- #1 The Conquest of Go
97% matchVery Positive94% of 531 reviews2025
Dev: Wolfey Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
Why similar: Board Game 29.3%, Tabletop 26.8%, Artificial Intelligence 16.8%, Strategy 9.4%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #2 Gomoku Let's Go
96% matchVery Positive88% of 913 reviews2021
Dev: Studio AmateurPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges!
Why similar: Tabletop 28.3%, Board Game 28%, Realistic 12%, Strategy 10.1%, PvP 5.3%
- #3 Just Go
95% matchVery Positive93% of 3,207 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
You will experience from absolute Novice to Top Go player, and show your talents in major Go leagues! The game also includes notable Go matches in history for you to explore. The full-dubbing tutorial for beginners will let you appreciate the charm of Go!
Why similar: Board Game 34.1%, Tabletop 16.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Realistic 10.5%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #4 Othello Let's Go
94% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Othello Let's Go is a beautifully designed strategy board game for all ages. A total of 8 levels of computer AI difficulty, suits for both beginners and experts! More than 100 carefully selected Endgame and Lights Out levels are waiting for you to solve!
Why similar: Board Game 27.8%, Tabletop 21.8%, Minimalist 17.6%, PvP 10.6%, Strategy 9.1%
- #5 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
94% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Diamond Sky GamesPub: Rain Games
Windows · Mac
Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era.
Why similar: Chess 40.5% ★, Board Game 29.2%, Strategy 19.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Indie 2.9%
- #6 Chess Infinity
93% matchMixed60% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Rockwater GamesPub: Ripstone
Windows
Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.
Why similar: Chess 42% ★, Board Game 23.1%, PvP 9.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #7 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Three is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-three problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 42.2% ★, Tabletop 18%, Minimalist 15%, Abstract 7.4%, Puzzle 7%
- #8 Zen Chess: Mate in One
91% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2018
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 38.6% ★, Tabletop 16.9%, Minimalist 13.7%, Abstract 11.7%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #9 Backgammon Blitz
91% matchMixed59% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: VooFoo StudiosPub: Nomad Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Loved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first. The deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favourite among casual and veteran players alike.
Why similar: Tabletop 41%, Board Game 40.3%, Casual 10.7%, Strategy 6.9%, Indie 1%
- #10 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
90% matchMixed66% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Four is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-four problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 42.6% ★, Tabletop 17.6%, Minimalist 15.2%, Abstract 7.2%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #11 Hnefatafl
89% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Philippe Schober
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ancient boardgame of the Vikings. Thousands of variants, offline and online cross-platform play with leaderboards and tournaments. Are you ready for the challenge? Prepared to earn your way to Valhalla?
Why similar: Chess 31.5% ★, Board Game 18.2%, Artificial Intelligence 14.1%, Tabletop 9.2%, Abstract 7.7%
- #12 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 270 reviews2016
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 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 33.4% ★, Board Game 13.3%, Tabletop 12.6%, Artificial Intelligence 8.6%, Realistic 7.8%
- #13 Khet 2.0
87% matchVery Positive87% of 165 reviews2014
Dev: BlueLine Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Officially licensed version of the “Mensa Select” award-winning board game! The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their laser with the goal of blasting their opponents...
Why similar: Chess 28.9% ★, Board Game 18.1%, Tabletop 16.9%, Abstract 13.9%, Strategy 5.6%
- #14 Free Chess
85% 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 38.7% ★, Board Game 16.8%, Tabletop 16.6%, Realistic 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #15 Just Xiangqi
84% matchVery Positive85% of 697 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.
Why similar: Board Game 40.2%, Tabletop 23.4%, Strategy 20.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, 3D 4.5%
- #16 Chinese Chess
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: Wang Wenxi
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
The most popular Chinese board game.
Why similar: Chess 48.7% ★, Tabletop 34.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #17 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
86% matchVery Positive84% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 41.5% ★, Tabletop 17.9%, Minimalist 14.9%, Abstract 7.9%, Puzzle 7%
- #18 Feud
83% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2024
Dev: Bearwaves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Feud is a turn-based strategy game. Swap pieces on a four-by-four grid to isolate your opponent's pieces, or go straight for their King. Hone your skills against three AI characters with distinct play-styles, then challenge your friends online or on the same screen.
Why similar: Chess 24.8% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Abstract 17.4%, Tabletop 16.2%, Strategy 6.3%
- #19 KNIGHTS
84% matchVery Positive94% of 810 reviews2016
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Chess 38.2% ★, Tabletop 22.8%, Minimalist 11.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Strategy 7.5%
- #20 War of Dots
79% matchVery Positive82% of 4,056 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: Minimalist 34.7%, Strategy 28.4%, Multiplayer 14.2%, PvP 11.5%, Casual 4.5%
- #21 All For Nought - Tic Tac Toe
82% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: CarloCGC
Windows
Classic Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses game with a minimalist style.
