- #1 Free Chess
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: GrimmGitz
Windows
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 39.1% ★, Historical 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Tabletop 7.9%
- #2 Chess'Extra
96% matchVery Positive89% of 214 reviews2020
Dev: JFxGames
Windows
Chess'Extra is a new free chess game with a 10x10 board and 2 new pieces: Priest and Assassin. Additional game modes "Traps", "Reinforcements", "Fog of war" and "Random positions" are available. Basic Chess available.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Board Game 12%, Tactical 10.5%, Strategy 10.2%
- #3 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Wizards
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 33% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Tactical 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #4 Chess Ultimate
94% matchVery Positive88% of 302 reviews2024
Dev: Jesse Lugassy
Windows · Mac
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 22.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Tabletop 13.6%
- #5 The Chess Variants Club
94% 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 36.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Tactical 10.3%, PvP 9.2%, Tabletop 9.1%
- #6 Chess Infinity
93% matchMixed62% of 93 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 47.1% ★, PvP 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Board Game 11.3%, Strategy 8.4%
- #7 Chess
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.
Why similar: Chess 38.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Board Game 17.3%, PvP 11.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #8 Chess Sphere
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Betamaximus-128
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chess Sphere is online multiplayer.
Why similar: Chess 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%, Tactical 6.8%
- #9 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
91% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Diamond Sky GamesPub: Rain Games
Windows · Mac
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 31.6% ★, Historical 17.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Board Game 9.9%
- #10 Chess Ultra
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,319 reviews2017
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Why similar: Chess 34.8% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Board Game 8%, Tabletop 7.8%
- #11 Regimental Chess
90% matchMixed55% of 332 reviews2015
Dev: Regimental Chess Dev.Pub: Regimental Chess Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 45.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Online Co-Op 11.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Board Game 10.2%
- #12 Feud
87% matchVery Positive89% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: Bearwaves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Feud is a turn-based strategy game. Swap pieces on a four-by-four grid to isolate your opponent's pieces, or go straight for their King. Hone your skills against three AI characters with distinct play-styles, then challenge your friends online or on the same screen.
Why similar: Chess 21.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Historical 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
- #13 RISK: Global Domination
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 41,707 reviews2020
Dev: SMG Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
Why similar: War 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Board Game 10.2%
- #14 Immersion Chess
89% matchMixed64% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Immersion
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Lose yourself in the most immersive virtual rendition of the world’s most beloved classic: Chess! Whether you’re using advanced VR technology (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift etc.) or just playing on a standard computer, users of both interfaces from around the world can now challenge each other in real time.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Tabletop 43.6%, Casual 12.1%
- #15 Cat Chess
84% matchVery Positive87% of 492 reviews2026
Dev: Capricia LabsPub: Capricia Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!
Why similar: Chess 39.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Tabletop 9.9%, Board Game 8.8%
- #16 3D Chess
88% matchMixed57% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 40.5% ★, Tabletop 10.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Board Game 9.6%, PvP 9%
- #17 Age of Conquest IV
86% matchVery Positive82% of 2,824 reviews2016
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, War 17.1%, Historical 9.5%, Turn-Based 8.6%
- #18 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 280 reviews2016
Dev: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
Why similar: Chess 43.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #19 Just Xiangqi
82% matchVery Positive85% of 740 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Board Game 21%, Tabletop 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.4%
- #20 超将棋
83% matchVery Positive89% of 428 reviews2021
Dev: Fortgs
Windows · Mac · Linux
「ゲームはもっと、シンプルでいい。」 この理念のもと、物理演算と将棋を掛け合わせた超将棋は制作されました。 あなたが友人や世界の強敵たちと切磋琢磨しながら、この懐かしい、それでいて 未知のボードゲームを楽しんで頂ければそれ以上の喜びはありません。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Board Game 15.8%, PvP 9.2%, Casual 3.5%
- #21 ALL Chess
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: XDG GAME STUDIO
Windows
Create, collect and play board games from around the world, you can customise board sizes, piece moves and their unique look. There's 20+ classic board games and countless future games of yours!
Why similar: Strategy 24.8%, Board Game 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Tabletop 18.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%
- #22 即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 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 33%, Board Game 26.7%, Tabletop 11.1%, PvP 10.8%, Casual 9.7%
- #23 The Conquest of Go
77% matchVery Positive94% of 593 reviews2025
Dev: Wolfey Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, War 13.9%, Tactical 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
- #24 Four Kings One War
81% 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 43.9% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Board Game 11.2%, Casual 1%
- #25 Gomoku Let's Go
78% matchVery Positive88% of 936 reviews2021
Dev: Studio AmateurPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Tabletop 12.5%, Tactical 12.2%, Board Game 11.2%
- #26 Competitive Checkers
77% matchMixed46% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: SGS Games
Windows
Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a Checkers champion?
Why similar: Strategy 25.2%, Board Game 17.1%, Tabletop 16.2%, PvP 15.6%, Multiplayer 12.9%
- #27 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
76% 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 49.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.6%, Board Game 6.5%
- #28 Idle Chess Story
79% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: Joaquin TelleriaPub: ManuJoaco
Windows
Creatures from all over the Galaxy make their way to play on the annual idle chess tournament. In Idle Chess Story You take control of a team of chess units with special abilities to win over your opponents and increase your rank.
Why similar: Tabletop 51.7%, Strategy 34.9%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 4.6%
- #29 Favor Chess
79% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Javissoft
Windows · Mac
Assemble your own unique chess army to use against your foes. Use new strategies and pieces to compete against players around the globe in a game of pure skill, where cleverness and adaptation are rewarded.
