- #1 Chess Arena
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Millions of Monsters, Inc.
Windows · Mac
40-player real-time chess battle royale on a massive chessboard. Outplay enemies with chess tactics and game-changing ability kits. Master the chaos as the storm closes in to be the last King standing!
Why similar: Chess 20.9% ★, Competitive 16.2% ★, Action RTS 14.4% ★, eSports 11.4% ★, RTS 10.7%
- #2 Real-time Shogi
96% match6 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Saikyosan
Windows
Welcome to a world of Shogi freed from the limits of turns. From an infinite number of possibilities, find the shortest path to victory. Your tactical reading and sharp judgment will dominate the board. This is a new challenge for even the most seasoned Shogi fans.
Why similar: Action RTS 30% ★, Real Time Tactics 17%, RTS 14.3%, Board Game 13.6%, Tabletop 10.7%
- #3 Hyper Chess
95% matchVery Positive92% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Grouch
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
There are NO TURNS in this wild version of Chess! Pieces move across the board in real-time, so you'll need to think fast to protect your King!
Why similar: Chess 44.2% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Arcade 6.7%, Strategy 6.5%, PvP 6.5%
- #4 Real Time Chess Roguelike
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RedRickGames
Windows
Chess, but instead of taking turns each piece has an individual cooldown. Additional pieces and upgrades can be bought after each battle in the campaign.
Why similar: Chess 32.3% ★, Action RTS 21.6% ★, RTS 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Board Game 10.5%
- #5 Birnchen & Friends: Minor Confrontations
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Birnchen Studios GmbHPub: Birnchen Interactive GmbH
Windows
Visit Birnchen and Mr. Blue in their playroom and fight each other for a bowl of candy in this colorful RTS! Whether it's fruity attack or stormy chaos, you choose the side!
Why similar: Action RTS 25% ★, eSports 20.2% ★, RTS 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, PvP 8.2%
- #6 Competitive Checkers
92% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: SGS Games
Windows
Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a Checkers champion?
Why similar: eSports 33.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Board Game 13.2%, Tabletop 12%, Strategy 8.1%
- #7 Cute Chess
93% 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 46.9% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Tabletop 11.6%, Strategy 7.8%, Cute 5.9%
- #8 Chess 2
91% 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 41.4% ★, Board Game 15.9%, Tabletop 14.5%, PvP 9.6%, Strategy 5.1%
- #9 Vantageous
91% 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 35.2% ★, Competitive 18.5% ★, Tabletop 16%, Board Game 14.7%, PvP 6.1%
- #10 Magic Chess Online
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic Chess Online
Windows · Mac
Take advantage of the Magic Chess Online experience and enjoy stunning graphics. Well-known and animated environments, ranked modes, annual championships, and much more! The most complete and modern chess game ever created!
Why similar: Chess 31% ★, eSports 19.1% ★, Competitive 17.8% ★, Board Game 12.6%, PvP 7.7%
- #11 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
90% matchMixed52% of 372 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 43.4% ★, Board Game 25.9%, Tabletop 19.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Casual 2.3%
- #12 Elyndorh
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Gichev
Windows
Command armies of wizards, gather resources, and build magical structures to dominate the battlefield. Use powerful spells, customize your hero, and outsmart opponents in intense solo or multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.1% ★, Competitive 24.3% ★, RTS 16.5%, PvP 11.1%, Strategy 6.6%
- #13 3D Chess Online
88% matchMixed54% of 24 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 42.4% ★, Tabletop 18%, Board Game 16.9%, Strategy 6.9%, PvP 6.8%
- #14 Chex
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 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 53.3% ★, Board Game 20.5%, Tabletop 17%, Strategy 4.9%, 3D 2.8%
- #15 Just Chess
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pupugames
Windows · Linux
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 51.3% ★, Board Game 21.2%, PvP 11.8%, Tabletop 7.9%, Strategy 4.1%
- #16 Board Games VR
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: artArmin
Windows
Play board games in virtual reality. Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, etc. Check out the game description and announcements for a continuously updated list of games and features.
