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Games like Chess

Looking for games like Chess? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hexara, Age of Empires II or Gabe Newell Simulator.

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  1. Hexara is a fast-paced puzzle game where every move matters.Rotate clusters of hex tiles to create matches, trigger powerful chain reactions, and push your score higher and higher. Simple to learn, hard to master. One mistake can cost you everything. As you play, the board evolves. Bombs begin to appear, pressure builds, and decisions become tighter. Plan ahead, react quickly, and stay in control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexara.

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  3. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    Gabe Newell Simulator is a game for those who have always dreamed of being the glorious PC Master Race Gabe Newell!You can impersonate Gaben and help him in his fight against other companies and make the decision to release Half Life 3 or not, and this will have drastic consequences in the whole universe!Explore the different rooms and corridors of Valve Corporation (many inspired by real ones), t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabe Newell Simulator.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Be the ball! Roll around the original six HyperBowl lanes and some new ones. Enjoy the scenery, but remember to head for the pins! Play 1-4 players in the original Arcade Mode or quick-play in single-player mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HyperBowl.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    84% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Battle Chess is a quite typical chess game, but it comes with a twist: all pieces are represented by small, realistic figures that walk around on the chessboard, and when one piece takes another, they both take part in an animated battle. There is a different animation for each permutation, depending on which pieces are capturing or being captured. You can also play in 2D without animation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Chess.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Need for Speed: World was the fifteenth installment in the long-running racing video game Need for Speed franchise published by Electronic Arts. This iteration was co-developed by EA Black Box (rebranded Quicklime Games before closing in 2013) and EA Singapore. It was the first freemium MMORG in the Need for Speed series (though Motor City Online was originally conceived as a Need for Speed game) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed: World.

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  7. The object of the game is to make your pieces constitute a majority of the pieces on the board at the end of the game, by converting as many of your opponent's pieces as possible. You can play against a friend or alone in arcade mode with increasing difficulty. The game will test you tactic skills and entertain you and your friends. Dominate the board and climb the leaderboard. Based on an early 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominate: Board Game.

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  8. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This is the player edition of Multiverse Designer. This edition allows players to join games created by their GMs for free (check the FAQ below for more details). This version does not include the ability to create maps or host online game UNLOCK THE POWER OF INFINITE STORYTELLING! Multiverse Designer is an innovative 3D virtual tabletop and map creator, a unique toolbox to empower storytell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Multiverse Designer.

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  9. Excessive Speed is a top-down view 2d racing game. You can race with one of the 7 different cute little bitmap-cars over 14 small tracks. On the tracks are several goodies and weapons which you can test on your opponent, so you'll finish first. In fact, this game contains a very high amount of powerups: 17! The game allows multiplayer up to 4 players on one computer, and doesn't support netwo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excessive Speed.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A strategic 2D equipment-based auto battler. Equip your fighters with different items and artefacts to form a team. Then send them off to fight against AI opponents in single player or against other human players online. By combining certain types of items you can increase your strength or counter the opponents' strategies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto RiskRisk.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 197 reviews

    The original PC sensation that started it all! We've brought it back in all its virginal glory! The world was a much simpler place in 1995. The kids were listening to the grunge, the first test-tube gorilla was born at the Cincinnati Zoo, and a little trivia game called YOU DON’T KNOW JACK took the interactive CD-ROM trivia game show world by storm. Play now and relive that crazy, mixed-up ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 1 XL.

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  12. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 8-bit family, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, IBM PC, and ColecoVision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 470 reviews

    Boss Monster is a dungeon-building game based on the boardgame of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boss Monster.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    68% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created: international trade. Corporations exist in a constant state of war: Plotting to destroy their rivals, CEOs chase world domination through economic strategies less deadly but more complex than any milit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corporate Machine.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews

    "Gladiator ... gladiator ... gladiator ... Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"If this refrain means anything to you, then you grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times, and for good reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sandals Classic Collection.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Fritz Chess 14 is the most comprehensive chess program in the world. Whether you are new to the game or a Grandmaster, FRITZ 14 is suitable for all skill levels. The top-ranked Fritz Chess engine adjusts its playing strength automatically, offers coaching at all levels, explanation of chess positions, color coded danger warnings, openings statistics, automatic game analysis and training modules f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz Chess 14.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 2,094 reviews

    The lands of England and Wales are ruled by powerful feudal nobles who cruelly oppress the people. They all have their eyes on the English throne, and they’re willing to do anything to seize it. The people cry out for a leader who can unite them: A leader worthy of a kingdom. Advancing the series’ trademark template of turn-based and real-time strategy, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Realm II.

