- #1 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,903 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 64.8% ★, Board Game 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.1%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a mind-bending temporal dimension to classic chess that challenges even the most experienced players.
- #2 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
96% matchVery Positive91% of 7,339 reviews2022
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
Why similar: Chess 55.5% ★, Tabletop 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 7.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional chess movement with roguelike mechanics for a fast-paced, action-oriented strategic experience.
- #3 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2016
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
Why similar: Chess 39.4% ★, Board Game 11.4%, Tabletop 10.9%, Sports 6.9%, Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly polished, visually stunning chess experience that rivals the graphical fidelity of Chess Ultra.
- #4 Chessarama
95% matchVery Positive88% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 23.3% ★, Tabletop 19.9%, Board Game 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Reimagines chess through a series of creative, puzzle-focused challenges that test your tactical thinking in new ways.
- #5 Tabletop Simulator
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 73,606 reviews2015
Dev: Berserk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Why similar: Tabletop 34.5%, Board Game 31.6%, VR 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Simulation 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate digital sandbox for playing chess and countless other board games with friends in a realistic 3D environment.
- #6 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
94% matchMixed52% of 376 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 44.3% ★, Board Game 25.3%, Tabletop 18.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Casual 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features the iconic, humorous combat animations that brought chess to life for a generation of players.
- #7 Four Kings One War
92% matchMixed54% of 197 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 43.6% ★, Strategy 21%, Board Game 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%, Sports 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the board and adds unique strategic depth by allowing players to control two armies simultaneously.
- #8 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
91% matchMixed67% of 82 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 60.5% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Multiplayer 4.3%, 3D 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on professional-grade AI and analytical tools, making it the premier choice for serious chess students.
- #9 The Chess Variants Club
90% 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 38.3% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Tabletop 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Strategy 5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive collection of alternative chess rulesets, ensuring you never run out of new ways to play.
- #10 Zen Chess: Mate in One
89% matchVery Positive88% of 465 reviews2018
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 61.8% ★, Tabletop 19.7%, Strategy 7.4%, Relaxing 5.1%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a minimalist, relaxing puzzle experience that is perfect for sharpening your tactical vision on the go.
- #11 Just Xiangqi
86% matchVery Positive85% of 716 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.
Why similar: Board Game 30.3%, Tabletop 17.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces players to the rich, strategic depth of Chinese chess in a relaxing and accessible 3D format.
- #12 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
88% matchVery Positive89% of 65 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 41.1% ★, Board Game 21.5%, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the historical roots of board games with this ancient, asymmetric strategy game that feels like a precursor to chess.
- #13 Chess Ultimate
86% matchVery Positive88% of 280 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 27.2% ★, Tabletop 25.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern, accessible interface for players looking to jump into a quick game of chess against AI or friends.
- #14 Chess Infinity
85% matchMixed60% of 82 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 45% ★, Board Game 18.1%, Sports 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on endless, procedurally generated chess puzzles to keep your brain engaged for hours.
- #15 3D Chess
87% matchMixed57% of 174 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 39% ★, Tabletop 15.8%, Board Game 15.4%, Sports 10.5%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on providing a clean, functional 3D environment for players who want a standard chess experience without extra fluff.
- #16 The Chess
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: NowakGames
Windows
The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!
Why similar: Chess 34.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Board Game 8%, Strategy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a solid, traditional chess engine experience with a focus on core gameplay mechanics.
- #17 Chess Knights: Viking Lands
84% matchVery Positive91% of 70 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 43.3% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Tabletop 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Presents a series of tactical puzzles where you must navigate a board using specific chess piece movements.
- #18 Chess Knights: Shinobi
83% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage, and assassination.
Why similar: Chess 44.8% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Tabletop 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines chess-based movement with stealth-action puzzles for a unique, thematic experience.
- #19 Hyper Chess
79% matchVery Positive92% of 336 reviews2025
Dev: Grouch
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 54.8% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Strategy 9%, Tabletop 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Injects arcade-style intensity and fast-paced decision-making into the classic chess formula.
- #20 Master of Chess
79% matchVery Positive83% of 291 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 23.4% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Tabletop 16.4%, Sports 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines chess elements with light management and educational features for a well-rounded strategic package.
