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Games like Chess of the Hidden Gates

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Looking for games like Chess of the Hidden Gates? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deckalypse, Chess Army or Procession Engine.

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  1. Deckalypse is a turn-based deckbuilder roguelike where you don't play a single hero. You command a party of four. A Tank to hold the line, a DPS to break it, a Ranged hitter to control the field, and a Support to keep everyone breathing. Each hero carries their own deck. Every turn, you decide who acts and who waits. One energy pool. Four hands. Hard choices. Energy is shared across your whole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckalypse.

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  2. CHESS ARMYIn chess, a sacrificed piece never returns. Chess Army takes that lesson to heart. It is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Your units are not chess pieces: they are soldiers, mages, cavalry, and spearmen. However, each one moves according to the patterns of a chess piece. But here, death is permanent: a fallen unit does not rise again. You have only one action per turn, and if your comma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Army.

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  3. Procession Engine is a real-time tug-of-war roguelike deck builder. Your buildings spawn your army. Your cards, blueprints, and imbues decide what that army becomes. Place buildings in your yard, work the belt, and push two lanes until one stronghold falls. Your deck is a conveyor belt.Cards don't wait in your hand. They arrive on a moving belt and roll toward the edge. Play them, bank one for th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Procession Engine.

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  4. Core Features - Eight Tribulation Manifestations, Each with Its Own Cunning: Fei, Huodou, Ranji Fish, Mountain Spider, Torch Dragon, Qiongqi, Taotie, Jiuying – eight tribulation incarnations guard each breakthrough. They do not share the same AI: some pressure you with plague miasma, some manipulate day and night, some lock your hand with spider webs – you must read the cards, break their moves, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 九州仙侠录 - Chronicles Of Jiuzhou.

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  5. It's 2200. The world didn't end. It was carved apart. Climate collapse, machine revolutions and nuclear wars have shattered every single nation. Most of what survived became mutated humans demolishing anything and everything in their path. But in all this chaos, one city still stands with non-mutated pure humans. The Wall stands as the independent bastion of hope and humanity. In Duoshift, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duoshift.

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  6. Three heroes. One shared hand. Every card is a plan. Waywardens is a tactical roguelite deckbuilder about planning the perfect turn with an imperfect hand. You control three heroes: a Vanguard, a Huntress, and a Mage. They do not have separate decks. They share one command deck, one hand, and one tactical problem. Enemies move first. They show you exactly where they are going to strike. Then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waywardens.

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  7. CIRTEMINCirtemin is a combat card game set in a vast fantasy world where every duel is a war of wits, resource, and nerve. Build your deck from hundreds of cards, command your forces turn by turn, and destroy every last enemy standing on the field. Victory belongs not to the luckiest hand — but to the sharpest mind. COMMAND THE BOARD. CONQUER THE FIELD.In Cirtemin, winning means one thing: leave … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cirtemin.

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  8. YOU ARE A SMART CROW. Small, unassuming, and absolutely DEVASTATING In a world of vibrant colors and cozy vibes, you'll build a deck of elemental cards, position yourself on a tactical grid, and trigger explosive chain reactions that clear the entire battlefield in a single turn. ♟ NOT YOUR USUAL TURN-BASED GAMEMost tactics games give you one move per turn. Click a unit, it acts, the turn passes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feather Rogue.

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  9. A xiangqi where you don't capture — you grind them down. Damage Xiangqi rebuilds Chinese chess around HP, Attack and Defense. Pieces no longer fall in one hit. You chip away their HP, and only defeat them when it reaches zero. Damage is randomized, and an attacked piece may strike back. Every point on the board becomes a gamble. Three actions a turn — dense, deliberate play. Instead of one move, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damage Xiangqi.

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  10. Follow us About the Game Re:Night is a strategy game that combines turn based tactical combat with roguelike deckbuilding. In every adventure, you gradually build your deck while navigating a battlefield full of tactical possibilities. Any combination of three characters can create more than 20 different builds, and the interplay between multiple strategic layers delivers deep and highly re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Night.

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  11. 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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  12. Ludaro is a Roguelike Deck-building dice game with a unique twist on Ludo! Plan your moves, manipulate dice rolls, and unleash powerful Spirit Cards to beat the score. Upgrade tiles, collect quirky pets and stack wild combos as you battle in epic boss fights with game-changing modifiers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludaro.

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  13. About This Game I want Wanjie: Cycle of Oblivion to be a friendly, relaxed card game without pay-to-win pressure.New players receive 20 starter packs, while campaign rewards provide another 104 packs, for 124 packs in total. Under the current pity system, these packs provide approximately 2–3 Legendary cards. Cards opened from packs can be freely disenchanted, returning 50% of their crafting valu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanjie: Cycle of Oblivion.

