- #1 MAFIA Chess
97% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: MAFIA Chess
Windows
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Board Game 10%, Logic 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.3%
- #2 Chess 2
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KeeleePub: TD Indie
Windows
This project was inspired by Oats Jenkins' video on Youtube titled "I Made a BETTER Chess". In their video, they revised the pieces and rules. This project is that idea, turned into a video game!
Why similar: Chess 54.2% ★, Board Game 9.9%, Tabletop 8.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%
- #3 Chess Exerciser
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Rapid-IT
Windows
Become a better chess player with learning by repetition. Exercise from 3.000+ opening lines and discover their best continuation. Learn tactics from millions of puzzles split into 38 categories and 11 difficulty levels. Master 18.000+ endgame positions sorted by category and difficulty.
Why similar: Chess 61.7% ★, Board Game 9.6%, Logic 9%, Strategy 8.2%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #4 Chess Bomb
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NovaScreen
Windows
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.
Why similar: Chess 50.3% ★, Logic 11.5%, Board Game 10.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Choices Matter 5.7%
- #5 Cute Chess
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: RikkiGames Limited
Windows
Cute Chess is all the fun of regular chess but with cute little characters, scene designs and music to make the game even more fun. Improve your chess skills by practising against computers with a range of different difficulties or take your skills online and compete against friends.
Why similar: Chess 62.9% ★, Board Game 9.8%, Logic 8.1%, Strategy 7.7%, Tabletop 7%
- #6 MetaChess
93% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: MetaChess
Windows · Mac
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
Why similar: Chess 61.2% ★, Board Game 11.1%, Puzzle 7.2%, Strategy 5.2%, Choices Matter 5%
- #7 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
A casual puzzle played with 4 sided chits with a swords or a shield on an edge played on a classic chess board. when chits clash they may rotate or capture the other, your objective is to capture the crown chits, there are 4 on both sides.
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Board Game 14.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #8 Chess v Checkers
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Chess v Checkers is a mashup of two popular games Chess and Checkers. Play as either side on the game board through three distinct game modes.
Why similar: Chess 67.7% ★, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Board Game 6.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.6%
- #9 Fritz Chess 14
92% 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 85% ★, Tabletop 9.4%, Strategy 5.5%
- #10 BOT.vinnik Chess: USSR vs the World
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
Windows
The World has united their strongest Grandmasters to challenge us! But they forget one thing: the Soviet School of Chess has no equal. Take your seat, comrade. It is time to show the globe who truly rules the 64 squares!
Why similar: Chess 68.4% ★, Logic 6.7%, Board Game 6.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%, Strategy 6.1%
- #11 The Rookery
89% 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 62.2% ★, Logic 8%, Tactical 6.6%, Board Game 6.2%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #12 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
90% 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 71.9% ★, Board Game 12.5%, Strategy 8.6%, Tactical 5.7%, 2D 0.8%
- #13 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
89% 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 65.3% ★, Logic 8.7%, Strategy 7.8%, Board Game 7.1%, Choices Matter 3.8%
- #14 Tour - Chess Puzzles
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alberithmic
Windows · Linux
Visit all the light squares exactly once to solve the puzzles in this game. Inspired by the classic Knight's Tour challenge, but taken to new levels with a wide variety of special tiles and pieces.
Why similar: Chess 62.3% ★, Logic 18.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Board Game 7.2%, 2D 0.6%
- #15 Chessformer
87% matchVery Positive100% of 320 reviews2022
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 64.4% ★, Board Game 11.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Logic 8.4%, Strategy 5.2%
- #16 Chess Morph: The Queen's Wormholes
86% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Aurea Games Studio
Windows
An original puzzle game inspired by chess. Control a lonely Queen with shapeshifting abilities and defeat the enemy army. Move wisely, explore the wormholes on the board, take the enemy shape and kill them all.
Why similar: Chess 43.2% ★, Logic 13.8%, Board Game 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Tabletop 6.9%
- #17 Mate'Morphosis
84% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Chess 59.9% ★, Logic 19.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, Strategy 4.8%, Board Game 3.1%
- #18 Lazy Chess
86% matchMixed55% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Christopher Cinq-Mars JarvisPub: Cinq-Mars Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.
Why similar: Chess 52.9% ★, Logic 13.7%, Board Game 8.4%, Puzzle 6.7%, Tabletop 6.2%
- #19 The Chess Variants Club
85% 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 48.3% ★, Logic 11.4%, Board Game 9.6%, Tabletop 9%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #20 Just Chess
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Pupugames
Windows · Linux
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support and UCI engine profiles, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 63% ★, Logic 13.4%, Board Game 11.4%, Tabletop 8.2%, Strategy 3.3%
- #21 Puzzle & Chess
83% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
Puzzle & Chess is a relaxing and minimalist game that mixes puzzle challenges with chess moves. Click on pieces, solve the puzzles with a pleasant and relaxing environment. You don't need to know how to play chess to have fun. No score, no timer and no pressure.
