- #1 Galaxy of Trian Board Game
97% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Grey Wizard Innovative
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Galaxy of Trian is a dynamic, turn-based strategy board game. Its fast paced, tile-based mechanics gives players unique experience. It is simple yet allows for multiple strategies and tactics.
Why similar: Tabletop 72.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Indie 6.2%
- #2 Ranger of the jungle
96% matchMixed41% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: miqu studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The elves in Jade Forest possess the Eternal Power, which was coveted by the King of demons who summoned the Demonic Circle and commanded Hellhounds, Fallen Angels and Orcs to invade the realm of elves.The elves were outnumbered and you must convene your former colleagues, lead the team, control the battle, guarantee the supplies, then...
Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 16.3%
- #3 Hyspherical 2
96% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Monkeybin AS
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hyspherical 2 is an acutely tricky puzzle game where you must time dropping perfect circles onto different shapes. Sounds easy, but timing is everything and Geometry has never been simple to master!
Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, Casual 23.8%, Indie 16.9%
- #4 Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess
95% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle Chess II brings new life into Chinese Chess. A game of strategy with animated battles to bring the game to life!
Why similar: Tabletop 53.5%, Chess 29.4% ★, Strategy 17.1%
- #5 Quantum Chess
91% 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 62.2%, Strategy 29.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #6 Chessia
94% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Hakki Ozturk
Windows · Linux
Are you a chess master? Or a chess enthusiast? Maybe you just play chess from time to time. Whoever you are, Chessia is here for you.
Why similar: Tabletop 43.2%, Chess 35.4% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Casual 4.9%, Indie 3.5%
- #7 Battle Chess
94% matchVery Positive81% of 105 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
It took 2000 years for someone to make chess better!
Why similar: Tabletop 49.5%, Chess 33.1% ★, Strategy 17.4%
- #8 Idle Chess Story
93% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Joaquin TelleriaPub: ManuJoaco
Windows
Creatures from all over the Galaxy make their way to play on the annual idle chess tournament. In Idle Chess Story You take control of a team of chess units with special abilities to win over your opponents and increase your rank.
Why similar: Tabletop 64.9%, Strategy 22.4%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 5.6%
- #9 Rigid Chess
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: RigidBodyPub: RigidBody Tech LLC
Windows
A novelty futuristic, interplanetary themed Chess Set with AI module play including many extra features detailed herein!
Why similar: Tabletop 61.6%, Strategy 28.5%, Casual 9.9%
- #10 Chess 2: The Sequel
92% matchMixed48% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Ludeme Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 92.9 hrs≥1hr: 15%
The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
Why similar: Chess 54.6% ★, Tabletop 30.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Indie 3%
- #11 Pirate Chest Chess
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Matthew Satterfield
Windows
A pirate themed chess puzzle game where strategically placing a limited number of pieces is key to breaking open all treasure chests and completing each level.
Why similar: Chess 44.5% ★, Strategy 26.1%, Tabletop 21.6%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 2.2%
- #12 Chinese Chess
89% 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: Tabletop 39.6%, Chess 36.7% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Indie 7.3%
- #13 Fritz Chess 14
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: ChessBasePub: Viva Media
Windows
FRITZ CHESS 14! The Ultimate Chess SoftwarePlay against FRITZ or play online at FRITZ CHESS 14 is the most comprehensive chess program in the world. Whether you are new to the game or a Grandmaster, FRITZ 14 is suitable for all skill levels!
Why similar: Chess 59.9% ★, Tabletop 28.3%, Strategy 11.8%
- #14 ChessVR
89% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: games.Sharbit
Windows
ChessVR brings the game to life. Play against the AI in 4 difficulties or try yourself at some chess challenges.
Why similar: Tabletop 70.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Indie 6%
- #15 BlobCat
87% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: BySamb
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The BlobCats are after the DiceMice! In BlobCat it's your job to protect the DiceMice!Solve puzzles in single-player mode or play with your friends the action packed multiplayer mode!
Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Casual 22.1%, Indie 17.2%
- #16 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
88% 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 41.5% ★, Tabletop 35.8%, Strategy 18.8%, Casual 4%
- #17 Favor Chess
86% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Javissoft
Windows · Mac
Assemble your own unique chess army to use against your foes. Use new strategies and pieces to compete against players around the globe in a game of pure skill, where cleverness and adaptation are rewarded.
Why similar: Tabletop 76.8%, Strategy 23.2%
- #18 Chess Sudoku
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Bastard
Windows
Welcome! Are you ready for a new challenge, a new puzzle game? This is Chess inside a Sudoku! Well kind of... the rules of Chess aren't taken very seriously. But you do need some strategy like in Chess and you are solving a Sudoku, so the title isn't lying!
