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  1. #1 Tactical Mind
    97% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Drageus Games S.A.
    Windows

    Become a Master of Pawns with your Tactical Mind!

    Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Board Game 35.5%, Logic 12.9%, Indie 5.5%

  2. #2 Tiny Warlords
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Faltbootsardine
    Windows

    Command six unique factions in Tiny Warlords, a pixel art RTS. Engage in strategic battles, manage resources, and upgrade your army. Play skirmish, campaign, and multiplayer modes with rogue-lite elements. Developed by a solo developer, this game offers deep strategy and endless replayability.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.4%, Action RTS 27.5%, Strategy 24.2%, PvE 2.5%, 2D 2.3%

  3. #3 Combo Master
    96% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: JunSsangGaming
    Windows

    Test your fighting game skills in Combo Master! Complete the ultimate combo, the flower of fighting games! Use all skills with rules exclusive to Combo Master to earn the title of Master!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.5%, Strategy 30.4%, Action 7.8%, PvE 4.4%, 2D 3.7%

  4. #4 Lunio
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Toca
    Windows

    Guide a fragile balloon through a lethal test facility in this high-stakes physics puzzler. Navigate treacherous traps, dismantle robotic security, and uncover the dark secrets behind the experiments before time runs out. One pop and it’s over.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.5%, Strategy 33.1%, Action 8.3%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 2.2%

  5. #5 Between Two Castles - Digital Edition
    94% matchMostly Negative40% of 442 reviews2019
    Dev: Daisu Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    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 49.6%, Strategy 48.4%, Indie 2%

  6. #6 BattleLore: Command
    94% matchMixed65% of 120 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 50.6%, Strategy 43.4%, Indie 6%

  7. #7 BattleLine
    93% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Lantern Light Studios
    Windows

    BattleLine is a fast-paced, tactical board game where positioning and action economy management are key. Create your team from our roster of characters and duke it out with a friend for control of randomly generated objectives to obtain points, and eventually victory.

    Why similar: Board Game 39.4%, Strategy 31%, Point & Click 18%, Medieval 8%, Top-Down 3.7%

  8. #8 Chess President
    91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: TIAN CHENGLONG
    Windows

    A duel between darkness and light!

    Why similar: Board Game 42.4%, Strategy 34.1%, Logic 11.7%, Tabletop 7%, 2D 4%

  9. #9 Sift Heads Cartels
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2024
    Dev: Pyrozen
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling trilogy as Vinnie, Kiro, and Shorty battle urban gangsters and the Italian mafia. Upgrade weapons, immerse in a bloody tale, and enjoy enhanced gameplay features. Fight, upgrade, and chase your targets in this action-packed adventure!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.8%, Point & Click 20.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Action 8.7%, PvE 5.6%

  10. #10 1775: Rebellion
    90% matchMixed57% of 126 reviews2016
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalists, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas!

    Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Board Game 45.2%

  11. #11 Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small
    89% matchMixed40% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 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: Strategy 47.2%, Board Game 45%, Indie 7.9%

  12. #12 Patchwork
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 278 reviews2016
    Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 51%, Strategy 37%, Indie 6.2%, Casual 5.7%

  13. #13 Sudoku Pro
    88% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Sudoku Pro offers a calming yet stimulating experience, where each solved puzzle brings a sense of accomplishment. With every move, you'll feel focused and relaxed, making it the perfect way to unwind while exercising your mind.

    Why similar: Board Game 38.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Point & Click 12.2%, Tabletop 9.8%, Logic 9.6%

  14. #14 Potion Explosion
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 264 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 55%, Strategy 38.7%, Casual 6.4%

  15. #15 Brass
    86% matchMixed64% of 42 reviews2017
    Dev: CubloPub: Phalanx
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Brass is a digital adaptation of the highly acclaimed economic strategy board game set during the Industrial Revolution.

    Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, Board Game 41.1%

  16. #16 Cracking the Cryptic
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 233 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic!

    Why similar: Board Game 43.7%, Strategy 33.2%, Logic 10.3%, Casual 5.8%, 2D 4.1%

  17. #17 King and Assassins
    85% matchMostly Negative32% of 93 reviews2018
    Dev: PlaysoftPub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Discover the digital adaptation of this renowned two-player game. Can you safeguard the King all the way to his castle? Danger abounds in an angry mob controlled by your opponent. Three assassins are planning to murder the monarch! Get ready for a fight – the hunt is on!

    Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, Board Game 38.9%

  18. #18 Four Kings One War
    84% 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: Strategy 45.7%, Board Game 30.5%, Chess 20.2%, Indie 2.1%, Casual 1%

  19. #19 3D Chess
    83% matchMixed58% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, Board Game 24.1%, Chess 17.2%, Strategy 15.6%, Logic 7.7%

  20. #20 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
    82% 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: Board Game 44.2%, Strategy 22.9%, Chess 21.8%, Tabletop 8.9%, Casual 2.1%

  21. #21 Fables Mosaic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    82% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Help Snow White to find true love! It features a collection of colored puzzles solved by logic, while following the Snow White Story. Are you ready to solve the puzzles as the story develops?

