- #1 Word Cubes
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BTA Electronics
Windows
Word Cubes is a 3D word game where you place letter tiles across a cubic grid. Form words along any axis, multiply your score with bonus squares, and outsmart the CPU in this addictive puzzle experience.
Why similar: Board Game 33.6%, Strategy 24.2%, Casual 15.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #2 Stealthmate: A chess puzzle
96% 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: Board Game 33.5%, Strategy 25.9%, Chess 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #3 War of Chess
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mohammed Walid
Windows
War of Chess is an online 1v1 chess game featuring animated character pieces
Why similar: Board Game 33%, Strategy 25.2%, Chess 17.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, 3D 5.1%
- #4 Thumper Chess
95% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Thumper Games
Windows
Thumper Chess is a free to play chess game with basic animated pieces. Better looking and more fun chess sets, maps, animations, etc... are available in cheap DLC content.
Why similar: Board Game 33.1%, Strategy 25.9%, Chess 24.1% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, 3D 5.6%
- #5 War Chess
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ASCPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Bring chess to life in a fantasy battlefield where every capture becomes an animated duel. Command mythical armies, outmaneuver your opponent, and experience the timeless strategy of chess through cinematic combat and immersive 3D boards.
Why similar: Board Game 39.4%, Strategy 23.4%, Chess 18% ★, Casual 12.3%, 3D 5.7%
- #6 Play Chess with Lady Bongcloud
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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: Board Game 31.7%, Strategy 25.4%, Chess 16% ★, Casual 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%
- #7 Chess++
93% 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 30.2% ★, Board Game 27.3%, Strategy 24.1%, Casual 13%, 3D 4.5%
- #8 Simple Sudoku
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hagan Interactive LLC
Windows
Play the classic puzzle game of Sudoku with difficulty levels, achievements, custom colors, and daily puzzles! Use notes to rule out options and undo to backtrack just like on pencil and paper. Play casually or beat your highest score by completing the puzzle in the quickest time.
Why similar: Board Game 41.4%, Strategy 27.6%, Casual 15.2%, Puzzle 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #9 Augmented Yut
91% matchPositive100% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: Ausuruk Games
Windows
It’s Yut Nori—but you can throw your pieces, summon a demon god, and even poop your way to victory! A 2–4 player online competitive game featuring 50 unique augments.
Why similar: Board Game 43.5%, Casual 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 8.7%
- #10 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
91% 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: Board Game 33.8%, Chess 29.7% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, Casual 7%
- #11 Reversi
89% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
Why similar: Board Game 32.1%, Strategy 22.3%, Casual 14.3%, Chess 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%
- #12 Snakes and Ladders Championship
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Yash Future Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd
Windows
3D Snakes and Ladders is a visually enhanced digital version of the classic board game, set in a dynamic 3D environment. Players move across a 3D board filled with animated snakes and ladders.
Why similar: Board Game 33.8%, Strategy 25.4%, Casual 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #13 Sudoku Mania
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Scadu Games
Windows
Sudoku Mania is a relaxing, nature-themed puzzle game featuring classic Sudoku, speed-based play, multi-board Sudoku+ challenges, helpful boosts, and unlockable customization.
Why similar: Board Game 39.4%, Strategy 29.6%, Casual 19.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #14 JIN
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: NipsApp Game StudiosPub: Cronk Design and Company
Windows
JIN is a modern traditional strategy board game where every move matters. Combine pieces to grow stronger, outplay your opponent, and capture your way to victory.
Why similar: Board Game 35.4%, Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Casual 10.1%, 3D 5.4%
- #15 Ticker Tape
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Cromidae
Windows
Buy and sell commodities with friends to see who will be the fattest Wall Street Cat! Speculate low value stocks will rise to be re-sold for a profit! Cry as the stocks you paid too much for plummet for the second time in one turn!
Why similar: Board Game 33.6%, Strategy 24%, Casual 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #16 了不起的棋盘
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: 宅弈鸟工作室
Windows
The game is a turn-based board game, and players can provide players with their imaginations to write different rules of board games.
Why similar: Board Game 34%, Strategy 27.9%, Casual 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, 3D 5.2%
- #17 Solve The Puzzle
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DAVID VELIU
Windows
Solve The Puzzle - is a puzzle game that has up to 10 different levels to play. This is a single player game, the player reads the goal at the start of each level and tries to put the shapes at a specific state or position to achieve it.
Why similar: Board Game 40.4%, Strategy 30.4%, Casual 19.7%, 3D 6.8%, Indie 1.5%
- #18 Gomoku
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row!
