- #1 Just Go
97% 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 42.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Tabletop 13.3%, Relaxing 7.5%, Simulation 6.1%
- #2 Gomoku Let's Go
96% 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: Board Game 32.1%, Tabletop 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy 16.2%, 3D 5.8%
- #3 Chinese Chess
96% 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: Tabletop 41.4%, Strategy 33.1%, Simulation 18.5%, Indie 7%
- #4 Chess Infinity
95% 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: Board Game 40.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Strategy 17.9%, Relaxing 8%, 3D 5.9%
- #5 即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: 上弦月工作室AscentGamesPub: 上海上弦琼弧网络科技有限公司
Windows
Turn-based play is central to Chinese Chess. HyperChineseChess removes this rule—battle AI or players in real-time, using quick thinking to win. Experience classic chess reimagined!
Why similar: Board Game 42.5%, Strategy 31%, Tabletop 10.6%, Relaxing 7.4%, Casual 5.3%
- #6 Tsuro - The Game of The Path
94% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: Thunderbox Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relax with this beautiful, Zen board game. Play with friends, AI, or simply enjoy the solo experience. It's like a holiday for your mind...
Why similar: Board Game 37.7%, Tabletop 21.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #7 The Chess Variants Club
93% 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: Board Game 30.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Tabletop 18.8%, Strategy 12%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #8 ALL Chess
92% 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 30.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Tabletop 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, 3D 5.8%
- #9 The Chess
91% 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: Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Board Game 20.7%, Tabletop 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.4%
- #10 Othello Let's Go
91% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Othello Let's Go is a beautifully designed strategy board game for all ages. A total of 8 levels of computer AI difficulty, suits for both beginners and experts! More than 100 carefully selected Endgame and Lights Out levels are waiting for you to solve!
Why similar: Board Game 36.7%, Tabletop 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Strategy 16.7%, Multiplayer 5%
- #11 Chess Ultimate
89% 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: Strategy 31.9%, Tabletop 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.9%, 3D 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #12 Chess Ultra
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,254 reviews2017
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Why similar: Board Game 29.9%, Tabletop 17.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #13 Chess
88% 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: Board Game 52.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #14 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
89% 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: Tabletop 42%, Strategy 28.9%, Relaxing 24%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #15 Gambit Shifter
86% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Volcanite Games
Windows
Gambit Shifter is a relaxing, minimalist cozy puzzle game for chess experts and beginners alike! Take control of a single piece, solve your way through 80+ hand-crafted levels and lose yourself in the zen atmosphere as you advance.
Why similar: Tabletop 33.3%, Relaxing 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.8%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #16 Master of Chess
86% 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: Board Game 33.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.5%, Tabletop 20.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Relaxing 4.1%
- #17 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
87% 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: Tabletop 42.3%, Strategy 29.1%, Relaxing 23.6%, Casual 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 超将棋
85% 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 53%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, 3D 7.3%, Casual 4%, Strategy 3%
- #19 Richman10
84% matchMixed52% of 14,579 reviews2019
Dev: Softstar Technology (Beijing) Co.,LtdPub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Richman10" is a classic chess game in which players earn money by luck (dicing) and strategy (buying land and buying cards) to defeat other players. Fine arts adopt pure 3D Q version of the original painting style. Game modes include: story mode, biography mode, multi-person hot seat mode, network mode.
Why similar: Tabletop 32.4%, Board Game 28.9%, Strategy 20.6%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Casual 4.5%
- #20 3D Chess
84% 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: Board Game 36.4%, Tabletop 24.5%, Strategy 22%, Multiplayer 7%, Simulation 5.8%
- #21 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
83% 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: Board Game 27.7%, Tabletop 17.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%
- #22 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
82% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
Windows
chess simulator game
Why similar: Board Game 52.5%, Tabletop 20.2%, Simulation 11.5%, 3D 6.6%, Casual 4.3%
- #23 Zen Chess: Mate in One
82% 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: Tabletop 41.3%, Strategy 29.1%, Relaxing 21.9%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 1.6%
- #24 战棋三国英雄
80% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Dreamers Studio
Windows
This is a 3D chess strategy turn role-playing game. The game is easy to operate, fun to play and unique story perspective.
Why similar: Strategy 82.8%, 3D 9.4%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #25 Free Chess
79% 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: Board Game 37.8%, Tabletop 24.6%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 7%
- #26 Canasta 3D Premium
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: BufoProject
Windows · Linux
Realistic 3D Canasta simulation with singleplayer, multiplayer and tutorial. With configurable AI strength and many adjustable rule and game variants you can start exciting Canasta tournaments - or just play for fun!
