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Looking for games like ChessTan? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with HexLight, UniWar or Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital.

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  1. About This GameHexLight™ turns a glowing hex battlefield into a deterministic war of color, geometry, and devastating action chains. Command evolving shapes, capture factories, solve 30 handcrafted puzzles, and battle solo, locally, or online—then tailor the battlefield with Xbox controller support, an accessibility mode that turns off flashing, and your choice of Light or Dark Mode with custom li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexLight.

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  3. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    The Lock ’n Load Tactical series is a dynamic squad-level tactical combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same name. LnLT series centered on infantry combat from the 1930s to the present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital.

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  4. Imperialist is a colonial-era 4X Strategy game where victory is the result of developing the New World, industrialising your capital, and controlling the Old World. Guide your nation through the Ages of Discovery, Industrialisation and Wars to emerge as the world's first Superpower! Your Capital is the Engine of EverythingEvery resource extracted from every province flows back to your Capital.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperialist.

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  5. NEXUS CHESS is a fast, turn-based tactical chess variant where classic board control meets class abilities, resource management, and high-impact decisions every turn. Command a class-based army, spend Essence to move and attack, and adapt your strategy as the match evolves. Every piece matters, every action has a cost, and one mistake can open the path to your King. Choose your style of play fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEXUS CHESS.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Chess of Mana is chess like you’ve never seen before, a magical battlefield where capturing a piece isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning. In this vibrant fantasy world, Celts and Orcs clash in strategic duels powered by a magical resource called Mana. With it, you can revive fallen pieces and turn the tide of battle in unexpected ways. Forget the fear of making bold moves and losing your pieces!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of Mana.

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  7. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Embark on a journey through the haunted provinces of Lorhaven, where the long-gone undead have risen, threatening to plunge the realm into eternal darkness. As the commander of your castle, every decision you make will shape the outcome of this harrowing conflict. Key Features: 1. Recruit and Counter: Assemble your army wisely; each unit plays a vital role in countering the undead menace. Stra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lorhaven: Cursed War.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Radiis is a turn based strategy game without any moving units, only buildings. Place your buildings wisely and be the first player to conquer the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiis.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Forgotten Souls is a turn-based strategy game based on the classic Lost Souls. Capture land and fortresses to increase your income. Buy units to protect your territory and crush your opponents. Build bridges to outflank your enemy and explore new islands. Up to four players can play a local game. Two maps are included but you can make your own with the included map editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Souls.

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  13. Pull up a chair. Tonight the table is all ours. Nightcup is a digital game collection with one simple principle: everything is played at a single table. Grab a game off the shelf, fill the empty seats with bots, or open a lobby and invite your Steam friends straight in. What is on the shelf? Dice Poker. Five dice, three attempts a turn and thirteen boxes on the score pad, including a bonu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightcup.

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  14. This game grew out of years my family spent playing the German classic. Its substance is our own wish to make it deeper and less ruled by luck. Its centerpiece: a unique card mode paired with piece classes, that made it genuinely team-based and deeply tactical, all the way to tournament-level competition. Rules you shapeOut of respect for the classic and the players who love it, two of the four r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.A.M.N!.

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  15. Konflikt is a digital-first fantasy strategical turn based board game for 2 - 4 players. High combinatorial variability offers near unlimited replayability. Multiplayer setup opens diplomacy and negotiation options. Enjoy one of four factions while building armies, casting powerful spells, building and advancing your kingdom. The Core Game LoopExperience a deep, turn-based tactical cycle where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konflikt.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Thirty Years War Fight across the battlefields of early modern Europe in Thirty Years War, a detailed tactical wargame covering the vast, interconnected conflicts that engulfed the Holy Roman Empire and much of the continent during the 17th century. From the Bohemian Revolt and the early Imperial victories of the Bohemian and Palatinate campaigns, through the Danish Intervention, the dramatic Swed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thirty Years War.

