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Games like 2 player chess

Games like 2 player chess

Looking for games like 2 player chess? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with KNIGHTS, 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel or The Ouroboros King.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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  2. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 11,224 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel.

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  3. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    The Ouroboros King combines the strategic tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the three evil witches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ouroboros King.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Chessaria delivers for the first time ever, classic Chess combat backed with an epic fantasy quest. Challenge your tactical skills as you battle for Chessaria's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    Pawnbarian is a puzzle roguelike. Use chess moves to control your hero on a tiny dungeon board and learn how to outmaneuver enemies with various traits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawnbarian.

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  6. This game was created over a few days in July of 2022 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "stealth" and the creative theme was "critters"; I implemented the stealth prompt by allowing player pieces to color-shift and hide within their own color squares, and I implemented critters by reconsidering the word as a portmanteau of "critical hitters"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chess.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigachess.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    ZenChess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen Chess: Mate in One.

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  10. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessformer.

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  11. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    The chess roguelite. Play game-changing cards, bend the rules, save your Queen, and escape from the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes, My Queen.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 1,223 reviews

    A BIZARRE GAME Defeat the troll in his homebrew game "Advanced Troll Chess" so you can cross his bridge. But with over twenty mind-boggling rule changes to a classic game, this will prove to be quite a challenge.THE TREACHEROUS TROLL This cunning foe will surely give you a hard time with his schemes, cheats and taunts! Can you defeat an opponent who has no regard for manners or rules… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Bridge.

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  13. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder. And as you do, the game evolves with you, providing a worthy challenge every time. Militia also features procedurally gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Militia.

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  14. Laser Chess This is a game developed in Unity using C# as a test challenge for 8 days. All the 3D models, UI sprites and Particle Effects are Free assets downloaded from the Unity Asset Store. All of those are described in the Credits section of the game. Most of those assets were edited in Photoshop to fit the requirements of the project. The game is played on an 8x8 grid.   It is a 2 player game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess.

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  15. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    American Catur/Traditional Explore infinite games and plan everything from the simplest launching of bombs to the grandest killing and capturing of all your opponent’s armed forces. Playing against American Catur one and only Universal Super Grand Master the War Machine with unlimited resources of bombs. Using them strategically on the Earth board in a fight for your survival. Try fending off the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Catur/Chess.

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  16. Magical Checkmate! Magic Chess is a couch two-player game, each player decides which color they will be and control the game with one mouse. Features New magic pieces! Introducing the Dark Mage and the Healer piece! Watch out for the dark mage, since it can also defeat your piece if you defeat him, but with the addition of the Healer, now players can power up your Pawns to be Soldiers and move in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Chess.

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  17. Discord https://discord.gg/Ps46KwWhuX Board *Note that there is now an in game tutorial that explains how the 2D representation of the 4D board in 4D chess is interpreted. The game board is a 4x4x4x4 tesseract; however, the entire board is represented in 2 dimensions by displaying 16 4x4 square slices of 4 4x4x4 cube slices of the 4x4x4x4 tesseract. Piece movement *Note that there is now an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4D Chess.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Passant is a chess roguelike. Gather powerful pieces, items to win unwinnable games and badges which can provide power-ups and change how the game is played. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passant: A Chess Roguelike.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    81% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    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 strategical elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Showdown.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Chess.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

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  24. Chess of Fortune is a unique variant of the game of chess. It is a simple game based on luck and strategy. The game uses standard chess pieces and is played on half of a standard chess board. The rules for moving and capturing pieces have been completely revamped and the game incorporates an element of randomness when bringing each piece into play. It has simple rules and moves which are less … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of Fortune.

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  25. please notice: to start you have to click once on the game screen Welcome to Checkmate Tactics, a unique chess-based puzzle game! Strategically eliminate all chess pieces on the game board until only a single piece remains. Grind your way through 5 Ranks and 40 challenging levels to achieve victory. Remember the core rules: pieces can only move by capturing another chess piece, and each capture r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Tactics.

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  26. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Royal Jewels: A Chess-Themed Puzzle AdventureRoyal Jewels combines the strategic movement of chess with the addictive mechanics of match-3 puzzle games in a royal court setting where chess pieces represent precious gems in the kingdom's collection. Game Overview In Royal Jewels, you'll navigate through a grid of chess-inspired royal gems, each with unique movement patterns based on traditional c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Jewels.

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  27. Train your brain with this casual logic game with 2 modes of play (Normal mode and Billy mode). Try to solve 200 logical problems by moving different geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle ) around the board. Every shape moves around the board in different way. Earn points and buy undo button or skip a level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeoLogic.

