FIRE CHESS
Launches 11 November 2026 · PC
FIRE CHESS is a strategic, turn-based game designed to train emergency responders in wildfire management and crisis decision-making. Command diverse firefighting units across a procedurally generated hex-grid map, using limited resources to contain spreading flames, protect communities, and respond to critical alerts while incorporating real-world firefighting tactics and emergency response principles. Use Action Points to Recruit Units Each turn you'll gain Action Points. These are your main resource used to recruit new units and to resolve alerts. Each turn players will gain one action point, and can earn more from an interest bonus or a sucessful alert resolution. Make sure to plan ahead! Newly recruited units take a couple of turns to arrive, and specialized units will take even longer. Contain the fire spread Each turn, a unit may move and use their ability. Moving uses stamina. If a unit does not move or use it's ability in a turn, it will rest and recover all lost stamina. Use your units and their abilities to contain the fire spread. Each unit has a distinct tactical role that will be necessary in the fire fighting effort, managing them is key to your success. ...
Gameplay
FIRE CHESS is a strategic, turn-based game designed to train emergency responders in wildfire management and crisis decision-making. Command diverse firefighting units across a procedurally generated hex-grid map, using limited resources to contain spreading flames, protect communities, and respond to critical alerts while incorporating real-world firefighting tactics and emergency response principles. Use Action Points to Recruit Units Each turn you'll gain Action Points. These are your main resource used to recruit new units and to resolve alerts. Each turn players will gain one action point, and can earn more from an interest bonus or a sucessful alert resolution. Make sure to plan ahead! Newly recruited units take a couple of turns to arrive, and specialized units will take even longer. Contain the fire spread Each turn, a unit may move and use their ability. Moving uses stamina. If a unit does not move or use it's ability in a turn, it will rest and recover all lost stamina. Use your units and their abilities to contain the fire spread. Each unit has a distinct tactical role that will be necessary in the fire fighting effort, managing them is key to your success. Protect key structures & locations Some tiles like neighborhoods, high-density residential buildings, and schools are very valuable to the community. Losing them will significantly impact the...
Features
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release details
FIRE CHESS is developed by Frontline Interactive. FIRE CHESS launches on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does FIRE CHESS release?
FIRE CHESS launches on 11 November 2026.
Which platforms is FIRE CHESS on?
FIRE CHESS is on PC.
Who makes FIRE CHESS?
FIRE CHESS is developed by Frontline Interactive.