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  19. Fight across the battlefields of eighteenth-century Europe in War of the Austrian Succession, a detailed tactical wargame covering the major campaigns, battles, and theaters of the vast dynastic conflict that reshaped the balance of power in Europe. From Mollwitz and Chotusitz to Dettingen, Fontenoy, Rocoux, Lauffeld, and Culloden, War of the Austrian Succession places you in command of the armie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Austrian Succession.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Welcome to the digital client of the acclaimed tabletop board game, Legacy's Allure. Legacy's Allure is a customizable, card-based wargame with no randomness. Imagine chess but with customization, deeper mechanics, and a high-fantasy theme. Legacy's Allure has been called a "streamlined wargame" due to its elegance and accessibility. This digital client includes tutorials, puzzles, lore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy's Allure.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Vanguard Exiles is a new style of auto-battler designed by legendary game designer, Richard Garfield. Each player pits their Squad against their opponent in an ever-changing environment. Each Squad has its own unique identity and is comprised of Units and Actions, each with traits and abilities that can shape your battle strategy. You are the general, guide your troops to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Exiles.

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  22. The King's LegendA gritty, medieval fantasy turn-based strategy game where every move is a matter of sacrifice. Sit at the war table as a king locked in a deadly duel against a rival monarch. Across a hex-based battlefield, command an evolving army of Soldiers, Knights, Wizards, and powerful Legends. With each turn, you must make brutal decisions—sacrifice your own to strengthen the rest, upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Legend.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Descend into the dark ages of space and take control of one of five Royal Houses vying for dominance in a universe on the brink of collapse. With 28 years of passionate community-driven evolution, Emperor of the Fading Suns returns with new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy game as a part of the Enhanced Edition. This classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Primal Fray is a turn-based strategy roguelite. Combat takes place on a procedurally generated hex based flying islands. You will use your units to outmaneuver and kill enemy troops. Defeat Powerful Bosses There are multiple bosses with unique mechanics. Will you be able to outsmart them? Or maybe build a perfect team to defeat them? Possibilities are endless but one is sure... It WON'T be easy. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Fray.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander: World War II.

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  27. ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameThe Prologue contains only a small fraction of the content present in the full game. Deflection is a strategy board game, inspired from the classic Laser Chess games and the famous board game Khet. Move and rotate different pieces to destroy the enemy with your laser! With a variety of pieces each having different advantages, abilities and weaknesses… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess (Prologue).

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    71% User Score Based on 129 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Valor & Victory is a fast playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. V&V gets you into the action quickly, without requiring you to learn a lot of minutiae and unnecessary detail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor & Victory.

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  29. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    61% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Originally a jam game, Crown and Council is a casual strategy game of geopolitical drama. Conquer, expand, build and develop your kingdom, until all your foes are crushed! Crown and Council relied on procedural generation for the 75 included maps. The generator is built into the game, and you can generate new maps on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown and Council.

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  30. 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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  31. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 3,020 reviews

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go. Stable - This version primarily gets just bug fixes and translation updates. Download this is you want a mostly seamless experience between updates. Beta - This vers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Wesnoth.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Eight-Minute Empire is the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight-Minute Empire.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Knighted is a chess-like strategy game. Out-wit Multiplayer opponents! Train against the computer in Skirmishes or in the story driven Campaign. Play against friends in custom lobbies. Dare to enter the online tournaments and face off against grand masters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knighted.

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  34. Love rated chess but not random online matchmaking? Chessfolk gives you a complete offline chess world filled with memorable, human-like AI rivals. Play whenever you want—no waiting for a stranger, no anonymous opponent, and no connection required for the core game. AI RIVALS THAT FEEL LIKE PEOPLE More than 300 fictional Chessfolk opponents are not generic difficulty levels. Each rival has a uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessfolk.

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  35. Plan at the same time. Resolve together. Survive the bounce. Bouncer is a compact competitive strategy game built around simultaneous decisions. Each player chooses a move, then both moves resolve together. That simple rule turns every turn into a prediction: where is your opponent going, what space are they trying to control, and what happens if your slimes collide? COLLISIONS CHANGE THE BO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncer.

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  36. ■ Contact is commitment. A unit that ends its move inside an enemy Zone of Control does not get to wait and see. It attacks. That single rule removes the safest move in most wargames — the one where you sit still and let the other side commit first — and it changes what every step across the map is worth. There are no quiet flanks here. Where the two armies touch, a battle happens. So the real d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sekigahara 1600.

