Push a pawn on any screen you own.
Free. No account needed. Pick your platform and start playing — the same progress, streak, and Player DNA follow you across web, desktop, and mobile.
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Web
Open Poussée in any modern browser. Add it to your home screen for native-app feel — every puzzle, lesson, and bot game works without a connection.
macOS
Universal binary for Apple Silicon + Intel. Drag-and-drop PGN import, system share sheet, full-window chess board.
Windows
Windows 10/11 desktop build with code-signed installer, jump-list shortcuts, and Steam Input controller support (when launched via Steam).
Linux
Debian/Ubuntu .deb, distro-agnostic AppImage, and a static tarball for everything else. Wayland-first.
Beta channels
Snap Store
Confined snap with auto-updates from the stable channel. One command to install on any snap-enabled distribution.
iOS
TestFlight beta now; App Store launch when the watchOS companion lands. Built on Swift + a Tauri 2 bridge for the chess engine.
Android
Android 8.0+. Maskable adaptive icon, Material You dynamic theming, gesture-aware nav bar.
On the roadmap
Steam
Native Steamworks build with achievements, cloud saves, controller support, and Workshop board themes. Targeting Q3.
Pick your exact build.
Runs on the hardware you already own.
macOS
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel x86_64
- ~80 MB disk space
Windows
- Windows 10 (1803) or later
- x86_64 processor
- WebView2 runtime (included)
- ~60 MB disk space
Linux
- Ubuntu 22.04+ / Fedora 38+ / equivalent
- x86_64 processor
- WebKitGTK 4.1
- ~70 MB disk space
Answers to the obvious questions.
Is Poussée really free?
Yes. The app, all puzzles, all bots, and all lessons are completely free. No account required. No ads. An optional Poussée Plus subscription unlocks cosmetics and supports development.
Which version should I download on macOS?
If your Mac was made in late 2020 or later, choose Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4). For older Macs, choose Intel. Not sure? Go to → About This Mac and check the chip.
What's the difference between .exe and .msi on Windows?
The .exe installer is recommended for most users — it installs with a familiar wizard. The .msi is for IT admins who need silent/automated deployment.
How do I run the AppImage on Linux?
Make it executable (chmod +x Poussee*.AppImage) and double-click, or run from the terminal. No installation needed — it's fully self-contained.
Does the web version work offline?
Yes. Once you've visited poussee.com/puzzles, the app is cached and works offline. You can even install it as a PWA from your browser.
Is my progress synced across platforms?
Yes. Sign in with the same account on any platform and your puzzle progress, bot records, streaks, and lesson progress sync automatically.