Games Like Pawn of the Dead

THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is an asymmetric puzzle-strategy game featuring fog of war. Survive a story-driven campaign filled with custom boards, traps, and rule-breaking Kings and Queens of the past. Stealth, calculated risks and outsmarting the unknown are your only ways to win.

Why similar: Chess 41.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Board Game 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

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 45.1% ★, Board Game 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Fantasy 5.6%

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 59.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Board Game 8.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%

Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!

Why similar: Chess 63.8% ★, Board Game 15%, Strategy 7.6%, Fantasy 7.1%, Puzzle 5.4%

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: Chess 49.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%, Board Game 7.3%, Strategy 6.8%

Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!

Why similar: Chess 42.1% ★, Board Game 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Strategy 5.5%

It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!

Why similar: Chess 68.9% ★, Board Game 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.8%, Strategy 3%

Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught!

Why similar: Chess 45.1% ★, Board Game 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Strategy 8.8%

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: Chess 67.1% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Strategy 10.2%, Survival 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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: Chess 56.3% ★, Board Game 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%, Strategy 6.3%

Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!

Why similar: Chess 54.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Board Game 14.8%, Tactical 7.3%, Strategy 6.2%

✣ Dread Chess is an original and strange narrative story-puzzle game with sandbox elements. Uncover mysteries by speaking with gods in Latin. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of madness, and reach one of many endings in an unfair game against Death that can be played ONLY ONCE...

Why similar: Gothic 62.1% ★, Story Rich 12.4%, Dark 11.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.

Why similar: Chess 68.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Strategy 6.9%

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 51.5% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Board Game 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Indie 1.9%

The chess roguelite. Play game-changing cards, bend the rules, save your Queen, and escape from the dungeon.

Why similar: Chess 58.1% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Fantasy 5.6%, Strategy 5.4%

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 54.2% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Strategy 5.7%

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: Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Fantasy 16.7%, Tactical 13.8%, Strategy 12.5%

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: Chess 48.2% ★, Board Game 17.1%, Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Indie 5.7%

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 54.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Board Game 7.5%, Tactical 5.8%

Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.

Why similar: Chess 74.9% ★, Strategy 7.1%, Puzzle 6.4%, Board Game 5.3%, Indie 4%

Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

Why similar: Chess 71.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Strategy 7.3%, Tactical 6%, Procedural Generation 5.8%

Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark.

Why similar: Strategy 75.2%, Indie 24.8%

What if chess was invented by silly cosmic wizards? WizardChess is a turnbased roguelite where all the pieces have insane abilities that came to us in a shamanic vision. Fight chaotic-yet-tactical encounters with magic powers out of a fever dream! Defeat the FaeQueen and Claim Your Wish!

Why similar: Chess 48.3% ★, Board Game 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Tactical 6.2%, Fantasy 6.2%

A turn-based tactical RPG set in a medieval city overrun by horrific creatures, where only your wits and strategies can keep you alive. Plunge into The Dark Shroud to rescue survivors, inherit the memories of the fallen, and restore the shattered "Memolith" to reclaim the lost light.

Why similar: Zombies 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Tactical 8.8%

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: Chess 35.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Strategy 14.9%, Fantasy 5.8%

Regimental Chess is a battle game where large armies of chess pieces move and capture in mass formations. Up to 372 pieces in a single battle.

Why similar: Chess 64.1% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Strategy 8.3%

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Board Game 27.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Strategy 10%, Fantasy 9%

Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly, and get out alive if you can.

Why similar: Chess 49.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Board Game 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Medieval 6.5%

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 63.4% ★, Board Game 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Strategy 8.1%, 3D 2.5%

"Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Tactical 8.8%

Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.

Why similar: Chess 48.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, Board Game 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%

Age of Undead is a multi-genre game (turn-based, RTS, FPS) that allows you to face the frightful Zombie Apocalypse with 3 unique factions: the Army, the Infected, and the Survivors. Make strategic choices in the Campaign, then go into battle and fight to survive!

Why similar: Zombies 36.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 32%, Strategy 12.9%, Tactical 12.2%, 3D 4.5%

Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces.