- #21 ALL Chess
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: XDG GAME STUDIO
Windows
Create, collect and play board games from around the world, you can customise board sizes, piece moves and their unique look. There's 20+ classic board games and countless future games of yours!
Why similar: Board Game 24.1%, Tabletop 21.5%, Sports 17.2%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a variety of board styles and 3D visuals for players who enjoy customizing their chess environment.
- #22 Pawn of the Dead
81% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Aslan Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pawn of the Dead introduces a twist to classic chess: White pieces captured by the Black undead army rises again to fight for them! Protect your ranks, adapt to asymmetrical battlefields, and witness the story of the White King facing his worst enemy: His reflection.
Why similar: Chess 54.2% ★, Board Game 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Strategy 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Adds a fun, undead-themed twist to standard chess where captured pieces turn into zombies that fight for the other side.
- #23 Immersion Chess
82% matchMixed65% of 138 reviews2017
Dev: Immersion
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Lose yourself in the most immersive virtual rendition of the world’s most beloved classic: Chess! Whether you’re using advanced VR technology (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift etc.) or just playing on a standard computer, users of both interfaces from around the world can now challenge each other in real time.
Why similar: Tabletop 33.8%, Sports 28.2%, Strategy 17.9%, VR 14.1%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes a clean, immersive UI for players who want a distraction-free chess experience.
- #24 Chess Sphere
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Betamaximus-128
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chess Sphere is multiplayer online across multiple platforms.
Why similar: Chess 42.1% ★, Board Game 16.5%, VR 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, spherical board layout that forces you to rethink traditional chess strategies.
- #25 Free Chess
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 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 47.9% ★, Board Game 15.2%, Tabletop 15%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Simulation 4.8%
- #26 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
75% matchVery Positive80% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 52.9% ★, Board Game 11.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Tabletop 5.7%
- #27 Chess
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.
Why similar: Chess 40.8% ★, Board Game 32.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Strategy 6.5%, Casual 6.2%
- #28 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Wizards
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 40.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Board Game 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%, Strategy 7.1%
- #29 Tabletop Playground
78% matchMixed69% of 270 reviews2020
Dev: Plasticity StudiosPub: Modularity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The modern digital tabletop game for fans and creators! Featuring deep customization and choice, enjoy more immersive tabletop sessions with friends than ever before. Build new rule sets for traditional games, play custom-made games by the community or create your own and share them with the world.
Why similar: Chess 25.1% ★, Tabletop 14.5%, Board Game 14.2%, Strategy 12.9%, VR 10%
- #30 Dark Chess
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Tall Troll Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is an asymmetric puzzle-strategy game featuring fog of war. Survive a story-driven campaign filled with custom boards, traps, and rule-breaking Kings and Queens of the past. Stealth, calculated risks and outsmarting the unknown are your only ways to win.
Why similar: Chess 41.4% ★, Board Game 16.4%, Tabletop 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #31 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
77% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
Windows
chess simulator game
Why similar: Chess 59.8% ★, Board Game 17%, Tabletop 10%, Simulation 6.4%, Casual 2.3%
- #32 The Rookery
72% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Glyder Games
Windows · Mac
An exciting and fast-paced chess roguelite, full of ridiculous abilities! Explode your opponent's pieces, spawn queens all over the board, move twice in a row... But watch out for the bosses, who have crazy powers of their own!
Why similar: Chess 58.1% ★, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Strategy 7.1%
- #33 Fritz Chess 14
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 123 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 75.5% ★, Tabletop 17.2%, Strategy 7.4%
- #34 3D Math - Ultra
73% matchVery Positive93% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Big Mind Games 9000
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!
Why similar: Chess 39.4% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Tabletop 15.2%, Sports 11.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #35 FPS Chess
70% matchVery Positive84% of 43,138 reviews2022
Dev: Meta ForkPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
Why similar: Chess 32.8% ★, Board Game 17.4%, Tabletop 14.1%, Sports 8.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #36 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
74% 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 64.3% ★, Tabletop 19.4%, Strategy 7.1%, Relaxing 5.4%, Casual 2.1%
- #37 Gomoku Let's Go
70% matchVery Positive88% of 925 reviews2021
Dev: Studio AmateurPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges!