Why similar: Board Game 32.7%, Strategy 23.5%, Casual 15.1%, Chess 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%
- #19 Dots eXtreme
84% matchVery Positive86% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Starwind Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dots eXtreme is a classic dots puzzle with large boards and increased difficulty level. Connect matching colors and shapes in the new dots puzzle with board size up to 20x20.
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Board Game 28.5%, Casual 24.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Indie 4.4%
- #20 Pawnimals
83% 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 32.2% ★, Board Game 24.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Casual 11.2%, Family Friendly 4.6%
- #21 東1局53本場
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Mindware
Windows
This is the first ever Mahjong game in which Mahjong tiles do not appear! Complete the mahjong hand by using the letters on the dice! Add dice, reroll dice, and use special moves and items like in a fighting game to win!
Why similar: Board Game 36.2%, Strategy 17.6%, Casual 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #22 MAFIA Chess
82% 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 32% ★, Board Game 24.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Casual 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #23 Potion Explosion
81% matchVery Positive85% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: Studio ClangorePub: Horrible Guild
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
The official adaptation of Potion Explosion, the award-winning puzzle board game. Explode ingredients, trigger chain reactions and gather it all in your caldron to craft powerful mixtures with wacky effects! May the best wizard win!
Why similar: Board Game 48.2%, Strategy 31.9%, Casual 19.9%
- #24 Knights Together
79% 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: Board Game 34.8%, Strategy 17.4%, Chess 14.8% ★, Casual 14.6%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #25 Dots n Lines
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Tuga Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dots n Lines (Dots and Boxes) game is a classic and old school game brought you by Tuga Studios.
Why similar: Board Game 34.2%, Strategy 25.5%, Casual 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #26 Chess Sudoku
79% matchVery Positive96% of 184 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
How does Chess Sudoku work? Well we’ve taken the classic sudoku game everyone knows and loves and created puzzles with chess-related twists! There are three different types of puzzles in the game: Knight Sudoku; King Sudoku and Queen Sudoku.
Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Board Game 29.4%, Casual 21.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Indie 5.1%
- #27 Cell Conquest
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Reticulum Studio
Windows
Cell Conquest is a turn-based logic strategy game where you place walls, complete cells, and outthink your opponents. Play solo against the computer or compete locally with 2–5 players across multiple maps and board sizes.
Why similar: Board Game 39.2%, Strategy 29.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, 3D 6%
- #28 ChessXpanse
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameJillion
Windows
ChessXpanse™ is a game that captures the intensity of chess and pits one player against another in the midst of battle. In ChessXpanse, a player faces varying front lines as the starting positions of each game board differ.
Why similar: Board Game 37.6%, Strategy 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 5.3%
- #29 Boxcars
77% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Rocket 9 Labs
Windows · Linux
Play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online.
Why similar: Board Game 40.5%, Strategy 29.6%, Casual 19.5%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Indie 1.5%
- #30 FLIP OVER
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nitromite
Windows · Mac
FLIP OVER is a puzzle game where you flip tiles to turn every tile white. Flip tiles with different rules and enjoy puzzles in many forms.
Why similar: Board Game 41.7%, Strategy 27.3%, Puzzle 14.3%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #31 Patchwork
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In the long-awaited digital adaptation of Uwe Rosenberg's Patchwork, players patch their way to victory using fabric pieces of assorted sizes, colors, and buttons.
Why similar: Board Game 46.1%, Strategy 31.4%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 4.1%
- #32 Flash Point: Fire Rescue
76% matchVery Positive82% of 175 reviews2018
Dev: RetroEpic Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coordinate a squad of firefighters as they navigate the hazards of a structural fire in search of the survivors trapped inside. Flash Point: Fire Rescue is a turn-based strategy port of the acclaimed board game. A unique tactical firefighting experience to enjoy with your family and friends.
Why similar: Board Game 50%, Strategy 24.8%, Casual 16.2%, Family Friendly 6.1%, Indie 2.9%
- #33 Arrow Sudoku
74% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Arrow Sudoku, every puzzle contains a handful of "arrows" laid out in unique patterns. The numbers found along the shaft of the arrow must sum up to the number at the base. This simple rule leads to endless variety in the puzzles you will conquer.
Why similar: Board Game 41.3%, Strategy 27%, Puzzle 14.8%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 1.4%
- #34 遊んで将棋が強くなる! 銀星将棋DX2
74% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: 株式会社シルバースタージャパン
Windows
Shogi software with functions that even beginners can enjoy. Have fun learning and become stronger!
Why similar: Board Game 39.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Casual 12.5%, Multiplayer 4.6%
- #35 Royal Dice Bingo
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Ark Factory
Windows
Yahtzee meets Bingo! Roll dice and place them one by one on a 5x5 board. When you complete a line, choose one of 12 scoring categories to earn points. Every decision matters in this strategic dice game.