    Why similar: Board Game 47.8%, Strategy 32.7%, Logic 9.8%, 2D 4.5%, Casual 4.5%

  22. #22 CheeseCatToe
    79% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: MahSim
    Windows

    Basically tic-tac-toe games from classic 3x3 three-in-row to challenging 11x11 five-in-row. Designed for kids and adults to develop logical thinking while playing relaxing game.

    Why similar: Board Game 43.3%, Strategy 33.8%, Logic 13.1%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 3.3%

  23. #23 Isle of Skye
    81% matchMixed66% of 160 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 43.1%, Strategy 42.5%, Indie 7.6%, Casual 6.8%

  24. #24 The Castles of Burgundy
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 270 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: Strategy 46.9%, Board Game 39.3%, Indie 7.2%, Casual 6.6%

  25. #25 Chesto: A chess-like adventure
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lage BergmanPub: BergBerg Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a cozy town and challenge its residents in a chess-inspired game with custom pieces.

    Why similar: Board Game 38.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Point & Click 17.6%, Chess 8.8%, Tabletop 5.6%

  26. #26 MAFIA Chess
    80% 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: Board Game 28.9%, Chess 25.5%, Strategy 23.7%, Cartoon 8%, Logic 6.1%

  27. #27 Gomoku
    78% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Popoko VM Games
    Windows · Mac

    Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row!

    Why similar: Board Game 39.2%, Strategy 30%, Chess 11.6%, Logic 9.7%, Casual 5.1%

  28. #28 Reversi
    76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Popoko VM Games
    Windows · Mac

    Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!

    Why similar: Board Game 40%, Strategy 29.6%, Chess 11.3%, Logic 9.8%, Casual 5%

  29. #29 Boxcars
    75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Rocket 9 Labs
    Windows · Linux

    Play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online.

    Why similar: Board Game 48%, Strategy 37.3%, Casual 6.5%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 2.4%

  30. #30 Le Havre: The Inland Port
    77% matchMixed56% of 66 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: Strategy 46.5%, Board Game 38.4%, Indie 8.3%, Casual 6.8%

  31. #31 PlayUSA
    76% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Sebastian HavensPub: Gavisus Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    PlayUSA is an online turn-based strategy game in which the goal is to buy as many cities as you can with your starting balance of $100 billion, building a network of planes in between the cities to gain points, play with 1-3 friends or if you have a shortage of friends, strangers don’t bite either.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Board Game 44.2%, Indie 11.6%

  32. #32 Flash Point: Fire Rescue
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 173 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 58.9%, Strategy 31%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 4.7%

  33. #33 Prime Mosaic
    74% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Can you complete the Prime Mosaic gallery? Play more than 140 beautifully hand crafted levels and unveil the gallery!

    Why similar: Board Game 53.6%, Strategy 23.6%, Logic 11.7%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 5.1%

  34. #34 Dragon`s Checkers
    74% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: iwangr
    Windows

    Your pawns are at the bottom of the board. In your turns you move one of your pawn diagonally to one of a nearest square. You can destroy enemy's pawn by jumping diagonally over it. Note: If you can destroy enemy's pawn you MUST do it.That's the rule.

    Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Board Game 40.2%, Indie 9.3%

  35. #35 MergeShift
    72% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Boogygames Studios
    Windows

    MergeShift blends 2048 merging with Match-3 strategy in a colorful, satisfying puzzle experience. Place tiles, build combos, unlock boosters, and chase huge numbers in endlessly replayable, relaxing, and addictive gameplay.

    Why similar: Board Game 36.5%, Strategy 26.3%, Point & Click 16.9%, Tabletop 6.1%, Logic 5.6%

  36. #36 Celestiais & Dragões
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Kenderson Silveira
    Windows

    The new 2D Hack and slash based on fantasy medieval times using mechanics inspired by old Beat 'em ups phases games from the Arcade era. It has a lot of adventure, action, magic, mystery, sensational environments and diverse creatures. Try to beat the game and decipher this story.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.6%, Action RTS 37.3%, PvE 6.4%, Medieval 5.8%, Action 3.2%

  37. #37 Hnefatafl Org
    72% matchNo user reviews
    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 58.1%, Strategy 35.2%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  38. #38 Ortus Arena, strategy board game online, FOR FREE
    73% matchMixed60% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Firebrush StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    You are a cunning warlord, craving for intensive short mental combats and becoming the best. Enter this online multiplayer strategy board game: a 1vs1 turn based resource game that is easy to understand, but complex to master. NOW FOR FREE!

