Games like Rise of the Pawn
Looking for games like Rise of the Pawn? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The First Spine - Arena, The Ouroboros King or Chess vs All.
1 The First Spine Arena is an exhilarating online competitive board-and-card game where two wizards clash in a tactical duel to reach the opponent's side. Every match unfolds on a dynamic grid, and you'll summon creatures, artifacts, and unleash spells to tip the battlefield in your favor. Thanks to level-based card generation and a robust matchmaking system, every duel feels fair, fresh, and fierce…
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2 88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitystability, grinding88% User Score 504 reviewsThe 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.
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3 Chess vs All combines the tactical depth of deck-building with tower defense intensity and roguelike progression. This isn't just about checkmate, it's about surviving the horde. Command an evolving army of chess pieces, build a deck of game-breaking abilities, and face down waves of enemies in procedurally generated runs where one tactical slip-up could be your last.
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4 76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, optimization76% User Score 108 reviewsA Druid's Duel is a fast paced turn-based strategy game set in a world of Celtic lore where players can create and destroy the board by harnessing the power of nature.
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5 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 co…
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6 81%Game Brain Scoregameplay, humorgraphics, replayability81% User Score 268 reviewsPassant is a chess roguelike. Gather powerful pieces, items to win unwinnable games and badges which can provide power-ups and change how the game is played.
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7 There may only be one true Wyrm King and you're tasked in ensuring his succession! Engage in an exciting blend of turn-based tactics and real time 1v1 duels as you Stab, Shoot, Magic and Fireball your way to Victory!
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8 77%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitystory, stability78% User Score 182 reviewsCritic Score 75%3 reviewsDefend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
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9 92%Game Brain Scorehumor, replayabilitygameplay, graphics92% User Score 602 reviewsCEO is a multiplayer tactics game that offers chess-like army creation, collectible units, and a dynamic global economy. It is currently available on Steam.
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10 50%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstability, replayability47% User Score 91 reviewsCritic Score 62%1 reviewsChess 2: The Sequel is the next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
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