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Games like Chess Tales

Games like Chess Tales

Games like Chess Tales

Looking for games like Chess Tales? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ludaro, Praktikos or Checkmate Kingdoms: Ancient Origin.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Introduction Welcome to Waypoint—a turn-based strategy game for up to four players! Every step is a fight for survival, where you can either reach the finish line to claim victory or eliminate all opponents to be the last one standing. Waypoint offers a unique approach: there are no good events here. Every occurrence on the map is a challenge designed to make your journey harder. Your only hope?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayPoint.

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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: Infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly and get out alive if you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Knights: Viking Lands.

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  6. 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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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A relaxing puzzle game inspired by chess. Master the board, change your form and create your path to dethrone the opponent King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambit Shifter.

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  8. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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  9. The King's Game is a 3D experience where variations of chess are played with a unique fog of war mechanic. Pieces are concealed from your opponent within three game modes; standard two-player chess, a unique circular board three-player chess variant, and a hex chess variant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Game: Through the Veil.

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  10. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Once a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy game with party-building mechanics, where chess meets chaos. Venture into the ever-shifting castle of the evil White King on a quest to rescue the beloved Black King, who was recently taken by the tyrant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Pawn a King.

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  12. Plan, roll and outsmart your enemies in this turn-based tactical puzzle adventure. Show a higher number to defeat foes, discover new mechanics in every world, and face challenging bosses that twist the rules. Think ahead, take your time… and master the Great Die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dadum The Dice.

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  13. Meet Denis, an ordinary teenager whose summer vacation has gone awry. Instead of sunny days, carefree relaxation, and dates, he has a “responsible” task ahead of him — to look after the sinister but seemingly empty mansion of the mysterious, absent owner whom everyone calls Bluebeard. Denis thought it would be a matter of dusting, watering flowers, and boredom in silence... WELCOME TO MADNESS! B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Синяя Борода.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Chess Ultimate reimagines the classic game of chess with draft-based strategy and colorful 3D visuals. Build your team from a roster of unique characters, each with special abilities, and face off against opponents in tactical battles. With online and cross-platform multiplayer, every match offers fresh challenges and endless strategic depth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Ultimate.

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  15. 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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  16. Glyph Gambit: Endgame is a tactical grid battler powered by a real chess engine. Soulslike/roguelite runs, authentic chess movement, and tactical items create deep, replayable battles in the sequel the original was meant to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyph Gambit: Endgame.

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  17. 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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  18. Enter The Temple and complete the cycle in Hollow VR, a voxelized VR RPG filled with fun characters, exerting combat encounters, and worlds beyond your wildest dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow VR.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below the Crown.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 302 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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  21. 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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  22. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 11,224 reviews

    It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel.

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  23. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    Pawnbarian is a puzzle roguelike. Use chess moves to control your hero on a tiny dungeon board and learn how to outmaneuver enemies with various traits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawnbarian.

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  24. Roadmap The arena is evolving. We’re working toward cross-platform play across PC and mobile while continuing to improve Tactics Arena’s presentation with a cleaner UI, stronger battlefield readability, richer environments, and a more immersive overall feel. About the GameMaster the Grid. Outsmart Your Rival.Tactics Arena is a free-to-play turn-based tactical strategy game where positioning,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactics Arena.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A single-player Chess variant where you go up against endless enemies while controlling a single piece. Use your wits and a morphing mechanic to outmaneuver swarms of pieces in this arcade, randomized strategy game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph King.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. A chess-derived game that shares the original pieces and square mechanics, but buffs the gameplay and strategy possibilities with the introduction of spells, items, game elements, and much more. Dunchess is in Early Access, so what you get today is the online multiplayer game: full matches against other players, with all the spells, items, elements and dungeons listed below. We're still building … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunchess.

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  29. As a safari animal attack survivor, the girl finds herself in a deadly forest battling to stay alive against the wilderness and reach home. Rush against the clock, beat obstacles, and defeat wild enemies in a non-stop quest where each move matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl vs Wild.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess with... CATS! Everything is more fun, cute and chaotic with cats, including the game of chess! So sit back, and lead your furry friends to The Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers. Classic chess reinvented with attitude, humor, and, of course, adorable cats. We are not saying this game will change the future of gaming…BUT… there SHOULD be a chess game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Chess.

