60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Chess, Board Game, Turn-Based Tactics.
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.
Board of the Kings: A Chess RPG
A tactical roguelike role-playing game based in the original thousand-year classic, Chess
The Rookery
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!
A tactical roguelike role-playing game based in the original thousand-year classic, Chess
Why similar: Chess 38.2% ★, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Board Game 12.3%, Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 8.3%
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 44.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Board Game 9.8%, Roguelike 6.6%
The chess pieces you know, but with an addictive, puzzle game twist! Get the highest score possible while staying ready to capture the King. Featuring daily challenges, rogue-like elements, and more!
Why similar: Board Game 21.3%, Chess 17.2% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9%
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 47% ★, Board Game 11.3%, Roguelike 9.6%, Strategy 8%, Roguelite 6.4%
Restore peace — one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns!
Why similar: Chess 39.9% ★, Board Game 10.9%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Roguelite 6.6%
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 48.4% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Roguelike 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%
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 47.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Board Game 11.2%, Roguelite 7.9%, Roguelike 6.8%
The chess roguelite. Play game-changing cards, bend the rules, save your Queen, and escape from the dungeon.
Why similar: Chess 36.1% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Deckbuilding 8.5%, Roguelike 8.3%
What if chess was invented by silly cosmic wizards? WizardChess is a turnbased roguelite where all the pieces have insane abilities that came to us in a shamanic vision. Fight chaotic-yet-tactical encounters with magic powers out of a fever dream! Defeat the FaeQueen and Claim Your Wish!
Why similar: Chess 28.8% ★, Board Game 12.9%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Grid-Based Movement 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
A chess game with 30+ pieces and deck building,
Why similar: Chess 36.6% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Roguelike 8.9%, Grid-Based Movement 6.8%
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 47.2% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 8.4%, Tabletop 5.3%
Caîssa Board is a graphical chess user interface that is evolving toward becoming an online chess club.
Why similar: Chess 48.2% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 8.4%, Tabletop 5.3%
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 43% ★, Board Game 13.9%, Deckbuilding 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Tactical 6.8%
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 43.4% ★, Board Game 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 7.2%
Radial Chess is a chess game that preserves all traditional rules and mechanics while reimagining the board as a radial spatial structure, where players compete against AI or locally in a transformed geometric interpretation of classic chess.
Why similar: Chess 32.9% ★, Board Game 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%
A roguelike deck-building tactical game fused with chess. Choose a cursed Prince, collect pieces with magical abilities, and conquer three acts of boss encounters where the board itself fights against you.
Why similar: Board Game 24.8%, Chess 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 10.4%
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 51.3% ★, Board Game 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Strategy 9.8%, Top-Down 4.9%
The Ouroboros King combines the strategic depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Assemble a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the Coven.
Why similar: Chess 38.7% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 9%
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 48.4% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 6.9%, Logic 5.4%
A turn-based RPG, except it’s also chess! Instead of capturing, your pieces fight in automated battles based on stats, elements and abilities. Build your team in roguelite tower runs, or battle friends or CPU's in 1v1 matches!
Why similar: Chess 34.5% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%
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 53.2% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Strategy 10%, Logic 5.4%
The Han dynasty is fading, and warlords rise. The realm has shattered like a broken chessboard, with no end in sight. The land is your board, its soilder your pieces. Enter the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, command armies, outwit rivals, seize cities, and fight for dominion!
Why similar: Chess 26% ★, Board Game 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%
Experience the beloved game of chess in ways never before seen! Starting with just your King and a Pawn, you’ll strategically assemble your board with pieces of your choice. But be warned, you’ll be facing off against boards uniquely crafted by other players, there’s no telling what to expect!
Why similar: Chess 51% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Strategy 6.8%, Historical 6.3%
Play in the dark or under open skies. Sharp Chess is a clean, distraction-free chess experience — Stockfish AI, nature and dark themes. At home or on the go with Steam Deck.
Why similar: Chess 56.4% ★, Board Game 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
A chess-inspired tactical roguelike where every battle becomes a puzzle of sacrifice and manipulation. Evolve chess pieces, build powerful armies, and turn clever sacrifices into devastating synergies.
Why similar: Chess 38.6% ★, Board Game 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Roguelike 9%, Deckbuilding 8.3%
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Strategy 6.1%, Top-Down 5.1%
Command history on a chessboard. Unique piece stats shape your strategy, while dynamic Board Effects can turn the battle in an instant. Create custom matches, challenge your friends, and experiment with different piece sets to fight your way.
