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Looking for games like Chess Twist? Here are top survival turn-based strategy recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel, Dark Chess or HyperRogue.

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  1. 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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  2. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

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  4. A variant of the classic game Checkers (also called Draughts), where the grid is irregular. On a regular grid, each cell has 8 neighbors, but in this case, they can have between 6 and 10. Therefore tiles can have 3 diagonals or 5 diagonals, which offers different moves depending on where a piece is. This leads to more difficult games, as you can't build the same mental tricks to take over your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkers Twist.

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  5. Sente is a strategic board game where every player moves at the same time. Your victory isn’t about acting first; it’s about thinking ahead. Place your nodes and build energy networks across the board. Then try to predict what your opponent will do, before they do it — because the moment you commit, so do they. When a network reaches an opponent's core, it triggers a critical overload. The chain r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sente.

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  6. In the medieval times there used to be battles, kingdoms used to fight to conquer each other, and on that concept a game was created named "Chess". Experience those fights in the Real world as well as Demon world graphics. The game is not limited to human characters but also has a variety of Demonic characters and a lot of customizations for every character!KEY FEATURESCOMBAT VIEW You ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule The World CHESS.

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  7. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A version of an old Norse board game called King's Table. The game has black and white teams, like chess, but each team has different pieces and a different raison d'etre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Chambers of Devious Design is a tactical tile placement game where you build evil lairs for an evil mastermind. Come up with creative designs, optimize placements and sabotage your competitors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chambers of Devious Design.

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  9. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Test your problem-causing skills with this strategic multiplayer puzzle. Build towers and destroy your Opponent's Keep via fast-paced turn-based combat that leaves all the tedious parts behind. Solve riddles solo or create some for your friends online! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep the Keep.

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  10. Chess Tactics Meet Absolute Chaos! Je Di Bo is a unique turn-based tabletop strategy game that blends the strict logic of chess with the unpredictability of a card roguelike. Forget memorized openings and predictable lines: here, a single dice roll or a well-timed Karma card can instantly change the rules of the game. Your ultimate goal is the total annihilation of enemy forces. No compromises, ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Je Di Bo.

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  11. Leadville is a grid-based hidden movement strategy game. Each turn, players secretly plan the movement and shot direction of their crew, trying to outmaneuver their rivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadville.

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  12. Unleash tactical mayhem in a ruthless cat-vs-cow board game! Experience cute, 1v1 pure strategy with symmetric factions, deterministic combat, and zero first-player advantage. From relaxed play to competitive mastery, every move counts in this perfectly balanced, turn-based showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Over Moo.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    harmony is a strategy board game turned digital. the key philosophy behind harmony's design is simple to learn, but hard to master. in harmony you must out maneuver your opponent to make an alternating pattern without letting them leverage your own pieces against you. in harmony your goal is to make a pattern of four pieces in alternating states. this state can either be the face of the piece… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to harmony.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Neuroshima Hex is a tactical turn-based strategy game based on a bestselling board game set in a unique universe that has gained recognition among players worldwide. Now, for the first time, it's available on PC in a full digital edition – featuring single-player, local multiplayer, and online PvP modes. Take command of one of the factions and face off against rival armies – including the legen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuroshima Hex.

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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Winter approaches, Great Spirit. Rival Tree Kingdoms peck at your borders... Will you conquer, outlast, or outwit them in this bite-sized turn-based 4X struggle? Command your Treelings, adapt to the seasons, and etch your legend into the bark of history, before the cold claims all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree Kingdoms.

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  17. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Vae Victis is a ruthless minimalistic turn-based strategy game. Engage in intense multiplayer battles with friends or fight through an expansive campaign. With unique units, factions, and abilities you will have to be cunning with your tactical decisions to claim victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vae Victis.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Lasers, portals, mirrors... what could be more awesome? Destroy the enemy's king with your laser by moving and rotating mirrors and by strategically using the special abilities some pieces possess. Play against friends (local and online) or against the AI and create levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESS with LASERS.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    79% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    WAW is a unique game concept which aims at simulating in one single system ALL conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, from grand massive wars to asymmetrical conflicts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wars Across The World.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gomoku Let's Go.

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  23. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    67% User Score Based on 392 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Ogre is a turn-based strategy game of mechanized warfare, requiring tactical decision making and strategic thinking. It is the official video game adaptation of the legendary tabletop wargame from Steve Jackson Games, developed by the award-winning Auroch Digital. Hovercraft, tanks, infantry, and giant cybernetic tanks called Ogres take part in a seemingly endless world war. You take command and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civil War: Battle of Petersburg.

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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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  26. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    Age of Fear: The Undead King is a fantasy turn-based strategy. The game features a novel battle system, two campaigns with solid fantasy stories and very flexible multi-player and skirmish modes. The story takes place in an untamed fantasy land, where three forces: the Human Kingdom, the Greenskins' Horde and the Undead Legion - are fighting for domination and survival. You will encounter quick … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: The Undead King.

