- #1 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
96% 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 64.6% ★, Board Game 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game takes traditional chess mechanics and adds a mind-bending layer of time travel and parallel timelines for a unique strategic challenge.
- #2 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 270 reviews2016
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 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% ★, Board Game 11.3%, Tabletop 11%, Sports 6.9%, Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most direct competitor to Chess Ultra, offering a similarly polished and realistic 3D chess simulation.
- #3 Tabletop Simulator
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 72,280 reviews2015
Dev: Berserk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 56.5 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 34.8%, Board Game 31.3%, VR 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate virtual environment to play chess and countless other board games with friends in a highly interactive 3D space.
- #4 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 22.8% ★, Tabletop 20.1%, Board Game 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A creative collection of chess-inspired puzzles that reimagine the game's mechanics in fun, bite-sized challenges.
- #5 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
96% 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 44% ★, Board Game 25.2%, Tabletop 18.7%, Strategy 10%, Casual 2%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title is famous for its iconic, humorous combat animations that bring the board to life in a way similar to Chess Ultra's visual flair.
- #6 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
94% 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 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant roguelike twist on chess where you play as the lone Black King armed with a shotgun against the entire White army.
- #7 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
91% 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 52.6% ★, Board Game 11.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Tabletop 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game incorporates deck-building and roguelike progression into chess, offering a fresh way to experience the classic board game.
- #8 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
93% 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 60.2% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Strategy 11%, Multiplayer 4.4%, 3D 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its world-class AI engine, this is the go-to choice for serious players who want to analyze their games at a professional level.
- #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 61.3% ★, Tabletop 20%, Strategy 7.4%, Relaxing 5.2%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that focuses purely on the satisfaction of finding the perfect checkmate.
- #10 The Chess Variants Club
89% 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 37.9% ★, Board Game 15.4%, Tabletop 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%, Strategy 5%
Why You'll Like It: This collection offers a wide variety of non-standard chess rules, perfect for players looking to break away from the traditional game.
- #11 Chess Infinity
88% 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 44.7% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Sports 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual approach to the game that emphasizes quick play and accessible mechanics for all skill levels.
- #12 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
89% 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 40.8% ★, Board Game 21.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: For those interested in the history of board games, this title offers a compelling alternative to chess with its own unique asymmetric rules.
- #13 Chess 2: The Sequel
90% matchMixed48% of 117 reviews2014
Dev: Ludeme Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 92.9 hrs≥1hr: 15%
The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
Why similar: Chess 64.3% ★, Tabletop 17.8%, Sports 8.8%, Strategy 7%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Designed by grandmasters, this variant introduces new pieces and win conditions to modernize the competitive chess experience.
- #14 Chess Ultimate
85% 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 27% ★, Tabletop 25.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D take on the game that emphasizes clean graphics and straightforward turn-based tactics.
- #15 Pawnbarian
86% 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 53.4% ★, Board Game 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, turn-based strategy game that uses chess pieces as your deck to fight through dungeons.
- #16 Four Kings One War
86% 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 43.2% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Sports 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 3D strategy game that expands the board and adds new tactical layers to the traditional chess formula.
- #17 3D Chess
87% 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 38.7% ★, Tabletop 16%, Board Game 15.3%, Sports 10.5%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A basic but effective 3D chess simulator that focuses on the visual experience of playing on a virtual board.
- #18 Hyper Chess
82% 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 54.5% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Tabletop 7%, Multiplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style interpretation that speeds up the pace of play for those who find traditional chess too slow.
- #19 Free Chess
82% 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 47.6% ★, Tabletop 15.2%, Board Game 15%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Simulation 5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based take on the game that adds a layer of unpredictability to the traditional board setup.
- #20 Chess Knights: Viking Lands
84% 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 42.9% ★, Board Game 15.9%, Tabletop 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle game that uses the movement patterns of chess pieces to navigate through beautiful, themed levels.
- #21 Master of Chess
81% 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 23.1% ★, Board Game 17.5%, Tabletop 16.5%, Sports 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused take on the game that emphasizes education and strategic planning.
- #22 Immersion Chess
84% matchMixed66% of 137 reviews2017
Dev: Immersion
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 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 34.1%, Sports 28.3%, Strategy 18%, VR 13.7%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, free-to-play option that focuses on a relaxing atmosphere and standard chess rules.
- #23 Just Xiangqi
80% matchVery Positive85% of 697 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.9%, Tabletop 17.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy chess, this game introduces you to the Chinese variant, offering a deep and complex strategic alternative.
- #24 Chess Sphere
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Betamaximus-128
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chess Sphere is multiplayer online across multiple platforms.
Why similar: Chess 41.9% ★, Board Game 16.5%, VR 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual chess game that offers a different visual perspective on the classic board layout.
