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Games like Chesto: A chess-like adventure

Games like Chesto: A chess-like adventure

Games like Chesto: A chess-like adventure

Looking for games like Chesto: A chess-like adventure? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mystical Herbalists, ComplexToe or Hero Quest - God of Chaos.

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  1. Mystical Herbalists is a fantasy board-game-style experience where you step into the role of a wandering alchemist. Explore enchanted meadows, gather unique magical herbs, brew potent elixirs, fulfill customer requests, and uncover the secrets of the mischievous goat-demon Burlok. The game combines elements of luck, planning, and resource management. Choose your herbs carefully, master advanced … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical Herbalists.

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  2. Strategize boldly like in chess, move swiftly like in geometry dash, and unlock the potential of intricate thought! Invite a friend and prepare for an epic battle which requires focus and strategic skills. "The mixture of strategic thinking, a limited thinking time and various costumability makes it a very unqiue experience." Game features Play a thinking-based action game! Unloc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ComplexToe.

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  4. 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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  5. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A Wild West chess adventure where every duel is settled on the board—explore towns, solve themed puzzles, and defeat the hall bosses to become a legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess, Texas.

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  6. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Indulge in a delicious adventure as you choose to battle or befriend your enemies to save the day your way! Personalize your cupcake hero and meet charming friends along the way. Leave the world better off than you found it in this turn-based RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleCakes.

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  7. 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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  8. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Enjoy hours of dungeons crawling and slashing a-la HeroQuest meets DungeonMaster. Mighty Dungeons is also customizable, submit new quests, campaigns, monsters, weapons and other items. Visit the workshop for more info. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Dungeons.

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  9. Imagine you're a kid back in the 90s. You woke up early because you're excited you're going to play your favorite JRPG! Daydream is all you would expect from the JRPGs of yore, plus voice acting and original music to give life to the story and characters. When their captain goes missing, our young heroes decide to embark on a journey that will lead them to discover the chilling truth abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydream.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 600 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 23 reviews

    Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD OF HORROR.

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  11. 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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  12. An original puzzle game inspired by chess. Control a lonely Queen with shapeshifting abilities and defeat the enemy army. Move wisely, explore the wormholes on the board, take the enemy shape and kill them all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Morph: The Queen's Wormholes.

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  13. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    When an ancient conspiracy threatens the land of Albaness, only one boy and his dreams stands between his family and the end of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cairn: Mathair's Curse.

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  14. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Bone Marrow 2 is a tactical 2D top-down puzzle game inspired by the mechanics of 2048. Instead of numbers, you combine survival resources: food increases health, weapons enhance attack, and armor increases defense. By merging identical items, you create stronger versions and decide what to develop next. Your goal is to strategically combine resources and prepare your heroes for the upcoming nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone Marrow 2.

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  15. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Battle a sinister corporation in this story-rich RPG! Survive fast-paced, turn-based battles and conversations where cringe damage can be deadly. Fight the evils of capitalism with your trusty pig sidekick and join the revolution, old man! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hermit and Pig.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkshade.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    NEW UPDATE 6/8/21: 4 New levels and Queen Added! :D Mouse Controls R key to restart Programming, Art and Music by Chase of Bass Created for the genre mashup jam: combines chess, dungeon, turn-based, and puzzle genres Theme: Reusable: Story, reusable objects and moves/patterns Credits: Alkhemikal font If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King for a Knight.

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  18. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Create your own avatar and live as an adventurer in the town of "Elbern," surrounded by dungeons. Delve into the dungeons and collect weapons and equipment with random effects. The goal is to conquer the final dungeon, the "Great Hole of Elbern." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon And Darkness.

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  19. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A turn-based roguelite unlike anything you've played beforeDive into the microscopic world - cure the virus ravaging the planet. In Cell Command, units grow when they move, and attacks shrink them. A "tank" could be a long, winding python that clogs up the battlefield & encircles its prey!     Mix DNA nucleotides A C G T to discover unique, unicellular combatantsCommand c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cell Command.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,698 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Rediscover Game Night with the magic of Sunderfolk, a shared turn-based tactical RPG adventure where your mobile device becomes the controller*. Built with a couch co-op experience in mind, up to four players adventure through the magical and dangerous Sunderlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunderfolk.

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  21. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splintered.

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  23. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    A party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging adventure with side quests in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Seven Islands.

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  24. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Embark on an epic bite-sized DnD-inspired journey in Time Glitch, where your knowledge of the past shapes the future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Glitch.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Maze'Em is a top down game about an ever-changing maze. Take control of your own character and be the first to conquer the maze! Challenge mode! Test your maze-solving skills in a single player experience.  Unlock and complete new levels to progress through the world of Maze'Em. Multiplayer! Gather some friends or play against strangers in a - up to 4 player - multiplayer experience! Move the maz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze'Em.

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  27. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    D.A.M. Champion is a comedic monster tamer game inspired by video games and TV shows during the age of GBA and GBA SP handheld gaming. The story of D.A.M. Champion is set in a dystopian world where most of the world’s economy is connected to technology that involves creating and managing artificial copies of the wild monsters in their world. Humans have been learning more about the monsters in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.A.M. Champion.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    "Heroes Wanted" immerses you in a world of endless deck-building possibilities. Over a hundred of heroes and items, combined with elements, unleash powerful synergies. SIMPLE, FUN, and ADDICTIVE! Heroes await your call to deliver the ultimate blow to the Demon Lord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes Wanted.

