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  1. #1 The Rookery
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Glyder Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 45.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Roguelite 9.7%, Board Game 8.7%

  2. #2 The Ouroboros King
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 579 reviews2023
    Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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 38.3% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Roguelite 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

  3. #3 Peace by Piece
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Przemek Cholewa
    Windows

    Restore peace - one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns!

    Why similar: Chess 42.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Board Game 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Roguelike 7.5%

  4. #4 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 373 reviews2025
    Dev: Marc Makes Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 51.5% ★, Board Game 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%, Roguelike 7.2%

  5. #5 Waves of Chess
    94% matchPositive94% of 18 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 53.3% ★, Board Game 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Roguelike 7.8%, Strategy 5.4%

  6. #6 Tactorius
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Ludius Constructs
    Windows

    Tactorius is a spell-driven chess roguelite. Summon pieces, rewrite movement, and warp the rules with 150+ spells across 7 escalating towers. No two runs play the same.

    Why similar: Chess 51.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Roguelite 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 7.1%

  7. #7 Enkhbayar's Olympiad Chess: Multi-Board Team Matches
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enkhbayar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Olympiad Chess evolves classical chess into a unified 4v4 team sport. Across shared middle ranks, pieces migrate between boards to flank opponents and save teammates. A true multi-board competitive variant built to completely revolutionize FIDE team chess format!

    Why similar: Chess 53.5% ★, Board Game 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Strategy 3.4%

  8. #8 Prismarch
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 53.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Board Game 10.9%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 5.2%

  9. #9 Chess 3: The Final Chapter
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TeamTwoStudios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outsmart the world's strongest chess engine, Stockfish. See its plan, then turn that plan against it, using abilities from a procedural skill tree in this turn-based strategy roguelike.

    Why similar: Chess 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Roguelite 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Roguelike 6.8%

  10. #10 MetaChess
    91% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: MetaChess
    Windows · Mac

    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 52.2% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Strategy 3.6%

  11. #11 ChessSnake
    90% 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 52.4% ★, Board Game 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Strategy 5.3%

  12. #12 CHECKBORNE - A CHESS ADVENTURE
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dadzio Software Solutions
    Windows · Linux

    Challenge 20 chess masters from around the world to duels across the board. Defeat them one by one, prove your skills, and fight your way to the top to become the ultimate CHECKBORNE Champion.

    Why similar: Chess 56.2% ★, Board Game 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 6%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%

  13. #13 Rogue Mate
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: MiThiKaL Productions
    Windows

    A roguelite chess RPG where your pieces gain unique abilities. Earn upgrades, unlock branching skill trees, and build your warband across runs as you fight through 20 boss encounters, each one playing by their own rules.

    Why similar: Chess 44.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Board Game 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Roguelite 9.5%

  14. #14 Last Gambit
    88% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Mads
    Windows · Linux

    Build an impossible army: knights that become unicorns, queens that cross the edges, phoenixes that rise again. Lead it through a roguelite Story of bosses, merchants and perks that bend the rules, then put it to the test online.

    Why similar: Chess 39.7% ★, Board Game 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Roguelite 8%

  15. #15 Last Crown Gambit
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Feona Games
    Windows

    A chess-based roguelike tactics game where you empower pieces with cards, build tag synergies, and shape each run through strategic choices.

    Why similar: Chess 53.5% ★, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Strategy 3.3%

  16. #16 Helios Chess
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Error707Studios
    Windows

    Helios Chess is a chess roguelike where you have to upgrade your pieces, buy augments and play chess like you never have before. If your new to chess this can also help enhance your skills and knowledge.

    Why similar: Chess 48.9% ★, Board Game 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, Roguelike 6.7%

  17. #17 Board of the Kings: A Chess RPG
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Checkmate
    Windows

    A tactical roguelike role-playing game based in the original thousand-year classic, Chess

    Why similar: Chess 46.2% ★, Board Game 12.8%, Roguelite 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Roguelike 7.2%

  18. #18 Lilith's Game
    85% 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 56% ★, Board Game 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Strategy 4.1%

  19. #19 Sharp Chess
    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Melmax LLC
    Windows

    Play in the dark or under open skies. Sharp Chess is a clean, distraction-free chess experience — Stockfish AI, nature and dark themes. At home or on the go with Steam Deck.

    Why similar: Chess 60.5% ★, Board Game 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  20. #20 Immortal Chess
    83% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcane Square Games
    Windows · Mac

    Play Classic chess expanded with 9 unique classes, Mana, spells, traps and passive abilities. Outsmart your opponent, create unexpected positions, compete online across PC and mobile.