- #25 Chess Knights: Shinobi
81% 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 44.4% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Tabletop 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Similar to the Viking Lands entry, this game applies chess-based movement to a stealthy, ninja-themed puzzle experience.
- #26 ALL Chess
79% 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 23.8%, Tabletop 21.6%, Sports 17.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, 3D-focused chess game designed for casual players who want a quick match.
- #27 The Chess
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 93 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 34.5% ★, Turn-Based 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Board Game 8%, Tabletop 8%
- #28 Chess
76% 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 37.5% ★, Board Game 33.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Casual 6.7%
- #29 Tabletop Playground
78% matchMixed70% of 266 reviews2020
Dev: Plasticity StudiosPub: Modularity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 24.9% ★, Tabletop 14.7%, Board Game 14.1%, Strategy 13%, VR 9.8%
- #30 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
78% 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 40.5% ★, Turn-Based 12.4%, Board Game 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #31 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
77% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
Windows
chess simulator game
Why similar: Chess 59.5% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Tabletop 10.1%, Simulation 6.6%, Casual 2.4%
- #32 Regimental Chess
79% matchMixed55% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Regimental Chess Dev.Pub: Regimental Chess Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 53.7% ★, Board Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Strategy 9%, Multiplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, multiplayer-focused chess variant that adds complexity for players seeking a significant challenge.
- #33 The Rookery
73% matchVery Positive96% of 94 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 57.8% ★, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #34 Fritz Chess 14
76% 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 75.1% ★, Tabletop 17.5%, Strategy 7.5%
- #35 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
75% 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 63.8% ★, Tabletop 19.7%, Strategy 7.2%, Relaxing 5.5%, Casual 2.1%
- #36 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
74% 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 63.1% ★, Tabletop 20.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Relaxing 5.5%, Casual 2.1%
- #37 Gomoku Let's Go
72% matchVery Positive88% of 913 reviews2021
Dev: Studio AmateurPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 25.9%, Board Game 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 10.4%
- #38 3D Math - Ultra
73% matchVery Positive94% of 221 reviews2020
Dev: Big Mind Games 9000
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!
Why similar: Chess 39% ★, Board Game 15.7%, Tabletop 15.4%, Sports 11.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #39 Gigachess
74% 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% ★, Tabletop 17.5%, Board Game 14.1%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Strategy 8.1%
- #40 Stress Chess
71% 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 51% ★, Board Game 15.7%, Tabletop 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%
- #41 ChessCraft
71% matchVery Positive96% of 82 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 46.7% ★, Board Game 18.7%, Tabletop 14.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%
- #42 Chinese Chess
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: Wang Wenxi
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
The most popular Chinese board game.
Why similar: Chess 46.5% ★, Tabletop 24.7%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 5.6%
- #43 Dark Chess
70% 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 41% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Tabletop 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #44 The Ouroboros King
69% 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 46.7% ★, Board Game 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #45 FPS Chess
67% matchVery Positive84% of 41,552 reviews2022
Dev: Meta ForkPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
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 31.5% ★, Board Game 17.5%, Tabletop 14.4%, Sports 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #46 Battle Chess
72% matchVery Positive81% of 105 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
It took 2000 years for someone to make chess better!
Why similar: Chess 44.5% ★, Tabletop 32.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based 10.8%
- #47 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 60.7%, Strategy 29.6%, Indie 9.7%
- #48 Checkmate Showdown
68% matchVery Positive80% of 234 reviews2023
Dev: BadRez GamesPub: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.0 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 52.2% ★, Board Game 17.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%
- #49 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 33.2% ★, Board Game 15.1%, Tabletop 14.4%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%
- #50 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
70% 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 62.7% ★, Tabletop 20.2%, Strategy 7.4%, Relaxing 5.4%, Casual 2.2%
- #51 超将棋
67% matchVery Positive88% of 416 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%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Casual 6.8%, 3D 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #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 25.3%, VR 17.8%, Tabletop 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 11.2%
- #53 Pawn of the Dead
67% 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 53.8% ★, Board Game 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%
- #54 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
67% 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 45.9% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Tabletop 12.6%, Strategy 6.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.1%
- #55 Check vs Mate
70% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2012
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command!
Why similar: Chess 53.3% ★, Strategy 31.6%, Casual 9.1%, Action 6.1%
- #56 Virtual Skate
62% matchVery Positive99% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Flip Axis Studios
Windows
Experience next level board control, skate with friends, and film insane tricks in the most immersive skateboarding game ever made.
Why similar: VR 30%, Simulation 21%, Multiplayer 19.7%, Sports 19.2%, Casual 3.8%
- #57 Just Go
63% matchVery Positive93% of 3,207 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
You will experience from absolute Novice to Top Go player, and show your talents in major Go leagues! The game also includes notable Go matches in history for you to explore. The full-dubbing tutorial for beginners will let you appreciate the charm of Go!
Why similar: Board Game 31.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Tabletop 15.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 8%