Why similar: Board Game 38%, Minimalist 14.7%, PvP 13.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Puzzle 7%
- #22 Egyptian Senet
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 363 reviews2015
Dev: Ezzat StudiosPub: EngagingX
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
The Mysterious Afterlife Journey And The Favorite Pastime Of The Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Don't Miss The Opportunity To Play The World's Oldest Board Game From Ancient Egypt.
Why similar: Chess 35.5% ★, Board Game 22.4%, Tabletop 20.6%, Strategy 6.8%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #23 Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,331 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.
Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Puzzle 31.6%, Board Game 24.7%, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #24 The Chess Variants Club
80% 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 31.4% ★, Board Game 17.5%, Tabletop 16.5%, Minimalist 7.7%, PvP 6.9%
- #25 Stone Age: Digital Edition
78% matchVery Positive83% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Discover Stone Age, the digital adaptation of the classic worker-placement board game. Roll dice, place Meeples wisely, and use tools to influence your luck. Compete for resources and outsmart your opponents in a race to become the most prosperous leader of the age!
Why similar: Board Game 37.5%, Tabletop 34%, Strategy 11.2%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Casual 5.6%
- #26 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
81% matchMixed52% of 372 reviews2015
Dev: Olde SküülPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
It took 2,000 years for someone to make chess better! The most challenging game on earth comes to life in Battle Chess. An entire medieval world at war is reflected on the checkered field. Everyone who's ever had a knight take a pawn has seen that capture as more than one piece replacing another on the board.
Why similar: Chess 36.9% ★, Board Game 29.1%, Tabletop 21.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Casual 2.8%
- #27 即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: 上弦月工作室AscentGamesPub: 上海上弦琼弧网络科技有限公司
Windows
Turn-based play is central to Chinese Chess. HyperChineseChess removes this rule—battle AI or players in real-time, using quick thinking to win. Experience classic chess reimagined!
Why similar: Board Game 41.5%, Strategy 21.7%, Tabletop 15.7%, Casual 10.9%, PvP 6.3%
- #28 Chess
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!
Why similar: Board Game 38.3%, Chess 31.1% ★, PvP 9.8%, Casual 9.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #29 Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics
76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,652 reviews2017
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The official adaptation of the famous board game Carcassonne! A modern classic tile-placement game based on the award winning game in which the players draw and place a tile with a piece of southern French landscape on it. The player can then decide to place one of his followers, called Meeples.
Why similar: Board Game 31.8%, Tabletop 25.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #30 Chess Sphere
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Betamaximus-128
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chess Sphere is multiplayer online across multiple platforms.
Why similar: Chess 40.3% ★, Board Game 21.9%, Abstract 14.4%, Strategy 7.9%, PvP 6%
- #31 Regimental Chess
79% matchMixed55% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Regimental Chess Dev.Pub: Regimental Chess Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Regimental Chess is a battle game where large armies of chess pieces move and capture in mass formations. Up to 372 pieces in a single battle.
Why similar: Chess 48.7% ★, Board Game 25.2%, Strategy 9.8%, Artificial Intelligence 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #32 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
77% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
Windows
chess simulator game
Why similar: Chess 54.6% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Tabletop 12.5%, Casual 3.7%, Family Friendly 3.3%
- #33 The Chess
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: NowakGames
Windows
The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!
Why similar: Chess 39.5% ★, Board Game 12.6%, Tabletop 12.3%, Strategy 10.9%, PvP 10.8%
- #34 Tsuro - The Game of The Path
75% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: Thunderbox Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relax with this beautiful, Zen board game. Play with friends, AI, or simply enjoy the solo experience. It's like a holiday for your mind...
Why similar: Board Game 31.7%, Tabletop 27.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #35 Kemono Mahjong
74% matchVery Positive90% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Cyberdog Software
Windows · Linux
Riichi Mahjong - A fun, strategic variant of the classic multiplayer game!
Why similar: Board Game 25.7%, Tabletop 22.6%, Abstract 13.4%, Artificial Intelligence 12.5%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #36 Abalone
77% matchMixed61% of 162 reviews2014
Pub: Games-Up
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the new look of the famous strategy game. The goal of this tabletop game is simple: push your opponent’s marbles off the board.
Why similar: Board Game 46.7%, Tabletop 28.5%, Strategy 15.2%, Casual 6.1%, Family Friendly 3.5%
- #37 Hyper Chess
69% matchVery Positive92% of 325 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 45.9% ★, Board Game 22.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Tabletop 8%, PvP 6.6%
- #38 Militia
74% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: BrainGoodGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder.
