Games like Chess Mess
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.
- 88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitygrinding, stability94% User Score 6,140 reviewsCritic Score 79%6 reviews
It's chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun, with some roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate.
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- 95%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystory, grinding95% User Score 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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- 91%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitystory, grinding91% User Score 1,328 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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- 98%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystability, optimization98% User Score 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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- 76%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgameplay, replayability89% User Score 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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- 73%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, graphics91% User Score 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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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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- 98%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, grinding98% User Score 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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- 88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitystability, grinding88% User Score 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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- 85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitystory, graphics85% User Score 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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