Why similar: Chess 42.5% ★, Board Game 16.8%, Tabletop 16%, PvP 10%, Cartoony 6.3%
- #17 LouveSystems' Realms
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LouveSystems
Windows
Realms is a strategy game where all actions are taken simultaneously then resolved all at once. With up to 8 players, there's no waiting for your turn here. Battle for land and for riches, upgrade your kingdom and follow your strategy to conquer other realms - become the one to rule them all.
Why similar: Action RTS 20.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Board Game 12.2%, RTS 11.9%, Tabletop 11.7%
- #18 Nectar of the Gods
85% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Ben Thomas
Windows
An unquenchable multiplayer strategy game where bugs clash over the sweet nectar of sugary beverages. From Beetle Brigade to Spidey Party, you will artfully master strengths and shortcomings to topple boba shops and coffee bars. The countertop mayhem has begun.
Why similar: Chess 24.3% ★, Competitive 20.7% ★, RTS 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, PvP 9.4%
- #19 Lilith's Game
84% 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 52.5% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Tabletop 12%, PvE 9.7%, Strategy 6.4%
- #20 LEGION
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Osmiakov
Windows
Multiplayer RTS with massive battles: full squads control, realistic unit behavior and fun.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.7% ★, eSports 19.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, RTS 14%, PvP 9%
- #21 ATAK - Angry Tusslin' Awesome Knights
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: 3Z
Windows · Mac
ATAK is a real time strategy action game with fast paced battles and chaotic outcomes. Fight your way through the singleplayer campaign, challenge a friend in a custom battle or explore a multitude of minigames.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.3% ★, Competitive 22.2% ★, Isometric 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, PvP 9.2%
- #22 The Valiant
82% matchMixed66% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: Action RTS 27.4% ★, RTS 24.5%, Competitive 17% ★, Strategy 9.1%, PvE 6.2%
- #23 Chess Commanders
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Skorpion Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced TRTS multiplayer chess game with simultaneous moves, real-time tactics, and dynamic FFA or Team battles for up to 8 players. Play on square or hex boards, join matchmaking or custom lobbies, and outmaneuver opponents in this evolving Early Access title.
Why similar: Board Game 21.5%, RTS 19.7%, Chess 19.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 10.6%
- #24 Jelly Troops
81% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: NukeninPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows · Mac
Outnumber, outsmart, or outmaneuver opposing forces and capture flags in an approachable-yet-complex, fast-paced battle of wits! Jelly Troops hones the RTS genre down to its purest form, where positioning, quick thinking, and on-the-fly adjustments are the key to victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 24.3% ★, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, PvP 9.3%, PvE 8.3%
- #25 League of Masters: Auto Chess
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 204 reviews2024
Dev: Games of Masters
Windows
League of Masters is a new take on the Auto Chess genre. Our game is a dynamic PvP experience with a deep progression system. Challenge friends and foes in an epic battle of wits that will determine who the true strategist is.
Why similar: Chess 27.9% ★, eSports 18.1% ★, Competitive 17.4% ★, Isometric 11.8%, PvP 8.3%
- #26 Boardfall
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Follow the fun
Windows
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. 10 brand new chess pieces to master. How many waves can you survive?
Why similar: Chess 49.3% ★, Board Game 13%, Tabletop 12%, Isometric 7.7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #27 RPG Chess
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oskar Aleksander Melbye
Windows · Mac
A turn-based RPG, except it's also chess! Instead of capturing, your pieces engage in thrilling 1v1 battles where they can level up and unlock powerful abilities. Challenge your friends to 1v1 matches, or shape your team as you progress through the single-player adventure mode!
Why similar: Chess 35.4% ★, Competitive 19.7% ★, Board Game 15.4%, Tabletop 13.7%, PvP 7.3%
- #28 Chess++
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: JLogical Games
Windows
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 55.2% ★, Board Game 21.7%, Strategy 13.4%, Casual 5.4%, 3D 4.4%
- #29 Staatio
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Staatio
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced multiplayer territory conquest. Host your own server, invite friends over LAN, and battle for control of procedurally generated maps. Four game modes, alliances, bot opponents, and cross-platform play.
