- #1 Chess of Doom
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: New Dawn Interactive
Windows
Chess of doom is a chess-based roguelike where you're outnumbered at every turn. Harness the dungeon's power to battle enemy hordes, familiar and strange. Die, learn, master, conquer!
Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Roguelike 8.5%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.9%
- #2 Below the Crown
96% matchVery Positive94% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Misfits Attic
Windows
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.
Why similar: Chess 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #3 Peace by Piece
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Przemek Cholewa
Windows
Restore peace — one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns!
Why similar: Chess 38.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #4 MEGACHESS
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starry MinesPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
MEGACHESS is a roguelite dungeon crawler with chess elements. Blast through high-paced tactical battles, adapt your army against outnumbering foes, craft and combine your units to form MEGA-PIECES and obliterate the bosses.
Why similar: Chess 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Roguelite 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%
- #5 Tactorius
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ludius Constructs
Windows
A chess-based spell roguelite where strategy is created in the moment, not memorized. Equip 150+ spells, upgrade your pieces, and rewrite the rules. Grow a skill tree as you climb 7 towers of escalating enemies and bosses. Your mind is the armory.
Why similar: Chess 47.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 8.6%
- #6 Grandmaster's Revenge
94% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Two in One
Windows
They say one person in the field is not a warrior. And what if this one is called to fight by the White Grandmaster himself, endowed with super powers and even the ground on which he steps helps him. Find out in the new skirmish of the Grandmasters and regain control over all the clans of Whitehills
Why similar: Chess 49% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Action Roguelike 4.2%
- #7 The Rookery
93% 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 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 6.4%
- #8 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
92% matchVery Positive80% of 357 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 49.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Roguelike 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #9 Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
91% matchVery Positive91% of 7,299 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 41% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #10 Fool`s Road
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Pikas
Windows
Turn-based strategy where chess-like battles evolve into full army command. Build your class fantasy, recruit troops, and enjoy thoughtful tactical runs.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.4%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Chess 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #11 Protocol Aegirum
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Nacho Riquelme
Windows
A turn-based tactical game in the style of chess, with roguelike elements, where you command a fleet in dynamic strategic battles to break humanity's cycle of defeat.
Why similar: Chess 44.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #12 Yes, My Queen
89% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Wall Spaghetti
Windows · Mac
The chess roguelite. Play game-changing cards, bend the rules, save your Queen, and escape from the dungeon.
Why similar: Chess 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Deckbuilding 11%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #13 The Ouroboros King
88% matchVery Positive81% of 561 reviews2023
Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 38.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Roguelite 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #14 Advancing Chess
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeviathanStasis
Windows · Linux
Experience the beloved game of chess in ways never before seen! Starting with just your King and a Pawn, you’ll strategically assemble your board with pieces of your choice. But be warned, you’ll be facing off against boards uniquely crafted by other players, there’s no telling what to expect!
Why similar: Chess 51.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Roguelike 8.9%, Strategy 5.2%
- #15 Temple Crawler
86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Alexis Pautrot
Windows
A turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler where you maneuver to collect items enabling you to fight enemies. Pick your hero, craft your deck, unlock powerful artifacts and forge your path through dungeons filled with ruthless enemies, dangerous traps and cataclysmic events!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Deckbuilding 11.9%
- #16 Blessing In The Darkness
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oldbookstudio
Windows
Blessing In The Darkness has an unique turn-based combat system, immersive in a DUNGEON scroller perspective with GOTHIC style and TERROR elements. Go ahead! Face traps, zombies, skeletons and demons under the dark and try to survive!
Why similar: Chess 25.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #17 Chessemble
85% 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 46.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 5.5%
- #18 Crounds
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZeroEight Studios
Windows
Crounds is a fast-paced PvP chess roguelike. Choose a powerful King, draft game-breaking upgrades, and bend the traditional rules of chess to destroy your opponent! Synergize your chaotic upgrades to create your winning strategy!