Why similar: Chess 52.2% ★, Logic 14.5%, Board Game 9.3%, Puzzle 8.1%, Tabletop 7.5%
- #22 Sharp Chess
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Melmax LLC
Windows
Play in the dark or under open skies. Sharp Chess is a clean, distraction-free chess experience — Stockfish AI, nature and dark themes. At home or on the go with Steam Deck.
Why similar: Chess 72.5% ★, Board Game 13%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #23 Backstabbing King
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Flown
Windows
Strategize your way through a variety of encounters, each with various twists. Kill all of the other pieces on the board through night and day until only the two kings remain.
Why similar: Chess 63% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Board Game 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.3%
- #24 Caïssa Board
82% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Dominique Lorre
Windows
Caîssa Board is a graphical chess user interface that is evolving toward becoming an online chess club.
Why similar: Chess 66.2% ★, Board Game 10.3%, Tabletop 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
- #25 Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
78% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 63.8% ★, Board Game 9.6%, Logic 9.5%, Strategy 6.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
- #26 Checkmate Challenge
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Erik Fast
Windows
A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.
Why similar: Chess 86.1% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Tactical 5%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #27 Chess Master Quest - Idle
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LearnTech Games
Windows
Learn Chess. Real Progression. Idle Mode. Solve 10,000+ tactical puzzles, study grandmaster games, and climb from a park bench to the World Championship through deep idle mechanics, Grandmaster training, and RPG-style stat growth.
Why similar: Chess 59.9% ★, Logic 13.4%, Board Game 11%, Puzzle 9%, Strategy 2.9%
- #28 ChessSnake
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HowDeerYou
Windows
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 65.9% ★, Board Game 10.4%, Tabletop 8.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
- #29 Chex
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: KonsolKongenPub: Stuen
Windows
Chex is a strategic board game currently based on Gliński's hexagonal variant of chess. Players must use their pieces to capture their opponent's king. The hexagonal board introduces new challenges and opportunities.
Why similar: Chess 71.4% ★, Board Game 13%, Tabletop 10.2%, Strategy 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #30 Blindfold Chess
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Marmotsoft
Windows
Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board.
Why similar: Chess 64.1% ★, Logic 10.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Tabletop 7.6%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #31 Chess of Fortune
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: devOfFortune
Windows
A unique and casual chess experience with new rules and luck-based mechanics which requires fresh strategies, tactics, and ingenuity to conquer.
Why similar: Chess 59.6% ★, Board Game 11%, Logic 8.6%, Strategy 8.1%, Colorful 4.5%
- #32 Prismarch
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Noah Magner
Windows
A colorful chess roguelike! Engage in dopaminergic, cinematic strategy while you fulfill a chess power fantasy - your pieces gain abilities as you construct a juiced up roster capable of surviving the onslaught! Only - seven mysterious prismatic kings stand before you and the one true crown...
Why similar: Chess 69.2% ★, Board Game 7.4%, Tabletop 7.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%, Strategy 6.1%
- #33 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
Windows
Do you think chess is a man's game, comrade? THINK AGAIN! The Soviet Queens are here to crush your ego and show you true elegance on the board. Enroll NOW!
Why similar: Chess 65% ★, Board Game 10.1%, Strategy 8.1%, Puzzle 6.6%, Logic 5.9%
- #34 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
75% 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 61.2% ★, Board Game 17.3%, Tabletop 12.4%, Strategy 9.1%
- #35 Caber
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrés Giraldo
Windows
Caber is a novel logic puzzle inspired by the 8 queens problem, transform your computer in a metal challenge that improves your memory, perception and logic skills.
Why similar: Chess 50.6% ★, Logic 17.4%, Puzzle 15.8%, Choices Matter 13.8%, 2D 1.4%
- #36 Chokur
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BuzzBee Games, LLC
Windows · Linux
The ultimate poker-infused chess derivative with deckbuilding, roguelike mechanics and minimal RNG! Go on a campaign run where strategic deckbuilding decisions matter or jump into an exhibition match against an AI/human opponent. Play a ranked match with a friend and climb the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Chess 47.7% ★, Logic 12.7%, Board Game 8.3%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Tabletop 7.2%
- #37 Chess Corp
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piotr Dul
Windows
ChessCorp - an indie puzzle game that takes you to a pixel art world to solve the mystery of your existence. Tackle AI-generated chess puzzles, develop your own thinking machine, and win the Grand Tournament. This is the only way.
Why similar: Chess 68.8% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Tactical 8.4%, Logic 4.5%, Puzzle 4.4%
- #38 KNIGHTS
72% matchVery Positive94% of 821 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 52.5% ★, Logic 14.8%, Tabletop 11.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, Strategy 5.6%
- #39 Radial Chess
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: George Friedman
Windows
Radial Chess is a chess game that preserves all traditional rules and mechanics while reimagining the board as a radial spatial structure, where players compete against AI or locally in a transformed geometric interpretation of classic chess.
Why similar: Chess 45.4% ★, Board Game 12.9%, Logic 11.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Choices Matter 5.8%
- #40 Knights Together
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DDoubleDD
Windows
Knights Together is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the chess piece knight. Although it's inspired by chess, it requires no knowledge of chess to play!. Simply move your knights around the board and make sure they come together.