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  14. Welcome to Viking Nudgers! In this game, you play with cards and try to push your enemies off from the island. Here, you do not hit or seriously hurt your enemies; instead, you try to throw them into the water. If all the enemies end up in the water, the island is yours to take. You play on a hex board, which means there are six directions from which you can plan your attack or be attacked. If yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Nudgers.

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    A roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh! classic games such as Forbidden Memories, Tag Force, and the World Championship series. In Soulsworn, you create a deck of powerful Souls to lead a rebellion out of hell. FUSE ANY TWO MONSTERSYour greatest weapon is Soul Fusion. Combine any two Soul cards to forge a new, more powerful monster. A noble knight and a demonic beast? A mythical hydra a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulsworn.

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  16. Seal the Gate Before the Final Doom arrives.The scholars of Miskatonic University opened a gate between worlds — and something answered. We thought it was a blessing. However it was wrong. Now their army march across every city on earth, and the Doom Counter climbs. But inside the gates, we found hope: heroes who heard our call and chose to fight. Pair two, build a deck, and roll into the dungeon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sealbound: Cthulhu Rising.

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  17. Tavrik is a roguelite deckbuilder and hex-grid strategy game where every card you play changes the map beneath your feet. You do not cast spells at enemies. You build roads, bridge rivers, cut through forests, raise watchtowers, place markets, and shape a dangerous medieval landscape one hex at a time. Your goal is simple: Reach the next village before your energy runs out. The hard part is ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavrik.

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  18. Build a deck. Summon an army. Win the battle. Your deck IS your army. Play it in real time.Floodline Legion fuses two genres that rarely meet — the deckbuilding roguelite and the real-time autobattler. Every card in your hand is a soldier waiting to be summoned. Drop a unit onto the single front line and it advances, clashes, and falls on its own. But when you summon, what you bank your mana for,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floodline Legion.

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  19. ChessWorlds is a single-player tactics game where the pieces are alive and the board is a place you travel through. Your pieces climb hills, drop off ledges, and fight across terrain that has real impact on tactics. You win by reading the board and putting together an army whose pieces cover for each other. I am building this because I have loved chess variants for years (Chess Evolved Online was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChessWorlds.

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  20. You are a hunter. The Ancients are waking. Every clue you find brings you closer to killing one - and closer to it noticing you. HUNTER'S HAND is a turn-based tactical roguelike deckbuilder set in a dark fantasy world that's rotting from the inside out. THE THREAT SYSTEMClues make you stronger, and every one you take raises Threat, the world's awareness of you. Threat is the world's aware… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Hand.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 922 reviews

    Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath Oresa.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 4,631 reviews

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand of Fate.

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  23. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,309 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 5 reviews

    Help the main character, that has risen from the kingdom of dead, return home and fulfill his destiny. Unravel the tangle of plot intricacies and the motives of the characters - or let fate lead you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock on the Coffin Lid.

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  24. Aurora Nova is a story-driven, scifi, Roguelike deckbuilder where the player is a member of a highly-advanced species struggling to avoid extinction. Upgrade your vessels and their capabilities. Encounter unique events throughout the galaxy as you prepare to fight the greatest threat the Milky Way has ever seen. Mechanically, Aurora Nova is most like Slay the Spire. Though aspects of the battl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Nova.

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  25. A clash of gods, played over sixty four squares.Two thrones face each other across the board. The old gods bring their feuds here, where spears become pieces and Ragnarok plays out one move at a time. Three rule sets share the same field. Pick the contest that suits your hand. Classic Chess The old game of kings, as mortals have played it for a thousand winters. Castling, en passant, promotion, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odin's Chess.

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  26. "Don't Destroy On Load" — A tale of memories engraved upon the board. DDOL is a next-generation strategy game that fuses the tactical depth of card games with the overwhelming sense of dominance found in area-control board games. ■ Succession of Souls and Board DominanceThe board is more than just a grid; it is where "Souls" reside. Each turn, players drop a single car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDOL.

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  27. In the vast sea of stars, engage in a tactical battle right at your fingertips.This is a tabletop simulation game that combines classic tactical SRPG combat, match-3 synthesis, and Skill Build. Set aboard a distant starship, you will control the hero Luca and his companions across an intricate magical board. On grid-based battlefields filled with obstacles and enemies, you will cast powerful magic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn Within: Two Fates.