Why similar: Chess 43% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Deckbuilding 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #19 TOTAL ZUGZWANG
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LOKUST AZUL LIMITED
Windows
This is Chess on a conveyor belt -- an ingenious roguelike, melding tactical strategy and explosive action! Deal with a mind-bending scrolling board that pulls towards you relentless waves of foes and perils. Prepare for their violent collision with your pieces. Prepare for TOTAL ZUGZWANG.
Why similar: Chess 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #20 Balloon Chess
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilentQ Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Balloon Chess is a roguelite take on chess, where you fight through waves of enemies and challenging boss matches as you ride an elevator to the top floor. Get powerful new abilities, imbue your balloons with passive effects, and build up a 'deck' of backup balloons to take on higher challenges.
Why similar: Chess 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Deckbuilding 15.1%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #21 Pawndemonium
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Etienne Pouvreau
Windows
Crawl through the infernal checkerboards. Plan your moves, survive demonic hordes, collect unholy weapons, and descend ever deeper to reclaim your soul — but beware: in this damned game, the rules of chess have been... corrupted. Can you reach the PAWNDEMONIUM ?
Why similar: Chess 49.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Roguelike 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
- #22 Board of the Kings: A Chess RPG
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Checkmate
Windows
A tactical roguelike role-playing game based in the original thousand-year classic, Chess
Why similar: Chess 44.6% ★, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #23 ChessSnake
81% 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 52.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Strategy 7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
- #24 Tri Die
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Majestic Mind Games
Windows
Tri Die is a turn-based strategy roguelite where you roll and assign 3 dice to movement, attack, and health each turn. Fight through grid-based dungeon runs, build powerful dice and item combos, and adapt your tactics to survive.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #25 Eastern Odyssey: Homeward
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 冬月光工作室
Windows
This roguelike tactics game challenges you to reclaim your stolen throne. Lead your army east, defeat the Sorcerer Clan, and restore light to the Zhaochu Empire. Your journey begins now.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Team-Based 9.3%
- #26 Prismarch
79% 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 54.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 7.2%, Strategy 5.2%
- #27 Keykeeper
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VVW Studio
Windows · Mac
Keykeeper is an enthralling turn-based tactical roguelike, enriched with RPG elements. Embark on a journey through diverse floors and biomes, vanquish formidable foes, and level up to acquire new spells. As you delve deeper, you'll be able to loot the finest equipment to aid in your adventure.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #28 Gambition
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EasternLamp
Windows
A chess-inspired tactical roguelike where every battle becomes a puzzle of sacrifice and manipulation. Evolve chess pieces, build powerful armies, and turn clever sacrifices into devastating synergies.
Why similar: Chess 41.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Deckbuilding 10.7%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #29 Gem Wizard
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: EasterGoblinGames
Windows
Gem Wizard: Match gems, cast spells, and collect relics as you venture through a perilous dungeon. Battle fierce foes, build your wizard's power, and face the ultimate boss to save the realm. A fusion of puzzle-solving and RPG action!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #30 Once a Pawn a King
76% matchPositive91% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Clover BitePub: indie.io
Windows
Chess is broken. Gather the Black Army, build a party of chess pieces, and battle through fractured boards in this asymmetric turn-based roguelike. Empower your army, adapt your strategy each run, and unravel the mystery behind a world trapped in an endless match.
Why similar: Chess 37.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #31 Usurper
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Rogue Brain Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where your King is your strongest weapon. Play cards from your deck to drop units onto the battlefield and checkmate your opponent. Build your Deck, Upgrade your Ruler, and Claim the Throne.
Why similar: Chess 38.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Deckbuilding 8.4%, Roguelike 8%
- #32 Dunchess
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Firenap Studio
Windows · Mac
Master the art of turn-based chess mechanics in ever-changing dungeons! Navigate bridges, teleporters, and more as you strategize your way to victory in this unique chess roguelike adventure. Plus, create your own maps and explore others' creations!
