- #1 MetaChess
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MetaChess
Windows · Mac
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
Why similar: Chess 48.8% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, PvP 9%, Strategy 5%
- #2 Tamerlane Chess
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gamegine
Windows
Not a chess. It is a war strategy. Tamerlane Chess is the digital version of the board Timur used to shape his battlefield tactics. With a larger board, unique pieces, and deep strategy, every move demands the mindset of a true commander.
Why similar: Chess 43.3% ★, Board Game 15.7%, Sports 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%, Strategy 6.1%
- #3 Chess 2
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KeeleePub: TD Indie
Windows
This project was inspired by Oats Jenkins' video on Youtube titled "I Made a BETTER Chess". In their video, they revised the pieces and rules. This project is that idea, turned into a video game!
Why similar: Chess 46.3% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, PvP 9.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #4 Fritz - Your chess coach
66% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: ChessBase GmbH
Windows
Fritz. Your chess trainer! Chess is fun with me! With AI help you learn to play brilliant winning games even as a beginner. Or play at professional level without help. Always with a humorous commentary. I also find opponents for you on the chess server and give you tactics training.
Why similar: Sports 31.7%, Chess 20.9% ★, Board Game 20.4%, Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
- #5 The Chess Variants Club
66% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.
Why similar: Chess 38.7% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, PvP 7.9%, Sports 6.5%
- #6 Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
64% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Board Game 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, PvP 9.3%, Strategy 6.2%
- #7 Just Chess
64% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pupugames
Windows · Linux
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 54.8% ★, Board Game 22.4%, PvP 11.4%, Strategy 3.9%, Relaxing 2.5%
- #8 Chess Champions
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gladiator Games
Windows
Chess Champions is an industry-breaking, revolutionizing, multi-action, thriller, Chess! With your favourite features like MULTIPLAYER AND SPECIAL MOVES LIKE EN PASSANT!
Why similar: Chess 50% ★, Sports 25%, Board Game 15.2%, Third Person 3.5%, 3D 2.1%
- #9 Chess Tools
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Tom Sykes
Windows
Learn chess by reliving the greatest games of all time. Train with 70+ tutorials, 150+ puzzles, and interactive quests where you guess the moves of legends like Tal, Fischer, and Carlsen. Includes variants, analysis tools, and 2D/3D boards.
Why similar: Chess 49.1% ★, Board Game 20.1%, Sports 14.2%, Strategy 6.7%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #10 Catgirl Chess
63% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Snazzy Games
Windows
The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.
Why similar: Chess 55.3% ★, Board Game 20%, Strategy 6.4%, PvP 4.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 4%
- #11 Chess: Definitive Edition
63% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Aphoenicis
Windows
A new patch just dropped for the ancient game of Chess. The Definitive Edition adds new pieces, chaotic cards, and modernized rules. Reshape the board and bring down the enemy Kings, heirs, and pretenders. Master the first major update in centuries.
Why similar: Chess 56.8% ★, Board Game 13.2%, PvP 9.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
- #12 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
66% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
A casual puzzle played with 4 sided chits with a swords or a shield on an edge played on a classic chess board. when chits clash they may rotate or capture the other, your objective is to capture the crown chits, there are 4 on both sides.
Why similar: Chess 54% ★, Board Game 26.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Casual 2.3%
- #13 3D Chess Online
64% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Yusuf Islam SeyhanPub: Inspector Studios
Windows
3D Chess Online combines the magical world of chess with a modern and three-dimensional experience! Determine your strategy and fight against your opponents worldwide in this simulator equipped with realistic graphics.
Why similar: Chess 46.9% ★, Board Game 18.4%, PvP 6.8%, Strategy 6.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #14 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
65% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ChessBase GmbH
Windows
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
Why similar: Chess 61.3% ★, Board Game 22.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Tactical 3.4%, 3D 3.2%
- #15 Chessemble
62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Giga Glitch
Windows
Customize your board with a host of new pieces. Start with an aggressive forward assault, Or perhaps a defensive fortress designed to weather the storm. Will you outwit, outmanoeuvre, or out-explode your way to victory?
Why similar: Chess 50.5% ★, Board Game 15.5%, PvP 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #16 Waves of Chess
62% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Amusing Noodle Games
Windows
A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go?
Why similar: Chess 60.3% ★, Board Game 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #17 Hyper Chess
61% matchVery Positive92% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Grouch
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
There are NO TURNS in this wild version of Chess! Pieces move across the board in real-time, so you'll need to think fast to protect your King!
Why similar: Chess 58.9% ★, Board Game 21.7%, PvP 7.9%, Strategy 7.8%, 3D 2.3%
- #18 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
61% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
Windows
Do you think chess is a man's game, comrade? THINK AGAIN! The Soviet Queens are here to crush your ego and show you true elegance on the board. Enroll NOW!
