- #1 DozenChess
97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Team 12GPub: Sejong Univ. PandoraCube
Windows
Dozen Chess is a turn-based strategy roguelike that reinterprets the rules of chess into a modern tactical RPG. Players must utilize limited resources and action points to optimally deploy their pieces, combine unique skills, and overcome a trial consisting of 12 distinct stages.
Why similar: Board Game 53%, Roguelike 23.7%, Strategy 20.1%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #2 Tileneer
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DoughnutDev
Windows
Tileneer is a tile-based roguelike where finding the most effecient position for each tile on your grid is essential to winning a run. Craft crazy combinations, optimize everything, and chase highscores in this all new strategic adventure.
Why similar: Board Game 29.3%, Roguelike 27.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Casual 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #3 Glyph
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sharan Narasimhan
Windows
A word-tile roguelike. Spell words to break score targets, then shop between rounds for glyphs, tile upgrades, and bonus cells that chain into game-breaking combos. Push through five boss fights, each with its own debuff, before your hands run out.
Why similar: Board Game 39.1%, Strategy 19%, Roguelike 17.1%, Casual 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #4 Chessillo
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DRV
Windows
The chess roguelike. Recruit magical pieces, break the rules of the board with sacrifices, portals, and curses, and survive three acts to bring down the Chaos King.
Why similar: Board Game 39.8%, Roguelike 18.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #5 Taflheim
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TeamNG
Windows
Taflheim is a roguelike boardgame inspired by the historical Viking-Age game Tafl. It augments the deep strategic gameplay of Tafl with longship-loads of new content, charming pixel graphics, an original soundtrack, and a healthy serving of humour.
Why similar: Board Game 41%, Roguelike 19.9%, Strategy 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 5.2%
- #6 Gambler’s Loop
94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 123隐士321
Windows
2D pixel strategy: roll dice as a demon-bound Gambler. Navigate gold/health/demon events with 22 Tarot cards to rewrite rules. HP decides soul freedom or defeat. Luck meets strategy—every roll bets on fate or choice.
Why similar: Board Game 40.2%, Roguelike 23.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 5.2%
- #7 百灵对战
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wang Dong
Windows
This is a personally developed, idle-based, turn-based, light rogue-like game.
Why similar: Board Game 41.5%, Strategy 20.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Casual 8.5%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #8 Dice Dice Dice
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: WuYiWoYi
Windows
This is a casual deck-building game based on dice rolling. Players will rely on their choices and some luck to achieve victory.
Why similar: Board Game 31.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Roguelike 18.9%, Casual 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #9 Nodosis
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PuffyChickenlegs
Windows
Nodosis is a tic-tac-toe-inspired rogue-like deckbuilder where you play an endless game of high-scores, tile synergies and mysteriously accursed rings. Score, Retrigger, Multiply, Modify, Win and Lose. It's up to you how you want to play this game, Nodosis. Willing to take the chance?
Why similar: Board Game 38.6%, Roguelike 18.8%, Strategy 17.4%, Casual 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #10 Multiverse Escape
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: AAA独游开发韩师傅
Windows
This is a light rogue-like turn-based strategy game. Choose unique characters, battle across countless distinct small worlds, upgrade skills, equipment and attributes to strengthen yourself, and finally break free from the bondage of endless realms.
Why similar: Board Game 42%, Roguelike 25.2%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Roguelite 5.5%
- #11 Casrogue
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Willpower04
Windows · Mac · Linux
A physics-based roguelike. Buy stamps, build synergies, and surpass the levels
Why similar: Board Game 44.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Strategy 15%, Roguelite 10.7%, Casual 5.3%
- #12 Patchwork
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In the long-awaited digital adaptation of Uwe Rosenberg's Patchwork, players patch their way to victory using fabric pieces of assorted sizes, colors, and buttons.
Why similar: Board Game 57.5%, Strategy 26.1%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 6.3%
- #13 Gomoklear
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bunny Dryer
Windows
Gomoklear is a Gomoku strategy roguelike: connect five to clear. Form a five, pieces leave; spawn, remove, move, transform. Collect pieces and Manuscripts, build your Library at Serendipity and the Stall. Two plays a Round, one for the Rival. Gomoku has never been this unpredictable.
Why similar: Board Game 42.2%, Roguelike 20.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Roguelite 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #14 Potion Explosion
87% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: Studio ClangorePub: Horrible Guild
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
The official adaptation of Potion Explosion, the award-winning puzzle board game. Explode ingredients, trigger chain reactions and gather it all in your caldron to craft powerful mixtures with wacky effects! May the best wizard win!