Why similar: Chess 44.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Roguelike 7.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%
- #33 Gamblers Chess
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: PixelatedCouchCoding
Windows
A game combining chess and card games with roguelike elements. You can move with the cards in your hand. With only a joker piece as start, you can build up a powerful army. With Upgrade Cards changing how you play, and Curses that help the enemy, every run feels different.
Why similar: Chess 35.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%
- #34 Zeitnot
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EmremefaPub: Diabolical Studios
Windows
A chess roguelike where pieces have HP, gear, and gambits. Build your army in the shop, fight damage-based trials, and push through bosses. Every move is tactics — and a gamble.
Why similar: Chess 42.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Deckbuilding 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #35 A Game of Chaess
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Yohan Fabre (Gamezel)Pub: Klaas Jongsma
Windows · Mac
A Game of Chaess is "Monty Python meets Tolkien on a Chessboard". Defeat waves of black pieces in this asymmetrical chess game to stop the Lord of Darkness! The rules are simple, but the game gets harder and harder. Only the most fooli- eh fearless players will succeed!
Why similar: Chess 43.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Roguelike 7.9%, Medieval 7.6%
- #36 Empire in Decay
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Siesta Games
Windows
Start a rebellion and fight chess inspired turn-based combats in this roguelike deckbuilder. Upgrade your units and cards wisely. You will need it to progress through the districts of Daandria, the city where the tyrant king awaits you. Save this Empire in Decay.
Why similar: Chess 34.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #37 Chess of Mana
72% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Monk Monkey
Windows
Warriors clash in an epic chess battle where the fallen can be revived through the King’s Mana! Choose your battlefield, I mean your board, craft your ultimate strategy, harness your Mana, and defeat your enemy to claim glory!
Why similar: Chess 44.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Medieval 7.1%, Funny 5.4%
- #38 Petrified Pawns
73% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Bepansrad Studio
Windows
Defeat chessboard after chessboard without dying on your path to the throne. Assemble an army that you keep alive with healing spells. Make your units stronger by equipping weapons and armor and by upgrading stats as you level up. Become powerful enough to take down giant bosses!
Why similar: Chess 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #39 Hope Town
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Bombax GamePub: Bombax
Windows
Hope Town is a highly challenging Rogue-like turn-based RPG. Recruit, train, and lead a team of heroes to explore procedurally generated maps, uncover stories through dynamic events, and battle formidable enemies. Collect resources to upgrade your stronghold, craft powerful gear.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #40 破碎原像
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INK IMAGE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Windows
"Broken Preimage" is a challenging exploration of light rogue game. You need to shuttle between double parallel worlds, while focus on the team's health, mental state, the supply stock. Use variable strategies and find the truth.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12%
- #41 Pawnbarian
74% matchVery Positive89% of 882 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 37% ★, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 9%
- #42 Dice chess
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Actual indie game
Windows
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
Why similar: Chess 49.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #43 FireBurningCity
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MonkeyStudio
Windows
Turn-Based + Survivor-Like?Play as a agent in a burning cyberpunk city! Strategize grid-by-grid, unleash skills to clear waves of enemies, and survive escalating challenges. Uncover secrets behind the chaos with simple, tactical moves. Can you outsmart the flames?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #44 FROGGLE
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DubsPub: DubsPubs LLC
Windows · Mac
Froggy roguelite (Froguelite!) dungeon crawler - choose, upgrade, and combo powerful sigils. Then break the game! Inspired by Balatro, Slay the Spire, and Inscryption. Adorable 2D graphics made by humans | Original funky froggy beats | Strategic & Unique turn-based combat | Really fun, I promise!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Roguelite 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Deckbuilding 11.2%
- #45 Centurion's Gambit
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: iebaz
Windows · Linux
Command a living chess army across ancient battlefields in this tactical roguelike. Level up your pieces, unlock abilities, gamble with NPCs, and conquer 5 campaigns solo or with 2-4 players in local co-op. Push your limits in endless mode, or clash in arena. Every piece matters. Every move counts.
