
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.
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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.

Chess++
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.

Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
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.
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 43.7% ★, Board Game 24.6%, Strategy 23.5%, 3D 4.5%, Casual 3.7%
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 48.4% ★, Board Game 25.4%, Strategy 17.4%, Multiplayer 4.9%, 3D 3.9%
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 37.9%, Chess 27.9% ★, Strategy 24.4%, 3D 6%, Casual 3.8%
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 38.2% ★, Strategy 36.8%, Board Game 24.1%, Casual 0.9%
War of Chess is an online 1v1 chess game featuring animated character pieces
Why similar: Board Game 32.7%, Chess 28% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%, 3D 5.5%
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 46.6% ★, Board Game 32.8%, Strategy 18.4%, Casual 2.2%
The King's Game is a 3D experience where variations of chess are played with a unique fog of war mechanic. Pieces are concealed from your opponent within three game modes; standard two-player chess, a unique circular board three-player chess variant, and a hex chess variant.
Why similar: Board Game 33%, Strategy 26%, Chess 24% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, 3D 5.6%
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 46.6% ★, Board Game 24.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%, 3D 4.2%
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 46.8% ★, Board Game 24.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Multiplayer 7.6%, 3D 2.9%
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 42.6% ★, Board Game 36.3%, Strategy 19.1%, Casual 2%
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 49.7% ★, Board Game 23.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Casual 3.2%
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 51.8% ★, Board Game 28.1%, Strategy 20.1%
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 36.1% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Board Game 28.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%
Isometric Chess is a challenging chess variant that expands the game into the third dimension in a unique way.
Why similar: Board Game 34.9%, Strategy 27.7%, Chess 24.2% ★, Multiplayer 7%, 3D 6.1%
Play Capture-the-King Raumschach, invented in 1907 and made more playable by futuristic visuals! Spread out cells and helpful highlighting maximize the player's ability to visualize the board. The game features public and private lobbies.
Why similar: Board Game 33.5%, Chess 27.2% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Multiplayer 6.5%, 3D 5.7%
A new outlook on the classic strategy game, battle your way to winning.
Why similar: Chess 49.5% ★, Board Game 21.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Casual 2%
Experience K-CHESS OMEGA, the ultimate Korean Chess (Janggi) simulator featuring a cutting-edge, self-learning AI. Test your strategic limits against an intelligence that evolves with every move. From beginners to pros, prove your mastery on the board!
Why similar: Board Game 32.6%, Chess 31.3% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%
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 50.8% ★, Board Game 23.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Casual 2.9%
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Board Game 53.2%, Chess 42.8% ★, Casual 4%
A new patch just dropped for the ancient game of Chess. The Definitive Edition adds new pieces, chaotic cards, and modernized rules. Reshape the board and bring down the enemy Kings, heirs, and pretenders. Master the first major update in centuries.
Why similar: Chess 51.2% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Board Game 17.2%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Casual 2.7%
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 47.7% ★, Board Game 26.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%
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 51.8% ★, Board Game 27.2%, Strategy 21%
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 48.9% ★, Board Game 27.2%, Strategy 23.9%
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 54.2% ★, Board Game 29.7%, Strategy 11.1%, 3D 3.7%, Casual 1.3%
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 45.3% ★, Board Game 26.8%, Strategy 21.4%, Multiplayer 4.7%, 3D 1.8%
Divinity Chess stands at the forefront of chess interfaces, offering an immersive 3D experience and full integration with powerful analytic engines like Stockfish. With a vast database of grandmaster games, players can explore the depths of chess history to hone their skills.
Why similar: Chess 51.4% ★, Board Game 22.3%, Strategy 19.4%, 3D 5.7%, Casual 1.2%
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 54% ★, Board Game 25.8%, Strategy 20.3%
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support and UCI engine profiles, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 49.8% ★, Board Game 27%, Multiplayer 8%, Strategy 7.8%, 3D 5.9%
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 51% ★, Board Game 27.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Multiplayer 7%, Casual 1.2%
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 35.5%, Strategy 30.8%, Chess 28.9% ★, Casual 4.8%
Welcome to the Chess Game of Tomorrow!
