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Games like Chess Defense

Games like Chess Defense

Looking for games like Chess Defense? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a medieval, historical and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Refactor, Centurion's Gambit or Balls vs. Tombs.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    80% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Do not answer! Do not answer! Do not answer! Barnard's civilization is invading the earth. It is time to get ready to defend our planet against the attack from the invaders! In this rogue-lite TD game, come and use your strategy to build turrets and plan the routes freely! With diverse modes to dig into, the fun never ends! About this gameRefactor is a Roguelike Tower Defense game. This is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refactor.

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  2. A tactical chess roguelike. Your chess pieces have health. They level up. They fight to survive. Centurion's Gambit takes the timeless strategy of chess and drops it into a brutal roguelike campaign across the ancient world. Your six chess pieces aren't disposable — they're soldiers with names, experience, abilities, and equipment that grow stronger level after level. Lose your Queen to a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centurion's Gambit.

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  3. Balls vs. Tombs is a dark fantasy action-survival game built around a single, haunting purpose: to reclaim stolen souls and restore peace to a desecrated graveyard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balls vs. Tombs.

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  4. Choose your units, place them where it counts and build an army that wins. Deploy heroes with powerful skills to support your units and swing the battle your way. Unite the clans and take the fight to the Dubdals. Warboss is a casual and goofy battle simulator. This is a fast-paced auto-battler about making smart choices before the fight starts — and then watching everything collide. You don’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warboss.

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  6. Embark on a strategic journey in SquareFrontlineTD, a refreshing 3D low-poly tower defense game! Build unique towers on a floating block island, master three distinct game modes, and use gold to upgrade your defenses against endless waves of incoming blocky monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SquareFrontlineTD.

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  7. Classic chess reborn as a 3D tactical RPG. Command unique pieces based on RPG classes across procedurally generated battlefields. Manage your action points, test your units' 'effort' and survive an adaptive AI on dynamic maps. The board has evolved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Gambit.

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  8. Banner Rush is a tactical real-time duel in which you build up your army and overrun the enemy lines with a massive assault. Fight for every lane and seal the victory in the final showdown, when every breakthrough counts double or triple. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BannerRush.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Space Raiders in Space is a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics. Command your almost competent crew to loot weapons and supplies, build defenses, and fight their way through the Bugpocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Raiders in Space.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,360 reviews

    Emberward is a unique tower defense game that focuses on maze building and interesting tower mechanics. Construct mazes with blocks of different shapes and set up defense towers on them to withstand the onslaught of monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberward.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece-shaped bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

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  14. Story In 1986, three children obsessed with chess play again and again without ever stopping. Chess is their passion and their reason for living. “Checkmate” is their way of saying hello to one another. Years later, now brilliant science students, they decide to build a probe bound for the cosmos as their graduation project. Inside the probe rests a chess set, carefully stored in its case, inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chyss.

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  15. Alter the terrain to change your fate. In this roguelite tower defense game, the board expands every turn. Use cards to reshape paths and defend your castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orrin's Chessboard.

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  16. A roguelike tower defense on a chessboard that reshapes itself every turn. Build mazes and fend off the advancing army of black chess pieces with towers, traps, and cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIDLOCK GAMBIT.

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  17. A strategy game that blends side-scrolling defense, deckbuilding, and light roguelite progression. Choose from different playable characters, deploy buildings, traps, and tactical cards against zombie hordes attacking from multiple entrances, hold your ground, and push ever deeper underground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pygmalion and the Kingdom of Rot.

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  18. A roguelite chess RPG where your pieces gain unique abilities. Earn upgrades, unlock branching skill trees, and build your warband across runs as you fight through 20 boss encounters, each one playing by their own rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Mate.

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  19. Build defenses while you speed through and crush robots in this action-packed Tower Defense! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears of Glory.

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  20. 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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  21. Build the path. Defend the Core. Combine towers, cards, and artifacts into broken synergies in an endless tower defense roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Company.