    Why similar: Chess 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Board Game 12%, Strategy 4.9%

  21. #21 Chess: Three Kingdom
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 超级鸽
    Windows

    The Han dynasty is fading, and warlords rise. The realm has shattered like a broken chessboard, with no end in sight. The land is your board, its soilder your pieces. Enter the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, command armies, outwit rivals, seize cities, and fight for dominion!

    Why similar: Chess 28.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Board Game 13.4%, Roguelite 9.5%

  22. #22 Chessillo
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: DRV
    Windows

    The chess roguelike. Recruit magical pieces, break the rules of the board with sacrifices, portals, and curses, and survive three acts to bring down the Chaos King.

    Why similar: Board Game 23.8%, Chess 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 9%

  23. #23 BOT.vinnik Chess: USSR vs the World
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
    Windows

    The World has united their strongest Grandmasters to challenge us! But they forget one thing: the Soviet School of Chess has no equal. Take your seat, comrade. It is time to show the globe who truly rules the 64 squares!

    Why similar: Chess 60.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Board Game 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%, Strategy 4.4%

  24. #24 Dice chess
    81% matchNo user reviews2027
    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 48.9% ★, Board Game 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 4%

  25. #25 Crown and Coup
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kristiyan Ivanov
    Windows · Linux

    Chess is the deck. Draft an army, march it through escalating sieges, and stack stratagems until one rook move scores like an avalanche. A score-chasing roguelike where every capture feeds the combo - and checkmate is the jackpot.

    Why similar: Chess 48.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Roguelite 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Board Game 9.2%

  26. #26 Chessemble
    80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Giga Glitch
    Windows

    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 50.2% ★, Board Game 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 4.5%

  27. #27 Chess of Fortune
    79% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: devOfFortune
    Windows

    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 50.3% ★, Board Game 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Strategy 5.6%

  28. #28 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    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 58% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 6.4%, 2D 2.4%

  29. #29 Gambition
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: EasternLamp
    Windows

    A chess-inspired tactical roguelike where every battle becomes a puzzle of sacrifice and manipulation. Evolve chess pieces, build powerful armies, and turn clever sacrifices into devastating synergies.

    Why similar: Chess 43.3% ★, Board Game 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Roguelite 7%

  30. #30 Chess: The Lost Pieces
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Yağız Selimoğlu
    Windows

    A chess game with 30+ pieces and deck building,

    Why similar: Chess 43.6% ★, Board Game 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Roguelike 7.3%

  31. #31 MAFIA Chess
    78% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: MAFIA Chess
    Windows

    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 59.7% ★, Board Game 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 6.4%, 2D 2%

  32. #32 Chesslike
    76% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Bad Habit Gaming
    Windows · Linux

    A new outlook on the classic strategy game, battle your way to winning.

    Why similar: Chess 58.7% ★, Board Game 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Strategy 6.3%

  33. #33 A Wizard-Chess Tournament
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stefan Badenhorst
    Windows · Linux

    Chess, but with wizards. Every piece has HP and Attack and spell cards bend the rules. Outplay a friend in hotseat, over LAN, or online and climb the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Chess 50.3% ★, Board Game 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 3.8%

  34. #34 Advancing Chess
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LeviathanStasis
    Windows · Linux

    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 57.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Strategy 4.4%

  35. #35 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
    76% matchMixed66% of 83 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 65.3% ★, Board Game 21.6%, Strategy 6.3%, Tactical 3.8%, 2D 2.7%

  36. #36 Let's Learn Shogi
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2020
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    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 55.3% ★, Board Game 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Strategy 7.3%, 2D 2%

  37. #37 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
    74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    Study piece movements, checkmate conditions and tactics; learn Xiangqi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Xiangi playing style.

    Why similar: Chess 58.1% ★, Board Game 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 5.3%, 2D 2%

  38. #38 Chess of Doom
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: New Dawn Interactive
    Windows

    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 58.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Roguelike 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, Strategy 5.6%

  39. #39 Infernal Chess
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Infernal Chess is a dark fantasy chess game set in the fiery depths of hell. Battle on a volcanic chessboard with creature-themed pieces and master strategic gameplay as you navigate the intense atmosphere of the inferno!

    Why similar: Chess 46.2% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%

  40. #40 Chex
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 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 61.7% ★, Board Game 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  41. #41 MEGACHESS
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Starry MinesPub: Abiding Bridge
    Windows

    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 29.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.8%

  42. #42 Chaos Chess
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Black Keep Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Chaos Chess is a new chess variant that turns every capture into a battle. Think twice before attacking and prepare for the consequences. Build your army, fight through four custom campaigns, and challenge players worldwide in a tactical RPG twist on classic chess.

