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  1. #1 Chess Knights: Viking Lands
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly, and get out alive if you can.

    Why similar: Chess 26.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Board Game 9.1%, Tabletop 9%, Historical 7.3%

  2. #2 Knight's Retreat
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    A chess game without any chess. Rearrange your troops to bring your best knights back to your Kingdom in an abstract medieval world.

    Why similar: Chess 47.5%, Tabletop 17.4%, Abstract 10.1%, Puzzle 7.9%, Medieval 6.5%

  3. #3 Gambit Shifter
    95% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Volcanite Games
    Windows

    Gambit Shifter is a relaxing, minimalist cozy puzzle game for chess experts and beginners alike! Take control of a single piece, solve your way through 80+ hand-crafted levels and lose yourself in the zen atmosphere as you advance.

    Why similar: Chess 49.1%, Abstract 10.8%, Tabletop 9.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%

  4. #4 Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi
    96% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: S.Y. GAMES
    Windows

    Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou.

    Why similar: Ninja 38.3%, Assassin 30.4%, Historical 12.9%, Stealth 12.8%, Puzzle 4.3%

  5. #5 KNIGHTS
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 810 reviews2016
    Dev: Arzola's
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.

    Why similar: Chess 57.5%, Tabletop 24.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Strategy 4.8%, Casual 2.3%

  6. #6 Chessarama
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2023
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!

    Why similar: Chess 21.5%, Tabletop 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Board Game 11.7%

  7. #7 Dark Chess
    92% matchMostly Positive80% of 201 reviews2023
    Dev: Tall Troll Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is a twist on chess with fog of war, a story-driven campaign, and plenty of challenges, traps, and puzzles. Fight your way through the campaign against legendary Kings and Queens of the past, who don't like to play by the rules!

    Why similar: Chess 38.9%, Board Game 14.6%, Tabletop 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

  8. #8 Chess Ultimate
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 239 reviews2024
    Dev: Jesse Lugassy
    Windows · Mac

    Chess just got an upgrade! Chess Ultimate, where precision strategy meets colorful chaos. Build your team from a roster of unique, quirky characters to defend your King while plotting your opponent’s downfall. Easy to pick up, endlessly fun to master, and a fresh take on the classic game of wits.

    Why similar: Chess 25.9%, Tabletop 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 7.1%

  9. #9 Zen Chess: Mate in One
    91% 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 55%, Tabletop 17.1%, Abstract 11.1%, Puzzle 7.8%, Strategy 3.4%

  10. #10 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
    90% 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 55.5%, Board Game 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%, Tabletop 5.8%

  11. #11 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2021
    Dev: Caio Flavio
    Windows · Mac

    This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter

    Why similar: Chess 45.6%, Board Game 16.7%, Tabletop 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%, Puzzle 7%

  12. #12 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,121 reviews2016
    Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

    Why similar: Ninja 40.4%, Stealth 31.5%, Assassin 14.4%, Historical 6.6%, Strategy 5.3%

  13. #13 Gigachess
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2015
    Dev: Drixxel Soft
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught!

    Why similar: Chess 35.2%, Tabletop 18.3%, Board Game 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

  14. #14 Unlock The King
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 395 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

    Why similar: Chess 44.3%, Board Game 14.2%, Tabletop 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Puzzle 7.4%

  15. #15 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
    87% 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 59.5%, Tabletop 18%, Puzzle 8.3%, Abstract 7%, Strategy 3.5%

  16. #16 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
    86% 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 60.1%, Tabletop 17.6%, Puzzle 8.4%, Abstract 6.8%, Strategy 3.4%

  17. #17 Pawn of the Dead
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2021
    Dev: Aslan Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Chess variation with unique twist: Black turns White into undead like themselves

    Why similar: Chess 51%, Board Game 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Medieval 5%

  18. #18 Chess Infinity
    83% matchMixed60% of 70 reviews2024
    Dev: Rockwater GamesPub: Ripstone
    Windows

    Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.

    Why similar: Chess 53.5%, Board Game 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Puzzle 7.8%, Strategy 3.9%

  19. #19 3D Chess
    85% 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: Chess 52.2%, Tabletop 20.6%, Board Game 19.4%, Strategy 5.2%, Casual 2.7%

  20. #20 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
    84% 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 58.7%, Tabletop 18%, Puzzle 8.2%, Abstract 7.5%, Strategy 3.5%

  21. #21 Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 4,731 reviews2021
    Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

    Why similar: Ninja 29.4%, Assassin 28.6%, Stealth 19.1%, Historical 11.6%, Puzzle 6%

  22. #22 The Ouroboros King
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 536 reviews2023
    Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 43.7%, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Medieval 5%

  23. #23 Knight Swap
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 149 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights?