Why similar: Action RTS 29.6% ★, RTS 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Strategy 10.8%, PvP 6.5%
- #30 GoblinChess
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panaq AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
GoblinChess is a new type of chess game where we introduce ten different magical cards to the gameplay, and some chaos if you want. You can play online or against the built in robot.
Why similar: Chess 47.1% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Tabletop 13.2%, Strategy 10.1%, PvP 6.8%
- #31 Chess: Definitive Edition
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Aphoenicis
Windows
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 54.5% ★, Board Game 12.8%, Tabletop 10.6%, PvP 9.7%, Strategy 9.2%
- #32 Circle Empires 2
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 222 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
CIRCLE EMPIRES returns! Expand your empire, circle by circle, in this fast-paced follow-up to the hit RTS. Gather resources, build armies, and defeat bosses (or your friends) in a world that changes with every game. With unique units and biomes, it's an addictive battle of wits and tactics.
Why similar: Action RTS 24.3% ★, Competitive 19.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, RTS 13.8%, PvP 8.4%
- #33 Bacteria Wars
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick McGuinness
Windows
A real-time strategy game in which you fight to secure the victory of your Bacteria over the Cell Defense Force and other enemy Bacteria in a world where your units are your only resource, and where your mobile base will not be enough to keep you alive.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.6% ★, RTS 26.5%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Cartoony 9.5%
- #34 Chess Kingdom
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pinch Games
Windows
The complete chess experience. From first move to grandmaster. Learn through structured training, compete in tournaments, and challenge players worldwide. One game, every level.
Why similar: Chess 48.4% ★, eSports 17.5% ★, Tabletop 12.4%, Competitive 7.8% ★, PvP 6.4%
- #35 Smelogs Playground
73% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Smelogs Playground is a Free-to-Play Real-Time Strategy game with charming aesthetics and a simple but effective gameplay mechanism. Take over the playful and rocky Smelogs to compete against each other for fun and honor!
Why similar: Action RTS 32.5% ★, RTS 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 13%, PvP 10.6%, Strategy 7%
- #36 Duel Paean
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Air Ambit
Windows
Experience the most exhilarating third-person, free-form combat! Players can use uniquely designed characters and a combat system that is easy to learn but hard to master. This allows you to effortlessly grasp combat techniques while engaging in exciting and diverse battles with other players!
Why similar: eSports 20.3% ★, Competitive 20.1% ★, Action RTS 20% ★, PvP 8.4%, PvE 6.6%
- #37 Caïssa Chess Island
76% 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 54.3% ★, Board Game 17.8%, Tabletop 16%, Strategy 9%, 3D 2.9%
- #38 Astra Defender
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yokereba
Windows · Linux
Blast through enemies, build defenses, launch fighters, and upgrade your way to victory in this fast-paced space shooter/action RTS hybrid.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, RTS 17.5%, PvP 11%, Strategy 7.3%
- #39 Catgirl Chess
72% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Snazzy Games
Windows
The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.
Why similar: Chess 54.7% ★, Board Game 20%, Strategy 7.1%, Cute 6%, PvP 5.1%
- #40 Ratatata
71% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: La Ratatateam
Windows
Ratatata is an isometric Tower Defense game where you lead a space rat kingdom fending off a ruthless cat invasion! Fight across diverse environments and adapt your strategies to survive the relentless waves of these fierce felines!
Why similar: Action RTS 30.2% ★, RTS 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 18.4%, Isometric 13%, Strategy 7.2%
- #41 Chessia
75% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Hakki Ozturk
Windows · Linux
Are you a chess master? Or a chess enthusiast? Maybe you just play chess from time to time. Whoever you are, Chessia is here for you.