Why similar: Board Game 61.6%, Strategy 27.2%, Casual 11.2%
- #15 高温计划 Heat Plan
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 自在鸟
Windows
Heat Plan is a strategy roguelike game about unit placement. Make good use of randomly appearing units and buffs, and strategically place your units within the limited grid spaces on the board to earn more coins and achieve the set goal.
Why similar: Board Game 39.4%, Strategy 20.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Casual 8.5%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #16 PawnKingChess
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: xisongGame
Windows · Mac
'Pawn King Chess' is a roguelike game themed around Chinese chess. The core mechanic of transforming soldier pieces into king pieces, combined with various weapons and 'unique per game' strategy combinations, ensures that each match is a completely new battle!
Why similar: Board Game 45.7%, Roguelike 25.9%, Strategy 12%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Roguelite 4%
- #17 Sudoku Mania
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Scadu Games
Windows
Sudoku Mania is a relaxing, nature-themed puzzle game featuring classic Sudoku, speed-based play, multi-board Sudoku+ challenges, helpful boosts, and unlockable customization.
Why similar: Board Game 53.4%, Strategy 26.8%, Casual 11.4%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #18 Boxcars
84% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Rocket 9 Labs
Windows · Linux
Play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online.
Why similar: Board Game 52.2%, Strategy 25.4%, Casual 11%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 2.4%
- #19 さんよん ~三女?四対!~
83% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Pgames
Windows
San-Yon: Third Daughter? Four Tiles! is a mahjong-style board game. Engage in one-on-one matches against various characters. By winning matches, you'll unlock special cosplay outfits for each opponent. Challenge yourself to unlock every costume and complete the collection.
Why similar: Board Game 45.3%, Strategy 18.6%, PvE 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #20 Manic Meeples
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BerryBush
Windows
Manic Meeples is a turn-based deck-builder roguelike where you collect a bunch of cute little guys (called meeples) to fight for you, all of which have completely unique characteristics and abilities!
Why similar: Board Game 39.7%, Roguelike 19.4%, Strategy 17.4%, Roguelite 7.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #21 最后的英雄
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: CCBand
Windows
《最后的英雄》(Last Heroes)是一款回合制的类Rouge游戏。在游戏中,玩家将扮演拯救世界的英雄,指挥众多战斗单位,运用丰富的魔法来击败邪恶的黑暗势力。玩家可以通过选择和购买卡牌,创造出独一无二的战术组合,最终赢得胜利!
Why similar: Board Game 43%, Strategy 22.9%, Roguelike 20.6%, 2D 5.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%
- #22 Roll & Rob the Hero
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: banjihagames
Windows · Mac
Roll & Rob the Hero is a unique Roll-and-Write Auto-Battler. As a genius gambler who won the hero’s destiny in a bet, you must roll dice to build stats, collect Artifacts, and strategically manage risks to defeat monsters. Experience the thrill of logical strategy and explosive luck.
Why similar: Board Game 47.7%, Strategy 15.1%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 9.1% ★, 2D 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #23 有網蜘災
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: 2LittlePixel
Windows
You are a spider. Weave your web across empty frames to expand your territory. Hunt insects to regain energy. The weather shifts unpredictably. Flowers bloom where insects gather then shed petals that damage your web. How long can you balance growth against destruction?
Why similar: Board Game 50.8%, Strategy 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 7.6%, Casual 3%
- #24 BattleLore: Command
81% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2015
Dev: Fantasy Flight GamesPub: Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BattleLore: Command is based on the board game BattleLore Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. Lead the noble Daqan army in a campaign against the demon-blooded Uthuk Y’llan or battle head-to-head against a friend or AI opponent in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Board Game 60.8%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 6.5%
- #25 Flash Point: Fire Rescue
80% matchVery Positive82% of 175 reviews2018
Dev: RetroEpic Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coordinate a squad of firefighters as they navigate the hazards of a structural fire in search of the survivors trapped inside. Flash Point: Fire Rescue is a turn-based strategy port of the acclaimed board game. A unique tactical firefighting experience to enjoy with your family and friends.
Why similar: Board Game 64.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 4.7%
- #26 Reaper GoStop
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beaver Studio
Windows
You are dead. At the gates of the afterlife, judgment is settled over a game of Hwatu. Real Korean flower cards and authentic Go-Stop rules meet runaway score-multiplier deckbuilding. The hand you draw is the life you lived. Outplay the Reaper to pass, or fall to hell and face the gate again.
Why similar: Board Game 38.3%, Strategy 19%, Roguelike 15.9%, Casual 6.4%, Roguelite 5.6%
- #27 Isle of Skye
79% matchMixed67% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Five clans are fighting to rule over the Isle of Skye. Only the chieftain who develops the best clan territory and trades wisely will be king!