    Why similar: Chess 45.8%, Board Game 15%, Tabletop 14.2%, Abstract 9.2%, Puzzle 8.1%

  24. #24 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
    Dev: Pixel Wizards
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs

    Why similar: Chess 52%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Board Game 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Tabletop 6.4%

  25. #25 Chess Brain
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 160 reviews2020
    Dev: Caio Flavio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Chess Brain is a chess puzzle game. Draw the correct path and don't let the King get killed by the opposite pieces! Every second all the pieces will move!

    Why similar: Chess 44.3%, Board Game 16.5%, Tabletop 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%

  26. #26 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 6,970 reviews2022
    Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.

    Why similar: Chess 54.9%, Tabletop 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Stylized 4.2%

  27. #27 Pawnbarian
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2021
    Dev: j4nw
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 46%, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Puzzle 7.1%

  28. #28 Ninja Village
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 510 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!

    Why similar: Ninja 65.3%, Historical 17.5%, Cute 7.3%, Strategy 6.6%, Casual 3.3%

  29. #29 Ninja Stealth
    79% matchMixed70% of 1,837 reviews2016
    Dev: SC Jogos
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Evade the guards and the defences to escape the evil facility on this click and play stealth game, there will be difficult on your path, young padawan!

    Why similar: Ninja 54.5%, Stealth 28%, Puzzle 7.6%, Strategy 5.4%, Casual 2.5%

  30. #30 Dice Assassin
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Afil Games
    Windows

    Dice Assassin is a challenging game where you defeat enemies on the board according to the dice numbers. Choose attacks using cards, position yourself strategically to overcome enemies on the board, and devise tactics using action cards.

    Why similar: Chess 37.7%, Assassin 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Board Game 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

  31. #31 Mark of the Ninja
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,869 reviews
    Dev: Klei EntertainmentPub: Microsoft Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

    Why similar: Ninja 52.2%, Stealth 37.4%, Assassin 7.8%, Indie 1.6%, Puzzle 0.8%

  32. #32 Chess Knight 2
    79% matchMixed47% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: EnsenaSoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A medieval world of strategy and tactics await you to engage in epic battles of wits as you master the moves and the strategies in a conquest to claim the kingdom of Chess.

    Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, Casual 36.2%

  33. #33 The Chess Variants Club
    77% 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 42.8%, Board Game 16.3%, Tabletop 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Puzzle 6.4%

  34. #34 King of the Bridge
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,644 reviews2024
    Dev: Finn Schuuring
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!

    Why similar: Chess 62.9%, Board Game 21%, Puzzle 11.1%, Strategy 5%

  35. #35 Feud
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2024
    Dev: Bearwaves
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Feud is a turn-based strategy game. Swap pieces on a four-by-four grid to isolate your opponent's pieces, or go straight for their King. Hone your skills against three AI characters with distinct play-styles, then challenge your friends online or on the same screen.

    Why similar: Chess 23.7%, Board Game 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Abstract 11.2%, Tabletop 11%

  36. #36 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: Diamond Sky GamesPub: Rain Games
    Windows · Mac

    Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era.

    Why similar: Chess 42.6%, Board Game 21%, Historical 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 8.5%

  37. #37 Four Kings One War
    75% 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 52.9%, Board Game 21.2%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Indie 1.4%

  38. #38 Placement
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: Albin Bernhardsson
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.

    Why similar: Chess 83.8%, Casual 9.3%, Indie 6.9%

  39. #39 Sneaky Sneaky
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 280 reviews2014
    Dev: Naiad Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Sneak through the shadows, dash to cover, pick your moment and strike! Unleash your inner thief in this strategic stealth adventure.

    Why similar: Stealth 57.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Puzzle 12.8%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 5.1%

  40. #40 Unlock The King 2
    73% matchMixed70% of 127 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    The sequel of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

    Why similar: Chess 19.8%, Board Game 17.6%, Tabletop 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Abstract 15%

  41. #41 Chess
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Popoko VM Games
    Windows · Mac

    Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!