Why similar: Board Game 22.1%, Tabletop 19.7%, Chess 16% ★, Abstract 15%, Minimalist 11.4%
- #39 Arrow Sudoku
72% matchVery Positive99% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Arrow Sudoku, every puzzle contains a handful of "arrows" laid out in unique patterns. The numbers found along the shaft of the arrow must sum up to the number at the base. This simple rule leads to endless variety in the puzzles you will conquer.
Why similar: Board Game 37.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Minimalist 16.5%, Puzzle 15%, Casual 7.4%
- #40 Numeral Lord
71% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: Flint Games
Windows
minimalism strategy game
Why similar: Minimalist 34%, PvP 20.7%, Strategy 18.5%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Casual 9.6%
- #41 超将棋
71% matchVery Positive88% of 416 reviews2021
Dev: Fortgs
Windows · Mac · Linux
「ゲームはもっと、シンプルでいい。」 この理念のもと、物理演算と将棋を掛け合わせた超将棋は制作されました。 あなたが友人や世界の強敵たちと切磋琢磨しながら、この懐かしい、それでいて 未知のボードゲームを楽しんで頂ければそれ以上の喜びはありません。
Why similar: Board Game 50.6%, Realistic 16.2%, PvP 11.1%, Casual 8.1%, 3D 5.7%
- #42 Chess Ultimate
68% matchVery Positive87% of 239 reviews2024
Dev: Jesse Lugassy
Windows · Mac
Chess just got an upgrade! Chess Ultimate, where precision strategy meets colorful chaos. Build your team from a roster of unique, quirky characters to defend your King while plotting your opponent’s downfall. Easy to pick up, endlessly fun to master, and a fresh take on the classic game of wits.
Why similar: Tabletop 36%, Chess 28.7% ★, Strategy 18.6%, PvP 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%
- #43 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
71% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Caio Flavio
Windows · Mac
This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter
Why similar: Chess 37% ★, Board Game 19.8%, Tabletop 13.6%, Minimalist 12.6%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #44 Quantum Chess
69% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Quantum Realm Games
Windows · Mac
Completely change the strategy of the age old game of chess with quantum physics!
Why similar: Tabletop 66.6%, Strategy 28.9%, Indie 4.4%
- #45 Ortus Arena, strategy board game online, FOR FREE
73% matchMixed60% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Firebrush StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You are a cunning warlord, craving for intensive short mental combats and becoming the best. Enter this online multiplayer strategy board game: a 1vs1 turn based resource game that is easy to understand, but complex to master. NOW FOR FREE!
Why similar: Board Game 45.7%, Tabletop 18.6%, Abstract 14.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Casual 5.9%
- #46 Ludo Online: Classic Multiplayer Dice Board Game
70% matchVery Positive83% of 447 reviews2019
Dev: Peter TodorovPub: Cytec BG Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ludo Online is a strategy board game for two to six players, in which the players race their four pawns from start to finish according to the rolls of a single dice.
Why similar: Board Game 53.4%, Tabletop 31.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #47 Through the Ages
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,310 reviews2018
Dev: CGE Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
Why similar: Board Game 37.8%, Tabletop 34.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, 2D 3.5%
- #48 3D Chess
72% matchMixed58% of 168 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds.
Why similar: Chess 34.6% ★, Tabletop 19.3%, Board Game 18.8%, Strategy 8.1%, PvP 6.7%
- #49 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
65% matchNo user reviews82% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.
Why similar: Board Game 56.9%, Strategy 25.4%, PvP 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.8%, 2D 4.3%
- #50 Hive
70% matchVery Positive84% of 309 reviews2014
Dev: BlueLine Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Officially licensed version of the "Mensa Select" award-winning board game! Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board.
Why similar: Board Game 25.3%, Tabletop 22.1%, Abstract 19.7%, Strategy 8%, Multiplayer 6.4%
- #51 PEG
68% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.
Why similar: Minimalist 32%, Strategy 22%, Puzzle 20.9%, Casual 15.4%, Indie 5.1%
- #52 Sagrada
67% matchVery Positive94% of 419 reviews2020
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A game of dice drafting and window crafting.
Why similar: Board Game 30%, Tabletop 27.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Abstract 8.5%
- #53 Inline
67% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2018
Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.
Why similar: Abstract 25%, Minimalist 20.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Puzzle 15%, Casual 9.2%
- #54 Competitive Checkers
64% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: SGS Games
Windows
Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a Checkers champion?
Why similar: Board Game 28.7%, Tabletop 24.8%, Strategy 17.9%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 6%