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Looking for games like Checkmade? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chess: The Lost Pieces, Dark Chess or Chess Evolved Online.

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  1. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Chess: The Lost Pieces The chess game with deck building. Use unique pieces such as, - a pawn that needs to be charged to move, - a rook that can pull pieces from afar, - a knight that gets more mobile the longer it stays on the board, - a bishop that moves off the board and ends up on the other side, - a queen that captures its capturer when it get gets captured, or - a king that can swap pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess: The Lost Pieces.

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  2. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

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  4. A turn-based medieval strategy game played on a board that sits on the floor of a room. Gather wood and food, build farms and barracks, raise an army and take the enemy castle. Every unit you own eats every turn, so your farms decide how big your army can get. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownfront.

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  5. 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesscape Room.

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  6. 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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  7. Chess meets Idle RPG! Forget checkmate—pieces have HP, stats, and loot. Earn gold for every move, upgrade your army, and unlock skills like Splash Damage. Automate your board to grind endlessly, then Rebirth for massive multipliers. A strategic loop of infinite scaling and pixel-art destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Chess Idle RPG.

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  8. 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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  9. Chess, but the pieces fight back The pieces move as they do in chess — pawns advance, knights jump, bishops run the diagonals — but they do not capture by touch. Every unit has health, attack and armour. A blow deals damage, and a unit that survives a melee strikes back at once. Because a blow only carries as far as the attacker's remaining strength, the first strike usually decides the exchange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesstics.

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  10. A clash of gods, played over sixty four squares.Two thrones face each other across the board. The old gods bring their feuds here, where spears become pieces and Ragnarok plays out one move at a time. Three rule sets share the same field. Pick the contest that suits your hand. Classic Chess The old game of kings, as mortals have played it for a thousand winters. Castling, en passant, promotion, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odin's Chess.

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  11. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A two-player abstract strategy game on a 9×9 board. Fold your pieces to advance diagonally. Unfold them into flags — moving like rooks across rank and file. Plant three flags on your opponent's back row, or cut their forces to three. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Flags.

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  12. CHESS.0 is a modern, neon-styled take on classic chess, blending traditional strategy with a sleek retro aesthetic. Features: Futuristic Interface: Play classic chess with a stylized retro-neon interface that elevates the traditional game. Intelligent Chess Engine: Smooth, strategic move selection with a toggleable CPU mode for solo play or local two-player matches. Local Play: Turn off t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESS.0.

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  13. Be ready for legendary fights. Epic strategy. Pure intensity. Welcome to Choc Tactic for Chess Master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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  14. A chess-derived game that shares the original pieces and square mechanics, but buffs the gameplay and strategy possibilities with the introduction of spells, items, game elements, and much more. Dunchess is in Early Access, so what you get today is the online multiplayer game: full matches against other players, with all the spells, items, elements and dungeons listed below. We're still building … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunchess.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Over 3.000.000 chess puzzles One playthrough of a map contains 54 different chess puzzles which differ in difficulty from mate in 1 to mate in 4. But every time you start a new run, you get 54 new puzzles out of the big pool of 3.000.000 puzzles. Now for a fun fact: You could play more than 10.000 days without repeating a puzzle. And to be honest I bet you won’t get it, if there is some repet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess.

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  16. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Emplacement is an innovative and strategic turn-based game that combines elements of tile-laying and combat. The game is played on an isometric board, with each player taking turns to place tiles in an attempt to gain the upper hand over their opponent. The game is similar to chess in that players must think ahead and anticipate their opponent's moves in order to succeed.As the game progresses, pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emplacement.

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  17. Strategy CCG,TCG card game. Play tactic Auto Chess, PVP, PVE, RPG, Rogue battles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Cards Battle 3.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Warriors clash in an epic chess battle where the fallen can be revived through the King’s Mana! Choose your battlefield, I mean your board, craft your ultimate strategy, harness your Mana, and defeat your enemy to claim glory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of Mana.

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  20. Chess, but you build an army, bolt game-breaking augments onto your pieces, and tear through realms of enemies. Exploding pawns, bishops that cleanse the board with holy fire, a king that ascends into a demon slaying god. Stack upgrades, ascend, get rich, Slay The King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay the King.

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  21. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A fantasy chess variant. An enchanted board where pawns hide magical secrets. Hatch dragons, transform enemy pieces into unicorns. Outwit clever computer opponents: Jester, Bard, or Wizard —or pass and play. Beginner-friendly to deliciously strategic. Handcrafted pixel art. Local gameplay, so retro! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESST.

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  22. Discover the Timeless Joy of Checkers: A Classic Reimagined for Modern Players If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkers.

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  23. MetaChess is a chess variant that lets you battle with the army that you choose. MetaChess introduces new possible roles for every piece, creating billions of more possible game possibilities. No memorized openings. No solved metas. Every match is a new puzzle.  Features Build your army by customizing piece roles to match your strategy Challenge AI bots to sharpen tactics and ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MetaChess.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    What if your chess pieces lied to you? In CHEES, rooks crawl like pawns, queens leap like knights, and every game shuffles the rules. Outsmart the chaos in local PvP or challenge the AI. Think you can adapt? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chees.

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  25. JOURNEY THROUGH THE AGES TO ASCEND YOUR EMPIRE Build a nation from nothing into a thriving empire. Grow your economy, manage resources, and secure prosperity. Raise a powerful army, expand your borders, and crush your enemies. Lead your realm to victory and carve your legacy into history. MASTER WAR ACROSS ERAS From tactical skirmishes to massive sieges, adapt your strategy to the evolvi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendant Realms.

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  26. Customize your board with a host of new pieces. Start with an aggressive forward assault, Or perhaps a defensive fortress designed to weather the storm. Will you outwit, outmanoeuvre, or out-explode your way to victory? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessemble.