Why similar: Chess 40.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #46 Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess
72% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: KeyboardKrieger
Windows
Solve more than 3.000.000 chess puzzles and fight an AI which is challenging for beginners and pros. Unlock different startign positions to give your chess game a new twist. All that in the style of famous 90s JRPGs.
Why similar: Chess 41% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Medieval 5.2%
- #47 DeVILSTOPIA
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Myosotis
Windows
Devilstopia is a grid strategy battle roguelike inspired by retro classic games. Collect diverse skills, unleash creative combos, and overcome powerful foes. Unpredictable dangers await in a mysterious world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #48 Backstabbing King
70% 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 54% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Medieval 8.3%
- #49 Diceheart
71% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Impression GamesPub: SiFire Ltd
Windows · Linux
Diceheart is a roguelite dungeon-crawler with turn-based tactical dice battles. Delve deep into the Quantum Realm, gather powerful reality-bending items, upgrade your dice, and conquer luck itself!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Roguelite 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Deckbuilding 14%
- #50 Waves of Chess
68% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Amusing Noodle Games
Windows
A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go?
Why similar: Chess 59.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Roguelike 11.6%, Strategy 8%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%
- #51 Chaturanga
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Bored Games LLC
Windows · Mac
The ultimate chess variant roguelike game. Start with pieces and the board set up for the ancient precursor to chess, Chaturanga. Defeat progressively more sophisticated computer opponents and chess variants while leveling up your pieces to their modern equivalents and beyond into new faery pieces.
Why similar: Chess 41.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9.1%, Deckbuilding 8.1%
- #52 Boardmancer
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cxhuy
Windows
In Boardmancer, your board is your deck! Roll your dice, reroll your ability tiles, and activate abilities as you battle enemies who transform the board into a battlefield in this unique deckbuilding roguelike.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Deckbuilding 14.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%
- #53 Lost For Swords
67% matchVery Positive90% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: MaxBytes
Windows · Linux
Lost For Swords is a Roguelike Deckbuilder, where the cards in your deck shape the rooms you’re exploring. Make your way up the tower, equip weapons and armor, cast spells and scrolls, activate auras, collect loot and defeat monsters in tactical turn-based combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #54 City of Promotion
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tanami Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
City of Promotion est un jeu qui combine les échecs et la construction de colonies, où les joueurs utilisent les règles de déplacement des pièces d'échecs pour collecter des ressources, développer des colonies et résister aux attaques de monstres en essaim.
Why similar: Chess 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #55 Mind Over Monarchy
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Wise Puppy
Windows
Command your army in a turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Each round represents new challenges in randomly generated battles, but be careful because when your king dies your attempt is over!
Why similar: Chess 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #56 Infernal Chess
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Infernal Chess is a dark fantasy chess game set in the fiery depths of hell. Battle on a volcanic chessboard with creature-themed pieces and master strategic gameplay as you navigate the intense atmosphere of the inferno!
Why similar: Chess 45.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Medieval 7.4%
- #57 Boardfall zero
66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Follow the fun
Windows
Try Boardfall for free! Progressively harder waves of enemies fall from the sky. Capture them to earn gold, and then purchase your own reinforcements to drop onto the board.
Why similar: Chess 41.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Roguelite 12.6%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #58 BOT.vinnik Chess: USSR vs the World
67% 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 62.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Strategy 6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #59 Blunderworld
65% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Hidden Roll
Windows
Blunderworld is a roguelike where you shoot a disc around a board to take over Hell. Create chaotic combinations of upgrades, rack up devilish multipliers, and meet the Lords of Sin as you attempt to overthrow Hell itself!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Roguelite 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Roguelike 14.8%