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Looking for games like Chess v Checkers? Here are top tactical puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Gigachess, Defend the Rook or Gangs Of Asia.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. What Is Gangs of Asia? Dominate rival gangs by seizing buildings, summoning unique fighters, and unleashing devastating special attacks. Whether you're battling alongside friends in co-op or unleashing chaos in PvP, the game offers shared split-screen, online multiplayer, and free-for-all modes to keep the action fresh. Sneak Peek from Community Feedback:“Simplified Street Fighter-style comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gangs Of Asia.

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  4. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Stronghold Defenders is a Tower Defense game with a twist. Unlike normal Tower Defense games, you have gathering units and resources to manage as well as your defending units that are used to attack enemies.  This adds another strategy layer to the game where you have to make decisions every turn on what resources you want to gather and if you want to recruit a defender or a gatherer.  You also ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Defenders.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 696 reviews

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre. Tiny Tactics is a love letter to those of us who enjoy focusing on mazing in a Tower Defense. You will be considering your enemy's path at all times while you try to upgrade your units by combining duplicates, getting the perfect class combinations, and placing the right units with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Tactics.

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  6. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 735 reviews

    Build an impenetrable fortress, tile by tile. Place buildings, build roads, and expand your isle to defend against waves of invaders in this roguelike fusion of tower defense and board game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Arrows.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    Fort Meow is a pillow fort physics-based puzzle adventure involving cats, destruction and a dusty old manor. Upon finding her grandfather's journal in the attic, Nia is attacked by a barrage of feline assailants. It seems that her grandmother has become a crazy cat lady since last time she visited, so you will need to defend Nia by building a protective fort out of furniture to keep the cats at ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fort Meow.

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  8. 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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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Over 3.000.000 chess puzzles One playthrough of a map contains 54 different chess puzzles which differ in difficulty from mate in 1 to mate in 4. But every time you start a new run, you get 54 new puzzles out of the big pool of 3.000.000 puzzles. Now for a fun fact: You could play more than 10.000 days without repeating a puzzle. And to be honest I bet you won’t get it, if there is some repet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess.

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  10. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Chess: The Lost Pieces The chess game with deck building. Use unique pieces such as, - a pawn that needs to be charged to move, - a rook that can pull pieces from afar, - a knight that gets more mobile the longer it stays on the board, - a bishop that moves off the board and ends up on the other side, - a queen that captures its capturer when it get gets captured, or - a king that can swap pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess: The Lost Pieces.

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  11. Pixel Chess Idle RPG is chess movement meets retro RPG progression. No checkmates, no stalemates—just combat. Pieces have health bars, deal damage on capture, and get stronger with every board you clear. ♟️ Tactical Movement, Combat Stats Move like chess, fight like an RPG. Capturing a piece deals damage based on your stats. Level up your army, buy new units, and spec into custom paths (Pawns de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Chess Idle RPG.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Ash Warden is a fast-paced tower defense where you click to shoot enemies, teleport between three towers, and upgrade skills to survive relentless Redgaze waves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Warden.

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  13. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    74% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    They... Are Coming... Like a Tide... ... Now... ...GameplayGather resources and establish your defenses before darkness falls, Then... Face countless enemies in their masses.Diverse Range of Defense Towers Classic Tower Defense GameplayExperience the thrill of strategic placement and upgrading to thwart the enemy's advance. Epic Scale with Thousands of EnemiesBrace yourself for massive battles aga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalist Tower Defense.

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  14. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    The agile multiplayer arcade battle royale experience for soldiers of fortune and strategy experts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUBE ROYALE.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    CEO is a multiplayer tactics game that offers chess-like army creation, collectible units, and a dynamic global economy. It is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Evolved Online.

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  16. 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 base building game, where you are tasked with designing an evil lair for an evil mastermind. But watch out! You are not the only one looking to gain favor with the boss. Come up with creative designs and sabotage your competitors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chambers of Devious Design.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Hexrogue" is a turn-based strategy roguelike game where you need to survive on a hex board that changes every time you play. Strategy Players can consume Action Points (AP) of a limited amount each turn to perform various actions such as "move," "attack," and "build." Fill the board with necessary buildings such as "villages" that automatically … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexrogue.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Luckitown is a turn-based tower defense where you roll dice to build new structures and cast spells to defend your town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luckitown.

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  19. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 4 reviews

    Four heroes are facing a horde of evil! Ultimate abilities, magic artifacts, hero upgrades and clever tactics... All these will help to defeat the Boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards.

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  20. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Shapebreaker Prologue allows you to endlessly play the first deck of Shapebreaker for free. If you enjoy the Prologue, the full game is available on Steam. The shapes are attacking! Build your defense by playing cards to place and upgrade towers. You will be dispatched to diverse areas where you will encounter various enemies. Build your defense accordingly to stop the shapes from reaching your c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shapebreaker - Prologue.

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  21. CLUSTER - Roguelike Tower Defense Defend your tower with strategy, not spam. In CLUSTER, you build your own upgrade system between waves using rotatable cluster cards. Colors, connectors, and positioning determine how powerful your tower becomes. CLUSTER is a tactical roguelike tower defense game built around a single central tower facing increasingly dangerous enemy waves. But the real battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluster - Roguelike Tower Defense.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Invaders Tower Defense Online (ITDO) is an exciting strategy game that combines attack and defense elements. Get ready to build your ultimate defense with a combination of powerful towers and face your opponents with strong invaders. This game offers a unique and immersive experience for all tower defense enthusiasts! Key Features: 1. Balance between Attack and Defense: Start wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders Tower Defense Online.