Why similar: Board Game 50.4%, Strategy 30.1%, Casual 12%, Indie 7.5%
- #28 FLIP OVER
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nitromite
Windows · Mac
FLIP OVER is a puzzle game where you flip tiles to turn every tile white. Flip tiles with different rules and enjoy puzzles in many forms.
Why similar: Board Game 55%, Strategy 24%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #29 Hnefatafl Org
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: David Lawrence CampbellPub: Hnefatafl Org
Windows · Linux
The game of Copenhagen Hnefatafl is a turn based strategy game with roots going back hundreds of years. It is a bit like chess and played on 11 by 11 and 13 by 13 size board. The client supports playing games, playing in tournaments, reviewing games and going through different move choices.
Why similar: Board Game 64.9%, Strategy 24.6%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #30 Princess Chessboard
76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Mamori Games
Windows
“Princess Chessboard” is a turn-based casual light strategy card-building game based on dice. As a warrior in the animal kingdom, please go and find the runaway princess.
Why similar: Board Game 45.5%, Roguelike 22%, Strategy 18.2%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 5.8%
- #31 Telera
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Entropico
Windows
Roll your dice, and score increasing amounts of points. Complete the goal target to move to the next level - unlocking new dice, and providing resources to upgrade your existing dice. Roll, Score, Upgrade, and repeat - Talera provideds a challenge as long as you can complete each level. Good luck!
Why similar: Board Game 39.5%, Roguelike 18.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Casual 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #32 Between Two Castles - Digital Edition
77% matchMostly Negative40% of 447 reviews2019
Dev: Daisu Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Between Two Castles - Digital Edition brings the delightful experience of the original board game to your computer! Build unique procedural castles, make strategies and play online with your friends!
Why similar: Board Game 60.7%, Strategy 37.1%, Indie 2.2%
- #33 Mancalero
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ArchiusDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mancalero is the ancient strategy board game of Mancala, rebuilt as a roguelike deckbuilder. Collect special marbles, stack blessings, discover synergies, and break every table with increasing scores.
Why similar: Board Game 41.7%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 19.3% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #34 Slide Words
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wayne Martin
Windows
A word search you have to build first. Slide letter tiles around a ten by ten grid until five hidden words line up in the directions they belong. Play as many puzzles as you like, or take on the daily challenge and put your move count on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Board Game 54.2%, Strategy 27.3%, Casual 8.6%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 2.2%
- #35 Deck of Nines
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: liberinno
Windows · Mac · Linux
A roguelike deckbuilder on a 3x3 tic-tac-toe board. Place cards to chain combos across rows, columns, and diagonals, then draft new cards, stack multipliers, and outscore bosses who cheat the rules to stop you.
Why similar: Board Game 41.2%, Strategy 19%, Roguelike 15.4%, Casual 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #36 Clatter
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glyph Games
Windows
Clatter is a dice roguelike. Customize each die face with stamps and modifying the pips. Place stickers on the board to alter rules, reveal hidden paths, and build combos in runs that become progressively deeper.
Why similar: Board Game 39.7%, Roguelike 19.3%, PvE 14.8%, Strategy 10.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #37 Mine From Here
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Photon Experience
Windows
Avoid mine and find route to develop this new land of opportunity! MINE FROM HERE is a 2D rouge-like puzzle game inspired by minesweeper. Scan the map, find the mine, get item and drive your rover to escape from mindfield!
Why similar: Board Game 40.6%, Roguelike 21.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Roguelite 6.8%, Casual 5.7%
- #38 The Castles of Burgundy
73% matchVery Positive81% of 281 reviews2019
Dev: DIGIDICED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stefan Feld's highly decorated board game "The Castles Of Burgundy" by Ravensburger is getting its digital version on Steam! Enjoy against the challenging AI or friends a beautiful digital version of the classic board game!
Why similar: Board Game 47.1%, Strategy 33.8%, Casual 12%, Indie 7.2%
- #39 Chess Mess
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Element
Windows · Linux
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 42.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Strategy 20.5%, Roguelite 7%, 2D 4.2%
- #40 Shattered Chess
70% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Arti Works
Windows
Chain massive combos, build game-breaking synergies, and survive rule-changing bosses in this fast-paced roguelike twist on chess.
Why similar: Board Game 42.1%, Roguelike 20.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 5.6%
- #41 Dicey Heroes
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KAYAC Inc.
Windows
Dicey Heroes is a Monopoly-based roguelike deck-building casual game. Actions such as attack, reinforcement, and defense are determined according to the squares stopped by rolling dice. Units have only one parameter, a number. The objective of the game is to strengthen this number. Simple, isn't it?