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  37. Nobody asked for another chess game. We made one anyway. Last Gambit is a chess-themed roguelike. Yes, one of those games that claim to reinvent a timeless classic. Don't worry: we failed. It just adds enough chaos to make twenty years of opening theory useless and to make you miss regular chess. Oh, and it's free to play, so the only thing you lose is your time.What's inside 27 pieces or more,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Gambit.

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  38. A Growing Scientific Playground for Strategy GamesTopological Board Game is more than a collection of classic board games. It is an expandable laboratory for exploring strategy, mathematics, topology, physics, biology, and computer science through playable rule systems. Different lattices, dimensions, boundaries, and topologies change how pieces move, interact, compete, cooperate, and transform… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Topological Board Game.

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  39. Lead a civilization from a lone settler to a global power in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore handcrafted hex maps, found cities, build roads, research technologies, manage strategic resources, trade, wage war, and play solo or multiplayer. Build a civilization, one turn at a timeYour people begin with a lone settler, an unexplored hex map, and a world full of opportunities and threats… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of New Worlds.

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  40. Enter the city of LunaLightspire Cards is a dark fantasy tactical card battler where deckbuilding meets board control. Every duel unfolds on a grid-based battlefield where position, terrain, timing, and hidden information matter as much as the cards in your hand. Set in the world of Lightspire, The Outcast Knight follows Seraphina Thorn and a cast of saints, schemers, exiles, nobles, monsters, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightspire: Cards.

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  41. Chess 2 combines chess-like tactics with territory control, economy, diplomacy, and special units. Expand across the map, build your position, and outplay opponents in singleplayer or multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess 2.

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  42. This is a chess-like board game. It simulates a medieval battle. There are infantry (pawn), cavalry, archers, catapults and the most important pieces—kings. The main goals are to protect your king and capture the enemy king. I created the rules. Maybe you'll enjoy spending your time at the game board. In this game you can: Play against AI (white or black) Play with another player on the same … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Army.

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  43. A chess game combined with math. You can merge or split your pieces depending on their numbers. You have three type of actions each turns on regular game: 1. (Move or Attack): Move or attack like in chess. 2. (Merge and split): Spend a turn to fuse any two of your pieces and divide them into anything that equals their sum, except you can't have more than one "dice 1." 3. (Swap): Spe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice chess.

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  44. Lead Orcs, Humans, Elves, Demons, Undead or Dwarves in their quest to rule over Liria in this epic high-fantasy strategy RPG for 1-4 players. Now available: TUTORIAL PVE LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Online MULTIPLAYER CAMPAIGN Command Your Beloved FactionsChoose between Orcs, Humans, Elves, and Demons and use their unique abilities and play styles to seize control over Liria. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boardquest: Tales of Liria.

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  45. 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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  46. Welcome to the game where the Queen is King! Learning chess has never been this simple — or this thrilling. Choc Tactic for Chess Master honors the timeless art of chess by infusing it with the energy of a battle royale and the deep strategy of an RPG. Your chessboard becomes a living battlefield — an arena where every tactical position can turn the tide of war in a single move. ⚔️ Imagine the com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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  47. Miniwars is a digital turn-based strategy board game where you compete against players or AI in a tactical battle for territory. Choose your starting position on the map, then use unique unit types to fight for resources, expand your land, and outmaneuver your opponents. Whether you’re planning, building, or battling, your objective is to secure the most territory by the end of the game or be the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniwars.

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  48. Halmaverse is a board game for 2 or 4 players where the goal is to move your pieces to the opposite corner of the board. The player who moves their pieces to the corner first wins the game. The classic Halma game mode allows pieces to move one step in any direction per turn, or to jump over one or multiple pieces in a row. In Battle Halma, players can also pick up randomly generated powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halmaverse.

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  49. 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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  50. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    In this game turn based game you grow your creatures to destroy the enemy ones. The board is made out of angle pieces which can rotate. A group of connected pieces is a creature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Of Energy.

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