    Why similar: Board Game 58.7%, Strategy 26.6%, Tabletop 6.6%, Indie 4.4%, Casual 3.7%

  39. #39 Student Council Wars
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Developer(s):* Lin's Fun Box
    Windows

    This is not a regular Beat 'em up game. You need to lead your gal army to conquer different territories, and manage them. This contiains Beat 'em up, strategy and tower defense factors.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.6%, Action RTS 25.2%, Strategy 16.7%, Cartoon 7.3%, Action 4.1%

  40. #40 棋物语 Stick Go story
    71% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: 契重人
    Windows

    Stick Go story (棋物语) is a single-player indie game. It attempts to link strategy board games with fighting RPG games. The stickman-like characters can be regarded as 11 Go pieces, and you can fight against enemies by moving these pieces with some strategy.

    Why similar: Board Game 33.2%, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Strategy 28.5%, Casual 4%, 2D 2.2%

  41. #41 Play Chess with Lady Bongcloud
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Dano SatoPub: RealMono Inc.
    Windows

    Lady Bongcloud... She is generous, cute, and loves the "Bongcloud Attack", in which the king moves first and goes forward to show his bravery.

    Why similar: Board Game 41.3%, Strategy 35.1%, Chess 14.1%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 3.9%

  42. #42 Ajedrez
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Gorkelgames
    Windows

    It is a chess game with the possibility of playing two players or playing against the computer. Castling, exchanging a pawn for another piece at the end of the board, drawing, recording and loading the game can be performed.

    Why similar: Board Game 50.7%, Strategy 32.1%, Logic 14.5%, 2D 2.7%

  43. #43 I Wanna Be With Knight
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Pinebud Games
    Windows

    I Wanna Be With Knight is a platformer where chess pieces shape the battlefield. Ride the White Knight as a moving platform, outmaneuver the Black pieces, capture them, and fight your way through the puzzle-like levels.

    Why similar: Board Game 42.4%, Strategy 35.6%, Casual 6.1%, Linear 5.2%, Action 5.1%

  44. #44 Chinese Chess-Wargame
    70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: hxxalpha
    Windows

    This is a new game based on the expansion of the traditional Chinese chess game "Chinese Chess". It not only retains the basic rules of the original Chinese chess, but also adds new war chess elements. You should be able to get started quickly. Take the challenge to become the new master.

    Why similar: Board Game 41.3%, Strategy 35.7%, Tabletop 11.8%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 4.2%

  45. #45 Chess++
    71% 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: Board Game 35.2%, Strategy 33.1%, Chess 26.3%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  46. #46 Cute Chess
    70% 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: Board Game 29.3%, Chess 26.1%, Strategy 22.4%, Cartoon 7.1%, Logic 5.9%

  47. #47 Fables Mosaic: Little Red Riding Hood
    69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Help Little Red Riding Hood to bring candies to her Granny! It features a collection of colored puzzles solved by logic, while following the Little Red Riding Hood Story.

    Why similar: Board Game 54.1%, Strategy 23.8%, Logic 11%, 2D 5.2%, Casual 5.1%

  48. #48 Fables Mosaic: Rapunzel
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Help Rapunzel to find true love!. It features a collection of colored puzzles solved by logic, while following the Rapunzel story. Are you ready to solve the puzzles as the story develops?

    Why similar: Board Game 54.1%, Strategy 23.8%, Logic 11%, 2D 5.2%, Casual 5.1%

  49. #49 Space Chess
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Jacob Bambeck
    Windows · Mac

    Play Capture-the-King Raumschach, invented in 1907 and made more playable by futuristic visuals! Spread out cells and helpful highlighting maximize the player's ability to visualize the board. The game features public and private lobbies.

    Why similar: Board Game 42.4%, Strategy 33.7%, Chess 14.4%, Logic 9.4%

  50. #50 Chess Mess
    68% 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 38.8%, Strategy 29.7%, Chess 9.6%, Tabletop 8.7%, Logic 7.2%

  51. #51 Fables Mosaic: Cinderella
    68% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows

    Help Cinderella to find true love! It features a collection of colored puzzles solved by logic, while following the Cinderella Story. Are you ready to solve the puzzles as the story develops?

    Why similar: Board Game 54.1%, Strategy 23.8%, Logic 11%, 2D 5.2%, Casual 5.1%

  52. #52 Backstabbing King
    65% 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: Strategy 27.7%, Chess 24.4%, Board Game 21.3%, Medieval 9.5%, PvE 6.3%

  53. #53 Shong
    66% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Raven Blue Studios
    Windows

    With less pieces and a smaller board size, Shong is the smallest brain board game you'll never play.

    Why similar: Board Game 42%, Strategy 21.3%, Tabletop 10.3%, Chess 6.4%, Logic 6%

  54. #54 Simple Sudoku
    66% 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 54.5%, Strategy 38.6%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  55. #55 Paper Puzzle Ⅱ
    66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Catnip Studio
    Windows

    Place all the pieces into the grid, and as long as they don’t overlap, you can clear the level. Simple rules but a real challenge. Want to give it a try?

    Why similar: Board Game 44.1%, Strategy 34.1%, Logic 9.9%, Casual 5.8%, 2D 3.4%

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