- #1 Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
97% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Souls-like 18%, Board Game 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 6%
- #2 MAFIA Chess
96% 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 51.5% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Strategy 9%, Cartoon 6%
- #3 Let's Learn Janggi (Korean Chess)
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 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 52.9% ★, Board Game 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Artificial Intelligence 4.8%
- #4 Cute Chess
95% 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 53.4% ★, Board Game 16.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Cartoon 5.4%, Cute 4.5%
- #5 Chess 2
94% 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 46.2% ★, Board Game 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 5.6%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #6 King of the Bridge
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,644 reviews2024
Dev: Finn Schuuring
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 43.8% ★, Souls-like 16.1%, Board Game 15.3%, 2.5D 9.9%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #7 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
93% 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 53.8% ★, Board Game 25.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Casual 3.4%
- #8 Chess++
92% 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 55.9% ★, Board Game 20.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Casual 6.5%, 3D 3.4%
- #9 Dota Underlords
91% matchVery Positive82% of 90,970 reviews2019
Dev: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.6%, Chess 27.9% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%, Casual 4.8%
- #10 IsoChess
91% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Bit Twiddle Games
Windows · Linux
Play chess online, vs AI, or vs a local player in our clean 2D and 2.5D chess game. Play against any of your Steam friends, even if they dont own the game.
Why similar: Chess 45.4% ★, Board Game 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, 2.5D 10.7%, Artificial Intelligence 9.6%
- #11 Boardfall
90% 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 50% ★, Board Game 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, 2.5D 7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #12 MetaChess
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 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 53.7% ★, Board Game 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 6.1%, Puzzle 5.1%
- #13 Regimental Chess
89% matchMixed55% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Regimental Chess Dev.Pub: Regimental Chess Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 51.7% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 7.6%, 2.5D 6.1%
- #14 Auto GUI Battler
87% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: L6161
Windows
A single player only PvE autobattler that is purely GUI (graphical user inteface). Keep or reroll dealt cards (units). Combine units to level them up. Upgrade items. Survive 50 randomized rounds that are highly replayable. No synergy system, no other maps/campaigns, no meta-progression.
Why similar: Chess 37% ★, Auto Battler 27.7%, Board Game 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #15 Caïssa Chess Island
88% 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 55.4% ★, Board Game 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Strategy 9%, Top-Down 3%
- #16 Chess Infinity
86% matchMixed60% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Rockwater GamesPub: Ripstone
Windows
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 49.2% ★, Board Game 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 6.2%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #17 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
86% matchPositive90% of 10 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 56% ★, Board Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Top-Down 3.2%
- #18 FourKnightVariant
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WhimSoul Games
Windows
Master the Knight’s challenge! Move a knight across the 2D chessboard, visiting as many squares as possible within limited moves. Plan ahead, think like a strategist — are you a swift King or a true Knight?
Why similar: Chess 51.2% ★, Board Game 20.1%, Strategy 6.6%, Puzzle 6.3%, Cartoony 5.5%
- #19 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
84% 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 64.3% ★, Board Game 22.4%, Strategy 10.2%, 3D 3.1%
- #20 Catgirl Chess
83% 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 57% ★, Board Game 19.8%, Strategy 7.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.5%, Cute 4.2%
- #21 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
82% matchPositive100% of 12 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 54.8% ★, Board Game 17%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%, Casual 4.7%
- #22 Let's Learn Shogi
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 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 54.5% ★, Board Game 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 11.8%
- #23 Waves of Chess
81% 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 59.7% ★, Board Game 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 9.9%
- #24 Chess of Fortune
82% 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 51.1% ★, Board Game 18.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Casual 5.6%
- #25 ChessSnake
81% 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 56.5% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Top-Down 2.6%
- #26 War of Chess
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mohammed Walid
Windows
War of Chess is an online 1v1 chess game featuring animated character pieces, where players compete to climb ELO ranks, earn Gold, and level up
Why similar: Chess 35.8% ★, Board Game 27.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Strategy 15.3%, 3D 4.2%
- #27 Chess v Checkers
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Chess v Checkers is a mashup of two popular games Chess and Checkers. Play as either side on the game board through three distinct game modes.
Why similar: Chess 62.4% ★, Board Game 11.4%, Puzzle 7.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.8%, Logic 4.5%
- #28 Hyper Chess
77% 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 58% ★, Board Game 20.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Cute 2.4%
- #29 A Lone Piece
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Marko HaajaPub: Kuura Playhouse
Windows
Easy to learn. Hard to master. A Lone Piece is a chess themed puzzle game where you control a single pawn caught in the middle of opposing hostile pieces. Your main job is to escape the board, but sometimes offence is the best defense. Become more than just A Lone Piece.