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  28. Welcome, newly awakened soul. You’ve crossed the threshold into the Duat — the Egyptian realm of the dead. Guided by Anubis, keeper of souls and lord of sacred rites, you must walk the path of judgment. Ignore the whispers of jackal-headed guides and shadow beasts. These are only echoes of your former life. They will fade. Hopefully. Now your true journey begins: Rebuild your spirit. Face myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Anubis.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Lost In Fantaland is a retro pixel-style roguelite game that blends deck building and turn-based strategies on a checkerboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Fantaland.

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  31. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 415 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironclad Tactics.

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  32. TAKE YOUR PLACE IN KINGSTER'S PALACE About the Game        Who wears the crown must guard their head! Control not only your units but the very world they stand on. Seize       the advantage by placing special tiles you’ve earned from shops or quests onto the battlefield.                                           • Every turn begins with drawing 4 cards that determine your army’s dest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingster.

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  33. Grimoire of Blanks is a roguelite spellcrafting deckbuilder about writing magic into unfinished cards. Every spell begins with blanks. Fill them with words from your hand to decide what the card does, who it works on, and how far you want to push it. A simple fire spell can become a room-wide burn, a trap that waits for the right enemy intent, or a forbidden burst of power that asks for somethin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimoire of Blanks.

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  34.                    Choose your civilization. Build your army. Dominate the tactical field. Greek War is a 3D turn-based tactical strategy game that fuses the wits of chess with the cunning of tic-tac-toe, all set on a battlefield inspired by the grandeur of Ancient Greece. Prepare your deck, choose your civilization, and face players from around the world in mental duels where every move can se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greek War.

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  35. Live the life of a footballer — from a rented room with a cork board to the biggest stages in Europe. And play every single match with cards. EVERY MATCH IS A HAND OF CARDS No simulation slider, no auto-play. On matchday you sit at the table: Draw from your own deck and build poker hands — pairs, straights, flushes. CHIPS × MULT decides the strength of every move. Your opponent plays real … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cartagol: Football Card Career.

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  36. Neko Rogue is a roguelike deckbuilder where every fight is decided by your hand, and every wrong play could end in disaster! This isn’t a simple reskin of “play cards, see a damage number, end turn.” In Neko Rogue, the enemy plays by the same rules as you do: CARDS. EVERY ENEMY HAS A DECK • Each foe brings a unique card set—no generic attack-block cookie-cutter packs. • Multi-enemy street fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neko Rogue.

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  37. Outmaneuver your opponent in a strategic chess-like card battler where every move counts. Sylvan Tactics combines the tactical depth of chess with the strategic variety of deck-building card games. Command Kings, Queens, Pawns, and powerful Mercenaries across an 8x8 battlefield, using cards to turn the tide of battle and reduce your opponent's King to zero health. Strategic Resource Management M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sylvan Tactics.

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  38. Take control of one of four unique factions and weave your actions into legend! Tapestry is an asymmetrical wargame for 2-4 players where you must lock in your actions several turns in advance and adapt to survive. Navigate the dangers and politics of the various armies on the map and seize your victory! Will your strategy prevail? Or will you fall — forgotten to history? CHOOSE YOUR FAC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tapestry.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the goddess of anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and face the evil to restore the balance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck Hunter.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 974 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. It allows you to fight large or small battles for or against Rome, or between the other nations who are as yet unaware of the Roman threat, or what-if battles between nations that never came into conflict historically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field of Glory II.

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  41. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Feature List About the Game Recruit a squad of elite mercenaries, experts in post-apocalyptic zombie combat. Battle hordes of the dead as you explore a 3D world revealed through the cards. » Go silent and keep the noise down, picking off enemies one by one. » Go loud with guns and explosives, drawing the dead at a rapid pace. » Set them on fire or blow them up. Slice and dice your orc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Grid.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 886 reviews

    Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! The game has 26 different scenarios to fight through, each designed to allow for short game sessions. You can also play in different game modes, like playing through the game in a single-life Campaign Mode, as well as an endless randomized scenario. Between every g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circadian Dice.

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  47. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 395 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Children of Zodiarcs is a story-driven, single-player tactical RPG that combines traditional tactical gameplay with the thrill of collectible cards and craftable dice! Children of Zodiarcs was inspired by our deep love of tactical RPGs, namely Final Fantasy Tactics and the 16-bit Shining Force games, as well as a love of playing board games and collectable card games like Magic: The Gathering. We… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Zodiarcs.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 511 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Find us: Steam | Twitter | Newsletter | Discord | Facebook [Media 2256705] Iris and the Giant is a fusion of the roguelike, RPG and CCG genres. You play as Iris, and will discover her psyche and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris and the Giant.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,507 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Features Unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption - In Astrea there is a new type of “damage” system. Purifi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.

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