Games like Checkmates

Once a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy game blending chess with unpredictable chaos. Assemble a party of chess pieces with unique upgrades and navigate ever-shifting, distorted boards to recover the missing Black King. Uncover the mysterious story and restore balance in a world where traditional chess rules no longer apply.

"Artifice: War Tactics" is a single-player, fantasy strategy game with exceptional mechanics. Command a team of 10 champions, each with unique abilities and upgrades, to outwit enemies in turn-based battles, triggering chain reactions and exploiting ambushes. Loot provinces to bolster your squad and conquer stronghold bosses in this immersive medieval world. Join the Discord for updates.

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.

Astralis: Dawnblades is a turn-based tactical RPG that blends stronghold management, dungeon exploration, and narrative choices. As the leader of the Dawnblades, an independent mercenary company, you sell your services across the fractured regions of a broken world… until the official story itself starts to crack. Between expeditions, you develop your stronghold, recruit new members, upgrade your…

OUT AUGUST 18 About the GameChess Empire is a tactical twist on chess where you earn gold, buy new pieces and upgrades, and have to reveal the fog of war to see your enemies. The core rules are familiar-you command the classic board and pieces-but now every turn earns you gold: 1 for moving, 2 for captures, and 3 for taking down upgraded pieces. Spend it in the shop to recruit new units or…

Inkshade is a single-player horror turn-based strategy game where you command a crew in a mysterious board game, aiming to conquer a continent and sail into cursed skies. With a gripping plot, atmospheric world, and fantastic visuals paired with a phenomenal soundtrack, each run offers unique challenges requiring strategy, tactics, and persistence. Recruit fallen foes, solve puzzles, and upgrade your pieces to ultimately defeat the enigmatic game master.

"King of the Bridge" is a unique spin on chess, where you must defeat a troll in his twisted version of the game, with over 20 unusual rules, to cross his bridge. The game features a lengthy rulebook to decipher, and the troll will stop at nothing to cheat and taunt you. With multiple endings, speedrun mode, and numerous achievements, this is not your typical chess game.

"Checkmate Showdown" is an online multiplayer game that combines chess and fighting mechanics in intense battles. Each chess piece has a unique fighting style, and the outcome of the chess match affects the fight. Tag-assists and Ultimates add strategy and action to the game, making it a must-play for fans of both chess and fighting games.

"Pendragon" is a single-player, historical role-playing game that offers a good story and takes about 7 hours to complete. It is a turn-based strategy game where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Conversations are as tense as battles, and there is not always a clear distinction between the two. Your characters' actions and decisions shape their relationships and impact the outcome of the game.

Simply Chess is a digital adaptation of the classic board game, now available on Steam. It offers local and online play, with the option to face off against the computer using the world-class Stockfish AI. The game also includes asynchronous play, customizable graphics, and full controller support. Additionally, it features Elo ratings for online games, Steam Trading Cards, and various achievements.