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Looking for games like Chesstics? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Inkulinati, Deck Defenders or Dunchess.

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  1. 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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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Deck Defenders is an online card game where players can battle it out to become the top-ranked player. Collect cards and build your own decks to customize your strategy. Your forces need your strategies and tactics in this competitive card battler where the superior player always comes out on top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck Defenders.

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

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  4. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    27% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for a new spin on Circle Empires. Predict, plan and attack! Circle Empires Tactics is a simultaneous turn-based strategy game that you can play solo and in multiplayer. Build up your army, use spells and give orders to your troops in the hope that you've outsmarted your rivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires Tactics.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,585 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools. Now with a free, new content update - Wargroove: Double Trouble If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove.

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  6. Welcome to Steam's first PvP Domino Deckbuilder! Tackle the roguelike solo campaign or crush your friends in the online arena. Hey there! Welcome to The Bone Crypt. If you love strategy, pixel art, and roguelike deck-builders, you’ve wandered into the right graveyard. I'm building this game to blend classic RPG combat with domino-style puzzle mechanics, making every single turn a fun, brain-te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Crypt.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Predict and outwit your opponent in a free-to-play TCG where every move is planned in secret and turns resolve simultaneously. By the original designer of Infinity Wars, Wyldernook is lovingly handcrafted and built by a team committed to sharing the kind of card game we’ve always wanted to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyldernook.

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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 603 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Pox Nora is a collectible, turn-based, tactical, online fantasy game. Players command armies of fantastic creatures, cast spells of devastating power, and summon relics and equipment of ancient renown in order to defeat their opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pox Nora.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    A hybrid of challenging turn-based strategy and customizable card collection gameplay set in a medieval fantasy universe. Campaigns Gather your armies, ready your spells and delve into an engaging single player campaign. Complete missions for each of the 4 factions to gain more cards and immerse yourself in the unique story of each of Humans, Undead, Orcs, and Elves. With more chapters released … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Draw.

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 3,204 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    The depth of CCG meets the strategy of tabletop gaming in Duelyst! Every choice matters, from your General and deck to positioning on the 9x5 battleboard. Competitive head-to-head turn-based battles at its best! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duelyst.

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  15. Climb a map of fights, markets, and strange encounters in this roguelike deckbuilder where defenders block with their health and attackers sit out for a turn. Use your units carefully, as you’ll need their abilities. Afterwards, prove yourself against real players in glorious online 1v1 multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birthright.

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  16. Crownfront is a turn-based strategy game played on a board that sits on the floor of a room. Your castles, farms, forests and armies are pieces on that board, and you can see the whole kingdom from one end to the other, including the enemy's side. It plays like a classic RTS in structure. You gather resources, put up buildings, expand across the map and eventually attack. The difference is that i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownfront.

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  17. About This Game I want Wanjie: Cycle of Oblivion to be a friendly, relaxed card game without pay-to-win pressure.New players receive 20 starter packs, while campaign rewards provide another 104 packs, for 124 packs in total. Under the current pity system, these packs provide approximately 2–3 Legendary cards. Cards opened from packs can be freely disenchanted, returning 50% of their crafting valu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanjie: Cycle of Oblivion.

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  18. A chess where you don't capture — you grind them down. Damage Chess rebuilds chess around HP, Attack and Defense. Pieces no longer fall in one hit. You chip away their HP, and only defeat them when it reaches zero. Damage is randomized, and an attacked piece may strike back. Every square becomes a gamble. Three actions a turn — dense, deliberate play. Instead of one move, you take three actions… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damage Chess.

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  19. ### Forge Your Power ### In the Lurid Age, a full treasury does not appear out of thin air. Your income at the start of each turn is a direct reflection of your control over the board. Focus on development, but watch your back – losing even a single Subject could mean you won’t afford your next crucial move. ### Weave a Web of Intrigue ### You and your rival prepare your schemes in secret and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lurid Age.

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  20. RanaRangam transforms familiar chess into a tactical battle where every piece has Health, attacks deal damage, and positioning can change the outcome of a fight. COMMANDS CONTINUE An attack does not always end in one turn. If the enemy survives, your piece can remember the command and continue the fight on future turns while you control the rest of your army. COMBAT & INFLUENCE Dir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RanaRangam: Where Chess Pieces Bleed.

