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Looking for games like CHESST? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cat Chess, Gremlins, Inc. or Antihero.

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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 but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Chess.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 2,302 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Gremlins, Inc. is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Steal resources, extort bribes, manipulate elections, arrest other players and send them telegrams of misfortune… Anything goes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gremlins, Inc..

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 507 reviews

    Run a thieves’ guild in a gas-lit underworld. Antihero is a fast-paced strategy game with an (Oliver) Twist. Recruit urchins, hire thugs, kit out your master thief, upgrade your guild… and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your opposition. A turn-based multiplayer strategy game about running a thieves' guild. Antihero is all about short play sessions with super-interesting decisions. Recruit stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antihero.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    72% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    THE CHESS Themed Chess: Relaxing Minimalistic Strategy GameThemed Chess offers a relaxing and minimalist approach to the classic chess game. With multiple gameplay options, beautiful themed boards, and a variety of chess pieces, it's perfect for casual players and strategy lovers alike. Whether you prefer to play against AI or challenge other players, this game offers endless enjoyment with many … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chess.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    92% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    There are NO TURNS in this wild version of Chess! Pieces move across the board in real-time, so you'll need to think fast to protect your King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Chess.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Chessaria delivers for the first time ever, classic Chess combat backed with an epic fantasy quest. Challenge your tactical skills as you battle for Chessaria's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Concrete Jungle is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concrete Jungle.

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  13. 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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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, humor
    95% User Score Based on 387 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Quilts & Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quilts and Cats of Calico.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game where you build a small village to earn resources and defend your castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islets Defense.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,422 reviews

    Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudocats.

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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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  20. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 10,330 reviews

    In Wingspan you are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wingspan.

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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder. And as you do, the game evolves with you, providing a worthy challenge every time. Militia also features procedurally gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Militia.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 1,303 reviews

    Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes.

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  30. 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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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,093 reviews

    Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and adds a strategic layer to it. Game modes: classic, classic forget, ultimate, ultimate forget, ultimate forget total. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 3,644 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome, bold adventurer! Card Hunter is an online collectible card game which blends together card play, deck building, tactical combat and fantasy role-playing in a way you've never seen before. Grab your cards, miniatures, dice and snacks, then journey to a new world of adventure on the tabletop of your Game Master, Gary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Hunter.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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  37. In this tabletop strategy game you play as the ruler of a fantasy kingdom on the brink of a long winter. You compete against neighboring rulers to hire the best workers and stockpile the most resources in the land. Features Turn-based tabletop gameplay Local and Remote-Play Multiplayer Strategic bidding and tight resource management Attack actions to steal resources from opponents 6 U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune & Famine.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 533 reviews

    Up to four test subjects. One twisted medical trial. Only one leaves. Welcome to Side Effects: a tense, turn-based medical roulette game. Each round you'll be presented with a selection of pills. Some are helpful, some are harmful, and some mean instant death. You never know what you're about to consume or what it might do to your mind or body. Winning means outlasting – AKA, outliving – your opp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIDE EFFECTS.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A roguelite dice‑building creature collector where you control both sides of the fight by choosing one action at a time. Capture bugs, unlock new dice, and customize every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey Bugs.

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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    An asynchronous PvP Auto Battler where you have to recruit and upgrade heroes and place them strategically on the battlefield to compete against other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Auto Knights.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Solve puzzles by placing buildings and creating vibrant cities in River Towns. Each district has its own style and shapes, making every level a new challenge. Help to restore and rebuild our River Towns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Towns.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Grab your cards, it's time to swap! Battle your school pals in this roguelite deckbuilder where you'll trade for new cards when you win defeat them and rip open booster packs looking for rare cards. Conquer everyone's dungeon decks to become Critter Champion of the Playground! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Swaps.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Witching Stone combines elements of puzzle games, roguelites and deckbuilders! Incrementally improve your spellbook, and find patterns on a unique puzzle grid, to battle deeper and deeper into the dungeon! Coverage, Streaming, YouTube, Vine, etc. Please do whatever you want! There is also a Press Kit that contains key art, character cutouts, very brief factsheet, etc. Press Kit Credits Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witching Stone.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    When a Voodoo Priestess seeks vengeance upon the world, it is up to one Raccoon to stop her! Play as Roxy in this revitalized take on the classic Board Game. Learn the basics & master the tactics as you defeat Nasty Nala and her minions and prove, once and for all, that you are the true Mancala champion! Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness is the next adventure in the beloved Roxy franchise. Tak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 21,610 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For The King.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    71% User Score Based on 1,186 reviews

    CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small World.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    76% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    Solitairica takes RPG combat and challenging roguelike progression to a fresh new place—the world of solitaire! Using a variety of magical items and powerful spells, battle your way through a horde of ever-changing enemies and defeat the horrible Emperor Stuck. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitairica.

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  48. 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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  50. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    47% User Score Based on 91 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess 2: The Sequel.

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