Why similar: Board Game 34.8%, Strategy 26.1%, Casual 14%, Puzzle 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #36 Just Xiangqi
71% 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: Board Game 39.3%, Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, 3D 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%
- #37 The Castles of Burgundy
73% matchVery Positive81% of 281 reviews2019
Dev: DIGIDICED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stefan Feld's highly decorated board game "The Castles Of Burgundy" by Ravensburger is getting its digital version on Steam! Enjoy against the challenging AI or friends a beautiful digital version of the classic board game!
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Board Game 36%, Casual 20.8%, Indie 4.4%
- #38 Isle of Skye
73% matchMixed67% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Five clans are fighting to rule over the Isle of Skye. Only the chieftain who develops the best clan territory and trades wisely will be king!
Why similar: Board Game 39.1%, Strategy 35.1%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 4.6%
- #39 Cracking the Cryptic
70% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic!
Why similar: Board Game 39.4%, Strategy 28.1%, Casual 18.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #40 Rescue Cable
73% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: JChip GamePub: JChip Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A puzzle game to connect all of power nodes with an electrical cable.
Why similar: Board Game 36.8%, Strategy 26.5%, Casual 17%, Puzzle 10%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #41 Fables Mosaic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Help Snow White to find true love! It features a collection of colored puzzles solved by logic, while following the Snow White Story. Are you ready to solve the puzzles as the story develops?
Why similar: Board Game 42.7%, Strategy 27.5%, Puzzle 14.5%, Casual 14.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 Road2Conquest
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: J2H2
Windows
Road2Conquest is a two-player multiplayer game where you build roads to capture your opponent's castle. Use various strategy cards and game pieces to overwhelm your opponent with superior tactics!
Why similar: Board Game 39.9%, Strategy 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, 3D 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #43 Chess
69% 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: Board Game 38.3%, Chess 21.1% ★, Casual 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 9.6%
- #44 Take the King!
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Two ButtonsPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Forget (almost) everything you know about chess! Help your King to escape dangerous dungeons. Use your pieces wisely and exploit the special squares to avoid vicious traps and defeat nasty enemy pieces.
Why similar: Board Game 32.4%, Strategy 24.5%, Casual 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #45 CHESS CROWN
70% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Murafka games
Windows · Linux
CHESS CROWN- chess in a medieval fantasy theme and with the opportunity to compete with other players on the network.
Why similar: Board Game 33.1%, Strategy 25.8%, Chess 12% ★, Puzzle 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #46 Kreabordis
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BasilVideogames
Windows
Kreabordis is a puzzle game where you have to strategically place creatures on a board to score the most points. Defeat challengers, maximize your points in tricky puzzles and find the perfect move.
Why similar: Board Game 34.8%, Strategy 24.1%, Casual 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #47 Baaft
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Broken Games
Windows
A cozy multiplayer board game where players compete to reunite their flock by chasing a drifting raft and using magical action cards to outsmart each other.
Why similar: Board Game 33.4%, Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Casual 13.4%, Family Friendly 5.4%
- #48 Chess 2
68% 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 28.6% ★, Board Game 25.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #49 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 31.8% ★, Board Game 27.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #50 The Traveler's Path
68% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: White Rose Games
Windows
In "The Traveler's Path", you have to help the character reach his destination by swapping and rotating the pieces of the path. Test your thinking and logic skills in this challenging puzzle game.
Why similar: Board Game 37.7%, Strategy 27.4%, Casual 18.1%, Puzzle 11.4%, 3D 4.8%
- #51 Le Havre: The Inland Port
69% matchMixed56% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: DIGIDICEDPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build a prosperous port in Uwe Rosenberg’s award winning two-player board game!
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Board Game 35.5%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 5.1%
- #52 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: Strategy 39.4%, Board Game 28%, Chess 27.5% ★, Casual 3.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #53 Corners Arena
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Marat Zimnurov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a squad of 3D sentinels across a living strategy board. Step, build long jump chains, and occupy the rival corner first in local two-player matches or against an easy or tactical computer opponent.
Why similar: Board Game 34.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Casual 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #54 magical capture
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
✨ A cosy, relaxing escape into a world of wonder—Magical Capture wraps you in warmth and quiet charm.
Why similar: Board Game 37.8%, Strategy 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, Casual 5.1%
- #55 CheeseCatToe
66% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: MahSim
Windows
Basically tic-tac-toe games from classic 3x3 three-in-row to challenging 11x11 five-in-row. Designed for kids and adults to develop logical thinking while playing relaxing game.
Why similar: Board Game 39%, Strategy 28.7%, Casual 18.5%, Puzzle 10.6%, Indie 2.1%