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  21. A tactical chess roguelike. Your chess pieces have health. They level up. They fight to survive. Centurion's Gambit takes the timeless strategy of chess and drops it into a brutal roguelike campaign across the ancient world. Your six chess pieces aren't disposable — they're soldiers with names, experience, abilities, and equipment that grow stronger level after level. Lose your Queen to a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centurion's Gambit.

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  22. Rock, Paper, Scissors: Survival takes the world's most iconic hand game and transforms it into an explosive fantasy fighting experience... playable solo against AI or online against real players worldwide through Steam. This isn't the RPS you played as a kid. It's a card-based fighter where up to four warriors battle in a single arena under one rule: Rock crushes Scissors. Scissors cuts Paper. Pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors: Survival.

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  23. 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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  24. Story In 1986, three children obsessed with chess play again and again without ever stopping. Chess is their passion and their reason for living. “Checkmate” is their way of saying hello to one another. Years later, now brilliant science students, they decide to build a probe bound for the cosmos as their graduation project. Inside the probe rests a chess set, carefully stored in its case, inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chyss.

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  25. Strategy CCG,TCG card game. Play tactic Auto Chess, PVP, PVE, RPG, Rogue battles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Cards Battle 3.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    A strategic board game-style RPG where dice rolls guide your journey! Build your deck, explore changing maps, and face events shaped by your choices and luck. Play solo or online with friends—every adventure is a new experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIractal: World of Viractalia.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    We have merged card games with the battles of Total War to create the ultimate multiplayer strategy game. Combine a unique deck from various factions, gather your legions, and charge to conquer all your opponents! Features Strategically Compiled Decks: Choose your cards carefully! Use your gold in each round to acquire new cards, and get to know the different ranks and decks of the nations as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords of the Deck.

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  29. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    64% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Dungeon of Zaar is a turn-based strategy game taking place in an ancient and magical castle where Explorers fight for treasures! For PC/MAC/Linux at launch. Dungeon of Zaar is inspired by classic tactical games such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Advance Wars and by great strategy games such as Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic the Gathering. Nevertheless, the game is different from your standard tactical-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Zaar.

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  30. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 1,608 reviews

    Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megaloot.

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  33. 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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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Draft an army and fight a battle all in 15 thrilling minutes. Opponents issue orders at the same time in this unique system of simultaneous turn-based tactics. Test your wits online today! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise: Battle Lines.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowntakers.

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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Wars.

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  40. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Möbius Front '83.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,369 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Scattered across five different regions, five special heroes must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot & ultimately save the world from chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Might & Magic Clash of Heroes.

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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    Prismata is a turn-based strategy game made by Lunarch Studios. It borrows familiar elements from RTS games, CCGs, tabletop strategy games, and combines them in a simple but innovative way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prismata.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    92% User Score Based on 1,000 reviews

    Spellmasons is a turn-based, tactical roguelike where you devise spell combinations to overcome the forces of evil and corruption. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and delve into the intricacies of magic where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results. Features Combine SpellsConjure spells from an ever-growing repertoire in order to vanquish the forces of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellmasons.

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  44. Grim Siege is a 1v1 dark-fantasy card duel. Raise your own tower or tear down your enemy's. Six classes and a deep status system turn every turn into a puzzle of combos and counterplay. Take on the AI or other players in quick matches and ranked battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Siege.

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  45. 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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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Emplacement is an innovative and strategic turn-based game that combines elements of tile-laying and combat. The game is played on an isometric board, with each player taking turns to place tiles in an attempt to gain the upper hand over their opponent. The game is similar to chess in that players must think ahead and anticipate their opponent's moves in order to succeed.As the game progresses, pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emplacement.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Lead a Viking clan to glory in this accessible turn-based conquest strategy game. Expand your kingdom, raise armies, besiege castles and outsmart a challenging AI across handcrafted worlds built for endless replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horn of the Warlord.

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  48. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A cute and approachable turn-based tactics roguelike, where you become the Bossfight if you win. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bossfight Tactics.

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  49. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Blood for the Throne is a real-time tactics autobattler with RPG and roguelite progression. Command your general and army across a medieval world, equip your troops, manage resources, and battle rivals, monsters, and kingdoms to claim the throne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood for the Throne.

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  50. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    WizardChess is Deckbuilding Chess. The roguelike gameplay includes procedurally generated maps, randomized encounters, individual unit modifiers and permadeath. It is designed to challenge the player strategically through short runs (20-30 minutes) with gameplay that is simply to pick up, but near impossible to master! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WizardChess.

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