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  31. A fantasy chess variant. An enchanted board where pawns hide magical secrets. Hatch dragons, transform enemy pieces into unicorns. Outwit clever computer opponents: Jester, Bard, or Wizard —or pass and play. Beginner-friendly to deliciously strategic. Handcrafted pixel art. Local gameplay, so retro! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESST.

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  32. Narik Chess is a chess client that supports a variety of variants, all of which can be played as standalone modes or in combination. VariantsConway Chess Inspired by Conway's Game of Life, living slime cells spread, survive, and perish between turns. These evolving organisms reshape the battlefield in real time, creating shifting obstacles that both players must navigate. Alice Chess Piece… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narik Chess.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    "Boom and Rum" is an exciting action-puzzle game with elements of arcade 3D, where players immerse themselves in the world of complex mazes. Your task is to find the exit, overcoming obstacles and using explosives to destroy walls and enemies standing in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom and Rum.

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  34. There may only be one true Wyrm King and you're tasked in ensuring his succession! Engage in an exciting blend of turn-based tactics and real time 1v1 duels as you Stab, Shoot, Magic and Fireball your way to Victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyrmicide.

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  36. 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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  37. Vexbound is a free tactical puzzle-battler RPG where one slide can chain into a storm. Line up troops, raise walls, summon elites and champions, and break the enemy hero across a story campaign, AI duels, private rooms, and ranked online PvP. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vexbound.

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  38. Embark on a mysterious journey through a fractured realm where eras clash and realities intertwine. The Infernalist tests the boundaries between realities combining fantasy and science fiction elements in a unique and captivating way. The Infernalist is a compelling point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat, all set ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infernalist.

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  39. 《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  40. Welcome to Tombs of Myra – my latest game about a cursed kingdom where you must delve into ancient dungeons to free the souls of warriors trapped in blue crystals. What is it about?Tombs of Myra is a turn-based puzzle dungeon game. This means players and monsters take turns making moves. Your goal in each of the 120 levels is simple: collect all the blue crystals. Doing so unlocks the staircase t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombs Of Myra.

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  41. Destruction becomes creation in this roguelike deckbuilder where you cut, combine and reshape cards to create powerful new cards and build unique strategies every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardwork.

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  42. Escape from Vlogger: Runaway is an atmospheric and intense survival horror game with elements of adventure action, stealth, and puzzle quests. In the story, the main character sneaks into the house of a popular blogger to uncover his secrets and discover the truth behind his public image. However, it soon becomes clear that this place is a real trap. The doors slam shut, and your only goal now is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Vlogger: Runaway.

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  43. 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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  44. Deckzin is a dungeon crawler deckbuilder with roguelike and RPG elements. Play as fantastic heroes in this action autobattler, build and refine legendary decks, adapt to encounters and events in fast-paced runs, defeat powerful bosses, and keep the world’s last light alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckzin.

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  45. A 4-player co-op FPS adventure where you swing through trees using vines, escape wild animals, and survive dangerous biomes. Each player has a unique role, and teamwork is the key to survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 4 Masked.

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  46. Escape custom chess boards with your king while your opponent hunts you down. Play campaigns, solve puzzles, compete locally or ranked online, and build your own puzzles and campaigns in the editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesscape Room.

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  47. Embark on an epic journey inspired by the profound depths of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy' and the mysterious, cosmic dread of H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate through a world where classical myth meets unspeakable horror, and every step takes you closer to the dark truths lurking beyond the Void. In a classic 8-bit adventure filled with pixel art charm and Immersive challenges Soulkeeper: Descend into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven & Hell vs The Void.

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  48. 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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  49. Cat vs Dog War: Ultimate Strategy Showdown! Cute Pets, Brutal Brain Battles ——Only 5% Global Clear Rate! Dare to Enter This "Adorable Hell"? Core Gameplay Become a tactical cat commander on a 7x7 strategic board, battling evil dog forces. Calculate every move, deploy maze walls to trap enemies, and outsmart their formations. One wrong step, and your paws will be forever locked in canin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppycraft: Maze.

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  50. 1. About This GameThe Three Kingdoms are still at war—and now the Abyss has arrived. In the final days of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Jiao sacrifices countless souls to open the gates of the Abyss. Monstrous forces pour into the human world, overwhelming cities and consuming everything in their path. Former rivals must now stand together. Lead the heroes of the Three Kingdoms on a campaign to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords Gambit.

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