Why similar: Tabletop 25.7%, Board Game 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 10.4%
- #38 Regimental Chess
74% matchMixed55% of 332 reviews2015
Dev: Regimental Chess Dev.Pub: Regimental Chess Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Regimental Chess is a battle game where large armies of chess pieces move and capture in mass formations. Up to 372 pieces in a single battle.
Why similar: Chess 54% ★, Board Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #39 Chinese Chess
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 224 reviews2017
Dev: Wang Wenxi
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The most popular Chinese board game.
Why similar: Chess 47.1% ★, Tabletop 24.5%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #40 ChessCraft
70% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Stuart SpencePub: Frame of Mind
Windows · Linux
Never play the same game of chess again! ChessCraft is a chess AI sandbox. Create your own chess boards, rules, and pieces. Play against the computer or your friends online, or win loot by playing one of 80 built-in chess boards in adventure mode.
Why similar: Chess 47% ★, Board Game 18.8%, Tabletop 13.9%, Strategy 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%
- #41 The Ouroboros King
69% matchVery Positive81% of 564 reviews2023
Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 47.2% ★, Board Game 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 6.6%
- #42 Stress Chess
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: FourOrbStudios
Windows
"The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess
Why similar: Chess 51.4% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Tabletop 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%
- #43 Battle Chess
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
It took 2000 years for someone to make chess better!
Why similar: Chess 44.8% ★, Tabletop 32.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based 11.2%
- #44 Khet 2.0
71% matchVery Positive87% of 165 reviews2014
Dev: BlueLine Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Officially licensed version of the “Mensa Select” award-winning board game! The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their laser with the goal of blasting their opponents...
Why similar: Chess 33.4% ★, Board Game 15.2%, Tabletop 14.2%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%
- #45 Quantum Chess
68% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Quantum Realm Games
Windows · Mac
Completely change the strategy of the age old game of chess with quantum physics!
Why similar: Tabletop 60.6%, Strategy 29.7%, Indie 9.7%
- #46 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 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 63.7% ★, Tabletop 19.9%, Strategy 7.3%, Relaxing 5.4%, Casual 2.1%
- #47 Gigachess
71% 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 32.2% ★, Tabletop 17.2%, Board Game 14.2%, Turn-Based 11%, Strategy 8%
- #48 Checkmate Showdown
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 236 reviews2023
Dev: BadRez GamesPub: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.
Why similar: Chess 52.5% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #49 Board game party
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Willgw
Windows
This is a 3D game integrating various classic board games. Players can engage in online battles, strategize against AI, or enjoy local mode with friends. It offers an immersive gaming experience with realistic graphics and a global leaderboard.
Why similar: Board Game 24.8%, Tabletop 23.9%, Sports 15.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 6.5%
- #50 超将棋
66% matchVery Positive89% of 422 reviews2021
Dev: Fortgs
Windows · Mac · Linux
「ゲームはもっと、シンプルでいい。」 この理念のもと、物理演算と将棋を掛け合わせた超将棋は制作されました。 あなたが友人や世界の強敵たちと切磋琢磨しながら、この懐かしい、それでいて 未知のボードゲームを楽しんで頂ければそれ以上の喜びはありません。
Why similar: Board Game 52.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Casual 6.7%, 3D 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #51 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
68% matchVery Positive85% of 123 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 63.3% ★, Tabletop 19.9%, Strategy 7.3%, Relaxing 5.3%, Casual 2.2%
- #52 Catan VR
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Experiment 7
Windows
Catan VR allows tabletop fans and new players alike to experience the best-selling board game in a fresh, fully-immersive format. Take on other players around the world or play against Catan personalities and watch the island come to life in VR for the first time.
Why similar: Board Game 25.5%, VR 18.3%, Tabletop 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 11.2%
- #53 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
67% matchVery Positive94% of 64 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 46.3% ★, Board Game 18%, Tabletop 12.4%, Strategy 6.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6%
- #54 Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,978 reviews2014
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!
Why similar: Board Game 33.6%, Tabletop 27.2%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #55 Demeo Battles
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Resolution Games
Windows
Demeo Battles is a competitive PvP turn-based strategy game. Choose your champion, assemble an army of monstrous minions, and team up with fellow champions in your quest for turn-based glory!
Why similar: Board Game 23.3%, Tabletop 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, VR 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%