Why similar: Tabletop 83.7%, Casual 9.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #19 Cute Chess
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: RikkiGames Limited
Windows
Cute Chess is all the fun of regular chess but with cute little characters, scene designs and music to make the game even more fun. Improve your chess skills by practising against computers with a range of different difficulties or take your skills online and compete against friends.
Why similar: Chess 51% ★, Tabletop 24.1%, Strategy 18.9%, Casual 5.9%
- #20 Chex
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: KonsolKongenPub: Stuen
Windows
Chex is a strategic board game currently based on Gliński's hexagonal variant of chess. Players must use their pieces to capture their opponent's king. The hexagonal board introduces new challenges and opportunities.
Why similar: Chess 53.6% ★, Tabletop 32.6%, Strategy 11.1%, Casual 2.7%
- #21 Fritz for Fun 13
84% matchMixed64% of 39 reviews2014
Dev: ChessbasePub: Viva Media
Windows
TAKE YOUR CHESS GAME TO NEW LEVELS! Whether you're a beginner, club player or professional Grandmaster, FRITZ FOR FUN 13 has what you need!
Why similar: Chess 45.4% ★, Strategy 41.1%, Casual 13.5%
- #22 Chess: Definitive Edition
71% 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 52.7% ★, Strategy 20%, Tabletop 19.7%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 2%
- #23 TREBUCHET
82% matchMixed67% of 43 reviews2015
Dev: iconical Ltd.
Windows · Mac
TREBUCHET! The Industry Award Winning New Classic! Starting with a set of balls and pieces, move your blocks around to free your balls and tilt the board to align to and knock out opposing pieces! Eliminate the enemies King piece - or reach the opposing corner with your King first to Win the game!
Why similar: Tabletop 65.3%, Strategy 21.4%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 5.8%
- #24 3D Chess Online
75% 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 44% ★, Tabletop 35.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 0.5%
- #25 ChessSnake
73% 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 51.1% ★, Tabletop 29.5%, Strategy 19.4%
- #26 Captures II
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: cosmic_dust
Windows
A chess-based puzzle game.
Why similar: Tabletop 39.9%, Chess 32.5% ★, Strategy 27.6%
- #27 Marblize
81% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Plexagon Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Marblize is a physics-based puzzle platformer where you must traverse through obstacles and hazards, solve challenging logic puzzles, and collect various collectables to customize your marble. Play through over 60 levels of varying difficulty in captivating worlds.
Why similar: Casual 58.1%, Indie 41.9%
- #28 Galactineers
79% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: LInsoDeTeh
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Galactineers is a genre-mix of open world sandbox game and realtime strategy game. You can use blocks and items to build your world in space, and also construct your own ships. Win cooperative PVE missions or PVP arena battles with your own custom ships.
Why similar: Strategy 80%, Indie 20%
- #29 Blindfold Chess
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Marmotsoft
Windows
Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board.
Why similar: Chess 48.6% ★, Tabletop 24.7%, Strategy 18.7%, Casual 6%, Indie 2.1%
- #30 King-Dom
82% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: maddma
Windows
A two-player online (choose an opponent from your Steam friends list) Chess, in an edgeless landscape called "Kingland", with upgrades.
Why similar: Chess 48.7% ★, Strategy 46.8%, Indie 4.5%
- #31 BOROS
78% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Kraken Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Boros is a 2D puzzle/action endless game inspired by the greatest hits like Zuma and Luxor, designed for both casual and hardcore players.
Why similar: Casual 58.3%, Indie 41.7%
- #32 QuadKings: Fog of Checkmate
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoboForgeStudios
Windows
QuadKings: Fog of Checkmate is a high-stakes strategy game where four players clash on a single battlefield. Form fragile alliances, outsmart three opponents at once, and navigate the chaos of a four-way checkmate. One throne. Four kings. Do you have the vision to survive the crossfire?
Why similar: Tabletop 44.6%, Strategy 27.2%, Chess 20.9% ★, Indie 4.4%, Casual 2.8%
- #33 Gear Gauntlet
79% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Drop Dead Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Gear Gauntlet is a fun but rage inducing 2D action arcade game from Drop Dead Interactive. Test your patience through ever more punishing gauntlets while boosting, teleporting, reversing and rotating to survive. Use your reflexes to break through coloured barriers and earn your place on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #34 Aliens Go Home Run
77% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: ANIM•ACE
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A combination of Breakout, Shoot Em Up, and Baseball, Aliens Go Home Run puts you in the shoes of a young baseball player versus a horde of invading aliens. Play ball!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #35 Ticket
76% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: magicdweedoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The newest, most spectacular innovation in audio-visual enchantment.