    Why similar: Chess 49.3% ★, Board Game 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%

  43. #43 Kingdom Chess
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infected Mind Dev
    Windows

    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 52.8% ★, Board Game 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 3.9%

  44. #44 Battle Chess 4000
    72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
    Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to the Chess Game of Tomorrow!

    Why similar: Chess 51% ★, Board Game 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 5%, Futuristic 3.1%

  45. #45 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
    69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
    Windows

    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 56.6% ★, Board Game 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Strategy 5.7%

  46. #46 Chess Corp
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Piotr Dul
    Windows

    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 59.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Strategy 6.1%, Tactical 5.2%

  47. #47 Combat Chess
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 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 59% ★, Board Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%, Strategy 3.9%

  48. #48 EcoChess
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Timeless Ideas
    Windows

    Save the forest in this improved version of chess with new boards with obstacles and power-ups.

    Why similar: Chess 56.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Board Game 6.9%, Strategy 4.2%

  49. #49 Warboard
    69% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: IBELF Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Command history on a chessboard. Unique piece stats shape your strategy, while dynamic Board Effects can turn the battle in an instant. Create custom matches, challenge your friends, and experiment with different piece sets to fight your way.

    Why similar: Chess 43.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 5.4%

  50. #50 Top Check: A Chess Card Game
    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Gliding Knight Games
    Windows

    Collect cards, build decks, and battle fierce opponents in Top Check, a roguelike deckbuilder and card game inspired by the classic game of chess. With many unique pieces and abilities, only the best strategists will emerge victorious. Do you have what it takes to reach the top?

    Why similar: Chess 44.8% ★, Board Game 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Roguelite 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%

  51. #51 Stealthmate: A chess puzzle
    69% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: The Late Lab
    Windows

    Stealthmate is a turn-based stealth puzzle game where chess movement becomes your toolkit for infiltration. Read enemy patrols, predict danger, plan the perfect route, and guide your pieces to safety through handcrafted puzzles and Daily Challenges.

    Why similar: Chess 40.8% ★, Board Game 27.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy 10%, 2D 3.5%

  52. #52 Usurper
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2024
    Dev: Rogue Brain Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where your King is your strongest weapon. Play cards from your deck to drop units onto the battlefield and checkmate your opponent. Build your Deck, Upgrade your Ruler, and Claim the Throne.

    Why similar: Chess 42.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Board Game 12.5%, Roguelite 9.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%

  53. #53 RanaRangam: Where Chess Pieces Bleed
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Bogaram Rakesh
    Windows

    RanaRangam reimagines chess as a tactical battle of health, attacks, and step-by-step commands. Instead of instant captures, pieces can be commanded to any valid tile and then advance one step per turn, turning movement, combat, and board control into a deeper tactical battle.

    Why similar: Chess 45.4% ★, Board Game 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 4.6%

  54. #54 City of Promotion
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Tanami Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    City of Promotion est un jeu qui combine les échecs et la construction de colonies, où les joueurs utilisent les règles de déplacement des pièces d'échecs pour collecter des ressources, développer des colonies et résister aux attaques de monstres en essaim.

    Why similar: Chess 53.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Roguelite 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Board Game 8.8%

  55. #55 KINGS QUARTERS
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zion D. Hill
    Windows · Linux

    A turn-based strategy board game for 2 or 4 players, with online and local multiplayer. Command soldiers, towers, and kings to outmaneuver your opponent and capture their king or claim their corner.

    Why similar: Chess 46.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Strategy 5.1%

  56. #56 Chaturanga
    66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Bored Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The ultimate chess variant roguelike game. Start with pieces and the board set up for the ancient precursor to chess, Chaturanga. Defeat progressively more sophisticated computer opponents and chess variants while leveling up your pieces to their modern equivalents and beyond into new faery pieces.

    Why similar: Chess 43.7% ★, Board Game 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 7.1%

  57. #57 TOTAL ZUGZWANG
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LOKUST AZUL LIMITED
    Windows

    This is Chess on a conveyor belt -- an ingenious roguelike, melding tactical strategy and explosive action! Deal with a mind-bending scrolling board that pulls towards you relentless waves of foes and perils. Prepare for their violent collision with your pieces. Prepare for TOTAL ZUGZWANG.

    Why similar: Chess 43.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Roguelite 8.7%, Roguelike 8.3%

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