Why similar: Tabletop 38.2%, Board Game 22.3%, Strategy 19.4%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Simulation 4.4%
- #27 Chessarama
77% 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: Board Game 22.8%, Tabletop 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #28 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
79% 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: Board Game 26.5%, Strategy 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Tabletop 10%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #29 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
76% matchNo user reviews82% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.
Why similar: Board Game 42.5%, Strategy 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Simulation 4%, Multiplayer 2.9%
- #30 Demonic Mahjong
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,905 reviews2025
Dev: Boxed Lighting GamesPub: Omegames Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Demonic Mahjong is a Roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the timeless mechanics of Mahjong. Masterfully use the tiles in your hand to craft powerful combinations, reach staggering high scores, and develop strategies that are uniquely your own!
Why similar: Tabletop 39.6%, Strategy 35.7%, Relaxing 11.3%, 3D 8.5%, Casual 4.1%
- #31 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
78% 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: Tabletop 42.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Relaxing 23.1%, Casual 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #32 Rummy 3D Premium
78% matchMixed69% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: BufoProject
Windows · Linux
Realistic 3D Rummy simulation with Singleplayer, Multiplayer and Tutorial. With configurable AI strength and many adjustable rule and game variants you can start exciting Rummy tournaments - or just play for fun!
Why similar: Tabletop 30.3%, Board Game 25%, Strategy 19.4%, Relaxing 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.9%
- #33 富豪派对重制版
75% matchVery Positive82% of 960 reviews2023
Dev: Tianmu Games
Windows
Rich Party Remastered Version Returns with RenewalYou don't need to repurchase,This remake updated the original code structure, revised the game settings and added a new creative workshop.bringing players a new gaming experience.
Why similar: Board Game 34.3%, Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Tabletop 10.3%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #34 Chinatris
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,152 reviews2020
Dev: 仓鼠动力Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Chinatris is a Tetris-like game about Chinese characters where different charactersfall to create new ones. To win, you must create the target characters from each stage. You’ll be having fun while learning Chinese!
Why similar: Casual 39.9%, Indie 32.7%, Strategy 24.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #35 Legendary Mahjong
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: IP Izmailov Vladimir YurievichPub: HH-Games
Windows
Enjoy a new way to play Mahjong, with varied styles of challenged as you progress. Have the option to customize your game with the layout and tiles of your choice. Get set for a brilliant Mahjong Game with an accompanying campaign to get you well entertained.
Why similar: Board Game 56.1%, Tabletop 30.1%, Casual 5.7%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #36 大亨传奇
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 326 reviews2021
Dev: ZZGame
Windows
最真实骰子系统,使用物理引擎通过扔出三个方向的力量,计算重力,弹性,摩擦力得到骰子结果。 丰富合理的卡片系统,合理使用卡片往往是逆转的关键。 游戏玩法丰富。支持混战模式,组队模式,世界地图,中国地图。自建房间支持2,3,4,6人,初始资金可自定义。
Why similar: Board Game 31.3%, Tabletop 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 10.6%, Relaxing 7.1%
- #37 Meta Sudoku
74% matchVery Positive83% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Matrix Science
Windows
Meta Sudoku is a minimalist game, fresh interface and quiet music is very suitable for relaxation, reduce fatigue, give you the most comfortable experience.
Why similar: Board Game 37.5%, Tabletop 23.5%, Strategy 18.8%, Relaxing 12.2%, Simulation 4.8%
- #38 Yacht Dice
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 625 reviews2021
Dev: GoodOldMan Studio
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Yacht Dice is a classic dice game popular around the world, each player by throwing dice statistics score to carry on the game, the player with the highest score wins. Invite friends to play online, or compete against players from around the world.
Why similar: Board Game 26.7%, Tabletop 17.1%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, Strategy 8.3%
- #39 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
71% 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: Strategy 31%, Board Game 30.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Tabletop 9.8%, 3D 4.2%
- #40 KNIGHTS
73% matchVery Positive94% of 810 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: Tabletop 39.9%, Strategy 27.7%, Relaxing 16.5%, Simulation 6.7%, Casual 3.7%
- #41 The Conquest of Go
69% matchVery Positive94% of 531 reviews2025
Dev: Wolfey Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
Why similar: Board Game 35.9%, Tabletop 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Strategy 16%, Multiplayer 5.3%
- #42 Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: WOMBEX Games
Windows
Jigs4w3D Puzzle Challenge is a casual single-player experience. Chill, enjoy the immersive 3D environments and complete a fine selection of your favourite puzzles. Choose from different categories and solve all 31 puzzles on 5 difficulty settings for completely free or grab your favourite DLC.
