Check vs. Mate is an isometric arcade game with action and fantasy elements from the masters of the studios TopWare Interactive and Targem Games. The game is published by SouthPeak Games, TopWare Interactive and ZUXXEZ Entertainment AG. Check vs. Mate is also known as Check vs Mate, Battle vs. Chess and Battle vs Chess. Looks like Check vs. Mate turned out to be complete crap. This is evidenced by the low ratings on the Metacritic service.