- #1 Dota Underlords
97% matchVery Positive82% of 90,970 reviews2019
Dev: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Why similar: Auto Battler 38.4%, Chess 20.4% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%
- #2 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Wizards
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs
Why similar: Chess 39.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Tactical 10.6%, Board Game 9.9%
- #3 Chessemble
96% 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 40.1% ★, Deckbuilding 13.8%, Board Game 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Tactical 9.6%
- #4 Eonica Chess Battle
95% matchMixed56% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: StandArts
Windows
Eonica Chess Battle is an auto-battler game, mixing together elements of the classic chess game with elements from the fantasy fiction world.
Why similar: Chess 29.2% ★, Auto Battler 21.6%, Board Game 12%, Tactical 9.7%, Deckbuilding 9.3%
- #5 Chess: The Lost Pieces
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Yağız Selimoğlu
Windows
A chess game with 30+ pieces and deck building,
Why similar: Chess 34.8% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Deckbuilding 8.3%, Tactical 7.3%
- #6 Knightica: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Mango GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.2%, Tactical 14.4%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #7 Cirno's Card Class
92% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: ViatorPub: Dong-bung Company
Windows
Victory or defeat depends on the placement of your cards, timing of usage, and combinations. Create your own tactics and unleash unpredictable plays!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.3%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, Board Game 14.3%, Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #8 Let's Learn Shogi
93% 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 45.3% ★, Board Game 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Strategy 12.1%, Minimalist 5.1%
- #9 Knightica
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,114 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Mango GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Recruit powerful units, place them strategically and find the best synergies in this Roguelike Autobattler! Knightica lets you guide a warband through many challenges to free the Kingdoms. Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.8%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Deckbuilding 10.8%, Tactical 9.8%
- #10 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
91% 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 54.8% ★, Board Game 22.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Tactical 8.8%, 2D 2.3%
- #11 Waves of Chess
89% 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 50.3% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Strategy 10.3%, Roguelike 5.1%
- #12 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
89% 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 48.7% ★, Board Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy 9.1%, Minimalist 4.7%
- #13 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
88% 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 49.8% ★, Board Game 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 11%, 2D 2.1%
- #14 MAFIA Chess
87% 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 51.6% ★, Board Game 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Casual 2.4%
- #15 Chess of Fortune
86% 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 43.6% ★, Board Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Tactical 5.5%
- #16 Prismarch
86% 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 50.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Board Game 12.3%, Strategy 7.3%, Tactical 5%
- #17 MetaChess
84% 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 48.3% ★, Board Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Tactical 7.3%, Strategy 6.8%
- #18 Lilith's Game
85% 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 50% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, PvE 7.6%, Strategy 7.5%
- #19 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
84% matchVery Positive80% of 338 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 50.7% ★, Board Game 12.7%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Deckbuilding 6.4%
- #20 The Rookery
82% matchVery Positive96% of 94 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 48.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Board Game 11.3%, Tactical 10.3%, Strategy 6.5%
- #21 King's Hand
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anomie Game Studio
Windows
King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos. Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist!
Why similar: Chess 53.6% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Deckbuilding 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Roguelike 5.1%
- #22 ChessSnake
82% 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 48.9% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy 10%, Minimalist 4.9%
- #23 Chess Bulk
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chess phD
Windows
Why do we have to be restricted by the chess rule of only moving a piece per player turn? What if we can move all pieces in a single turn? This game do exactly that!!! Plus a pretty good multi kill effect :)
Why similar: Chess 33% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Board Game 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Tactical 8.3%
- #24 Tetra Tactics
81% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Jabari AliiPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategize, collect, upgrade. Tetra Tactics is a roguelite deckbuilder inspired by Triple Triad, featuring deep meta-progression and endless replayability. Outwit opponents on a 4x4 tactical grid, traverse branching maps, augment your cards, and combine powerful abilities to build the ultimate deck.
Why similar: Auto Battler 19.5%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Board Game 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Deckbuilding 11.5%
- #25 Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 48.4% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy 8%, Tactical 6.4%
- #26 Combo Card Clashers
79% matchVery Positive81% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Burnt Games LLC
Windows
Combo Card Clashers is a roguelike deckbuilder meets auto battler! Build massive combos by playing all cards each turn. Unlock powerful card synergies, recruit monsters to be your allies, upgrade gears and skills - give it all to brave through a mysterious world.
