Games like Just Chessing Around

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 6,140 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

It's chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun, with some roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

95% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below the Crown.

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.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Unusual chess rules - No prior knowledge needed!In this version of chess the units don't instantly take each other out which makes small mistakes less punishing. The chess pieces have health-bars that must be depleted by attacks before they're eliminated. You can heal your troops to keep them alive. You move the chess pieces - The rest is automated!You control where your units go and they will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petrified Pawns.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Creepy critters have invaded your temple and your best friends are here to help. Heal and guide the adventurers out of danger or they'll lose their clothes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plight of the Priestess.

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.

ShootAndJump is a turn-based strategy game with light roguelike elements. Core Mechanic Every shot matters. When a weapon fires, it also creates recoil, meaning movement and shooting are one and the same!!! Players must shoot down enemies as they close in, while also using weapon recoil to move their character. Every shot requires careful thought: you need to kill enemies quickly while making s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShootAndJump.

The forces of evil are once again threatening the world, only one way to stop them: reach the top of a mysterious giant tower. Don't ask why, it's the prophecy. But it won't be that easy, they will try to stop you. Your people are building a town and assembling an army at the bottom of the tower to hold off the invaders. They will however need your support: you'll have to send them resources scav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everise.

Veilwalkers is a dark, atmospheric roguelike deck builder where every card you play builds momentum — and every mistake could be your last. Lead a band of cursed heroes through shifting realms, mastering powerful cards, relics, and blessings in turn-based combat against eldritch horrors and corrupted foes. Strategize, adapt, and push forward into the unknown, one card at a time. Will you break the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veilwalkers.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

79% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Dig out a proper dungeon, grow your little villainous society, set up defences against heroes, and survive long enough to retrieve the Orbs of Infinite Power. The Wratch has been defeated, they have gone into hiding with the pitiful remains of their army. Now it's up to you to dig out a proper base for The Wratch. You'll have to defend them against the heartless heroes come for easy prestige, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wratch's Den.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

93% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Blocky Dungeon is a roguelike... mixed with a puzzle game! Venture inside dungeons you build yourself, just as you explore them. Place blocks to form paths for the knight and lead him across the dungeon. But be careful! If the Dungeon map fills up, it's game over for you! Luckily if you create a full line with the blocks you place, the knight can 'mark' that line to make it disappear from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocky Dungeon.

Hello! 100FRIENDS is a brick-breaking roguelite about turning friendship into firepower. Fire your friends at waves of enemies to crawl deeper into the dungeon.  COLLECT 100 FRIENDS: Every friend has a unique ability. DISCOVER YOUR PARTY'S SYNERGIES: Your friends interact by giving each other buffs, new physics, and other juicy bonuses. CRAWL THROUGH THE DUNGEON, TOGETHER: Can you make it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100FRIENDS.

Petmancer – A Roguelite Dungeon Crawler with Magical PetsMaster the art of Petmancy in a pixelated roguelite adventure where strategy meets whimsy. Explore mysterious dungeons, recruit powerful familiars, and outwit your enemies in turn-based battles. Whether you’re commanding an army of enchanted animals or auto-exploring the depths of the dungeons, Petmancer offers an endlessly replayable journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petmancer.

A deck-building card battler at its core, combined with the power fantasy of action RPGs. Gather powerful trinkets and cards to forge overpowered builds to destroy your enemies. Turn the heat up by channeling the power of the void into your builds and become the Harbinger of Destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harbingers.

Rise. Conquer. Rule.Command your army in a tactical, turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Battle across an 8x8 grid, blending classic chess-like mechanics with roguelike progression. Game Modes Campaign Mode – Start as an ambitious challenger, fight through escalating battles, and dethrone the reigning king in series of battles. ⚔️ Endless Mode – Face relentless waves of enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Monarchy.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Dungeons of Necromancers is a small pixel game. Your task is to go through as many dungeons as possible while upgrading your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Necromancers.

Dreadstone Keep is a roguelike, strategy turn-based game where you must defeat the two powerful entities that rule the ancient castle. Acquire upgrades, use your wits and battle powerful pixel art enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadstone Keep.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Welcome to Land of Rolling. In this realm everything is decided with dice showdowns. If you want to fight you need to roll, if you want to survive you need to roll. But there is a limited amount of dice because of High Lord Dieson. He decides who will use how many dice and which type of dice will have. People of this land do not agree with this rules. People with few dice are suffering. But our h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice vs Dice.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Face legendary creatures from British and Irish folklore in this roguelite deck builder where cooking replaces combat. As a princess, you must prepare dishes to feed these monsters or risk becoming their next meal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Horrors.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Who dares reduce you, a mighty Demon Lord, to just a block? Uncover your secret nemesis and take your revenge in this action roguelite where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or dodge, parry, and collide with enemies for powerful attacks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CardVenture:JustAHead！.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

TURN-BASED CARD STRATEGY X TILE CONTROL Tell your opponents who rules the land! Card damage is no longer just numbers—it’s based on range, and at the end of each round, the difference in territory points determines the damage dealt. Strategy isn’t just in your hand—you’ll need to deploy buildings, set traps, and control the battlefield! DEPLOY ACROSS YOUR TERRITORY Deploy on your territory! What’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Legends.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

61% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Once a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy game with party-building mechanics, where chess meets chaos. Venture into the ever-shifting castle of the evil White King on a quest to rescue the beloved Black King, who was recently taken by the tyrant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Pawn a King.

