
King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos. Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist!
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King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos. Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist!

Passant: A Chess Roguelike
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.

Chess of Doom
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!
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 55.5% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Roguelike 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Deckbuilding 4.2%
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 60% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 11.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.1%
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 62.4% ★, Roguelike 10.2%, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%
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 61.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Roguelike 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
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 65.7% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Roguelike 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.9%, 2D 1.8%
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 56.4% ★, Deckbuilding 11.7%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
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 65.1% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, PvE 5.8%
A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.
Why similar: Chess 84.3% ★, Strategy 12.4%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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 66.1% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%, 2D 1.5%
TAKE YOUR CHESS GAME TO NEW LEVELS! Whether you're a beginner, club player or professional Grandmaster, FRITZ FOR FUN 13 has what you need!
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 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, PvE 6.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.4%
A chess game with 30+ pieces and deck building,
Why similar: Chess 50.7% ★, Roguelike 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Deckbuilding 7.2%
A two-player online (choose an opponent from your Steam friends list) Chess, in an edgeless landscape called "Kingland", with upgrades.
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 69.9% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%, Casual 5%, 2D 1.8%
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!
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 56.4% ★, Strategy 30.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Casual 1.4%, Indie 1%
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 60% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Casual 5.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.2%
What if Chess…was a roguelite? Assemble your party and battle your way across a broken kingdom in a fantastical, tactical take on Chess. Loot epic gear, recruit powerful pieces with unique abilities, and strategize your way to victory.
Why similar: Chess 69.6% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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 68.9% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Roguelike 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, PvE 3.2%
If regular chess has become stale and you're looking for a unique, new challenge, Chess++ is the game for you! Play a game against the AI in a chess board with 3 dimensions, new movesets, and new rules.
Why similar: Chess 70.8% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 67.2% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, 2D 1.7%
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 65.8% ★, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Casual 4.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.5%
Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.
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 61.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Roguelike 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Strategy 6.8%
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 64.2% ★, Roguelike 12.1%, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.7%
Do you like the Endgame in chess? Here's a brand new chess variant! Defend the back rank against the onslaught of enemy pawns. Easy to learn , advanced artificial intelligence , 66 hand-crafted stages.
Why similar: Chess 65.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Casual 2.7%
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 71% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Strategy 7.6%
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 61.2% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Casual 6.3%
Study piece movements, checkmate conditions and tactics; learn Janggi inside out! Solve endgame puzzles and play against AI opponents, perfecting your Janggi strategy.
Why similar: Chess 71.1% ★, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%, Family Friendly 2.5%, 2D 2.3%
Save the forest in this improved version of chess with new boards with obstacles and power-ups.
Why similar: Chess 66.1% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, PvE 2.8%
Chess battle is re-imagined as 3D! In this variation of chess, we have up-to 8 parallel boards and the pieces can travel between them.
Why similar: Chess 53.2% ★, Strategy 31.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
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 41% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Deckbuilding 13.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Roguelike 8%
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 68.8% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%, Casual 1.8%
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: Chess 19.9% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%
There are 11 classes in the war board game. Each class has 4 skills, one passive, and 24 equipment (8 equipment have active skills). You can switch to the third-person perspective when fighting.
Why similar: Chess 62.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, PvE 3.8%
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 74.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Casual 2%, Singleplayer 1%
The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
A playable Chess board that visualizes where each piece can go and what every move does
Why similar: Chess 60.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%, PvE 6.2%
A new outlook on the classic strategy game, battle your way to winning.
Why similar: Chess 72.5% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.2%, Casual 3.2%, 2D 1.6%
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 80.2% ★, Strategy 16%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
A pirate themed chess puzzle game where strategically placing a limited number of pieces is key to breaking open all treasure chests and completing each level.
Why similar: Chess 65.1% ★, Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.5%, Casual 4.4%, 2D 2.8%
Chess Defense is a strategy tower defense game where chess pieces become your towers.
Why similar: Chess 68.9% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Roguelike 9.8%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
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 55.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Strategy 8.6%
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 46.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Roguelike 14%, Strategy 10.8%, Deckbuilding 4.3%
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 56.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Roguelike 9.6%, Strategy 8.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.5%
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 36.6% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Roguelike 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
Why similar: Chess 62.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 4%
The world's most popular board game enhanced with unique pieces, various maps and new game modes. Experience gorgeous graphics, engaging campaign, challenging puzzles and diverse battles.
Why similar: Chess 65.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%, Casual 3%
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 60.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 3%
From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Shogi playing style.
Why similar: Chess 69.7% ★, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 1%
A tactical roguelike role-playing game based in the original thousand-year classic, Chess
Why similar: Chess 61.9% ★, Roguelike 12.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.6%
Play classic chess against girls who tease, provoke, and challenge you.
Why similar: Chess 70.7% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Casual 4%, Turn-Based Tactics 3%
Play with living, battling characters! Combat Chess takes the basic chess game and adds an imaginative element for players. Beautifully done in rendered 3D graphics, Combat Chess adds stunning animation sequences during gameplay.
Why similar: Chess 74.3% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
A tactical tower defense roguelike game where chess pieces defend against waves from other games. Place strategic pieces, play powerful cards, build synergistic decks, and survive procedurally generated runs of increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Chess 54.4% ★, Deckbuilding 14.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Casual 2.4%
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 53.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, Strategy 8.1%
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
Why similar: Chess 64.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Casual 2.8%
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 75.2% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 4.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4%, Indie 0.8%
Relax, strategize, and master chess in a sleek 3D sci-fi world. Play against friends or other players online, or challenge smart AI.
Why similar: Chess 42.4% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Casual 2.6%