Why similar: Auto Battler 24.3%, Turn-Based 19%, Tactical 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Deckbuilding 9.8%
- #27 Chess Bomb
79% 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 43.3% ★, Board Game 20.4%, Tactical 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Strategy 7.2%
- #28 Backstabbing King
77% 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 48.9% ★, Board Game 13.7%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, PvE 8.1%
- #29 Knights Together
76% 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 28.1%, Chess 25% ★, Tactical 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Strategy 10.8%
- #30 Gambonanza
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!
Why similar: Chess 33.4% ★, Turn-Based 18.1%, Board Game 14.4%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Tactical 8.2%
- #31 Chess Visualized
76% 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 44.3% ★, Board Game 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, PvE 7.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #32 Caïssa Chess Island
78% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Dominique Lorre
Windows
Caîssa Board is a graphical chess user interface that is evolving toward becoming an online chess club.
Why similar: Chess 51.7% ★, Board Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy 10.4%, 2D 1.7%
- #33 Godsbane
75% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: Karnage Studios
Windows
Craft explosive combos of units and powers to use in head-to-head auto battler combat against friends, other players or challenging AI. Outplay your opponent with strategic maneuvers and watch the battle unfold on a tabletop arena.
Why similar: Chess 30.5% ★, Auto Battler 25.3%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Tactical 9.7%
- #34 Champion's Chalice
74% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Kairos Games LLCPub: Kairos Games LLC
Windows
Champion’s Chalice is a single player Roguelike Auto Battler. Choose your champion, buy units and items, roll the shop, and battle enemy parties. Discover unique and powerful synergies as you traverse varied environments in search of prized treasure. Can you find the chalice?
Why similar: Auto Battler 41.6%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%, Card Battler 5.7%
- #35 League of Masters: Auto Chess
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 204 reviews2024
Dev: Games of Masters
Windows
League of Masters is a new take on the Auto Chess genre. Our game is a dynamic PvP experience with a deep progression system. Challenge friends and foes in an epic battle of wits that will determine who the true strategist is.
Why similar: Chess 27.7% ★, Auto Battler 23.2%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Tactical 8.8%
- #36 Chessire
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skimsi
Windows · Mac · Linux
A roguelike tactical auto battler where you build an army of chess pieces infused with stats and magical abilities. Craft your deck, manage your kingdom, master the combat system, and fight waves of enemies. Command your army manually or sit back and enjoy the fantasy auto battles!
Why similar: Auto Battler 27%, Chess 21.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Deckbuilding 10.5%, Tactical 7.7%
- #37 Play Chess with Lady Bongcloud
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Dano SatoPub: RealMono Inc.
Windows
Lady Bongcloud... She is generous, cute, and loves the "Bongcloud Attack", in which the king moves first and goes forward to show his bravery.
Why similar: Chess 29% ★, Board Game 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Casual 3.4%
- #38 Cat Clash
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Frenchcoke
Windows
A strategic cat auto battler game where you buy, combine, feed and position your cats to face off against other teams. Learn the unique abilities of these cats and discover cool combinations. Will your team emerge victorious?
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.1%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Tactical 11.3%, Strategy 10.8%, PvE 6.2%
- #39 Dice Assassin
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Dice Assassin is a challenging game where you defeat enemies on the board according to the dice numbers. Choose attacks using cards, position yourself strategically to overcome enemies on the board, and devise tactics using action cards.
Why similar: Chess 28.3% ★, Auto Battler 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Board Game 10.3%, Strategy 6.1%
- #40 Chess Morph: The Queen's Wormholes
72% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Aurea Games Studio
Windows
An original puzzle game inspired by chess. Control a lonely Queen with shapeshifting abilities and defeat the enemy army. Move wisely, explore the wormholes on the board, take the enemy shape and kill them all.