Why similar: Chess 45.6% ★, Tabletop 29.1%, Board Game 14.3%, Strategy 7.4%, Casual 3.6%
- #42 Isometric Chess
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Lemon Games
Windows
Isometric Chess is a challenging chess variant that expands the game into the third dimension in a unique way.
Why similar: Board Game 28.1%, Chess 27.9% ★, Strategy 14.3%, PvP 12.7%, Isometric 11.5%
- #43 Prismarch
71% matchNo user reviews
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 56.1% ★, Tabletop 13%, Board Game 12.6%, Strategy 6.7%, PvE 5.4%
- #44 Cat Chess
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Capricia LabsPub: Capricia Productions
Windows
Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!
Why similar: Chess 35.9% ★, eSports 17.9% ★, Tabletop 14.6%, Board Game 13.1%, Cartoony 6.4%
- #45 Phantom Havoc
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AgentSynthStudios
Windows
A strategy game unlike any other, Phantom Havoc encourages you to build a persistent fleet, explore the world, and to rebuild civilization. Protect the last remaining survivors of humanity as you search for a new home on a hostile world.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.5% ★, RTS 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.4%, Strategy 6.9%, PvE 6.4%
- #46 Dice chess
69% 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 48.4% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Tabletop 14.8%, PvP 10.2%, Strategy 6.2%
- #47 AUM The Game
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brahman Studios
Windows
AUM: The Game is an arena-based combat experience with deep RPG elements and unmatched customization. Master 5 fighting styles, harness elemental powers, and wield divine blessings to forge your destiny in a myth-inspired universe. Craft your unique avatar and conquer the arena!
Why similar: Action RTS 25.3% ★, eSports 21.1% ★, Competitive 20.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, PvP 8.9%
- #48 Eximius: Seize the Frontline
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 736 reviews2021
Dev: Ammobox Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander.
Why similar: eSports 17.8% ★, Competitive 16.7% ★, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Isometric 12.4%
- #49 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
69% matchMixed67% of 81 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 62.8% ★, Board Game 23.1%, Strategy 10.2%, 3D 4%
- #50 Battleplan
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foolish Mortals Games Inc.Pub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Battleplan is a historical, WW2 real-time strategy game of unparalleled realism and simulation. Fight across massive battlefields created from real-world geographic data. Create your army by customizing your order of battle and chain of command. Draw directly on the map to create elaborate plans.
Why similar: Action RTS 20.9% ★, Board Game 19.4%, RTS 18.7%, Tabletop 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%
- #51 Fritz Chess 14
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 122 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 74.9% ★, Tabletop 18.5%, Strategy 6.6%
- #52 Combat Chess
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Minds Eye ProductionsPub: Strategy First
Windows
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 56.2% ★, Board Game 14.5%, Tabletop 11%, PvP 7.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #53 Strike Chess
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CodingWithKantecki
Windows · Mac
Strike Chess is a competitive simultaneous turn strategy game that reimagines chess with hidden move selection and rotating powerup cards. Both players move at the same time, and every three turns a random card alters tactics, creating fast, unpredictable matches built on strategy and timing.
Why similar: Chess 43.8% ★, Board Game 20.6%, Tabletop 16.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Isometric 9.2%
- #54 Keep
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parall Peak LTD
Windows
Keep is a WW2-themed strategy shooter where you place flak turrets to defend your fortress, then jump into first-person mode to shoot down enemy planes. Switch between tactical planning and direct combat in a fast-paced blend of strategy and action
Why similar: Action RTS 39% ★, Real Time Tactics 23%, RTS 21.2%, Strategy 6.5%, 3D 4.4%
- #55 ChessSnake
66% 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 55.4% ★, Board Game 18.5%, Tabletop 16.7%, Strategy 9.4%
- #56 Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle Chess II brings new life into Chinese Chess. A game of strategy with animated battles to bring the game to life!
Why similar: Chess 41% ★, Tabletop 38.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Isometric 9.5%
- #57 Waves of Chess
64% matchPositive94% of 17 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 59.3% ★, Board Game 19.8%, Isometric 10.8%, Strategy 10%