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  18. 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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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 976 reviews

    SolForge is a free-to-play digital collectible game in which players construct their own decks to challenge their friends or battle against the computer. The current open beta version includes deckbuilding, collection management, online play, AI opponents, tournaments, drafts, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SolForge.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Richman 4 is the fourth main installment in the Richman series, developed and published by Softstar Entertainment. It's a classic computer board game in which players earn money by luck (dicing) and strategy (buying land and buying cards) to defeat other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Richman 4.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    "Hanafuda" is a traditional Japanese card game. Now you can enjoy "Koi Koi," its most well-known variation, in a purely Japanese milieu with elegant and refined graphics. Online Multiplayer!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koi-Koi Japan.

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  22. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Cards Of Chaos is a fun packed game for everyone. Outsmart your opponents by playing the right cards at the right time. Fill up the minigame pile together to start minigames where you can eliminate your opponents for card and gold rewards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of Chaos.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,891 reviews

    RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe takes you for a ride in the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansion packs, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes. Create the ultimate theme park using a variety of coaster types with giant loops and barrel rolls and in-park attractions like suspended monorails and water-soaked plume rides. Selectable themes for your park include Ice World, Medieval, and Martian… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture (surround) the opposing Queen Bee. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interloper.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    85% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 97%Based on 1 reviews

    Freedom is threatened yet again and only Minute Man and his heroic Freedom Force can save the day in the follow up to one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2002. Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich brings dynamic storytelling, fast-paced tactical role-play, and larger-than-life characters from the comic book pages to the computer screen. In this title, the league of heroes must travel back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Force vs. The 3rd Reich.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Encore Classic Puzzle and Board Games is one of the largest collection of puzzle games available for your PC and Mac! This epic collection of over 1,000 puzzle and board game variations includes traditional favorites plus new games to challenge your skill, strategy and wit. Take a break from your daily duties and relax with classics like Chess, Checkers and Dominoes. Love word games? Twist your vo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore Classic Puzzle & Board Games.

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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 688(I) Hunter/Killer.

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  29. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Dynamic Dungeons Editor is an easy to use local tabletop tool that was developed for game masters who use a TV or projector to map different premade backgrounds, videos, and images. Animations and particle effects, tokens, and audio files can be used to immerse your players. It's a player, not a 3d map-building software. Both the demo and the full version contain only a few simple battle grids, so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic Dungeons Editor.

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  30. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    60% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Written over the past four years, journalist Geoff Keighley ("The Final Hours of Portal 2") chronicles the making of TITANFALL from Respawn Entertainment. This longform app features never-before-seen photos, video and concept art from early development versions of the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanfall - The Final Hours.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    The Lock ’n Load Tactical series is a dynamic squad-level tactical combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same name. LnLT series centered on infantry combat from the 1930s to the present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    88% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Fans of Cookie Masterson rejoice! This is his first volume as full-time host – the game that launched a “career,” if you can call it that! The spawning continues as the award-winning YOU DON’T KNOW JACK series pumps out YOU DON’T KNOW JACK Volume 3. Join your host Cookie as he takes you on a trivia Tilt-a-Whirl that’s a triple-dip of cheeky hip. YDKJ Volume 3 adds a whole slew of question typ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 3.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Battle to Rule the Pacific Skies! Take flight over the treacherous Pacific waters where ace pilots redefine historic World War II battles! Skillfully pilot the most iconic American and Japanese fighter planes of the Pacific War while representing the army or navy. Upgrade your fighters and promote your leading pilots so they master new skills needed to ambush an enemy VIP, rescue POW pilots or tor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 13,898 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Empires III.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 2,547 reviews