Why similar: Chess 55.8% ★, Board Game 18%, Strategy 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%, Puzzle 4.7%
- #19 Chesslike
62% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Bad Habit Gaming
Windows · Linux
A new outlook on the classic strategy game, battle your way to winning.
Why similar: Chess 58.2% ★, Board Game 17.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, Simulation 3.7%
- #20 Chess Ultra
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,253 reviews2017
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Why similar: Chess 44.7% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Sports 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, Strategy 6.5%
- #21 Chess Cubed
65% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Default Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Don't give up - Turn things around! Chess Cubed offers the first, true 3D Chess Experience! Play others in a new uncharted world of chess where the books on strategies of old mean nothing. Defeat challengers from all directions and raise your flag in this new world!
Why similar: Chess 34.9% ★, Sports 31%, Board Game 14.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 6.3%
- #22 Chess++
64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: JLogical Games
Windows
If regular chess has become stale and you're looking for a unique, new challenge, Chess++ is the game for you! Play a game against the AI in a chess board with 3 dimensions, new movesets, and new rules.
Why similar: Chess 57.2% ★, Board Game 22.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Casual 4.3%, 3D 3.7%
- #23 Chessformer
62% matchVery Positive100% of 314 reviews2022
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 59% ★, Board Game 21.4%, Puzzle 7.3%, Strategy 5.8%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #24 MAFIA Chess
64% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: MAFIA Chess
Windows
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Why similar: Chess 57.7% ★, Board Game 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Casual 3.3%
- #25 Knights Together
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DDoubleDD
Windows
Knights Together is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the chess piece knight. Although it's inspired by chess, it requires no knowledge of chess to play!. Simply move your knights around the board and make sure they come together.
Why similar: Board Game 28.7%, Chess 28.3% ★, Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #26 Chess Visualized
61% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: The Lunar Carver
Windows
A playable Chess board that visualizes where each piece can go and what every move does
Why similar: Chess 49.9% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, PvP 10%, Strategy 5.2%
- #27 Kingdom Chess
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infected Mind Dev
Windows
The world's most popular board game enhanced with unique pieces, various maps and new game modes. Experience gorgeous graphics, engaging campaign, challenging puzzles and diverse battles.
Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Board Game 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, PvP 7.7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #28 Floor Chess
62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Random Theory Games
Windows
Training software to improve your chess. You can do tactics, calculus, capture and analyze FENs, learn principles, openings and more!
Why similar: Chess 52.2% ★, Board Game 18.9%, Sports 18.7%, Strategy 5.1%, PvP 3%
- #29 Chess
61% matchMostly Positive79% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!
Why similar: Chess 33.6% ★, Board Game 31%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, PvP 9.8%, Casual 5.5%
- #30 War of Chess
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mohammed Walid
Windows
War of Chess is an online 1v1 chess game featuring animated character pieces, where players compete to climb ELO ranks, earn Gold, and level up
Why similar: Chess 35.9% ★, Board Game 29.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Strategy 13.9%, 3D 4.5%
- #31 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
63% matchMostly Positive74% of 270 reviews2016
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
Why similar: Chess 45.2% ★, Board Game 13.5%, Sports 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%, Strategy 5.3%
- #32 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
63% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Study piece movements, checkmate conditions and tactics; learn Janggi inside out! Solve endgame puzzles and play against AI opponents, perfecting your Janggi strategy.
Why similar: Chess 58.1% ★, Board Game 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #33 Lilith's Game
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TikoPub: Tiko Developments
Windows
Face the demon queen Lilith in high-stakes, asymmetrical chess matches. Capture all of her pieces, EXCEPT ONE! Carefully sacrifice your own pieces, use special items, and outthink Lilith’s unpredictable moves to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Chess 59.2% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 6.5%, 3D 2.2%
- #34 Prismarch
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noah Magner
Windows
A colorful chess roguelike! Engage in dopaminergic, cinematic strategy while you fulfill a chess power fantasy - your pieces gain abilities as you construct a juiced up roster capable of surviving the onslaught! Only - seven mysterious prismatic kings stand before you and the one true crown...
Why similar: Chess 59.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Board Game 13.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Relaxing 2.6%
- #35 Dice chess
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Actual indie game
Windows
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
Why similar: Chess 51.2% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, PvP 9.7%, Strategy 5.9%
- #36 The Rookery
60% matchVery Positive96% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Glyder Games
Windows · Mac
An exciting and fast-paced chess roguelite, full of ridiculous abilities! Explode your opponent's pieces, spawn queens all over the board, move twice in a row... But watch out for the bosses, who have crazy powers of their own!
Why similar: Chess 59.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Board Game 12.5%, Strategy 5.8%, Puzzle 4.4%
- #37 Let's Learn Shogi
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Shogi playing style.
Why similar: Chess 55.2% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #38 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
59% matchVery Positive80% of 334 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Board Game 14.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%, Casual 2.6%
- #39 Backstabbing King
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Flown
Windows
Strategize your way through a variety of encounters, each with various twists. Kill all of the other pieces on the board through night and day until only the two kings remain.