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  29. Order from Caos 2 is a pixel art turn-based RPG and has more than 20 hours of gameplay, dozens of sidequests, items, special moves, and many puzzles to solve. Enemies walk across the maps and there are no random encounters. The players will walk through forests, cities, beaches, islands, temples, secret dungeons, hidden cities and will fight powerful creatures. The players will have a lot to do in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order from Caos 2.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Check the dungeons off the list and find love! Inspired by classic JRPGs, modern visual novels, and rougelites that value fun and character progression over frustration!STATS, ABILITIES, AND CUSTOMIZATION Level up to develop your stats, then customize and upgrade your ability set to fit your play-style.LOVE Build relationships with characters in town and help the villagers with their problems in s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts of the Dungeon List.

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  32. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Oaken is a tactical turn-based roguelike with deck management and 3D figurines. Explore the world of the Great Oak, gather allies and enhancements, learn to use the positioning and rotation for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards - all in order to restore the Oak's Song. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oaken.

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  33. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    In 'Sagres', the player becomes a Portuguese explorer in 1480 and sets out to find the whereabouts of his missing father. You will travel around the world collecting information and discover forgotten civilizations, myths, and ruins in the process. As you explore, you can sail, fight, and mini-games, recruit characters from all over the world as your companions, and customize your own ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sagres.

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  34. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Ephemeral Tale is a classically inspired RPG for the modern age, featuring hand-crafted dungeons, classic JRPG-style combat, and a loot-driven progression system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Tale.

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  35. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    39% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you're up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board-game with dice and tokens, and has 4 game modes: Boardgame, Campaign, Puzzle and Rogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Dungeons.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Experience Pixelot as you defeat enemies, collect items, and complete quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelot.

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  37. 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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  38. A CHESS JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLDTravel the world and challenge 20 unique chess masters on your journey to become the CHECKBORNE Champion. From London to Rome and far beyond, every chapter takes you to a new destination and a new opponent. Defeat each master to unlock the next stop on your journey. 20 MASTERS. 20 PERSONALITIES.Every master has their own personality and playing style. Some fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHECKBORNE - A CHESS ADVENTURE.

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  39. Catch wild chess pieces by solving checkmate puzzles, build your team and explore nine towns in a chess RPG. Collect 272 pieces and 589 boards, learn with 202 lessons, and challenge six Club Masters on your way to the World Championship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Pawns.

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  40. In a sleepy mountain town, awaken your psychic abilities... and sign up for a tournament? Uncover the mystery of your newfound abilities and engage in meaningful one on one turn-based battles - and learn new psychic skills in the process! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psi/Clash Rumble!!.

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  41. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Why Into the Aether (Classic)? Into the Aether is being remade entirely from the ground up! This is Into the Aether (Classic), the original version of Into the Aether created on RPG Maker VX... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO THE AETHER.

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  42. Deploy! Assemble! Battle! In this innovative Go game, you can strategically deploy your pieces, combining them into a powerful army to defeat your enemies. Alternatively, you can participate in adventure mode, acquiring various heirlooms to use in duels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King of Go.

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  43. Thank you for checking out the itch page for Checkmage! The next prerelease demo is available for playtesting now! please report bugs and talk with others about your experience in the discord server! follow me on itch/bluesky for updates. -------------------------WORDS:This is a video game I am making! I've made a lot of them in the past, but this one is bigger. It has more stuff in it and that'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmage!.

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  44. Kingdoms of Dice - The Elonia Chronicles is a tactical RPG inspired by dice-based games, set after the events of Fate and Destiny. Continue exploring the chronicles of Elonia through 4 iconic factions across 4 scripted campaigns. To succeed in your adventure, enhance your troop of fighters, purchase bonus cards, and roll your resource dice to activate each warrior’s unique abilities. Inspired b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms of Dice - The Elonia Chronicles.

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  45. A psychotic AI rules the land. Explore towns, brave dungeons, and travel to distant worlds in this authentic late-80s style CRPG. Uncover clues, gather strength, and find a way to end the Maniac Mind’s reign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maniac Mind.

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  46. Follow us Official YouTube: @TheGreatWastes Official Bilibili Space id: 613471349 Official QQ group:        Official QQ group 1:531097662 About the GameClassic Pixel RPGThe Great Wastes is crafted with classic 2D pixel art and features a story told through a traditional linear narrative. The main storyline is divided into multiple chapters, and as the story progresses, new areas for free … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Wastes.

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  47. Wake up in an unfamiliar world full of monsters to catch and battle.  Tinymon RPG is a new take on the classic monster-taming genre, featuring simple but charming graphics, familiar but fresh battles, and a new world to explore to collect both the Tinymon inhabitants and language learning cards that have been lost. Where have you awoken? Travel through the land of Tinymon, battling your way to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinymon RPG.

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  48. Step into the Alps — one stunning puzzle at a time. Timber Trails: Alpine Puzzle transports you into a serene mountain realm of snow-tipped peaks, pine forests, rustic cabins, and hidden trails. Piece together gorgeous jigsaw scenes from 30 up to 285 pieces, and gradually unveil more alpine landscapes, cozy huts, and secret mountain paths. Steam Store Whether you’re a puzzle veteran or just seeki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timber Trails Alpine Puzzle.

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  49. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Number Stomper is a minimalistic puzzle game where you move in one of 4 directions to step on numbers, reducing their value by 1. Clear every number on the grid to complete a level. Explore the different tile types and challenge yourself with 100 levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Number Stomper.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Dream Warrior is a streamlined, retro RPG modeled after the 8-bit classics, but without the filler. Except in this game you are not a great hero. No, you are the town drunk. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Warrior.

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