- #1 Let's Learn Shogi
97% 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 51.6% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Education 13.6%, Minimalist 4.4%
- #2 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
96% 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 54.8% ★, Education 15.4%, Board Game 15%, Strategy 10.4%, Minimalist 4%
- #3 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
95% 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 53.7% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Education 10.4%, Minimalist 4.1%
- #4 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
96% 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 57.2% ★, Board Game 22.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #5 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
94% 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 58.6% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Education 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #6 Puzzle & Chess
94% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
Puzzle & Chess is a relaxing and minimalist game that mixes puzzle challenges with chess moves. Click on pieces, solve the puzzles with a pleasant and relaxing environment. You don't need to know how to play chess to have fun. No score, no timer and no pressure.
Why similar: Chess 46.8% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Solitaire 9.6% ★, Strategy 7.2%, Minimalist 6.9%
- #7 Chessformer
93% matchVery Positive100% of 315 reviews2022
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 60.4% ★, Board Game 17.4%, Strategy 8.2%, Puzzle 5.6%, Minimalist 4.2%
- #8 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
92% 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 66.8% ★, Board Game 19.3%, Strategy 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #9 Chess++
91% 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 61.7% ★, Board Game 19.1%, Strategy 18.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #10 Chess Tools
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Tom Sykes
Windows
Learn chess by reliving the greatest games of all time. Train with 70+ tutorials, 150+ puzzles, and interactive quests where you guess the moves of legends like Tal, Fischer, and Carlsen. Includes variants, analysis tools, and 2D/3D boards.
Why similar: Chess 53.8% ★, Board Game 17.5%, Education 13.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Puzzle 4.5%
- #11 Chess Royal
90% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Inlogic SoftwarePub: Silesia Games
Windows
A simple yet satisfying game of chess that anyone can play - and learn from. Challenge a powerful chess AI, play against your friends, and try to get through a massive tower of puzzles!
Why similar: Chess 52.7% ★, Education 18.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Logic 7.9%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #12 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
89% matchMixed66% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Four is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-four problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 58.8% ★, Education 16.7%, Minimalist 8.6%, Strategy 7.2%, Puzzle 5.1%
- #13 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
89% 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 58.3% ★, Education 17.1%, Minimalist 8.5%, Strategy 7.4%, Puzzle 5%
- #14 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
88% 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 57.9% ★, Education 17%, Minimalist 8.5%, Strategy 7.5%, Puzzle 5%
- #15 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 64.3% ★, Board Game 16.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Logic 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #16 Blindfold Chess
85% 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 56.8% ★, Education 16.7%, Strategy 12%, Minimalist 6.6%, Logic 4.4%
- #17 Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters
84% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
In Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters you will put your memory and chess skills to the test by solving puzzles without seeing the pieces.
Why similar: Chess 58.7% ★, Education 16.2%, Minimalist 8.5%, Strategy 6.8%, Puzzle 5%
- #18 Chess Bomb
84% 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 52.5% ★, Board Game 17.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Minimalist 6.3%, Logic 5.8%
- #19 Zen Chess: Champion's Moves
83% matchMixed53% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
In Zen Chess: Champion's Moves you will be put in the position of a World Chess Champion. Play through historical games and solve the same chess problems the champions had to solve to win each game.
Why similar: Chess 58.3% ★, Education 16.5%, Minimalist 8.4%, Strategy 7%, Puzzle 4.9%
- #20 Four Kings One War
82% matchMixed54% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: StaplesVR
Windows · Mac
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square.
Why similar: Chess 52.8% ★, Strategy 28.3%, Board Game 18.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #21 Cute Chess
82% 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 65.3% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Logic 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #22 Zen Chess: Mate in One
81% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2018
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 56.6% ★, Education 16.4%, Minimalist 8.2%, Strategy 7.5%, Logic 5.9%
- #23 Just Chess
80% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pupugames
Windows · Linux
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 64.3% ★, Board Game 20.8%, Logic 7.3%, Strategy 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #24 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
81% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
Windows
chess simulator game
Why similar: Chess 71.5% ★, Board Game 16.6%, Solitaire 10.6% ★, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #25 Two Move Chess
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pinebud Games
Windows
Chess, but White moves TWICE!
Why similar: Chess 39.9% ★, Board Game 23.1%, Strategy 18.5%, Solitaire 17.5% ★, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #26 Chess Visualized
78% 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 54.9% ★, Education 17.8%, Board Game 15.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Minimalist 3.8%
- #27 A Lone Piece
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Marko HaajaPub: Kuura Playhouse
Windows
Easy to learn. Hard to master. A Lone Piece is a chess themed puzzle game where you control a single pawn caught in the middle of opposing hostile pieces. Your main job is to escape the board, but sometimes offence is the best defense. Become more than just A Lone Piece.
Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Board Game 16.4%, Education 11.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Logic 6.4%
- #28 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
79% 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 58.2% ★, Board Game 27.2%, Strategy 14.5%
- #29 FourKnightVariant
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WhimSoul Games
Windows
Master the Knight’s challenge! Move a knight across the 2D chessboard, visiting as many squares as possible within limited moves. Plan ahead, think like a strategist — are you a swift King or a true Knight?