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  27. Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blindfold Chess.

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  28. A long, long time ago. Countless nations have been born and died on the continent of Shizaka. You will explore the stories of nations, soldiers, and residents in this unknown land, investigate and discover why these stories were told, and uncover the secrets of the Shizaka Continent, one by one. A great war is brewing in the world of Shizaka. Choose your nation and troops and go head-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NONAME.

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  29. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chess players, it's time to enjoy a highly delectable duel of intelligence! chessVR is a cross-platform VR chess strategy game, developed by an individual game team SUPLIFE, where you can challenge VR players or compete with 7 million mobile players online. A beginner or a master, whatever you may be, chessVR can satisfy your every need. Try to interact with NPC and pieces, you might find surprisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess VR.

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  30. In the medieval times there used to be battles, kingdoms used to fight to conquer each other, and on that concept a game was created named "Chess". Experience those fights in the Real world as well as Demon world graphics. The game is not limited to human characters but also has a variety of Demonic characters and a lot of customizations for every character!KEY FEATURESCOMBAT VIEW You ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule The World CHESS.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    THE TURN BASED RTS Base Wars goes where no other game has gone before and melds the big picture strategy of RTS games with the thoughtful pacing of TBS games. The result? Tactical perfection! Build up your territory, create a brand new army composition, take control of the land, and strike down whoever stands in your way! This game feels familiar, yet entirely novel through its boundary breaking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Base Wars.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    91% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Chess'Extra is a new free chess game with a 10x10 board and 2 new pieces: Priest and Assassin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess'Extra.

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  34. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A Token War is a tactical, turn based deck building game where you assemble a unique collection of Tokens and Spells to use in battle across five distinct regions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Token War.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Conquest of Go.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Crownmason is a turn-based, castle-building autobattler: armies fight on their own, and only a dead king ends the match. Seven factions, a card draft, and matches against the AI, on LAN or online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownmason.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Your own offline chess club. Meet 300+ fictional rivals, compete in tournaments, learn with Susu the Panda, and relive famous games through historical quests. Play in 2D or 3D, and create and share puzzles, chess sets and more through Steam Workshop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Folk.

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  38. Outwit your opponent with hidden pieces and rule-bending spells in this turn-based take on shogi (Japanese chess). Build an army within a point budget, design custom pieces and starting setups, and test your tactics against the CPU or a friend on the same PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shogi: Magic & Mischief.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    32% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Chessplosion reinvents chess with an explosive Giant Pawn that occupies a 2×2 area. Face the AI or other players, solve puzzles, and customize special rules to create tactical, unpredictable matches filled with surprising turns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

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  40. Welcome to Planet Hexanor, a fractured world waiting to be conquered! Hex Clash: The Fractured Combs is a deep, turn-based multiplayer strategy game where you command a swarm of bees across a dynamic hexagonal grid. Defeat rival colonies, master magical skills, and challenge the elemental masters of the hive. Gather, Convert, and Loot!Every resource matters. Your journey starts with raw Nectar, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Clash - The Fractured Combs.

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  41. 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。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 棋桜.

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  42. A Chess RPG/strategy adventure set on an open world map. Made for people who want something different from standard Chess. Equip items to gain magic powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Chesslike Adventure.

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  43. A game combining chess and card games with roguelike elements. With only a joker piece as start, you can build up a powerful army. With permanent Upgrade Cards, and Curses that help the enemy, every run feels different. Features:  Move Pieces with the Cards in your Hand Deploy new pieces to build an army and increase your chances of winning Buy Upgrade Cards changing how you play Look o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamblers Chess.

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  44. It’s not chess...it’s better! COMBINE pieces as you play. New moves. New strategies. Create powerful hybrid pieces like the "Knook" by moving the Knight + Rook onto the same square. Then move as either piece. Face off with friends. Battle the AI. Beat the Grandmaster in the Deckbuilding Roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplus: Combine + Conquer.

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  45. This is a digital version of an epic board Game, Tank Chess. Tank Chess is a strategic game played on 16x16 or 20x20 square board which as a main objective has the destruction of the opponent’s Command Tank or a sneaky escape of your own Command Tank. The way to achieve this is by meticulously planning and executing the maneuvers of the rest of your forces composed of Light, Medium and Heavy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Chess.

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  46. You have 60 seconds to set up your side of the board, then, the game begins Advance your way up the board, capturing territory Deploy your forces across a compact battlefield Attack and discover your opponent's pieces Unleash powerful supports to turn the tide of battle mid-game From air-striking your opponent's General to airlifting your Flag out of danger. Each piece has unique ranks and ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crestfall.

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  47. Chess, but continuous! Avalog is a free game for playing analog chess with others, either locally or online. As well as a 'classic' mode, there is a 'draft' mode, where players pick pieces from 5 different factions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avalog.

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  48. Unlock the World of Chess with Chess Remix - A New Era of Chess Gaming! Experience the thrill of playing Chess like never before with Chess Remix, your ultimate destination for a diverse range of Chess games from around the world. Explore ancient versions of Chess and Shogi, trace the evolution of these games from Chaturanga, and get ready to play the Viking's Chess game Hnefatafl. With hundreds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Remix: Chess Variants.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    From a simple home to a mighty kingdom; explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate your opponent in this strategic pixel-art chess-like hex game using cards as your pieces and their abilities as your tools. As many games before it, and as the saying goes; easy to learn, hard to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of the Crown.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Checkers is a timeless classic, steeped in rich history. This release supports 4 rulesets and includes PvE, PvP, and puzzle modes. From the casual checkers enthusiast to the competitive master, this game is sure to provide hours of entertainment and mental stimulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decent Checkers.

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