Games Like Urja

Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.

Why similar: Chess 69.1% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive action-chess hybrid that perfectly captures the aggressive, combat-focused spirit of Urja.

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 46.1% ★, FPS 19.3%, Strategy 16.9%, First-Person 6.5%, Casual 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It directly translates the chess board into a first-person shooter arena, mirroring the core genre-mashup of the seed game.

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 59.8% ★, Difficult 16.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Fantasy 5.3%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, roguelite take on chess that emphasizes tactical depth and unpredictable board states.

Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark.

Why similar: Strategy 79.2%, Indie 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual ancestor to action-chess games, it features real-time combat between pieces on a tactical board.

Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

Why similar: Chess 73.1% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Casual 5.5%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends chess movement with bullet-hell action, providing the fast-paced, difficult gameplay Urja fans enjoy.

Chess variation with unique twist: Black turns White into undead like themselves

Why similar: Chess 64.1% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Puzzle 7%, Fantasy 6.3%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic, fantasy-themed chess game introduces zombie mechanics that add a dark, strategic layer to the board.

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 58.2% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses chess piece movement as its core mechanic, offering a fresh, difficult perspective on the game of kings.

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 66.5% ★, Strategy 23.4%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern, challenging roguelike spin on chess that rewards creative, unconventional play.

An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

Why similar: Chess 52.3% ★, Difficult 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Abstract 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, puzzle-focused experience that strips chess down to its most satisfying, logic-based core.

THIS IS NOT CLASSIC CHESS! Dark Chess is a twist on chess with fog of war, a story-driven campaign, and plenty of challenges, traps, and puzzles. Fight your way through the campaign against legendary Kings and Queens of the past, who don't like to play by the rules!

Why similar: Chess 62.5% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Casual 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The addition of fog-of-war mechanics creates a sense of mystery and tension that aligns with the darker tone of Urja.

Completely change the strategy of the age old game of chess with quantum physics!

Why similar: Strategy 76.2%, Indie 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game introduces quantum mechanics to the board, creating a surreal and mind-bending experience for chess veterans.

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 71.7% ★, Strategy 17%, Puzzle 8.1%, Family Friendly 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tactical game that uses chess-inspired movement to create challenging, board-based combat scenarios.

Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 60.1%, Puzzle 21.1%, Indie 14.3%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While not chess, its grid-based tactical combat feels like a high-stakes, lethal version of a chess match.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Surreal 43.5%, FPS 34.9%, First-Person 13%, Action 4.3%, Simulation 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the surreal, unsettling, and intentionally jarring aesthetic that makes Urja stand out from standard titles.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Difficult 51.4%, Indie 25.3%, Action 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-speed, time-manipulation action provides the same intense, difficult, and surreal feel found in Urja's action sequences.

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 62.2% ★, Strategy 18.7%, Puzzle 14%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused, surreal take on chess that challenges the player's expectations of the game.

Long time ago, when mages ruled the land, common people raised the rebellion against their magic, arrogance and tyranny. They used catapults, ballistas and bombs in the battle against magic castles and powerful spells. Now their destiny is in your hands!

Why similar: Casual 27.2%, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 19.2%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Arcade 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on destruction and tactical positioning, capturing the aggressive spirit of a chess-inspired war game.

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: FPS 35.9%, First-Person 15.1%, Puzzle 14.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The time-manipulation mechanics turn every combat encounter into a tactical puzzle, mirroring the feel of a high-speed chess game.

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 67.6% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Arcade 7%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style take on chess that prioritizes speed and action over traditional, slow-paced strategy.

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 64.5% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features classic animated combat sequences that bring the board to life in a way that feels cinematic and aggressive.

Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands; you need ask only one question as you build your legacy – “Will you burn them, or be burnt?”

Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Casual 19.2%, Indie 13%, Simulation 11.4%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game with a unique, dark art style that emphasizes the power-hungry nature of its characters.

Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly, and get out alive if you can.

Why similar: Chess 61.2% ★, Abstract 15.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 3.8%, Casual 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused tactical game that uses chess movement in a thematic, mythology-inspired setting.

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 56.7% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 5.1%, First-Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity, atmospheric environment that elevates the standard chess experience to something more immersive.

Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Why similar: Puzzle 64.9%, Indie 27.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative, surreal puzzle game that shares the 'something is wrong here' vibe found in Urja's description.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Puzzle 43.6%, Difficult 33.1%, Indie 13.5%, Surreal 3.3%, Strategy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It forces players to rethink the rules of the game world, much like the surreal, rule-bending nature of Urja.

Ancient demons summoned from the deep dark abyss, and brought ruin to Tiede, land of our home. You should know your towers, and use them wisely. Bring your sword, worrior, and your brave heart! Join me in this defence of the ancient...lands!

Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 15.5%, Simulation 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy indie title that requires careful planning and tactical placement, similar to chess strategy.

Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.

Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Strategy 31.2%, Casual 14.3%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that focuses on the specific, difficult logic of chess problems.

Chess has evolved! Hatch units from eggs, make ranged attacks, cast dastardly spells, and take control of the board to win in Wequer.

