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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 369 reviews
Released: 2025-08-11
Developer: Marc Makes Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 80%

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    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: Chess 74.4%, Logic 10.2%, Tabletop 4.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.2%, Casual 3.7%

  55. #55 Tales & Tactics
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,229 reviews2024
    Dev: Table 9 StudioPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.

    Why similar: Board Game 21.6%, Roguelike 20.1%, Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Tabletop 12.1%

  56. #56 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,252 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    Why similar: Roguelike 33.9%, Strategy 21.2%, Deckbuilding 20.4%, Roguelite 18.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  57. #57 The Chess Variants Club
    70% 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: Chess 55.1%, Board Game 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%, Strategy 7.2%, Tabletop 6.6%

  58. #58 RoGlass
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: James Castle
    Windows

    RoGlass is a tile-based roguelite puzzle game where you place unique tiles to score points and unlock new spaces. Reset the board once you're out of tiles but keep progress on achievements, unlocks, etc. Keep expanding the board and try to unlock every achievement!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.8%, Roguelite 24.2%, Strategy 23.2%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Casual 6.7%

  59. #59 即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 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: Strategy 34.4%, Board Game 33.1%, Casual 14.5%, Logic 9.9%, Tabletop 6.9%

  60. #60 Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko
    66% matchMixed69% of 402 reviews2026
    Dev: Raphus & Co.Pub: Rogue Duck Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    UPGRADE YOUR BALLS! Roguelike meets Plinko! Every choice is a strategy; every run is a unique challenge. Build your deck to tame the balls to your will. Take your chance, craft your fate, and cash in!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Roguelike 26.4%, Strategy 19.8%, Deckbuilding 17.7%, Casual 5.3%

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