Why similar: Chess 45.9% ★, Board Game 29.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Multiplayer 8%
3D Chess Online combines the magical world of chess with a modern and three-dimensional experience! Determine your strategy and fight against your opponents worldwide in this simulator equipped with realistic graphics.
Why similar: Chess 45.1% ★, Board Game 25.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%, 3D 3.5%
Chess, but White moves TWICE!
Why similar: Board Game 34.5%, Chess 32.8% ★, Strategy 27.3%, Casual 5.4%
Caîssa Board is a graphical chess user interface that is evolving toward becoming an online chess club.
Why similar: Chess 52.5% ★, Board Game 24.6%, Strategy 19.3%, 3D 3.6%
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 47.4% ★, Board Game 23.9%, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 9.7%, 3D 4.1%
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
Why similar: Board Game 36.2%, Strategy 27.2%, Chess 24.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.1%, Casual 5.2%
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 53.5% ★, Board Game 25.2%, Strategy 21.3%
A two-player online (choose an opponent from your Steam friends list) Chess, in an edgeless landscape called "Kingland", with upgrades.
Triple Chess reimagines classic chess with three stacked boards and vertical movement, creating deeper strategy, new tactics, and thrilling multi-level battles.
Why similar: Board Game 35.6%, Strategy 28.5%, Chess 23.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, 3D 5.5%
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 55.9% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Board Game 18.3%, 3D 2.9%, Casual 2.6%
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!
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 54.4% ★, Board Game 27.1%, Strategy 18.5%
Between Two Castles - Digital Edition brings the delightful experience of the original board game to your computer! Build unique procedural castles, make strategies and play online with your friends!
Why similar: Board Game 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
Je Di Bo is a chaotic, deep turn-based card strategy where chess-like logic meets unpredictability. Move pieces, upgrade their ranks, and dominate the board. But beware: every 7 turns, Karma rolls the dice and completely changes the rules of engagement. Can you outsmart the chaos?
Why similar: Chess 38.3% ★, Board Game 33.3%, Strategy 19.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%, 3D 3.2%
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 44.6% ★, Board Game 25.5%, Strategy 16%, Multiplayer 7.6%, 3D 3.3%
Learn chess by reliving the greatest games of all time. Train with 70+ tutorials, 150+ puzzles, and interactive quests where you guess the moves of legends like Tal, Fischer, and Carlsen. Includes variants, analysis tools, and 2D/3D boards.
Why similar: Chess 49.6% ★, Board Game 29.4%, Strategy 16.9%, 3D 4.1%
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 54% ★, Board Game 25.8%, Strategy 20.3%
Play backgammon, acey-deucey and tabula online.
Why similar: Board Game 44.9%, Strategy 35.5%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Casual 6.9%
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 52.4% ★, Board Game 24.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Casual 3.3%
Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalists, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas!
Why similar: Strategy 54%, Board Game 46%
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 53.7% ★, Board Game 29.2%, Strategy 12.3%, 3D 4.9%
Escape custom chess boards with your king while your opponent hunts you down. Play campaigns, solve puzzles, compete locally or ranked online, and build your own puzzles and campaigns in the editor.
Why similar: Chess 49.8% ★, Board Game 24.7%, Strategy 14.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%, 3D 4.1%
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 48.8% ★, Board Game 27.2%, Strategy 20.1%, Casual 3.9%
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 56.2% ★, Board Game 24.1%, Strategy 15.3%, 3D 3.2%, Casual 1.1%
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 48.7% ★, Board Game 29.1%, Strategy 13.9%, 3D 4.8%, Casual 1.8%
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 55.6% ★, Board Game 29.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Casual 1.7%