    Why similar: Chess 37.4%, Board Game 31.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Casual 5.8%, Strategy 3.4%

  42. #42 Hang The Kings
    73% 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 68.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 7.5%

  43. #43 Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,331 reviews2016
    Dev: Square Enix MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.

    Why similar: Stealth 27%, Puzzle 22.9%, Assassin 20.2%, Board Game 14.7%, Strategy 12.8%

  44. #44 Shogun Showdown
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,574 reviews2024
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Ninja 53.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 5.6%

  45. #45 Burgle Bros.
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Fowers Games
    Windows

    Burgle Bros. blends high-tension teamwork, stealth and brain-twisting puzzles.

    Why similar: Board Game 37.4%, Stealth 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Puzzle 6.4%, Strategy 5.8%

  46. #46 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,762 reviews2020
    Dev: Conor Petersen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!

    Why similar: Chess 64.3%, Board Game 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%, Puzzle 4.8%

  47. #47 Assassin Girls
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: Kotovodk Studio
    Windows

    This game is a classic puzzle game with several levels of difficulty and beautiful arts. Enjoy ;-)

    Why similar: Assassin 53.5%, Puzzle 18.5%, Cute 9.6%, Colorful 8.6%, Casual 8.1%

  48. #48 Free Chess
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: GrimmGitz
    Windows

    Free Chess is a free physics based chess simulator where you are free to play the game of chess with the freedom of however you like.

    Why similar: Chess 49%, Tabletop 14.9%, Board Game 14.5%, Historical 9.2%, Medieval 5.3%

  49. #49 Tabulo
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
    Dev: Noah Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room.

    Why similar: Chess 38.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Casual 3.6%

  50. #50 Ninja Stealth 2
    71% matchMixed70% of 695 reviews2017
    Dev: SC Jogos
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ninja Stealth 2 is the sequel of Ninja Stealth - A.I. Revolution, now as a RPG with more puzzles than sensors.

    Why similar: Ninja 53.6%, Stealth 27.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Strategy 5.4%, Casual 2.8%

  51. #51 Puddle Knights
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 233 reviews2020
    Dev: Lockpickle
    Windows · Mac

    Protecting nobles from mud may look simple on the surface, but the intricate cape arranging puzzle mechanics ensure steadily increasing difficulty. Join the Knights on their quest to preserve dignity, and mindmuck is practically guaranteed! Playtime 10-35h.

    Why similar: Puzzle 37.9%, Cute 20.5%, Strategy 16%, Colorful 14.9%, Casual 7.4%

  52. #52 Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,752 reviews2018
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

    Why similar: Ninja 50.3%, Stealth 32.4%, Assassin 14.3%, Indie 1.6%, Puzzle 1.4%

  53. #53 Hentai Killer: Girls & Chess
    70% matchMixed69% of 107 reviews2021
    Dev: PlatSTUDIO
    Windows

    Game in which you have to assemble your beautiful team of girls and put them on the battlefield in a strategic autobattler.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, Puzzle 18.7%, Cute 9.3%, Casual 6.8%

  54. #54 Chess Sudoku
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 182 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio Goya
    Windows · Mac

    How does Chess Sudoku work? Well we’ve taken the classic sudoku game everyone knows and loves and created puzzles with chess-related twists! There are three different types of puzzles in the game: Knight Sudoku; King Sudoku and Queen Sudoku.

    Why similar: Board Game 38.9%, Puzzle 22.1%, Strategy 18.4%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 8.8%

  55. #55 Master of Chess
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 273 reviews2025
    Dev: BRANE
    Windows · Mac

    Play chess with help from your AI character, solve chess puzzles, build an unrivaled openings repertoire, and win tournaments worldwide. Become World Champion in the first and only chess career simulator!

    Why similar: Chess 26.5%, Board Game 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Tabletop 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%

  56. #56 BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2020
    Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Nowadays everyone is a self-proclaimed chess player! Quite different from the soviet kids back in the old days. Maybe you are not so lazy and really want to improve your chess knowledge. Surprise me!

    Why similar: Chess 46.5%, Board Game 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Puzzle 7%

  57. #57 Drop Duchy
    63% matchVery Positive90% of 2,795 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy Mill StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

    Why similar: Board Game 19.8%, Tabletop 18.1%, Historical 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Medieval 11.5%

  58. #58 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
    69% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
    Windows

    chess simulator game

    Why similar: Chess 67.7%, Board Game 18.1%, Tabletop 11%, Casual 2.3%, Indie 0.9%

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