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Looking for games like Chess Mess? Here are top tactical strategy recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate, KNIGHTS or Drop Duchy.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,505 reviews

    Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop Duchy.

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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Rolling in the Reef is a dice-driven strategy game about guiding your fishy friends to thrive in their coral home. Dive beneath the waves to build big fish combos, collect valuable artifacts and unlock wild new schools of fish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling in the Reef.

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  5. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 101 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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  6. Curses of Tarot is a single-player poker and Tarot themed deckbuilding card game with a variety of play modes, mini-games and challenges. Swap cards to create poker hands, plan your matches to clear each board, fortify your deck with glorious boons, break any curses inflicted upon you, and test your fate in a variety of special events! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curses of Tarot.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Welcome to the Dungeon The Emperor wants gold, and you're just the wizard to get it. Journey into the depths with a Rook, an Archer, and maybe a spell or two. Upgrade your party, learn new skills yourself, and discover what’s really going on in the darkness below. Spend the gold you find to help you survive - or risk saving it for the Emperor. Chess meets Awesome No memorizing openings, long dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below the Crown.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Dark Mist is a card game that combines elements of the roguelike deckbuilder genre with enemies that appear in waves. Defeat monsters and level up during battle to keep yourself going. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Card 2: Dark Mist.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Tile-based tactics game. Swap pieces to isolate your opponent, kill their king. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feud.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder. And as you do, the game evolves with you, providing a worthy challenge every time. Militia also features procedurally gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Militia.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    You are the legendary Minos Strategos (general of the ancient city of Minos)! Command the defenders of the temple by harnessing the power of specific battle formations to push back the Minotaur hordes. Minos Strategos is a quick single-player strategy game with a focus on elegance and clarity. Climb the single-player ladder as you devise flexible strategies, amassing an ever-growing collection of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minos Strategos.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Master the cards in this high-stakes card roguelike! Every decision is life-or-death as you navigate treacherous dungeons. Use every card to escape. Strategy, resource management, and nerve-wracking choices await in an endlessly replayable challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picaro.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,300 reviews

    Play chess online against players effectively after learning tactics, strategy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Coach.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Long ago, the feathered nations lived in harmony. But, nothing lasts forever. Avenge the ducks in this deckbuilding roguelike take on tic-tac-toe. Collect tiles, engage in strategic battles, meet quirky characters, and explore diverse environments as you push ever closer to the chicken stronghold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tic Tactic.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    39% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Rezrog is a roguelike dungeon crawler with tabletop game aesthetics set in a fantasy world. The goal of the game is to create a dynamic and engaging dungeon exploration experience for casual and hardcore players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rezrog.

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  18. 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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  19. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 4,626 reviews

    Hexcells Infinite is the third game in the series of ambient logic puzzle games. It includes a new set of 36 puzzles as well as a random puzzle generator and now supports mid-level saving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexcells Infinite.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Forests, Fields and Fortresses is a mix of a puzzle and a board game in which you have to build your kingdom. Try on the role of a ruler, piece together your lands and ensure the prosperity of your people. Two game modes will be available to you, each with its own unique gameplay: Puzzle Mode. Manually created levels with a small number of pieces of territory. Your goal is to place them in such … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forests, Fields and Fortresses.

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    ChessRogue is a chess themed strategic roguelike, where you hire a party of pieces to traverse through the dungeons of increasing complexity. The goal of each level is to either capture the enemy king, or traverse down the staircase. Featuring Online leaderboards! All scores are tracked and automatically submitted to the leaderboards. There are three separate boards, one for White and Bla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChessRogue.

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  23. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In Super X Chess you can combine your own pieces. The combined piece then has the ability to move as both pieces that got combined. It's improving chess by making it more exciting & dynamic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super X Chess.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Nurikabe World is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you solve puzzles by creating islands and connecting rivers to create beautiful sceneries. Nurikabe World reimagines the classic Japanese pen-and-paper puzzle Nurikabe as a 3D game, where islands spring to life with trees and structures. Either play handcrafted puzzles, immerse yourself in the flow of infinitely generated maps or create and shar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nurikabe World.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Tuggowar is the big-brain deckbuilding duel. Engage in tense combat on a solarpunk frontier. Assemble your deck turn by turn, discover powerful card combos, disrupt the enemy strategy, and pilot your well-oiled war machine to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuggowar.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigachess.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,014 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

    Buy Demeo on PlayStation Store. Gather your friends and battle the dark forces in this award-winning RPG dungeon crawler for PS VR2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demeo.