Why similar: Board Game 45.2%, Tabletop 27.4%, Relaxing 12.2%, 3D 7.6%, Simulation 3.9%
- #43 Chess'Extra
72% matchVery Positive89% of 205 reviews2020
Dev: JFxGames
Windows
Chess'Extra is a new free chess game with a 10x10 board and 2 new pieces: Priest and Assassin. Additional game modes "Traps", "Reinforcements", "Fog of war" and "Random positions" are available. Basic Chess available.
Why similar: Board Game 49.9%, Strategy 25%, Relaxing 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #44 Militia
73% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: BrainGoodGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder.
Why similar: Board Game 37%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.8%, Tabletop 21.7%, Strategy 14.8%, Indie 0.9%
- #45 Khet 2.0
72% 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: Board Game 35.2%, Tabletop 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%
- #46 《奇门遁甲》
69% matchVery Positive89% of 288 reviews2023
Dev: CSTG-小光
Windows
This is a simulated divination game. Use "Qimen Dunjia" to help customers divine, learn its contents, experience the fun of divination, and understand the charm of traditional Chinese culture~
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Tabletop 34.9%, Casual 8.7%, 3D 7%, Simulation 5.2%
- #47 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
70% 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: Board Game 38.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Tabletop 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #48 All For Nought - Tic Tac Toe
70% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: CarloCGC
Windows
Classic Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses game with a minimalist style.
Why similar: Board Game 43.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #49 Richman 8
70% matchMixed64% of 210 reviews2023
Dev: SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)CO.LTDPub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
*** This game is only available in Chinese. ***本作是一款经典休闲类电子桌面游戏。预设多幅地图,以掷骰点数前进,并有多种道具、卡片使用,还会触发一些「特别事件」。主要通过购买房产,收取对方的路费、租金,来导致对手破产。同时,游戏中还设有股票系统,让富豪之路的体验更加拟真。
Why similar: Tabletop 40.6%, Board Game 32.2%, Relaxing 12.3%, Casual 7.5%, 3D 6.1%
- #50 Wulin Chess
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: Strategy 90.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%
- #51 Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
67% matchVery Positive86% of 448 reviews2023
Dev: Bartek Karczmarczyk
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.
Why similar: Board Game 44.6%, Tabletop 20.3%, Strategy 14%, Relaxing 12.2%, Simulation 3.8%
- #52 Ancient Go
71% matchMixed65% of 101 reviews2017
Dev: Hart Laboratories LLC
Windows
Go is a 3000-year-old game of strategy played by over 24 million people world-wide. Play is simple, place stones at key positions to surround territory and capture enemies. The rules can be learned in minutes, but Go has yet to be completely mastered. Ancient Go is designed for new players.
Why similar: Board Game 40.2%, Tabletop 23.4%, Strategy 20.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, 3D 4.5%
- #53 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
69% 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: Board Game 44.3%, Strategy 40.5%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #54 Sudoku Killer / 杀手数独
68% matchVery Positive89% of 240 reviews2018
Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Killer Sudoku (Sumdoku/Mathdoku/Addoku) puzzles include all the rules of regular Sudoku, but add in dashed-line 'cages', which must sum to given values. This great brain exerciser will provide you many hours of new Sudoku experience and be nice addition to your puzzle collection.
Why similar: Strategy 63.3%, Relaxing 16.6%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 8.4%
- #55 Strata
68% matchVery Positive87% of 360 reviews2014
Dev: GraveckPub: GLITCH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Simple. Elegant. Challenging.
Why similar: Strategy 76%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 9.9%
- #56 Stress Chess
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: FourOrbStudios
Windows
"The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess
Why similar: Board Game 38.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.8%, Tabletop 19.4%, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #57 Chinese Brush Simulator
67% matchVery Positive92% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Complex Plane
Windows
A simulator for showing the way of writing and drawing in ancient China.
Why similar: Simulation 36.5%, Relaxing 26.1%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 14.6%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #58 出将入相
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: 克里斯工作室
Windows · Mac
Strategy Game | Roguelike | Peking Opera Welcome to "Chu Jiang Ru Xiang" —— a strategic roguelike game inspired by Peking Opera! - The game's gameplay is being gradually improved. You are welcome to try the demo version and leave your valuable suggestions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 50.8%, Strategy 28.2%, Relaxing 17.1%, Casual 3.8%