Why similar: Tabletop 61.7%, Strategy 38.3%
- #30 Master of Chess
75% matchVery Positive83% of 300 reviews2025
Dev: BRANE
Windows · Mac
Play chess with help from your AI character, solve chess puzzles, build an unrivaled openings repertoire, and win tournaments worldwide. Become World Champion in the first and only chess career simulator!
Why similar: Chess 26.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Tabletop 12.1%, Board Game 12%
- #31 ChessCraft
76% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Stuart SpencePub: Frame of Mind
Windows · Linux
Never play the same game of chess again! ChessCraft is a chess AI sandbox. Create your own chess boards, rules, and pieces. Play against the computer or your friends online, or win loot by playing one of 80 built-in chess boards in adventure mode.
Why similar: Chess 47.8% ★, Board Game 11.4%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Tabletop 9.2%
- #32 Quantum Chess
74% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Quantum Realm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Completely change the strategy of the age old game of chess with quantum physics!
Why similar: Tabletop 44.8%, Strategy 42%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 6.1%
- #33 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
75% 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 71.9% ★, Tabletop 14.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Casual 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #34 FPS Chess
71% matchVery Positive84% of 44,331 reviews2022
Dev: Meta ForkPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, PvP 13%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Board Game 10.2%
- #35 The Rookery
72% 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 44.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Tactical 12%, Strategy 6.7%
- #36 Chess Kingdom
71% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Pinch Games
Windows · Linux
A hundred chess games on Steam. One of them gives you 40 AI opponents up to 2550 Elo, live open lobbies, async play, a league mode, a mini board that sits on your desktop and lessons that turn beginners into threats. You already know which one this is.
Why similar: Chess 42.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Board Game 10.5%, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #37 KNIGHTS
73% matchVery Positive94% of 829 reviews2016
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Chess 53.5% ★, Tabletop 15.2%, Tactical 13.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #38 棋桜
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: 株式会社ネコノメ
Windows
気軽に、だけど本格的。『棋桜(きおう)』でキャラクターと一緒に将棋を楽しもう。初心者には学びを支えるAIサポート、実力者には純粋な読みと一手の勝負を。あなたの一手から、対局が始まる。
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Board Game 17.4%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Strategy 12.6%
- #39 Chess Valley
73% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Artur Rezende
Windows
Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army.
Why similar: Chess 65.4% ★, Board Game 15.1%, Tabletop 14.4%, Casual 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #40 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 72.5% ★, Tabletop 14.2%, Strategy 10%, Casual 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #41 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
73% 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 71.4% ★, Tabletop 14.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Casual 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
69% matchNo user reviews81% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27%, Historical 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Strategy 14.8%, Board Game 14%
- #43 Chessarama
70% matchVery Positive87% of 182 reviews2023
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Chess 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Tabletop 13.6%, Strategy 11.6%
- #44 Board game party
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Willgw
Windows
This is a 3D game integrating various classic board games. Players can engage in online battles, strategize against AI, or enjoy local mode with friends. It offers an immersive gaming experience with realistic graphics and a global leaderboard.
Why similar: Tabletop 22.1%, Board Game 21.3%, Strategy 17.4%, PvP 16.2%, Multiplayer 13.7%
- #45 Zen Chess: Mate in One
71% matchVery Positive88% of 465 reviews2018
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 70.3% ★, Tabletop 14.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #46 Zen Chess: Champion's Moves
72% matchMixed54% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
In Zen Chess: Champion's Moves you will be put in the position of a World Chess Champion. Play through historical games and solve the same chess problems the champions had to solve to win each game.
Why similar: Chess 72.4% ★, Tabletop 14.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Casual 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #47 Hyper Chess
66% matchVery Positive92% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Grouch
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 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 53.6% ★, Board Game 11.5%, Strategy 11%, Multiplayer 10.6%, PvP 8.9%
- #48 Gambit Shifter
67% matchVery Positive96% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Volcanite Games
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 75% ★, Tabletop 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%, Casual 3.3%, Indie 1.8%
- #49 The Ouroboros King
67% 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 43.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Board Game 11.7%, Strategy 7.5%
- #50 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,990 reviews2020
Dev: Conor Petersen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 58.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Board Game 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%
- #51 All For Nought - Tic Tac Toe
68% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: CarloCGC
Windows
Classic Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses game with a minimalist style.
Why similar: Tactical 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Board Game 17.2%, PvP 16%, Multiplayer 14.3%
- #52 League of Masters: Auto Chess
66% matchMixed70% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Games of Masters
Windows
League of Masters is a new take on the Auto Chess genre. Our game is a dynamic PvP experience with a deep progression system. Challenge friends and foes in an epic battle of wits that will determine who the true strategist is.
Why similar: Chess 26.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Tactical 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #53 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
68% 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 56.2% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Board Game 11.9%, Tactical 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #54 Hnefatafl
67% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Philippe Schober
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ancient boardgame of the Vikings. Thousands of variants, offline and online cross-platform play with leaderboards and tournaments. Are you ready for the challenge? Prepared to earn your way to Valhalla?
Why similar: Chess 32.3% ★, Historical 18.8%, Turn-Based 16%, Board Game 8.1%, PvP 7.6%
- #55 Gromopoli
63% matchVery Positive81% of 194 reviews2025
Dev: kilo
Windows
"Gromopoli" is an online board game. Buy properties, receive rent and avoid the enemy's properties to survive. Play with up to 7 other players, with team of 2 to 4 players, and on boards of varying sizes!
Why similar: Board Game 23.6%, Tabletop 21.9%, PvP 20.8%, Multiplayer 14.7%, Strategy 14.3%