Why similar: Chess 33.3% ★, Board Game 16.2%, Logic 14.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Tactical 9.2%
- #41 Lilith's Game
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TikoPub: Tiko Developments
Windows
Face the demon queen Lilith in high-stakes, asymmetrical chess matches. Capture all of her pieces, EXCEPT ONE! Carefully sacrifice your own pieces, use special items, and outthink Lilith’s unpredictable moves to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Chess 69.8% ★, Board Game 10%, Tabletop 7.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
- #42 Chess Royal
70% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Inlogic SoftwarePub: Silesia Games
Windows
A simple yet satisfying game of chess that anyone can play - and learn from. Challenge a powerful chess AI, play against your friends, and try to get through a massive tower of puzzles!
Why similar: Chess 60.5% ★, Logic 18.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #43 Knight King Assassin
71% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Niko Kivilahti
Windows
Knight King Assassin is a minimal puzzle game inspired by rock-paper-scissors and chess. Your objective is to clear the board from all the symbols by moving them while taking into account their place in the hierarchy.
Why similar: Chess 53.9% ★, Logic 20%, Puzzle 11.2%, Board Game 9.5%, Strategy 4.9%
- #44 Vantageous
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Alec Schneider
Windows
Vantageous is a competitive board game, where you have to strategize your piece placement, stack your pieces to increase their range and outsmart your opponent. You can play on the same device, online or against the computer! Play against your friends or challenge the rank ladder!
Why similar: Chess 50.8% ★, Tabletop 10.4%, Board Game 10.1%, Logic 9.7%, Strategy 5.1%
- #45 Checkmate Heroines
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WaysIshmael
Windows
Anime arrives to chess! And with new technology! Improve your skills with the game analysis tool at no extra cost, and test them against players around the globe and even your friends. Including those who don’t own the game! May your kingdom thrive!
Why similar: Chess 51.1% ★, Board Game 13%, Colorful 7.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Tabletop 5.5%
- #46 3D Chess Online
69% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Yusuf Islam SeyhanPub: Inspector Studios
Windows
3D Chess Online combines the magical world of chess with a modern and three-dimensional experience! Determine your strategy and fight against your opponents worldwide in this simulator equipped with realistic graphics.
Why similar: Chess 59.1% ★, Tabletop 11.3%, Board Game 11.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Strategy 7%
- #47 Chessemble
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Giga Glitch
Windows
Customize your board with a host of new pieces. Start with an aggressive forward assault, Or perhaps a defensive fortress designed to weather the storm. Will you outwit, outmanoeuvre, or out-explode your way to victory?
Why similar: Chess 61.5% ★, Board Game 9%, Tactical 7.4%, Strategy 6.7%, Logic 6.2%
- #48 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
70% 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 65.8% ★, Tabletop 9.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Logic 7.5%, Strategy 4.8%
- #49 Chesskoban Bishop
68% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2021
Dev: Heimo Game Studio
Windows
Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. Capture enemy bishops to complete levels.
Why similar: Chess 64% ★, Logic 12.3%, Board Game 9.6%, Puzzle 7.9%, Tabletop 5.5%
- #50 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
69% 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 65.3% ★, Tabletop 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Logic 7.7%, Strategy 4.9%
- #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 64.3% ★, Tabletop 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Logic 8.4%, Strategy 5%
- #52 Chess You
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SoSeong
Windows
Play classic chess against girls who tease, provoke, and challenge you.
Why similar: Chess 66.2% ★, Board Game 11.5%, Strategy 5.8%, Puzzle 4.5%, Visual Novel 3.6%
- #53 Rulehouse
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dalichrome
Windows
Think you know chess? Forget some of that. Rule House is a pawn chess adventure where every stage rewrites the game. Travel the globe and beyond, master an ever-changing board where new pieces, twisted variants, and cunning opponents keep you guessing from first move to last.
Why similar: Chess 63.4% ★, Board Game 12%, Logic 7.8%, Strategy 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #54 Chess: Definitive Edition
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Aphoenicis
Windows · Linux
A new patch just dropped for the ancient game of Chess. The Definitive Edition adds new pieces, chaotic cards, and modernized rules. Reshape the board and bring down the enemy Kings, heirs, and pretenders. Master the first major update in centuries.
Why similar: Chess 70.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Board Game 7.9%, Tabletop 6.2%, Tactical 3.9%
- #55 Grandmaster Chess
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Capstone SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.
Why similar: Chess 55.8% ★, Board Game 11.1%, Tabletop 10%, Logic 8.4%, Strategy 5.9%
- #56 Everranger
65% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hainan Junqian Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
This is a moderately challenging single-player 2D puzzle game with approximately 100 levels. You control your piece to evade or capture other pieces, ultimately reaching the target point. Different pieces follow distinct movement logic. You must deduce these patterns through exploration.
Why similar: Chess 44.4% ★, Logic 14.6%, Board Game 12.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Tactical 7.4%