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Games Like Checkmate Rush

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Singleplayer, 2D Fighter, Action.

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Chess is the arena. You are one pawn against the swarm. Capture to rank up pawn to queen, draft perks, bank power-ups, and survive an ever-faster clock — then checkmate the King at the Nightmare Gate to enter the endless Nightmare. A turn-based arcade roguelite of pure chess.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-09-03
Developer: Opal Labs
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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