Why similar: Chess 58.3% ★, Board Game 18.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Puzzle 5.6%, Minimalist 5.5%
- #30 Waves of Chess
75% 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 67.5% ★, Board Game 17.7%, Strategy 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #31 Knight King Assassin
77% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Niko Kivilahti
Windows
Knight King Assassin is a minimal puzzle game inspired by rock-paper-scissors and chess. Your objective is to clear the board from all the symbols by moving them while taking into account their place in the hierarchy.
Why similar: Chess 50.5% ★, Board Game 14.7%, Minimalist 10.9%, Logic 9.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #32 The Chess Variants Club
76% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.
Why similar: Chess 47.7% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Education 14.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Logic 5.4%
- #33 MetaChess
74% 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 63.8% ★, Board Game 19.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Puzzle 4.7%, Choices Matter 2.5%
- #34 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
73% 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 67.1% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Board Game 12.1%, Logic 4.3%, Choices Matter 1.9%
- #35 Lazy Chess
76% matchMixed55% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Christopher Cinq-Mars JarvisPub: Cinq-Mars Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 52.8% ★, Education 16.7%, Board Game 13.8%, Logic 6.6%, Strategy 5.7%
- #36 Hang The Kings
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.
Why similar: Chess 61.5% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Minimalist 8.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #37 Checkers & Pawns
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SplashPunk Studios
Windows
Checkers & Pawns is a minimalist and relaxing puzzle game that combines elements of checkers and chess. With more than 50 challenging levels, unique mechanics, and a balanced difficulty curve, it's perfect for casual players looking for a relaxing and challenging experience.
Why similar: Chess 63.5% ★, Board Game 12.8%, Minimalist 8.2%, Logic 5.9%, Strategy 5.4%
- #38 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 64.3% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Strategy 13.5%, Minimalist 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #39 Mate'Morphosis
71% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Chess 61.2% ★, Logic 9.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Minimalist 7.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #40 Stress Chess
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: FourOrbStudios
Windows
"The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess
Why similar: Chess 56.3% ★, Education 18.7%, Board Game 14.1%, Strategy 5.5%, Puzzle 4.3%
- #41 Chex
72% 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 70.2% ★, Board Game 21.1%, Strategy 8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #42 Chesslike
70% 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 68.4% ★, Board Game 16%, Strategy 15%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #43 Backstabbing King
70% 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 63.7% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Board Game 12.8%, Puzzle 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #44 Chess of Fortune
71% 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 59.2% ★, Board Game 18.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Minimalist 5%, Logic 4.1%
- #45 Checkmate Challenge
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Erik Fast
Windows
A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.
Why similar: Chess 86.4% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #46 Fritz Chess 14
72% 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 90.2% ★, Strategy 9.8%
- #47 Hyper Chess
67% matchVery Positive92% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Grouch
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
There are NO TURNS in this wild version of Chess! Pieces move across the board in real-time, so you'll need to think fast to protect your King!
Why similar: Chess 67.8% ★, Board Game 19.8%, Strategy 12.4%
- #48 Rulehouse
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dalichrome
Windows
Think you know chess? Forget some of that. Rule House is a pawn chess adventure where every stage rewrites the game. Travel the globe and beyond, master an ever-changing board where new pieces, twisted variants, and cunning opponents keep you guessing from first move to last.
Why similar: Chess 61.3% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Logic 3.6%, Choices Matter 3%
- #49 3D Chess Online
69% 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 57.8% ★, Board Game 18%, Strategy 11.5%, Education 7.2%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #50 Chess Valley
69% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2021
Dev: Artur Rezende
Windows
Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army.
Why similar: Chess 52.5% ★, Board Game 16.6%, Solitaire 13.8% ★, Minimalist 7.7%, Logic 4.9%
- #51 Chess v Checkers
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Chess v Checkers is a mashup of two popular games Chess and Checkers. Play as either side on the game board through three distinct game modes.
Why similar: Chess 74.4% ★, Board Game 11.2%, Logic 6.6%, Puzzle 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #52 Catgirl Chess
66% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Snazzy Games
Windows
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 69% ★, Board Game 19.8%, Strategy 11.1%
- #53 Chess Valley 2
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Artur Rezende
Windows
Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army.
Why similar: Chess 52.2% ★, Board Game 16.6%, Solitaire 13.6% ★, Minimalist 7.7%, Logic 5.5%
- #54 Divinity Chess
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Divinity Sky
Windows · Mac
Divinity Chess stands at the forefront of chess interfaces, offering an immersive 3D experience and full integration with powerful analytic engines like Stockfish. With a vast database of grandmaster games, players can explore the depths of chess history to hone their skills.
Why similar: Chess 68.4% ★, Board Game 16.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #55 King-Dom
70% 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 65.4% ★, Strategy 34.6%
- #56 Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: SplashPunk Studios
Windows
Elegant fusion of checkers and chess in 50+ challenging levels. Relaxing strategy in minimalist design. Reinventing the classics, challenge your mind!
Why similar: Chess 58.4% ★, Board Game 14%, Strategy 8.4%, Minimalist 8%, Logic 7%
- #57 Circular Logic Games
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Windows
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Chess 59.4% ★, Board Game 40.6%