Why similar: Chess 38% ★, Board Game 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 8.3%, Tactical 6%
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 51% ★, Board Game 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 6.2%, Tactical 5.1%
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 58.5% ★, Board Game 22.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 6.1%, 2D 2.9%
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 46.4% ★, Board Game 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Top-Down 4.9%
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 52.1% ★, Board Game 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Top-Down 4.6%
The ultimate poker-infused chess derivative with deckbuilding, roguelike mechanics and minimal RNG! Go on a campaign run where strategic deckbuilding decisions matter or jump into an exhibition match against an AI/human opponent. Play a ranked match with a friend and climb the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Chess 36.8% ★, Board Game 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Deckbuilding 9.3%, Roguelite 8.6%
A turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where your King is your strongest weapon. Play cards from your deck to drop units onto the battlefield and checkmate your opponent. Build your Deck, Upgrade your Ruler, and Claim the Throne.
Why similar: Chess 37.9% ★, Board Game 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Roguelite 8.7%, Roguelike 8.5%
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 43.5% ★, Board Game 19.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.8%, Logic 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.
Why similar: Chess 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.5%, Deckbuilding 6.8%
Command a living chess army across ancient battlefields in this tactical roguelike. Level up your pieces, unlock abilities, gamble with NPCs, and conquer 5 campaigns solo or with 2-4 players in local co-op. Push your limits in endless mode, or clash in arena. Every piece matters. Every move counts.
Why similar: Chess 38.4% ★, Tactical RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Roguelike 9.1%, Historical 8%
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 47.3% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Logic 5.1%
A roguelite chess RPG where your pieces don't stay as they are. Earn upgrades, unlock branching skill trees, and build your warband across runs as you fight through 10 boss encounters, each one rewriting the rules to take you apart.
Why similar: Chess 40% ★, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Roguelite 10.4%, Strategy 5.1%
Solve more than 3.000.000 chess puzzles and fight an AI which is challenging for beginners and pros. Unlock different startign positions to give your chess game a new twist. All that in the style of famous 90s JRPGs.
Why similar: Chess 39.2% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Logic 8%, Tactical 6.5%
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 51.2% ★, Board Game 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 11.9%, 2D 2.2%
Crounds is a fast-paced PvP chess roguelike. Choose a powerful King, draft game-breaking upgrades, and bend the traditional rules of chess to destroy your opponent! Synergize your chaotic upgrades to create your winning strategy!
Why similar: Chess 44% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Roguelike 8.4%, Deckbuilding 7.3%, Logic 6.3%
Helios Chess is a chess roguelike where you have to upgrade your pieces, buy augments and play chess like you never have before. If your new to chess this can also help enhance your skills and knowledge.
Why similar: Chess 48.1% ★, Board Game 14.6%, Roguelike 9.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
Roll your weapons, plan your every move! A bite-sized tactical puzzle blending dice and chess. Strategize your positioning with the rolled weapons to dismantle enemy defenses. Strike directly at the Monster Crystal before your turns run out!
Why similar: Chess 37.1% ★, Board Game 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Grid-Based Movement 8%, Logic 7.2%
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
Why similar: Chess 36.7% ★, Board Game 15.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Roguelite 8.1%
Command your army in a turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Each round represents new challenges in randomly generated battles, but be careful because when your king dies your attempt is over!
Why similar: Board Game 17.9%, Chess 17.3% ★, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%
The World has united their strongest Grandmasters to challenge us! But they forget one thing: the Soviet School of Chess has no equal. Take your seat, comrade. It is time to show the globe who truly rules the 64 squares!
Why similar: Chess 59.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Board Game 12.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Logic 4.4%
"The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess
Why similar: Chess 46.8% ★, Board Game 15.6%, Tactical RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Tabletop 4.4%
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.
Why similar: Chess 43.4% ★, Board Game 19%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%, Strategy 6.6%, Tabletop 6.4%
This is Chess on a conveyor belt -- an ingenious roguelike, melding tactical strategy and explosive action! Deal with a mind-bending scrolling board that pulls towards you relentless waves of foes and perils. Prepare for their violent collision with your pieces. Prepare for TOTAL ZUGZWANG.
Why similar: Chess 39.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 8.6%, Tactical 8.4%
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 56.1% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy 7.2%, Tabletop 4.8%
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 40.8% ★, Board Game 16.7%, Deckbuilding 9%, Roguelite 7.8%, Roguelike 7.5%
No more taking turns. Both players move at once in this tactical chess variant where military power-ups reshape the battlefield every round
Why similar: Chess 42.9% ★, Board Game 21.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Tabletop 6%
Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.
Why similar: Chess 35.3% ★, Board Game 30.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Logic 9%, Strategy 5.4%
Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.
Why similar: Chess 44.5% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Logic 8.7%, Top-Down 5.2%
A new outlook on the classic strategy game, battle your way to winning.
Why similar: Chess 56.5% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 4.2%
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 56% ★, Board Game 21.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Grid-Based Movement 5.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.8%
Crawl through the infernal checkerboards. Plan your moves, survive demonic hordes, collect unholy weapons, and descend ever deeper to reclaim your soul — but beware: in this damned game, the rules of chess have been... corrupted. Can you reach the PAWNDEMONIUM ?
Why similar: Chess 52% ★, Roguelike 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%, Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%
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 50% ★, Board Game 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Tabletop 6.5%, Strategy 6.4%