Why similar: Chess 46.4% ★, Board Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Strategy 6.6%, Artificial Intelligence 5.9%
- #30 Lilith's Game
78% 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 58.8% ★, Board Game 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 7.1%, 3D 2%
- #31 Chessformer
78% matchVery Positive100% of 315 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 59.9% ★, Board Game 20.9%, Puzzle 7.1%, Strategy 6.5%, Logic 3.1%
- #32 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 51.4% ★, Board Game 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #33 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 60.1% ★, Board Game 17%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Casual 3.3%
- #34 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
74% matchVery Positive80% of 338 reviews2025
Dev: Marc Makes Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 60.5% ★, Board Game 13.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Casual 3.8%
- #35 Touhou DollDraft
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: milliondoubtsPub: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Touhou DollDraft is a game in which you form teams comprising “dollified” Touhou Project characters and send them into battle against each other.
Why similar: Chess 30.5% ★, Auto Battler 20.6%, Board Game 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%, Strategy 7.6%
- #36 Backstabbing King
73% 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 56.6% ★, Board Game 13.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #37 Chess
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!
Why similar: Chess 33.9% ★, Board Game 30%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Casual 8.5%, Logic 5.6%
- #38 Glow Chess
75% matchNegative8% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: 13-lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immortal classic - a game that has been for many thousands of years - Chess - comes back in a new form, now with neon lights!
Why similar: Chess 40.9% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, Board Game 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Strategy 6.1%
- #39 Chess Bomb
74% matchNo user 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 50.3% ★, Board Game 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Strategy 6.8%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #40 Knights Together
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DDoubleDD
Windows
Knights Together is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the chess piece knight. Although it's inspired by chess, it requires no knowledge of chess to play!. Simply move your knights around the board and make sure they come together.
Why similar: Chess 28.9% ★, Board Game 28.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #41 Circular Logic Games
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Windows
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Chess 51.2% ★, Board Game 42.3%, Casual 6.5%
- #42 Chess You
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SoSeong
Windows
Play classic chess against girls who tease, provoke, and challenge you.
Why similar: Chess 57.2% ★, Board Game 20%, Strategy 6.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%, Casual 4%
- #43 Play Chess with Lady Bongcloud
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Dano SatoPub: RealMono Inc.
Windows
Lady Bongcloud... She is generous, cute, and loves the "Bongcloud Attack", in which the king moves first and goes forward to show his bravery.
Why similar: Chess 33.4% ★, Board Game 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #44 Go
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Classic Weiqi, Igo, Baduk, 圍棋 Discover Go Like Never Before! Welcome to a world where strategy and skill meet in the ancient game of Go, now available at your fingertips.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Board Game 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Chess 17.3% ★, Strategy 8.9%
- #45 Dice chess
71% 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 52.6% ★, Board Game 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 6.6%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #46 Gomoku
69% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row!
Why similar: Chess 28.8% ★, Board Game 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy 14%, Casual 8.2%
- #47 Just Chess
69% 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 61.1% ★, Board Game 23.9%, Logic 5.7%, Strategy 4.8%, Casual 3.1%
- #48 Chess Exerciser
70% 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 61.2% ★, Board Game 19.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Puzzle 5.3%, Logic 3.6%
- #49 The Rookery
68% matchVery Positive96% of 94 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 59.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Board Game 12%, Strategy 6.4%, Puzzle 4.2%
- #50 Prismarch
69% 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 61.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Board Game 13.2%, Strategy 7.3%, 3D 2.2%
- #51 Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
70% 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 54.7% ★, Board Game 31%, Strategy 10.9%, Casual 3.5%
- #52 Reversi
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
Why similar: Chess 28.1% ★, Board Game 27.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Casual 8.1%
- #53 Checkmate Challenge
68% 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 78.5% ★, Arcade 12.3%, Strategy 9.2%
- #54 The Board is Yours
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Draelent
Windows
The Board is Yours is a strategic chess-based incremental game: buy squares, unlock upgrades, and chain synergies through defended pieces. It plays as a demanding idle game where you’ll constantly reposition pieces and optimize your production until the board belongs to you.
Why similar: Chess 46.9% ★, Idler 19.7%, Board Game 14.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Puzzle 5%
- #55 Black Pieces Move First
66% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Enchant Games
Windows
Chess, but with a unique twist: you freely control a rebellious black pawn, determined to change the rules of the game. Dozens of chess sokoban puzzles with a touch of action and a tale of revenge.
Why similar: Chess 51.3% ★, Board Game 16.3%, Strategy 7.4%, Puzzle 5.3%, Cartoony 4.9%
- #56 Chess 2048
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ivan Konorkin
Windows
Chess 2048 – Classic chess moves meet fresh puzzle-strategy twists: watch the board reshape, adapt on the fly, and master piece combos. Then escape poison gas, jump between water tiles, use portals, and pull off clever tricks.
Why similar: Chess 49.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Idler 9.8%, 2.5D 8.9%, Puzzle 6%
- #57 Eonica Chess Battle
68% matchMixed56% of 34 reviews2020
Dev: StandArts
Windows
Eonica Chess Battle is an auto-battler game, mixing together elements of the classic chess game with elements from the fantasy fiction world.
Why similar: Chess 39.4% ★, Auto Battler 24.7%, Board Game 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%, Strategy 4.8%
- #58 Chex
67% 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 65.4% ★, Board Game 23.8%, Strategy 5.9%, 3D 2.6%, Casual 2.2%