Why similar: Strategy 76.2%, Indie 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, indie strategy game that focuses on pure, logic-based movement on a grid.

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 47.5% ★, Strategy 44.6%, Indie 3.5%, Casual 2.6%, Simulation 1.7%

Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time someone else succeeds...

Why similar: Casual 25.1%, Indie 21.8%, Fantasy 21%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Simulation 14.1%

The kingdom of Cubia call for your help, come to this vast kingdom where you will face strong enemies and hard challenges, you are the chosen to defend the cristals of life and finally bring peace to reign of Cubia.

Why similar: Strategy 46%, Casual 17.5%, Fantasy 15.9%, Indie 13.4%, Action 7.2%

Hell is about to get invaded and the sinners trapped inside are about to be freed. But the clueless liberators had no idea how cunning the Devil is. This time, the war between Light and Darkness will be waged not on the battlefield, but on a chess board.

Why similar: Strategy 51%, Casual 25.7%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Action 9.5%

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Puzzle 28.8%, Casual 17.4%, Fantasy 12.3%

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 57.5% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Casual 8.4%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Simulation 5.2%

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: Surreal 31.4%, FPS 28%, First-Person 14.7%, Fantasy 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Are you ready to take on the challenge and become a Checkers champion?

Why similar: Strategy 65.2%, Casual 19.2%, Indie 8.4%, Simulation 7.2%

Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies.

Why similar: Indie 37.3%, Casual 19.9%, Puzzle 15.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Fantasy 12.1%

Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command!

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Chess 36.4% ★, Casual 15.4%, Action 7%

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 61.9% ★, Strategy 21%, Fantasy 5.8%, Puzzle 4%, Indie 3.8%

A medieval world of strategy and tactics await you to engage in epic battles of wits as you master the moves and the strategies in a conquest to claim the kingdom of Chess.

Why similar: Strategy 69.9%, Casual 30.1%

✣ Dread Chess is an original and strange narrative story-puzzle game with sandbox elements. Uncover mysteries by speaking with gods in Latin. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of madness, and reach one of many endings in an unfair game against Death that can be played ONLY ONCE...

Why similar: Puzzle 75.2%, Atmospheric 24.8%

Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess!

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Puzzle 21.9%, Indie 15.4%, Casual 8%

Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Difficult 32.8%, Fantasy 15.7%, Atmospheric 11%

Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Fantasy 26.1%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Action 17.7%

Draw a line. A single line. How complex can that be?

Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Puzzle 29.2%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 13.3%

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 74.2% ★, Difficult 9.4%, Strategy 8%, Puzzle 7%, Indie 1.3%

In Land of Puzzles: Knights the king and queen need your help. To avoid war the king has accepted a challenge of puzzles to solve. He needs you to solve 15 sets of challenging puzzles and help him secure the kingdom.

Why similar: Casual 27%, Indie 19.5%, Strategy 19%, Puzzle 18.2%, Family Friendly 10.4%

Fight to restore the peace and justice in the world by thwarting the treacherous plans of the King, who turns the innocent into mindless skeletons to conquer the world.

Why similar: Difficult 50.1%, Casual 20.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.5%

Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught!

Why similar: Chess 42.2% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Difficult 9.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Casual 7.4%

Help three brave adventurers on their quest to stop the diabolical Baron Von Smog’s plot to conquer Steam Land. However, there is an army of evil minions that stand in your way. Challenge yourself in this new puzzle strategy game; includes 12 action-packed stages, a full soundtrack, competitive online play, all in stunning 720p HD...

Why similar: Casual 31%, Puzzle 28.8%, Indie 26.2%, Action 14%

Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!

Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Fantasy 19.6%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Simulation 13.2%

Take Thy Throne's main gamemode consists of taking down towers and barricades to make your way towards the enemy team's King.

Why similar: Strategy 49.4%, Casual 23.3%, Indie 16.4%, Action 11%

What if chess was invented by silly cosmic wizards? WizardChess is a turnbased roguelite where all the pieces have insane abilities that came to us in a shamanic vision. Fight chaotic-yet-tactical encounters with magic powers out of a fever dream! Defeat the FaeQueen and Claim Your Wish!

Why similar: Chess 65.1% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Fantasy 5.9%

The Dweller is a puzzle game where you play as the MONSTER! It's time to get rid of all those pesky archaeologists snooping around in your lair. SCARE them, CRUSH them, DEVOUR them! ELIMINATE THE INTRUDERS!

Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Puzzle 21.1%, Casual 19.1%, Indie 14.7%, Simulation 10.2%

Lead the revolt against a bloodthirsty empire! You grew up under the iron fist of the Hegemony. Now is your chance to end their blood-fueled magic, as you forge a ragtag outlaw band into a rebel army.

Why similar: Indie 100%

You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

Why similar: FPS 32.5%, Difficult 28.9%, First-Person 13%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 6.9%

The world is shattering and you are the only hope to restore the balance. A thrilling and challenging 3D puzzle platformer game, Almightree: The Last Dreamer has you racing through a crumbling world to find your way to awaken the life giving Almightree.

Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, Puzzle 23.9%, Indie 18.2%, Action 11.3%

Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.

Why similar: Chess 82.8% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Action 5.3%