    What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fuelled by over four thousand year… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Annihilation.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a world of old-school turn-based strategy with massive combat mechs. Real hardcore PvP: two factions, each with just one mech with 20 additional specializations and a pilot-neuroimplant system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Techwars Online.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    In Sync Chess all moves are resolved simultaneously, bending the most fundamental aspect of the classic game to create a new world of strategic depth. Predict your opponent’s moves to catch them in a cunning trap, hide your true intentions to keep the enemy guessing, or attack with reckless abandon to keep them on the back foot.  Experiment with unique gamemodes, such as support for moving mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sync Chess.

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  40. Discover the timeless game of chess with Chess In Space, featuring amazing space-themed graphics. Play against the computer using the Stockfish engine. Play against a human opponent with local multiplayer. Customisable rendering engine supporting multiple quality levels and many space-themed environments. ChangeLog for Beta 4 : Stockfish AI is easier to defeat at low skill levels which are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess In Space - Open Beta.

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  41. 33%Game Brain Score
    33% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mahjong solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles rather than cards. The computer game was originally created by Brodie Lockard in 1981 and named Mah-Jongg after the game that uses the same tiles for play. Lockard claims that it was based on a centuries-old Chinese game called "the Turtle". However, it was not until Activision released Shanghai in 1986 for the Macinto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong Solitaire (Ad-Free).

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  42. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mahjong solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles rather than cards. The computer game was originally created by Brodie Lockard in 1981 and named Mah-Jongg after the game that uses the same tiles for play. Lockard claims that it was based on a centuries-old Chinese game called "the Turtle". However, it was not until Activision released Shanghai in 1986 for the Macinto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong Solitaire -- Lite.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to the frenzied arena of Khuga Bash! A multiplayer action brawler game from the universe of Khuga. Take control of this cute but deadly fighter cats who's on a mission to prove their combat prowess. In Khuga Bash, it's not just about luck; it's about proving you're the ultimate champion of the Khugaverse! Key Features: Battle Ferocious Bosses: Go toe-to-toe with ferocious bosses as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khuga Bash!.

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  44. Greebles is an action/arcade game for Macintosh. You are a bulldozer and you must navigate your way around a maze of blocks. The object is to kill all the vermin on the screen (Greebles). In multiplayer, players fight each other or cooperate while killing all the Greebles in each stage to advance. An exact remake of this game in association with the original developer and using the Godot engine, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greebles.

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  45. The Microsoft Entertainment Pack was a pack of simple casual games released in 1990. At the time it was one of the first Windows only PC games on the market. Microsoft Entertainment Pack: The Puzzle Collection features ten new puzzle games, designed by Alexei Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris. The puzzle games are: - Fringer - Finty Flush - Mixed Genetics - Rat Poker - Lineup - Jewel Chase - Color … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microsoft Entertainment Pack: The Puzzle Collection.

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  46. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Forking Hell is a single player 3D casual arcade-simulation game where the player guides a forklift vehicle around a virtual warehouse and completes customer orders over the working days. The chaos of the Rumba-Bots combined with the semi-realistic physics helps give an arcade style to the simulation genre. Forking Hell is built with controller or keyboard/mouse input to support various play-style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forking Hell.

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  47. 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 you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz 18.

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  48. With a new piece, a whole new moveset, and a new dimension, Chess++ is the most big-brain game you'll ever play. Get started by going through the tutorial. It will teach you the rules and the new moves for each of the pieces. Afterwards, get some practice by playing against the easy CPU. Once you beat that, really challenge yourself with the hard CPU. If you've got a friend willing to play, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess++.

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  49. The Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1 was a pack of simple casual games released in 1990. At the time it was one of the first Windows only PC games on the market. This pack includes: – Cruel Solitaire (a card game) – Golf (a card game) – Minesweeper – Pegged – Taipei – Tetris – TicTactics – IdleWild (a screensaver program) (untagged) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microsoft Entertainment Pack for Windows.

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  50. 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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