What games are most similar to Dark Chess?

The most similar games to Dark Chess include FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Infernal Chess, Balatro, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Dark Chess?

Dark Chess is a Indie, Strategy game with popular tags including Chess, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Puzzle, Turn-Based Tactics.

Best chess games like Dark Chess?

If you're looking for more chess games like Dark Chess, try FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Infernal Chess, Balatro. These share the Chess tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Dark Chess?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Dark Chess. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Dark Chess but more strategy?

To find games emphasizing strategy, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Strategy alongside Chess. You can also explore the strategy tag page directly.

Games Like Dark Chess

Top Similar Games to Dark Chess

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) — Features mmorpg and rpg.
Infernal Chess (2025) — Shared: Chess, Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features early access and turn-based combat. Tags: Chess, Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy
Balatro (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features card game and roguelike. Tags: Singleplayer, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy
Tabletop Simulator (2015) — Shared: Tabletop, Board Game, Strategy. Also features simulation and multiplayer. Tags: Tabletop, Board Game, Strategy
Hunt: Showdown 1896 (2019) — Features extraction shooter and multiplayer.
BOT.VINNIK Chess Masters Academy0 — Shared: Chess, Board Game, Puzzle. Also features robots and artificial intelligence. Tags: Chess, Board Game, Puzzle
BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Chess, Singleplayer. Also features casual and education. Tags: Strategy, Chess, Singleplayer
Lilith's Game0 — Shared: Chess, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics. Also features pve and horror. Tags: Chess, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Mini Motorways (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Puzzle, Singleplayer. Also features simulation and casual. Tags: Strategy, Puzzle, Singleplayer
Dorfromantik (2022) — Shared: Puzzle, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy. Also features relaxing and city builder. Tags: Puzzle, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Singleplayer
Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features open world and action. Tags: Singleplayer
canVERSE (2022) — Shared: Tabletop, Chess, Board Game. Also features realistic and pvp. Tags: Tabletop, Chess, Board Game
Forza Horizon 5 (2021) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features racing and open world. Tags: Singleplayer
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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers (2013) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer, Board Game. Also features card battler and card game. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer, Board Game
CloverPit (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features gambling and roguelite. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
MetaChess (2026) — Shared: Chess, Board Game, Strategy. Also features pvp and multiplayer. Tags: Chess, Board Game, Strategy
Cookie Clicker (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features clicker and idler. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
Dice chess (2026) — Shared: Chess, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics. Also features pvp and casual. Tags: Chess, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel (2020) — Shared: Chess, Time Travel, Board Game. Also features time manipulation and difficult. Tags: Chess, Time Travel, Board Game
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Chex (2023) — Shared: Chess, Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features 3d and fantasy. Tags: Chess, Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy
Inscryption (2021) — Shared: Puzzle, Strategy. Also features card battler and card game. Tags: Puzzle, Strategy
Knock on the Coffin Lid (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features fantasy and dark fantasy. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition (2020) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features multiplayer and open world. Tags: Singleplayer
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features great soundtrack and hack and slash. Tags: Singleplayer
The Rookery (2024) — Shared: Chess, Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based Strategy. Also features roguelite and tactical. Tags: Chess, Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based Strategy
Assassin's Creed® Unity (2014) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features open world and parkour. Tags: Singleplayer
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Armello (2015) — Shared: Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy. Also features pvp and card game. Tags: Board Game, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy
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FAR: Lone Sails (2018) — Shared: Singleplayer, Puzzle. Also features atmospheric and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Singleplayer, Puzzle
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Monster Train (2020) — Shared: Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy. Also features card battler and roguelite. Tags: Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy
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Techwars: Global Conflict (2017) — Shared: Strategy. Also features action and massively multiplayer. Tags: Strategy
Vantageous (2024) — Shared: Tabletop, Chess, Strategy. Also features casual and multiplayer. Tags: Tabletop, Chess, Strategy
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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition (2012) — Features souls-like and rpg.
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Flotsam (2025) — Shared: Strategy. Also features base building and colony sim. Tags: Strategy
Warriors: Rise to Glory (2022) — Shared: Strategy. Also features multiplayer and rpg. Tags: Strategy
SCUM (2025) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features survival and open world survival craft. Tags: Singleplayer
DARK SOULS™ II (2014) — Features souls-like and rpg.
American Truck Simulator (2016) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features automobile sim and driving. Tags: Singleplayer
EcoChess0 — Shared: Chess, Turn-Based Tactics, Strategy. Also features 2d and nature. Tags: Chess, Turn-Based Tactics, Strategy
Triple Chess0 — Shared: Strategy, Board Game, Tabletop. Also features 3d and atmospheric. Tags: Strategy, Board Game, Tabletop
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