Why similar: Chess 36.3% ★, Board Game 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Tactical 10.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #41 A Game of Chaess
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yohan Fabre (Gamezel)Pub: Klaas Jongsma
Windows · Mac
A Game of Chaess is "Monty Python meets Tolkien on a Chessboard". Defeat waves of black pieces in this asymmetrical chess game to stop the Lord of Darkness! The rules are simple, but the game gets harder and harder. Only the most fooli- eh fearless players will succeed!
Why similar: Chess 41.3% ★, Turn-Based 20%, Tactical 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 6.1%
- #42 War of Chess
71% 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 32.7% ★, Board Game 29.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Strategy 17.3%
- #43 Militia
73% 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: Turn-Based 24%, Board Game 19.2%, Chess 16.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Tactical 8.6%
- #44 Souls Chess
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lawliet
Windows
Dive into Souls Chess, where the Sengoku era meets chess and auto-battler. Command samurai units, claim upgrades, and engage in stat-driven combat to reign supreme on a chessboard like no other. Outwit the AI and emerge as the ultimate warlord of feudal Japan!
Why similar: Chess 37% ★, Auto Battler 27.7%, Board Game 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #45 EcoChess
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timeless Ideas
Windows
Save the forest in this improved version of chess with new boards with obstacles and power-ups.
Why similar: Chess 50.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Tactical 9.8%, Strategy 7.5%, Board Game 7.4%
- #46 Protocol Aegirum
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Nacho Riquelme
Windows
A turn-based tactical game in the style of chess, with roguelike elements, where you command a fleet in dynamic strategic battles to break humanity's cycle of defeat.
Why similar: Chess 47.5% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Strategy 5.1%, Tactical 4.9%
- #47 Solo Chess
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: NourSaiFR
Windows
The chess roguelike deckbuilder. Solo Chess is a cozy strategy game where you play chess-themed cards on a 3×3 grid, trigger piece effects, and earn points through clever combos. Build your deck with pets and food to conquer waves of unique battles.
Why similar: Chess 37.4% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Deckbuilding 11.2%, Strategy 5.4%
- #48 Chaturanga
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Bored Games LLC
Windows · Mac
The ultimate chess variant roguelike game. Start with pieces and the board set up for the ancient precursor to chess, Chaturanga. Defeat progressively more sophisticated computer opponents and chess variants while leveling up your pieces to their modern equivalents and beyond into new faery pieces.
Why similar: Chess 38.8% ★, Board Game 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Deckbuilding 8.9%, Tactical 7.3%
- #49 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
67% 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 51.3% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Minimalist 5.2%
- #50 Realm of Heroes
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: SMH Studios LLC
Windows
Realm of Heroes is a strategy game in which players build castles to defend their lands and recruit heroes to fight for their cause.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.4%, Board Game 25.4%, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #51 Chess++
69% 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 55% ★, Board Game 23.8%, Strategy 16.2%, Casual 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #52 Automoji
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Karl @ Automoji
Windows
Automoji is a Auto-Battle, roguelike, strategy game with over 130 Emoji-based units to explore. Build your team, plan your route, and defeat waves of enemies! Unlock new items and unit packs to use on future runs!
Why similar: Auto Battler 38.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Deckbuilding 11.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Tactical 9.3%
- #53 Chess Ultra
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,254 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 42.9% ★, Board Game 19%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #54 Chesslike
67% 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 54.8% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, 2D 1.6%
- #55 Alpha League
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,241 reviews2024
Dev: Beaveroid Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.8%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Board Game 13%, Deckbuilding 8.4%
- #56 Top Check
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gliding Knight Games, LLC
Windows
Collect cards, build decks, and battle fierce opponents in Top Check, a roguelike deckbuilder and card game inspired by the classic game of chess. With many unique pieces and abilities, only the best strategists will emerge victorious. Do you have what it takes to reach the top?
Why similar: Chess 33.4% ★, Board Game 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Strategy 5.3%
- #57 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
69% 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 54.2% ★, Board Game 29.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Casual 1.8%
- #58 GoblinChess
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panaq AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
GoblinChess is a new type of chess game where we introduce ten different magical cards to the gameplay, and some chaos if you want. You can play online or against the built in robot.
Why similar: Chess 47.4% ★, Board Game 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Card Game 2%