experience and enjoy the game Various AI difficulty levels for both beginners and advanced players Mid-game, endgame, and famous match challenges to test yourself with Freely switch between online and local matches Relive famous historical matches Online ranking and global leaderboards {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43349609/edc0fb80bbc71a06656d891b847d5e5a603351d1.jpg Finally, we would appreciate it if you could leave a review on Steam about your experience with the game, it would mean a lot to us! Thanks again! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2248180/_/ - Amateur StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (Puck_Rui)