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  28. In Super X Chess you can combine your own pieces. The combined piece then has the ability to move as both pieces that got combined. It's improving chess by making it more exciting & dynamic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super X Chess.

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  29. Pixel Chess Idle RPG smashes classic chess rules into an incremental RPG power fantasy. Every piece has HP, Attack, and special abilities. Every move generates gold. Every run pushes you deeper into infinite scaling. This isn’t checkmate — this is destruction. ♟️ Tactical Chess, RPG Stats Pieces move like chess, but deal damage based on their stats Health bars, weaknesses, and promotions Paw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Chess Idle RPG.

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  30. Find the hole in this fog-filled golf course in as few strokes as possible. Your golf clubs are chess pieces and they determine your shoot path and distance. Also, different terrains will have different movement effects. Click on a square on the map, if you can reach it with your available clubs, a line will appear and the usable clubs will light up. Some shots will be possible with multiple club… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOGGY Golf.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    CEO is a multiplayer tactics game that offers chess-like army creation, collectible units, and a dynamic global economy. It is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Evolved Online.

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  33. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS 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! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle vs Chess.

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  34. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Swap.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The continuation of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King 2.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 1,951 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 10 reviews

    Regicide is a brutal take on one of the greatest turn based strategy games of all time. The game fuses multiple phases of combat with dynamic action. Manoeuvre your army into place and unleash a devastating array of tactical abilities to crush your enemies. The game offers two distinct modes: If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Regicide.

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  37. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    37% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Quick and action packed dice based battles for players looking for something more than the guesswork of Battleship but not quite the complexity of Chess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Board Battlefield.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 1,350 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 7 reviews

    Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Ultra.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Tile-based tactics game. Swap pieces to isolate your opponent, kill their king. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feud.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    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! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Check vs. Mate.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Valley 2.

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  43. Based on the provided game proposal, here is a summary of how "Imperium — Universal Chess" works. ### **Game Summary: Imperium — Universal Chess (9x10)** **Concept and Objective** Imperium is a strategic chess variant played on a 9x10 board. Its design is a hybrid, unifying core mechanics from several major Eastern chess games, including Shogi (Japanese chess), Xiangqi (Chinese chess), Chaturanga … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universal Chess.

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  44. Royal 3D Chess is a Free Board Strategy game. Play and learn with computer AI to become chess champion.It is single player chess 3D, play and develop your own strategies and show your geniusness to win against AI.It has extensively designed 3D graphics; to make you feel like you are playing the real chess board game with your friend.The main feature of this offline chess 3D game is that, it gives … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal 3D Chess.

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  45. 59%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Mc'Chess children have got themselves in quite the pickle this time. Can you keep them out of danger and checkmate the opponent? The opponent will happily trade any piece in exchange for one of the Mc'Chess kids, so keep them safe, and most of all, have fun. Each level starts with a unique opening from chess theory, so you can learn while you play. Go through 12 campaigns, each with the Mc'C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stress Chess.

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  46. This is an exciting new chess variant played on a 10x10 board. Most of the pieces are standard pieces or variations on the standard pieces.  In the browser version of the game,  possible moves are highlighted when you select a piece.  Here is an explanation of the pieces that deviate from standard chess: This piece is called a Pike. It can move forward, back, left, or right 1 square. It can captu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hundred Square Chess - Knighted Armies.

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  47. Train Brain is a great board game that will improve your strategic and tactical thinking. This game is very similar to chess and is an excellent board logic game that can boost your brainpower and cognitive thinking. The game is played on an 8×8 chessboard with two players. Each player starts with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The pieces ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Brain.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Knighted is a chess-like strategy game. Out-wit Multiplayer opponents! Train against the computer in Skirmishes or in the story driven Campaign. Play against friends in custom lobbies. Dare to enter the online tournaments and face off against grand masters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knighted.

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  49. Learn to think strategically, try out tricky mental exercises and master fun and exciting challenges – all with a generous helping of chess knowledge. These things and more await you on this unusual chess adventure that has already received great international acclaim. Start playing Fritz & Chesster Volume 1 and join Prince Fritz and his cousin Bianca on their journey through the rules of ches… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz & Chesster - Learn to Play Chess Vol. 1.

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  50. 1D Chess is a fun, innovative chess variant played on a single row of 16 squares. Each player begins with one of each piece and must take their opponent’s king to win. The rules are intuitive for new and expert players alike, and offer a refreshing twist on the classic game of chess. In 1D Chess, Bishops and Queens can travel long distances along every other unoccupied square It's not just a nove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doc Pop's One-Dimensional Chess.

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