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  22. Challenge yourself in this 3rd-person TD game by rushing waves to get huge rewards and optimizing your cash production. Or enjoy casually powering up your towers and growing your small person into the largest in the world! FEATURES 30+ endless levels with tutorials Mazing levels, sandbox mode, and leaderboards 5 different characters 6 unique weapons 6 towers with power ups 20+ enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small People Defense.

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  23. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

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  24. Day night cycle strategy gameBuild during the day, fight at night - defend your territory with your mind and swords! 【Building strategy】 During the day, players need to construct and upgrade buildings, allocate resources to develop the economy, and deploy soldiers to establish defenses. ⚔️【Battle Control】 At night, players need to control the lords and command the soldiers to participate in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunbreak War.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    Sentry is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against a relentless alien threat. Use traps, turrets and environmental destruction to repel invading hordes and engage the enemy in fast-paced FPS action across a dynamic singleplayer or co-op campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SENTRY.

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  26. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Build your base. Construct towers, traps, mechs, and other defenses. Command your units in battle. Can you survive the enemy onslaught? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Siege.

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  27. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 735 reviews

    Build an impenetrable fortress, tile by tile. Place buildings, build roads, and expand your isle to defend against waves of invaders in this roguelike fusion of tower defense and board game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Arrows.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,618 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An inventive tower defense/ first person shooter hybrid that pits elite soldier Skye against various forms of alien life on a small set of unique maps. Skye must build and upgrade defensive structures while jumping into the fray to help her creations take down the hostile invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 404 reviews

    Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces. Take control of a rock-throwing, coconut-gathering gopher and build your battlefield to keep those Dinos at bay. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Home Dinosaurs!.

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  31. DiscordSteamSTORY When the human revolutionaries failed in the fifth struggle against the Empire, they chose to find new lands and start over. On the way to find a new home, they encountered obstacles from the Empire, and also met Zerg warlords in the borderlands. Will the revolutionaries be able to reach their new homeland? GAME CONTENT There are currently about 3 hours of story mode game content… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Echoes.

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  32. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Para Bellum - Hold the Line is a 3D real time small unit tactics game. Your task is to hold off enemy attacks wave after wave using a variety of different Units and Supports in your arsenal to the best of your abilities in Campaign and Skirmish modes. UNITS Deploy and order a multitude of different Units including Riflemen, Medics, Machinegunners and Anti-Vehicle Infantry. SUPPORTS Turn the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Para Bellum - Hold the Line.

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  33. Seven phases. One turn. No shortcuts.Clash of Crests is a turn-based medieval hex wargame for 2 to 8 players, built as a love letter to the 1980s hex wargames. Every turn runs the same seven phases: Bow Fire, Crossbow Fire, Siege Weapons, Movement, a second Bow volley, Melee and Recovery. Units that move can't fire. Height grants combat column bonuses. Charging past a pikeman costs you dearly. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash of Crests.

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  34. Pure action, infinite grind. An Action MMORPG decided by skill and farming — not your wallet. Build your loadout with a four-element card system, upgrade to +9, and battle through Co-op PvE or 8-player PvP. True Free-to-Play, No Pay-to-Win: nearly every Cash Shop item is farmable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weaposy.

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  35. Emberwall is a top-down roguelite tower defense game focused on path-building, resource management, and powerful tower combinations. Enemies march south from the darkness toward your castle—but their route is yours to reshape. Place tetromino-shaped wall pieces to redirect enemy waves, split their forces between equal paths, and create strong positions for your defenses. If you completely surroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberwall.

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  36. Command distinct low-poly armies in a strategy game built on authentic chess. Enjoy quick matches, take on history-inspired scenarios with special objectives, and grow your civilization through tactical turn-based warfare. A free Quick Battle demo is available now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Kingdoms: Ancient Origin.