Why similar: Board Game 47.5%, Roguelike 23.5%, Strategy 13%, Roguelite 10.1%, Casual 4.5%
- #42 Chesstro
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoguePawn Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter Chesstro, the digital roguelite chess empire ruled by TRO. Engage in intense duels against the AI and fight in hopes of one day escaping the digital prison.
Why similar: Board Game 48.6%, Strategy 22.5%, Roguelite 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #43 Solve The Puzzle
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DAVID VELIU
Windows
Solve The Puzzle - is a puzzle game that has up to 10 different levels to play. This is a single player game, the player reads the goal at the start of each level and tries to put the shapes at a specific state or position to achieve it.
Why similar: Board Game 56%, Strategy 28.1%, Casual 12%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small
72% matchMostly Negative39% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Agricola: All Creatures Big & Small is a digital adaptation of Uwe Rosenberg's award-winning two-player board game featuring farming and livestock breeding.
Why similar: Board Game 56.1%, Strategy 35.6%, Indie 8.3%
- #45 Era of Tribes
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Beacon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your tribe from the Neolithic Age to the High Middle Ages in this civilization strategy game for up to 4 players. Expand across Europe, build cities, develop technologies, trade, negotiate and wage war as you compete to create the most influential civilization.
Why similar: Board Game 50.4%, Strategy 22.6%, PvE 19.1%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 Chesstics
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Florian Strasser
Windows · Mac
Chess moves, real battles: every unit has health, attack and armour, and a blow deals damage instead of taking a piece. Survive a melee and you strike back. Fight a campaign of card-built armies and shifting world rules, or take on a friend online.
Why similar: Board Game 39.9%, Strategy 17.8%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 14.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Casual 7.5%
- #47 Necrosweeper
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Ahn
Windows · Mac
A Minesweeper-based dungeon roguelike. Read the numbers, deduce hidden threats, and build powerful loot synergies to survive deeper floors—one risky tile at a time.
Why similar: Board Game 40%, Strategy 18.5%, Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Roguelite 5.8%
- #48 Arrow Sudoku
69% matchVery Positive99% of 72 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 55.6%, Strategy 24.2%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #49 Battleboat
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Aksel Pekin
Mac
Battleboat is a strategic, turn-based naval combat simulator where you command a fleet on a grid and execute tactical strikes against a CPU opponent. Anticipate enemy moves, and fire precise payloads as you navigate the world of naval warfare.
Why similar: Board Game 51.4%, Strategy 16.6%, PvE 11.2%, Casual 10.6%, 2D 7%
- #50 Le Havre: The Inland Port
71% matchMixed56% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build a prosperous port in Uwe Rosenberg’s award winning two-player board game!
Why similar: Board Game 46.3%, Strategy 33.6%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 8.4%
- #51 Simple Sudoku
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hagan Interactive LLC
Windows
Play the classic puzzle game of Sudoku with difficulty levels, achievements, custom colors, and daily puzzles! Use notes to rule out options and undo to backtrack just like on pencil and paper. Play casually or beat your highest score by completing the puzzle in the quickest time.
Why similar: Board Game 61.3%, Strategy 27.2%, Casual 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #52 Riverside of Dice
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: ZircoBoxCraft
Windows · Mac
The boy found himself by the river. A table, dice, and a cat are in front of him. A simple dice-based combat.
Why similar: Board Game 38%, Roguelike 18.4%, PvE 14.2%, Roguelite 9.3%, Strategy 8.2%
- #53 King's Guard
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Tales Games Studio
Windows · Linux
In this turn-based strategy roguelike your job is to keep an ungrateful king alive. As the royal guard's manager you unlock upgrades, assign badges for special skills and try to keep morale and supplies from collapsing faster than the monarchy.
Why similar: Board Game 39.7%, Roguelike 17%, Strategy 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Roguelite 5.8%
- #54 Mowties
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MogMek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mowties is a combo-crafting roguelite taking place on weird boards! Build unique properties and arrange them into combo cascades to beat an ever-growing payment. Manipulate dice rolls, break the game rules with legendary items, gain a tactical advantage with secret cards - and win another run!
Why similar: Board Game 39.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Strategy 15%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike Deckbuilder 7.4% ★
- #55 Cracking the Cryptic
66% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic!
Why similar: Board Game 53%, Strategy 25.2%, Casual 11.1%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 2.4%
- #56 balls
64% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: brown shark games
Windows · Linux
A chain-reaction deck-building game in which you build the perfect combo machine to achieve the highest-scoring explosion chains.
Why similar: Roguelike 33.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Casual 13.4%, 2D 9.4%