- #36 Ziggy's Chase
77% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: phime studio LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Never mind the plumber, the hedgehog is coming to Steam! THE GAME FEATURES CLASSIC GAMEPLAY, AND VR MODE AS WELL.
Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Casual 49.7%
- #37 Caïssa Chess Island
76% 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 51.6% ★, Tabletop 29.2%, Strategy 19.2%
- #38 Quatros Origins
74% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Stijn Van CoilliePub: God As A Cucumber
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Quatros Origins is a block puzzle game that tries to reconnect with the good old days where classic arcade games were easy to play, but hard to master!
Why similar: Casual 56.9%, Indie 43.1%
- #39 CrossWorlds: Escape
70% matchMixed64% of 157 reviews2020
Dev: Another Reality
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena.
- #40 Blamdown: Udder Fury
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: Guru Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blamdown: Udder Fury is a fast-paced twin stick shooter about a cow with a bazooka and a lust for revenge. It's all about creating chaos, blowing stuff up and having a fun. Jump on top of buildings, gun down enemy jetpack-troopers and blast away tanks with your trusty bazooka!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #41 Unnamed Fiasco
74% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Unnamed Fiasco Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unnamed Fiasco is a local multiplayer game where your mistakes can help you. Every time your character dies, a new clone is created to help you by repeating your past lives actions. Face your friends on intense couch multiplayer matches or go solo on tons of action-puzzle challenges.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #42 Triple Chess
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haywire Games
Windows
Triple Chess reimagines classic chess with three stacked boards and vertical movement, creating deeper strategy, new tactics, and thrilling multi-level battles.
Why similar: Tabletop 44%, Strategy 29.3%, Chess 24.3% ★, Indie 2.4%
- #43 Puzzles and Board Games Mega Collection
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Gunnar Games
Windows
10 of the most popular Puzzles and Board Games all in one collection.
Why similar: Tabletop 90.1%, Casual 9.9%
- #44 Tamerlane Chess
62% 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 45.7% ★, Tabletop 30.2%, Strategy 16.1%, Casual 4.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #45 Child Phobia: Nightcoming Fears
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: 2B_GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
"Child Phobia: Nightcoming Fears" is a 2D psychological thriller, horror. We will tell you a story about a little boy, that has problem in family – and this problem converts in fear during the night. You will be able to explore various locations during the nightmares, and watch the family drama during the day.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #46 Super Mixtape
72% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Polygrammatic Limited
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Super Mixtape is a retro physics based rhythm-puzzle-platformer where you guide cassette tape ‘Mix’ across a fully reversible 2D world of A-Sides and B-Sides, completing puzzles as you progress to find the perfect beat.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #47 Chess Ultimate
58% 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 47.7%, Strategy 27.1%, Chess 25.1% ★
- #48 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 55.9% ★, Tabletop 24.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Casual 2.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #49 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
55% 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 58.2% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Tabletop 12.9%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 2.1%
- #50 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
68% 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 51.3% ★, Tabletop 33.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Casual 3.6%
- #51 Base Raid
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2016
Dev: Sageose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Base Raid is a 2D base build and defence strategy game. In the game your goal is to build the best base to crush the enemy before it crushes you. You have a specific amount of in-game money to build your base and use it to fight against enemy bases.
Why similar: Strategy 65%, Casual 24.7%, Indie 10.3%
- #52 Domino killer
68% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Vitok
Windows
Domino is a board game in which a chain of dice is built, in contact with halves with the same number of dots. Two game modes: 1. Player vs. Ai. 2. Ai versus Ai.
Why similar: Tabletop 46.9%, Strategy 31.8%, Casual 12.2%, Indie 9.1%
- #53 Chess 2
60% 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 49.2% ★, Tabletop 32.9%, Strategy 13.5%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 0.5%
- #54 HitBox
70% matchMixed60% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Tyler RogersPub: Wormhole Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HitBox is a fast paced, competitive multiplayer shooter. A minimalist and colorful style enables high frame rates and fluid gameplay. Play local or online multiplayer with up to 4 players in splitscreen!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #55 RED Fuse: Rolling Explosive Device
71% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2015
Dev: Meteor Shock
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Unleash strings of volatile bombs known as Rolling Explosive Devices, and use them against each other in creating chain reactions to blast open deposits of priceless jewels!
Why similar: Strategy 78.6%, Indie 21.4%
- #56 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
67% 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 51% ★, Tabletop 33.3%, Strategy 12%, Casual 3.7%
- #57 GoblinChess
59% 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 48.8% ★, Tabletop 26.2%, Strategy 23.3%, Indie 1.7%