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Games like Chess

Looking for games like Chess? Here are top tactical strategy recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Just Xiangqi, Chess Ultra or The Conquest of Go.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The most exquisite and stunning Chinese Chess (Xiangqi or elephant chess) game ever made! Chinese Chess is one of the three major types of chess in the world, and is played with red and black round pieces on a square board. It simulates an ancient battle between two armies on a dynamic battlefield, in which the opponent's general is captured to achieve ultimate victory.Game Features Extensive car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Xiangqi.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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    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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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 2,250 reviews

    Everything you need in a chess game. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simply Chess.

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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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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Othello Let's Go is a beautifully designed strategy board game for all ages. A total of 8 levels of computer AI difficulty, suits for both beginners and experts! More than 100 carefully selected Endgame and Lights Out levels are waiting for you to solve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Othello Let's Go.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    72% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    THE CHESS Themed Chess: Relaxing Minimalistic Strategy GameThemed Chess offers a relaxing and minimalist approach to the classic chess game. With multiple gameplay options, beautiful themed boards, and a variety of chess pieces, it's perfect for casual players and strategy lovers alike. Whether you prefer to play against AI or challenge other players, this game offers endless enjoyment with many … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chess.

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  10. 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 345 reviews

    You will experience from absolute Novice to Top Go player, and show your talents in major Go leagues! The game also includes notable Go matches in history for you to explore. The full-dubbing tutorial for beginners will let you appreciate the charm of Go! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Go.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This is a unique 3D game that integrates numerous classic board games, creating an entirely new gaming world for you. In this world, you can choose to engage in intense online battles with friends or strangers on the internet, compete strategically against intelligent AI, or share the joy of gaming with your friends in local mode. The game features include:1. The game includes a rich variety of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Board game party.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gomoku Let's Go.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessarama.

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  15. It is a chess game with the possibility of playing two players or playing against the computer. Castling, exchanging a pawn for another piece at the end of the board, drawing, recording and loading the game can be performed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajedrez.

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  17. 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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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 10,330 reviews

    In Wingspan you are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wingspan.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Concrete Jungle is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concrete Jungle.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Neuroshima Hex is a tactical turn-based strategy game based on a bestselling board game set in a unique universe that has gained recognition among players worldwide. Now, for the first time, it's available on PC in a full digital edition – featuring single-player, local multiplayer, and online PvP modes. Take command of one of the factions and face off against rival armies – including the legen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuroshima Hex.

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  22. 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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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    With 3D Pool you can enjoy the ultimate billiards and pool experience in the comfort of your own home! Step up to the virtual table and show what you can do with a cue! In addition to the pool hall classic eight-ball, you can also play nine-ball, ten-ball and even snooker! Whether alone against the computer or in a duel against a real player on the same computer, you'll send balls careening acros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Pool.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    83% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Make the right moves and become World Chess Champion! Develop your skills and opening repertoire in this chess player management game. Apply the right strategy to win matches and climb the rating ladder to become the best chess player the world has ever seen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Chess.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Experience a New Twist on Reversi with Hololive Members! Use original stacking mechanics and Hololive member skills to enjoy strategic battles! Take on intense CPU matches or online battles for the ultimate brain challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoloReversi.

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  27. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, humor
    95% User Score Based on 387 reviews

    Quilts & Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quilts and Cats of Calico.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    A pro cycling turn-based tactics and strategy game. Create your own rider and manage your team throughout career mode, or compete in customizable single races and tours. Manage your resources wisely and outsmart the competition to ride to the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cyclist: Tactics.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Online, Single/Multiplayer tactical, simultaneous turn-based soccer strategy game. Play live games or play resumable games over a few days. Level up your team, unlock abilities and dominate the leaderboards. Or just embarrass your friends with your superior skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TableTop Soccer.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    Prismata is a turn-based strategy game made by Lunarch Studios. It borrows familiar elements from RTS games, CCGs, tabletop strategy games, and combines them in a simple but innovative way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prismata.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 442 reviews

    Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

    Learn chess with our in-game tutor-choose your challenge, from starter to master If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    90% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Scythe is a board game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor. In Scythe, each player represents a fallen leader attempting to restore their honor and lead their faction to power in Eastern Europa. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scythe.

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  36. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 194 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pure Chess.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    87% User Score Based on 1,608 reviews

    This is the officially licensed deck builder card game. Now with 15 Expansions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominion.

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  38. Step into the world of Checkers, also known as Draughts, with our app that rejuvenates this age-old game for the digital era. This app isn't just about playing; it's an homage to the strategic depth and simple joys that have made Checkers/Draughts a favorite for centuries. Whether you're reliving cherished memories or discovering its charm for the first time, our app offers a captivating experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkers.

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    Dice games bring people together! The classic dice game is entering a new dimension, now with the new online multiplayer mode! In Yatzi 2, you are no longer just the couch champion, you can now compete against other enthusiasts from all over the world. New game environments bring fresh excitement, while the popular gameplay remains as thrilling as ever: Roll the dice, enter the score, celebrate a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yatzi 2.

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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    When a Voodoo Priestess seeks vengeance upon the world, it is up to one Raccoon to stop her! Play as Roxy in this revitalized take on the classic Board Game. Learn the basics & master the tactics as you defeat Nasty Nala and her minions and prove, once and for all, that you are the true Mancala champion! Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness is the next adventure in the beloved Roxy franchise. Tak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness.

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  41. 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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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 670 reviews

    You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and exciting variation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hasbro's BATTLESHIP.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    92% User Score Based on 3,542 reviews

    Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root.

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  44. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 173 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Backgammon's back... with a bang! Beloved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first, but the deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favorite among casual and veteran players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backgammon Blitz.

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  45. About This Game Pixel Hold'em is a pixel-style Texas Hold'em game built around online multiplayer matches. Create your own room or join a public or password-protected table, then take on friends and other players in tense rounds of Texas Hold'em. From pre-flop to river, every call, raise, fold, and all-in can change the outcome of a hand. Read your hole cards, react to the community cards, watch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Texas Hold'em.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 807 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Return of the wurm! The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is coming! Destroy your opponents with all new moves and weapons across ten different arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidhogg 2.

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  50. 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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