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  27. Everything hinges on the fold Paper Flags is a two-player strategy game on a 9×9 board. Every pieces starts folded: moving one square diagonally forward, contained and deliberate. Unfold it, and it becomes a flag: sliding any number of squares along a rank or file, like a rook with somewhere to be. That change—one piece, one action, no movement—is enough to end a game. Three Actions | Constant Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Flags.

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  28. Royal Dice BingoRoyal Dice Bingo is a unique board game that combines the strategic elements of classic Yahtzee with Bingo mechanics. Place dice one by one on a 5x5 bingo board, complete horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines, and apply Yahtzee-style scoring categories to earn points! Key FeaturesStrategic Dice Placement Roll a single die each turn, with up to 2 re-rolls available Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Dice Bingo.

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  29. Can't choose what game to play? Well this game is the game for you! Games for the Table is a game with many games inside So far, the game contains a handful of games: checkers, chess, a unique fusion of checkers and chess, and a version of the well-know game, Crazy Eights, in development currently. Week after week, updates will be posted to the game, either adding new games to play or updating… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Games For The Table.

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  30. 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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  31. Chess of Fortune is a unique variant of the game of chess. It is a simple game based on luck and strategy. The game uses standard chess pieces and is played on half of a standard chess board. The rules for moving and capturing pieces have been completely revamped and the game incorporates an element of randomness when bringing each piece into play. It has simple rules and moves which are less … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of Fortune.

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  32. A simultaneous turn based strategy board game. Outwit your oppenent, either a friend locally, a Steam friend online or the AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amakta.

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  33. How the Towers work:You can place pieces on top of other pieces to increase the range! 2D Mode:You don't like to navigate the camera in a 3D environment? No problem! Colorblind Helper:You have trouble differentiating colors? Use the piece color-picker! About the Game The placing, stacking and attacking board game, where your goal is to capture every one of your opponent's pieces. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vantageous.

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  34. Unlock the World of Chess with Chess Remix - A New Era of Chess Gaming! Experience the thrill of playing Chess like never before with Chess Remix, your ultimate destination for a diverse range of Chess games from around the world. Explore ancient versions of Chess and Shogi, trace the evolution of these games from Chaturanga, and get ready to play the Viking's Chess game Hnefatafl. With hundreds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Remix: Chess Variants.

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  35. The earth is under attack by an unknown terror group with frightfully advance technology. You are in control of the earth's best military group and must save the world against this unknown terror group in incredibly challenging turn-based strategy combat. Key Features: Fight complex turn-based strategy battles against local, online or AI opponents. Sandbox builder includes +30 units, envi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legions at War.

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  36. Warships 3D is customizable battleship-like game done in 3D environment with animations and cutscenes. Players can define their own rules like map size, which ships are available and at which events what weapons will be granted to player(s). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warships 3D.

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  37. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Play with living, battling characters! Combat Chess takes the basic chess game and adds an imaginative element for players bored with the simple "black vs. white" chess board. Beautifully done in rendered 3D graphics, Combat Chess adds stunning animation sequences during gameplay. Combat Chess is written to Grand Master standards and supports play against human opponents. Combat Chess includes 3D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Chess.

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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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  39. 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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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Take a deep dive into the world of Four Dimensions! Whether you are interested in the shapes, or want to become a master of 4D Chess, or fancy getting lost in a 4D Maze, 4D Games is full of challenges, colour and confusion! The Shape Games & The Playground Modes 4D Games includes dozens of shapes for you to play around with through the view of a 3D Cross Section, as well as a series of games that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4D Games.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    A pro cycling turn-based tactics and strategy game. Create your own rider and manage your team throughout career mode, or compete in customizable single races and tours. Manage your resources wisely and outsmart the competition to ride to the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cyclist: Tactics.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Discord Server About the GameHexteria is a casual but challenging Turn-Based Strategy and Puzzle game. The concept is simple: each turn you rotate one hexagonal tile on the board to take over your opponents' tiles. Online and Offline Multiplayer for up to 6 players Single Player Campaign with 42 levels Use the Level Editor to create, share and play your own levels AI controlled players with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexteria.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Warpaint is a physics boardgame where you command an army of dwarves and launch catapults. Strike fear into your opponent with your customized, painted army. Victory is won through superior tactical positioning and siege dexterity. Climb the rankings and brag about your battle born brains. The game is easy to learn, quick to play, and maintains tension at a relaxed pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warpaint.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their laser with the goal of blasting their opponents Pharaoh to win the game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khet 2.0.

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  46. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A Token War is a tactical, turn based deck building game where you assemble a unique collection of Tokens and Spells to use in battle across five distinct regions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Token War.

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  47. 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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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 1,951 reviews

    Warhammer 40,000: Regicide is a brutal take on one of the greatest turn based strategy games of all time. Regicide fuses multiple phases of gameplay with dynamic action. Maneuver your army into place and unleash a devastating array of tactical abilities to crush your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Regicide.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 1,350 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 7 reviews

    Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Ultra.

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