Why similar: Chess 57.4% ★, Board Game 14.5%, Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #40 Combat Chess
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Minds Eye ProductionsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Play with living, battling characters! Combat Chess takes the basic chess game and adds an imaginative element for players. Beautifully done in rendered 3D graphics, Combat Chess adds stunning animation sequences during gameplay.
Why similar: Chess 58.4% ★, Board Game 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, PvP 7.1%, Strategy 5.7%
- #41 Chess of Mana
59% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Monk Monkey
Windows
Warriors clash in an epic chess battle where the fallen can be revived through the King’s Mana! Choose your battlefield, I mean your board, craft your ultimate strategy, harness your Mana, and defeat your enemy to claim glory!
Why similar: Chess 50% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, PvP 7.6%, Strategy 5.8%
- #42 Reversi
60% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
Why similar: Board Game 28.7%, Chess 27.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 12.5%, PvP 9.5%
- #43 Four Kings One War
61% matchMixed54% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: StaplesVR
Windows · Mac
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square.
Why similar: Chess 49.3% ★, Board Game 21.6%, Strategy 19%, Sports 7.1%, Simulation 1.6%
- #44 Gomoku
60% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row!
Why similar: Chess 28.9% ★, Board Game 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 12.8%, PvP 9.4%
- #45 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
61% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Study piece movements, checkmate conditions and tactics; learn Xiangqi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Xiangi playing style.
Why similar: Chess 58.6% ★, Board Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Strategy 8%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #46 Hexachess
59% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tricky Chaos
Windows
Chess on hexagonal field with local play, online multiplayer & against AI. Based on Gliński's chess variant.
Why similar: Chess 51.7% ★, Board Game 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, Strategy 5.8%, Sports 5.2%
- #47 canVERSE
61% matchMixed68% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: canVERSE Games Ltd.
Windows
Play backgammon, checkers, and chess versus friends or computer AI with different difficulty levels. Local and online gameplay, with online support for 2 players and 62 spectators. All with voice chat.
Why similar: Chess 45% ★, Board Game 18.5%, PvP 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Realistic 4.5%
- #48 Chess Opening Repertoire Builder
60% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: BRANE
Windows
Learn chess openings and try them out against an AI instantly!
Why similar: Chess 49.8% ★, Sports 31.4%, Board Game 18.7%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #49 ChessSnake
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HowDeerYou
Windows
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 58.7% ★, Board Game 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #50 Chesscape Room
59% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Figmenthol
Windows
Escape custom chess boards with your king while your opponent hunts you down. Play campaigns, solve puzzles, compete locally or ranked online, and build your own puzzles and campaigns in the editor.
Why similar: Chess 56.1% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Puzzle 5%, PvP 4.2%
- #51 Magic Chess Online
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic Chess Online
Windows · Mac
Take advantage of the Magic Chess Online experience and enjoy stunning graphics. Well-known and animated environments, ranked modes, annual championships, and much more! The most complete and modern chess game ever created!
Why similar: Chess 38.6% ★, Board Game 15.6%, Sports 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, PvP 8.7%
- #52 Chess of Fortune
61% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: devOfFortune
Windows
A unique and casual chess experience with new rules and luck-based mechanics which requires fresh strategies, tactics, and ingenuity to conquer.
Why similar: Chess 52.6% ★, Board Game 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Casual 3.8%
- #53 Free Chess
59% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: GrimmGitz
Windows
Free Chess is a free physics based chess simulator where you are free to play the game of chess with the freedom of however you like.
Why similar: Chess 54% ★, Board Game 17.5%, PvP 5.3%, Third Person 4.7%, Realistic 4.6%
- #54 Circular Logic Games
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Windows
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Board Game 44.3%, Casual 4.2%
- #55 FourPlay Chess
61% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Smunty Studios
Windows
Chess like you have never seen it before. FourPlay Chess is a 4 player party evolution of chess, form a coalition with 2v2 co-op Team Battle mode or go solo in a 4 player free-for-all massacre. Win games, earn higher ranks and display your dominance. Will you become the true King?
Why similar: Sports 21.4%, Board Game 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, PvP 12%, Chess 7.2% ★
- #56 Gender Neutral Chess
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Bhelpuri Boyz
Windows
A chess variant where you can transform pieces on the fly to add excitement to the classic game.
Why similar: Chess 69.5% ★, Strategy 10.6%, PvP 7.3%, Puzzle 6.8%, 3D 3.8%
- #57 Chess Bomb
60% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: NovaScreen
Windows
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.
Why similar: Chess 50.6% ★, Board Game 21.5%, Puzzle 7.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, Strategy 6.2%
- #58 Glow Chess
62% matchNegative8% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: 13-lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immortal classic - a game that has been for many thousands of years - Chess - comes back in a new form, now with neon lights!
Why similar: Chess 40.2% ★, Sports 16.9%, Board Game 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, PvP 6%