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  23. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Chess Destroyer is like a normal chess game but bigger and some new rules: the map gets bigger every turn more enemies come you can capture an enemy unit by killing it with your pawn unit, or acquire new ones by completing simple quests appearing in the bottom left corner of the screen Kill enemy units, find friendly ones, defend the king, and survive as long as you can! Lore: To escape from dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Destroyer.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Battle of Castle Itter was fought near the Austrian village of Itter on 5 May 1945, in the last days of the War in Europe during World War II. US soldiers joined forces with Wehrmacht infantrymen, an SS officer, an Austrian resistance fighter, and recently freed French prisoners of war to defend the castle against an attacking force from the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division. During a game of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Itter - The Strangest Battle of WWII.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A management simulation in which you take an old, run-down castle and turn it into a dastardly demon stronghold! Recruit unique monsters as your minions and vanquish adventurers who dare to enter your realm! Install gargoyles, ritual altars, and other devilish decor to boost your castle's mystique and attract more monsters your way. Gift them food and other items to help them grow, and garner the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Castle Story.

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  26. 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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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameIn Hold the Mine, explore a long-forgotten mine, gather precious resources, and build powerful structures that synergize with the heroes you unleash along the way. As night falls, defend your mine against relentless waves of monsters. Your goal? Hold the line and survive until the sun rises!  Each day, you’ll guide your dwarf through the mine with a limited number of ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Mine.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    83% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Make the right moves and become World Chess Champion! Develop your skills and opening repertoire in this chess player management game. Apply the right strategy to win matches and climb the rating ladder to become the best chess player the world has ever seen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Chess.

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  29. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Battle back waves of rogue sushi in this cute-but-chaotic roguelite tower defense! Build, upgrade, and reshape the battlefield each run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sushi Cat: Tower Defense.

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  30. Village Defenders – A strategic 2D roguelike game. You must protect your peaceful village from hordes of zombies and skeletons! Act smart, unlock unique abilities, and upgrade your equipment to fend off waves of undead. Plan your defences wisely—each level introduces new challenges and tougher foes. Will you hold the line, or will your village fall? Rally your forces, master the art of defence,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Defenders.

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  31. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    JOIN US ON DISCORD About the Game Mechanines Tower Defense is a strategy game that combines rogue-lite elements with the dynamic of tower defense, offering a unique experience with every match. Unlike traditional titles, enemy paths are procedurally generated and infinite, ensuring no session is the same. In addition, EvoDog placement points are random, challenging players to adapt thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanines Tower Defense.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 1,223 reviews

    A BIZARRE GAME Defeat the troll in his homebrew game "Advanced Troll Chess" so you can cross his bridge. But with over twenty mind-boggling rule changes to a classic game, this will prove to be quite a challenge.THE TREACHEROUS TROLL This cunning foe will surely give you a hard time with his schemes, cheats and taunts! Can you defeat an opponent who has no regard for manners or rules… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Bridge.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    81% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategical elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Showdown.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Bean Beasts gain experience, evolve and unlock additional attacks. Each Beast comes with a unique special ability and secondary attack. Choose the path to best suit your strategy. Use walls to redirect enemies however you see fit. Features of Bean Beasts 10 unique Bean Beasts, each with 3 evolution stages. 12 unique Traps, each with 2 upgrade paths. 21 individual player-triggered abilities, includ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean Beasts.

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  36. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Inspired by classic god games, survival city-builders and roguelike deck-builders, in These Doomed Isles you'll craft your deck of cards to raise islands from the sea, build settlements for your followers and keep them alive as famine threatens, forests burn and raiders loom on the horizon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Doomed Isles.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    In Morphblade you move around a grid slicing, smashing and bursting waves of nasty red bugs. Each tile you move to transforms you into a different weapon: on a Blades hex you can slice enemies on either side of you, on an Arrow you can launch yourself through two enemies in a row. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphblade.

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  39. 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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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Noara: The Conspiracy is a 3D strategy game based on the universe of Noara. At the head of an army where each unit has its own set of skills, the aim of the game is to destroy the opponent's stronghold in order to win the battle. It revisits the turn-based strategy game by combining it with the dynamism of real-time games and the reflection of chess games. From a brand new genre, Noara is a Multip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noara: The Conspiracy.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    80% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Do not answer! Do not answer! Do not answer! Barnard's civilization is invading the earth. It is time to get ready to defend our planet against the attack from the invaders! In this rogue-lite TD game, come and use your strategy to build turrets and plan the routes freely! With diverse modes to dig into, the fun never ends! About this gameRefactor is a Roguelike Tower Defense game. This is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refactor.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLERP.

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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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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    83% User Score Based on 664 reviews

    Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobies.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    73% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where the player ascends a mysterious tower in the afterlife using their wits, strategy and positioning in turn-based combat. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evertried.

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  47. Viking Invaders is an addictive turn-based strategy war game for 1, 2, 3 or 4 (any combination of human and/or computer) players. Have your Vikings advance from their castles, fight with swords, board boats and sail down the Fjord, attack castles, seize gold from treasure chests and fire catapults. Choose from Gunnar the Great, Freya the Fearless, Axel the Atrocious, Olli the Odious, and then … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Invaders.

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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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  49. The object of the game is to make your pieces constitute a majority of the pieces on the board at the end of the game, by converting as many of your opponent's pieces as possible. You can play against a friend or alone in arcade mode with increasing difficulty. The game will test you tactic skills and entertain you and your friends. Dominate the board and climb the leaderboard. Based on an early 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominate: Board Game.

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  50. 21 Dungeons mashes up the tension of Blackjack with the progression of an RPG. In this game, your sword is your deck. Every turn is a gamble, and every enemy presents a new puzzle. Do you hit and risk a bust to deal massive damage, or do you stand and play it safe? Roguelite Elements Death is part of the journey. Each run challenges you to get further than before. When you conquer the dungeon,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 21 Dungeons.

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