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  37. STARFLEET COMMANDER — Command the Stars Take command of your own starfleet in a fast-paced sci-fi touch shooter packed with deep fleet-building, strategy, and online competition. Drag to pilot your ships while your weapons auto-fire — focus on dodging enemy salvos, positioning your fleet, and outsmarting every foe. Easy to pick up, deep to master. == ADVENTURE CAMPAIGN == Blast through waves of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER TITAN.

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  38. Medieval turn-based loot RPG. Skills are cards dealt each turn—spend 4 AP in any order. Sword, spear, and bow swap as you fight; add poison, fire, or frost; chain duplicates into combos. Forked runs lead through elites, vaults, and merchants to unique bosses. Relics reshape play; If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir Loot-a-Lot.

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  39. Explore a dying fantasy world, lead heroes and armies, develop castles, and fight tactical turn-based battles where every encounter can play by different rules. Discover powerful entities, transmute them into cards, and take your collection into the League. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bramble Guard.

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  40. Praktikos is a tactical roguelite card game where every position matters. The King of the Underworld has abandoned the Throne. Without a ruler, the Deadly Sins who live in the depths begin a fight for control of the realm. But in the Underworld, wars are not won by brute force alone. To claim the Throne, each sin must win Praktikos: an ancient game of cards, strategy, and board formations. In d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praktikos.

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  41. Let's follow the rhythm and have fun playing chess together! ♟️ Rhythm Chess reimagines classic chess rules, unlocks unique piece abilities. Fast-paced levels + pure strategy gameplay, every match delivers heart-pounding action and a never-before-seen chess gaming experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Chess.

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  42. ⚠ CONTAINMENT FAILURE IMMINENT A Tactical Sci-Fi Horde Survival Roguelike where every strategic choice matters. Suppress a rapidly evolving biological outbreak consuming a fallen military research complex. Fight alongside HELIOS, a damaged tactical AI whose forecasts grow less reliable with every passing Dawn. Deploy orbital defenses, fuse experimental technologies, engineer devastating weapon b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Breach.

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  43. ASCEND THE TOWER. DEFY FATE. Floors of Fate is a dark fantasy Action RPG and Dungeon Crawler where you climb a massive, 50-floor tower filled with ancient horrors. In a world where history has faded, you are a lone warrior driven toward the summit. The path upward is unforgiving—guarded by merciless enemies, deadly traps, and fragments of a story hidden within the tower itself. KEY … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floors of Fate.

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  44. Skyward Bastion is a roguelite tower defense game set on floating islands. Build and upgrade your defenses, unlock new strategic possibilities, and adapt your run to procedurally expanding maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Bastion.

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  45. THE FOOTBALL WAR HAS BEGUN! Thousands of crazy fans are storming the field. Defend against the fans’ attack! 70+ unique heroes, professions, and abilities 50+ upgrade items 10 different classes Strategically place your heroes, manage your team, and repel the waves of fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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    Sky Aces is a combat flight simulator that places you at the controls of unique battle planes in a world where technology is totally different. Experience PvP and PvE battles with team objectives, rich combat mechanics and lots of customization, discovering breathtaking landscapes and technologies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Aces.

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  47. Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

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  48. Game Introduction: 《Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense》Welcome to the whimsical world of 《Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense》! In this challenging and fun roguelike tower defense game, you will take on the role of a brave chicken commander, leading your flock to fend off wave after wave of enemies. The game features a rich skill system, talent trees, and equipment choices, ensuring that every ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Defense War - Tower Defense.

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  49. A new kind of chess where you earn gold each turn to buy units and upgrade them with unique abilities. Fog of war hides enemy positions unless your pieces are close enough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Empire.

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  50. ATTENTION: This is a hardcore game where awareness and independent decision-making are essential.You choose what to research and how to progress. There’s no single “correct” path—experiment, try different strategies, learn from mistakes, and develop your own tactics. A grim strategy game that combines base building, defending against enemy waves, and exploring a star map filled with missions, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Lord.

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