- #1 Shatranj Puzzles
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: iradastudio
Windows
Shatranj Puzzles is a tactical chess puzzle game featuring 10,000 unique puzzles, 3 AI difficulty levels, and local 2-player mode. Solve challenging positions, improve your tactical vision, and progress through a massive chess puzzle experience at your own pace.
Why similar: Chess 73.2% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #2 Hang The Kings
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.
Why similar: Chess 61.1% ★, Strategy 22.1%, Minimalist 8.7%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #3 Checkmate Challenge
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Erik Fast
Windows
A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.
Why similar: Chess 85.1% ★, Strategy 11.5%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #4 Grandmaster's Revenge
95% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Middle Way Games
Windows
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 69.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Puzzle 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #5 Fritz Chess 14
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 123 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 90.9% ★, Strategy 9.1%
- #6 Pirate Chest Chess
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Matthew Satterfield
Windows
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 60.8% ★, Strategy 18%, Puzzle 8.8%, Grid-Based Movement 5.6%, 2D 3.6%
- #7 Chesslike
92% 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 69.8% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #8 Sharp Chess
91% 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 75.5% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Minimalist 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #9 Chessformer
90% matchVery Positive100% of 323 reviews2022
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 69% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Grid-Based Movement 5.2%, Minimalist 5.1%
- #10 King-Dom
91% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: maddma
Windows
A two-player online (choose an opponent from your Steam friends list) Chess, in an edgeless landscape called "Kingland", with upgrades.
Why similar: Chess 67.3% ★, Strategy 32.7%
- #11 Mate'Morphosis
89% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 65.6% ★, Puzzle 9.4%, Minimalist 9.1%, Strategy 8%, 2D 3.1%
- #12 Pawndemonium
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Etienne Pouvreau
Windows
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 65.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Strategy 11.2%, Grid-Based Movement 7.5%, Top-Down 1.9%
- #13 Chess Exerciser
88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Rapid-IT
Windows
Become a better chess player with learning by repetition. Exercise from 3.000+ opening lines and discover their best continuation. Learn tactics from millions of puzzles split into 38 categories and 11 difficulty levels. Master 18.000+ endgame positions sorted by category and difficulty.
Why similar: Chess 71.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Minimalist 6.7%, Puzzle 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #14 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
87% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
A casual puzzle played with 4 sided chits with a swords or a shield on an edge played on a classic chess board. when chits clash they may rotate or capture the other, your objective is to capture the crown chits, there are 4 on both sides.
Why similar: Chess 72.9% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #15 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
86% 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 81% ★, Strategy 14.9%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #16 BOT.vinnik Chess: USSR vs the World
85% 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 77.9% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Puzzle 5.5%, Minimalist 3.8%, Retro 1.8%
- #17 SokoChess Black
84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
SokoChess Black is a puzzle game about pushing and capturing Chess pieces while overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.
Why similar: Chess 64.4% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Puzzle 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 5.7%, Minimalist 5.2%
- #18 ChessSnake
84% 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 70.6% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Minimalist 5.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%, 2D 2.4%
- #19 Back Rank Chess
83% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Nocky
Windows · Mac
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 68.7% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Puzzle 5.3%, Minimalist 4.4%
- #20 Chess 3: The Final Chapter
82% 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 70.8% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Class-Based 8.1%, Puzzle 5.1%, Score Attack 3.7%
- #21 Backstabbing King
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Flown
Windows
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 70% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Puzzle 8.7%, 2D 2%, Top-Down 1.7%
- #22 Turnabout Tactics
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Interlink Games
Windows
A chess puzzle game where you play both sides, no opponent, no checkmate. Each level sets its own objectives. Some pieces explode when captured, others freeze or shield the squares around them, and some move right through other pieces. Rewind freely until every objective is met at once.
Why similar: Chess 62.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Puzzle 9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%, Minimalist 7.8%
- #23 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
80% 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 70.9% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Puzzle 6%, Minimalist 6%, Retro 2.7%
- #24 FourKnightVariant
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WhimSoul Games
Windows
Master the movement of the chess knight in a strategic puzzle built around planning, positioning, and board coverage. Choose your starting square, plan your jumps, conquer the board, and take on increasingly demanding challenges.
Why similar: Chess 67.9% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Minimalist 6.9%, 2D 3.2%
- #25 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 78% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #26 Blindfold Chess
77% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DarkSky Studios
Windows
Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board.
Why similar: Chess 70.4% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Minimalist 8.9%, Puzzle 5.4%, 2D 1.4%
- #27 Fritz for Fun 13
79% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: ChessbasePub: Viva Media
Windows
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!
Why similar: Chess 68.6% ★, Strategy 31.4%
- #28 Let's Learn Shogi
77% 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 72% ★, Strategy 18%, Minimalist 6.7%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #29 SokoChess White
76% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
SokoChess White is a puzzle game about pushing Chess pieces into their destination and overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.
