GameDoes Shogi use AI?
The developer says generative AI was used for several theme background artworks; the shogi game itself appears human-made.
Our AI review, medium confidence. Not a verdict; the evidence is below.
Checked against Steam on Oct 28, 2026.
- Developer
- Popoko VM Games
- Publisher
- Popoko VM Games
- Release
- 22 Sep, 2024
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive · 14
Before you buy: anti-cheat, accounts, DRM
No anti-cheat, third-party account or DRM is declared on Shogi's Steam page.
Full anti-cheat, account and DRM details, with change history →
Production signals
Facts about who made the game and how players received it. They don't depend on AI, and they help tell a carefully made game that used some AI apart from mass-produced ones.
- Popoko VM Games released 8 games on Steam in the last 12 months. 15 of their 15 games disclose AI.
- On Steam since 2024 with 15 games.
- 14 player reviews, 71% positive (Mostly Positive).
- Our AI review of these signals: mixed signals.
What the developer says
We've harnessed the power of Generative AI technology to create several of our game's unique theme background artworks, enhancing your gaming experience with visually stunning designs.
From the “AI Generated Content Disclosure” on the Steam store page, quoted as written. First seen by us on Oct 28, 2026.
What other sources say
| Source | Their take |
|---|---|
| Steam disclosure | AI content disclosed |
| AI judgment deepseek-flash | Minor AI · mixed signals, medium confidenceReasoningThe disclosure covers only background theme artworks, a limited visual element, so AI scope is minor. The game is a playable shogi title with a real release and mostly positive reviews, showing genuine development. The developer's high release rate and consistent AI disclosure raise some volume concerns but don't meet the mass-produced bar. Against: The developer released 8 games in 12 months and all 15 titles disclose AI, which hints at a rapid, template-driven release pattern. |
| Remove AI Slop open-source extension | Some AI (art) |
| AI Check Steam curator | “Uses AI generated Images (Disclosed in store page)” |
Curator notes are the opinions of independent Steam curators, quoted as written. GameAICheck has not verified them.
FAQ
Does Shogi use AI?
Yes. Shogi's developer discloses AI-generated content on its Steam page. The developer says generative AI was used for several theme background artworks; the shogi game itself appears human-made.
Is Shogi AI-generated?
Only partly. AI is used in minor ways, such as store images, translation or small details.
How does GameAICheck know?
We read the AI Generated Content Disclosure from the game's public Steam store page, check it daily, and show what independent curators and open-source tools say about it. Disclosures are self-reported by developers.
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