Why similar: Board Game 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Strategy 9.5%, Fantasy 7.4%

Hell is about to get invaded and the sinners trapped inside are about to be freed. But the clueless liberators had no idea how cunning the Devil is. This time, the war between Light and Darkness will be waged not on the battlefield, but on a chess board.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Chess 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 10.8%

Completely change the strategy of the age old game of chess with quantum physics!

Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, Indie 28.1%

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Gothic 24.8% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Indie 6.5%

"Black & White" is a dystopian visual novel + war chess game: black and white, sensibility and reason, freedom and order: follow your beliefs and join your camp.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37%, Zombies 30.7%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Story Rich 3.4%

chess simulator game

Why similar: Chess 78.3% ★, Board Game 15%, 3D 3%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.6%

Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage, and assassination.

Why similar: Chess 50.9% ★, Board Game 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Medieval 5%

Draft minions to defeat all who oppose the noble art of necromancy. Wield spells, discover dark relics, and reclaim your castle to unite the land through undeath in this unholy amalgam of roguelike, deckbuilder, and autobattler.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Fantasy 14.5%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%

Praise Dead is a roguelike auto-battler where you create zombies from the parts of dead villagers and monsters. Use your zombies to defeat waves of demons, and to harvest resources to improve and upgrade your village.

Why similar: Zombies 33.3%, Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Tactical 15.2%, Indie 5.9%

Dead Grid is a turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, infused with an 80s retro vibe. Lead a squad of elite mercenaries, fight relentless hordes, discover survivors, and build up your camp with hundreds of scavenged upgrades.

Why similar: Zombies 30.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Board Game 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 9.1%

Dice With Death is a Dicebuilding Roguelike – Unfortunately you have already died. Fortunately, Death is up for some friendly competition. Collect new dice and relics, create damage stacking combos, and even cheat Death himself to emerge victorious.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35%, Board Game 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Strategy 11.9%, Indie 2.2%

Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

Why similar: Zombies 36.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.2%, Fantasy 16.2%, Strategy 9%, Story Rich 6.9%

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: Chess 57.6% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Strategy 6.4%, Puzzle 4.1%

Play as either Sir Edward, a noble Knight defending the Human Kingdom, or Krill, a wicked Necromancer with an unearthly lust for power! The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Zombies 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Fantasy 8%

Envy the Dead is zombie survival roguelike, in which you are leading group of unique, randomly generated characters through destroyed lands, infested with zombies.

Why similar: Zombies 51.5%, Strategy 17.5%, Tactical 9.7%, Survival 8.7%, Procedural Generation 7.3%

Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.

Why similar: Zombies 26.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Tactical 12.4%, Procedural Generation 10.3%

Nowadays everyone is a self-proclaimed chess player! Quite different from the soviet kids back in the old days. Maybe you are not so lazy and really want to improve your chess knowledge. Surprise me!

Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Board Game 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Strategy 5.3%

Chess Brain is a chess puzzle game. Draw the correct path and don't let the King get killed by the opposite pieces! Every second all the pieces will move!

Why similar: Chess 53.6% ★, Board Game 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%, Strategy 6.1%

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: Chess 68.4% ★, Board Game 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.1%, Medieval 4.7%, Strategy 3.7%

Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Board Game 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Tactical 9.5%

Based on the classic tabletop game, Warhammer Quest is an addictive mix of role-playing and strategy.

Why similar: Board Game 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%

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 64% ★, Board Game 24.8%, Strategy 11.2%

Join a gothic battle where Good confronts Evil using roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Play as either side, invading Alaric's Castle, or as Alaric himself defending against the invading heroes!

Why similar: Gothic 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Zombies 11.6%, Strategy 7.7%

From the creative mind of Isaac Childres, the highly acclaimed board game moves to the digital realm in the video game adaptation of FROSTHAVEN! The dark fantasy tactical RPG features deep mechanics and challenging yet satisfying gameplay both in Single Player and Co-Op Online Multiplayer.

Why similar: Board Game 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Tactical 9.5%, Fantasy 9.4%

Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.

Why similar: Chess 48.2% ★, Board Game 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Strategy 7%