Join our Discord to claim the beta test access! About the Game Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad is a challenging, fast-paced turn-based game with roguelike elements. Do you think turn-based means just standing still and attacking? Here, positioning is key! Predict enemy skills, move flexibly, and dodge deadly strikes! The timing and positioning of your skills determine victory or defeat! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

76% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Wishlist the game on Steam! Memorize the cards on the table. Pair heroes with their corresponding weapons to attack enemies and avoid traps at all costs. Traps deal damage and skip your turn. Enemies have their own attack counters that decrease with each passing turn, bringing them closer to attacking. After every battle you visit the Merchant's Goods, where you are able to purchase new re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pairs & Perils.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

91% User Score Based on 476 reviews

The roguelike dungeon crawler where you're a billiard ball! Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rack and Slay.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Be the villain! This game will tickle that action-magic-fantasy-nerve, and if you are looking for hours of entertainment: give this game a try! A fast-paced, yet tactical, action-roguelite! Storm castles with hordes of undead! ...or turn the Empire against itself! ...or just smash it all with brute force! Customize your playstyle: Detailed features: (so far, as more wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break the Empire.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

83% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

91% User Score Based on 114 reviews

SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFD.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Dungeon of Rikka is a turn based Rogue-like game with the goal to save your village from the impending doom of the beast that's been left to rot in the deepest corner of the Dungeon. The beast will break his shackles and ascend the Dungeon, becoming stronger the longer you take to get to him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Rikka.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 602 reviews

secretly the most overpowered game in existence If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Evolved Online.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

92% User Score Based on 62 reviews

In SFD, you manage a party of adventurers attempting to reach the deepest depths of the Sigma Finite Dungeon. Can you defeat the Lich King Raeleus and the false god NOG at the deepest depths of the dungeon? * This game also available on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/916040/SFD/ Key features: Unique blend of RPG with roguelike elements, including permadeath. No second chances!Hand-c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFD.

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.

The town is dying.The king fled before dawn. He took the treasury, the guards, and the last reasons to hope. What remains is hunger, plague, and a town full of people who still need to be fed. In Dungeon Cooking, you play as Senomir, assistant to Steward Mściwoj. Your task is to keep the kitchen alive, stock the warehouse, and care for a town that falls further apart with every passing day. Send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Cooking.

Enter a cursed realm, defeat demonic knights, collect souls, and shape your build as you uncover a deeply interconnected world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls Inferno.

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.

Once upon a time in a square world far, far away a retired White King was enjoying his life... UNTIL THE LORD OF DARKNESS DISTURBS THE PEACE... AGAIN!! In A Game of Chaess, you embark on a heroic and ridiculous quest to stop the forces of evil for once and for all. Each level throws a new wave of Black chess pieces at you. Survive the onslaught, level up, advance to the next kingdom, and push b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game of Chaess.

THE TABLETOP EXPERIENCE, EVOLVEDRuntalis is a turn-based tactical dungeon crawler that captures the spirit of a tabletop game night. Built on deep grid-based combat and shared problem-solving, every move is a puzzle and every choice carries weight. Play solo with full party control or team up with up to 5 players. Plan your build, socket your runes, and push your luck. In the Trials, victory rewa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runtalis.

Your bond is your greatest weapon! Duo Quest blends strategic deck building with deep conversational social gameplay to create the perfect co-op game for you to play with a friend or partner. Duo Quest puts you in the shoes of two adventurers set on a quest to defeat the fearsome Demon King who has laid waste to the lands with his evil invention - The Bondbreaker. As the Kingdom’s last hope, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duo Quest.

A Song of Steel & Spirits is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a pixelated realm where swords are sharp, magic is unstable, and alcoholic spirits are abundant. Assemble a crew of mercenaries, misfits, and magically inebriated wizards in an attempt to escape the dungeon and uncover the mystery of how they ended up there in the first place. Plot your moves across tight grid-based maps, combining… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song of Steel and Spirits.

This is a game about a vempire to against the adventurers. 1. You can use your skills to kill enemies and convert them to your servants to help fight, which is the only way for you to produce combat units. 2. Servants killing enemies will evolve into higher-level units, and the small dot in the middle of the card represents the number of enemies that need to be killed for evolution. 3. Killi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Rising.

Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

A dungeon of chaos determined by a few dice rolls. The only one you can rely on here is Grin, the witch who rules the all of this place. She’ll gladly rig the dice for you. Use this to create options that never existed before and build the strongest team! Until, one day, you no longer need her help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Is Dice.

"Card Chase" is a fast-paced deck-building game that combines strategy and resource management. You play as a "hero", gathering various resource cards to confront an uncertain fate, defeat outlaws, and fulfill your duty to protect the city—ultimately becoming its legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Chase.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350630/Dark_Age_Legends_Necromancers_Bane/ Dark Age Legends is a game with turn-based combat mechanics, you need to make the right strategies not only during the battle but also during your journey. Throughout the adventure, you must choose the most righteous path, and recruit the most suitable champions for your team. Then, you can unlock the new abilities of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Age Legends.

PIRATE PILLAGE & PLUNDER is the unique blend of card game and auto battler, wrapped together in a neat roguelike package. Choose your faction, amass an army from thousands of "willing" participants, and lead them to greatness! (or agonizing defeat) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate Pillage and Plunder.

Unbound Eternity is a turn-based roguelite deck-building game where you play as the villain, not the hero. Build your domain, forge powerful cards, and seize every opportunity to establish your reign over the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound Eternity.