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  28. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    FreeCell Quest is an RPG Free Cell game. You've never played Free Cell like this before! Explore 533 cities while collecting cards, gold, levels, armor, and spells on your epic quest of card sorting! Think quickly before the cards strike and drain your precious health. A new twist on a classic game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeCell Quest.

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  29. 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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  30. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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  31. 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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  32. Welcome to Combo Fun Garden A strategic placement game that combines card-building elements. Carefully arrange pieces on the board to create combos through strategic matching, trigger chain reactions, and achieve daily targets. Face unpredictable weather challenges, experience the thrill of creating massive combo chains, and take on increasingly difficult challenges. Core Gameplay Place pieces of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combo Fun Garden.

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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Most chess apps teach you the basics and leave you hanging. Most chess games are fun but won't make you better. Chess Kingdom does both. Whether you've never touched a chess board or you're looking for your next real challenge, this is where you grow. START ANYWHERE. KEEP IMPROVING. Six structured training campaigns take you from absolute beginner to advanced player, each focused on a specific p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Kingdom.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room. Build a unique chess board every run Choose from different pieces with different synergies                                                                     … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tabulo.

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  36. This time it's Chinese chess, but you have to play alone against the enemy. You can act every turn and have the long-range shooting ability of a crossbow; the enemy's army is closing in, and they will act whenever their patience runs out. On your turn, you can choose to move or shoot. Your crossbow has an extremely long range, but it is only precise in a flat shot within effective range. At long… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End Chess Arrow.

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  37. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    A strategic board game-style RPG where dice rolls guide your journey! Build your deck, explore changing maps, and face events shaped by your choices and luck. Play solo or online with friends—every adventure is a new experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIractal: World of Viractalia.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Stackflow is a hypnotically addictive strategic roguelike about the pure pleasure of fitting pieces perfectly. Discover unique blocks, create satisfying connections, and trigger explosive combos that release pure dopamine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stackflow.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Passant is a chess roguelike. Gather powerful pieces, items to win unwinnable games and badges which can provide power-ups and change how the game is played. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passant: A Chess Roguelike.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 465 reviews

    Logic Bombs is a logic puzzle game where you use deductive reasoning to tackle 160 puzzles about bombs. The same core rules apply to every puzzle so prepare to delve deeper into a realm of pure logic where your understanding will be put to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Bombs.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Discover Wordatro!, a simple and easy-to-get-into single-player roguelite. Form words to accumulate points and unlock bonuses. With over 50 bonuses and challenges to refresh each game, Wordatro! is perfect for fans of word games and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wordatro!.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Solve puzzles by placing buildings and creating vibrant cities in River Towns. Each district has its own style and shapes, making every level a new challenge. Help to restore and rebuild our River Towns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Towns.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Golf your way through procedural levels, staying under par and using your spare shots to purchase upgrades. Each run will take planning and skill to progress as far as you can to unlock interesting obstacles and new environments. Can you beat your record? Where will you place in the Weekly Challenge? Unlock obstacles, items, environments, modifiers, and costumes as you earn spare shots and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Up to Par.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    RoGlass is a stained glass, tile-based, roguelite puzzle game where you place unique tiles to score points and unlock new spaces. Each tile scores points based on a different set of rules. Your goal is to earn achievements that unlock new tile types, upgrades for existing tiles, new features, board space, and more.Achievements consist of various challenges such as: Reach a specified high score P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoGlass.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Admirals.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    90% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Tired of boring common square levels? Finally there is a brand new minesweeper with different game modes! Each level is a part of collection. Complete collections to obtain keys and gain access for more episodes. Achieve higher levels to unlock new items, chests, pets and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minesweeper: Collector.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    RYB is a colorful game of logic. It is a logic puzzle game which aims to bend the rules of logic puzzle design. Standardized grids are nowhere to be seen. Instead, each puzzle is a beautiful, symmetrical shape. Each puzzle is designed to set up interesting logical deductions. After a shape is colored, more information may be revealed, which allows the solve path of the puzzles to be tightly constr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RYB.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King.

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