Why similar: Chess 65.8% ★, Puzzle 9.5%, Strategy 9%, Minimalist 6.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6.3%
- #30 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
76% 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 75.4% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Minimalist 6%, 2D 2.8%, Top-Down 2.4%
- #31 Chess Corp
75% 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 76% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Puzzle 4%, 2D 2.3%, Retro 2.2%
- #32 Chess of Fortune
75% 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 67.1% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Class-Based 8%, Minimalist 6.1%, 2D 2.7%
- #33 Chess of Doom
74% 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 76.5% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%, 2D 1.5%, Top-Down 1.3%
- #34 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
74% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Four is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-four problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 71.9% ★, Minimalist 11.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #35 Chess Bomb
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NovaScreen
Windows
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.
Why similar: Chess 62.4% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Minimalist 8.2%, Grid-Based Movement 7.4%
- #36 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
73% 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 77.5% ★, Strategy 16%, 2D 3.5%, Top-Down 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #37 Combat Chess
73% 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 77.2% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Retro 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #38 Prisoners Chess
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows
You know how the pieces move. You don't know how they die. A chess roguelike where every piece bleeds. Level them, perk them or lose them forever. Take the enemy King's head, or bleed their army dry. One path saves you. One damns you. Hell keeps score.
Why similar: Chess 87.1% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #39 Tour - Chess Puzzles
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alberithmic
Windows · Linux
Visit all the light squares exactly once to solve the puzzles in this game. Inspired by the classic Knight's Tour challenge, but taken to new levels with a wide variety of special tiles and pieces.
Why similar: Chess 74.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Puzzle 11%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #40 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Three is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-three problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 71.8% ★, Minimalist 11.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #41 Advancing Chess
71% 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 77.2% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5%, Retro 2.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #42 Cubic Chess
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameKwng
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cubic Chess is a twist on traditional Chess, setting the pieces onto a 3d cubic board, you can rotate, revolve and plan around the board itself and is perfect for players that want a new way to think of their favorite game, without too many more bells and whistles.
Why similar: Chess 63.5% ★, Strategy 28%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #43 MAFIA Chess
72% 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 80.4% ★, Strategy 16.3%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #44 Waves of Chess
68% 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 81% ★, Strategy 15.5%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #45 ChessRPG
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nessarosa
Windows
ChessRPG is a revisited chess game in pixel art. Each player chooses a medieval fantasy people, gaining access to pieces with various characteristics that turn every match into a fresh tactical battle.
Why similar: Chess 70.4% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%, Grid-Based Movement 5.8%, RPG 4.9%
- #46 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
70% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 71.5% ★, Minimalist 11.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Puzzle 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #47 Crown and Coup
69% 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 67.4% ★, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%, Score Attack 6.2%, Grid-Based Movement 4.9%
- #48 CHECKBORNE - A CHESS ADVENTURE
69% 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 80.3% ★, Strategy 16.2%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 Pawnimals
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Floyd Bishop
Windows
Lead ten animal armies in 3D chess. Challenge the computer across five difficulties or play a friend locally. Learn with Danger Sense and 100 guided lessons, solve 100 mate-in-two puzzles, and conquer the nine-battle Gauntlet.
Why similar: Chess 82.6% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Puzzle 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #50 Checkers & Pawns
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SplashPunk Studios
Windows
Checkers & Pawns is a minimalist and relaxing puzzle game that combines elements of checkers and chess. With more than 50 challenging levels, unique mechanics, and a balanced difficulty curve, it's perfect for casual players looking for a relaxing and challenging experience.
Why similar: Chess 66.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.8%, Minimalist 9.2%, Strategy 5.2%, Puzzle 4.9%
- #51 MetaChess
67% 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 77% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Puzzle 7.6%, 2D 2.4%, Top-Down 2.2%
- #52 Immortal Chess
65% 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 73.4% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Class-Based 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #53 Chess
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chess Master
Windows
A professional chess simulator. It offers games against advanced AI, analyses of world-class chess games, and games played by chess grandmasters. You can solve and create chess puzzles.
Why similar: Chess 82.6% ★, Puzzle 8.7%, Strategy 5.9%, 2D 2.8%
- #54 Dunchess
65% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Chateau Pixel SL
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chess, but with spells, items and dungeons that fight back. Play online matches on boards full of vision crystals, teleports and fog, where every piece has abilities the original never had.
Why similar: Chess 67.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Puzzle 4.8%, Retro 4.1%
- #55 Four Kings One War
67% matchMixed54% of 197 reviews2021
Dev: StaplesVR
Windows · Mac
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 66.7% ★, Strategy 32.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%