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Games like rook

Looking for games like rook? Here are top tactical puzzle recommendations with a economy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Infinite Gambit, Chesstria or Star Purr.

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  1. Infinite Gambit is a chess roguelike where you build an army, power it up, and send it into automatic battles. Familiar pieces gain new abilities, gambits boost your attacks, and kings stack bonuses into devastating combinations. Your goal is to bring the enemy king’s health to zero before you run out of time and fighting strength. Victory Begins with Placement Choose pieces from your hand, set … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Gambit.

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  2. Chesstria is a unique chess roguelite that blends the original chess rules with consumables, artifacts, and banners. Face unique boss banners, run the Gauntlet, and discover unique events. Fight 1v1 against your friend, or compete on the daily leaderboard. Or just solve some complex puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesstria.

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  3. A little catnip. A galaxy's worth of trouble. One melancholic cat. One bad batch of catnip. Behind its eyes, mouse fleets are massing, rainbow portals are tearing open, and a whole universe is waking up. There's only one way out of this trip: survive it. Star Purr is a single-player roguelite space shooter about auto-firing weapons, razor-sharp dodging, and an arsenal you rebuild from scratc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Purr.

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  4. Chess is the deck. Draft an army, march it through escalating sieges, and stack stratagems until one rook move scores like an avalanche. A score-chasing roguelike where every capture feeds the combo - and checkmate is the jackpot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown and Coup.

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  5. A blackjack roguelike where hands pay for their shape, not just their total. Build absurd combos from upgrades and cards that have no business in a deck, then take five dealers for everything they’ve got. The insurance is not entirely legal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurance Fraud.

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  6. THE FAMILY BOARD GAME, CORRUPTED BY THE COSMOS. LUDOCOR takes the board game you grew up with and drops it into a nebula where the dice chain, the pawns carry multipliers, and the board itself is trying to corrupt your court. It is an endless, score-chasing survival run: there is no final boss and no victory screen — only the question of how deep you can go before the numbers catch you. SCORE LIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUDOCOR.

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  7. A chain-reaction roguelike set in a corporate fever dream. Smash a keycap, watch the combo cascade across the hex grid, and build a broken enough loadout to dismantle the org chart, before the company terminates you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burnt Out.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    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.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Pegs X Stickers is a pachinko-roguelite that combines Balatro with the cult-classic Peggle. Build your own boards and purchase stickers to create high-scoring synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pegs X Stickers.

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  10. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Position your pieces carefully to max out your score in this Balatro-inspired chess roguelike. Enhance your pieces, purchase powers, and win bonuses from optional challenges, but be careful - your board only has so much room. Build a unique chess board every run Choose from different pieces with different synergies                                                                     … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tabulo.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigachess.

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  12. Icewords is a tactical word game where you are a penguin that moves around an iceberg by spelling words out of the letters on the ground. Enemies appear over time, and you must move strategically to force them into the water. Achieve the highest score you can before you are dunked yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icewords.

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  13. `Cursed To Move is a dark chess roguelite where every run rewrites the rules. Upgrade your pieces with game-breaking abilities, choose your path through battles, shops and bosses, and keep your king alive as the board collapses around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed To Move.

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  14. The roguelike built on real mahjongJahmong is a single-player roguelike built on real, classical mahjong: the family-table game played for over a century. Draw and discard toward melds, call pongs, chows, and kongs, and declare hu. Between hands, a shop sells flowers that bend the rules until the scoring breaks.Real mahjong, really taughtNever played mahjong? Perfect. Melds are just sets and runs.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jahmong.

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  15. Bolt experimental Parts onto robot dinosaurs, craft game-breaking combos by chaining their effects, and merge to discover all ultimate evolutions. Train the ultimate team to test your metal and defeat the Rexonn battle circuit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autosaurs: Hyper Dino Battler.

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  16. Pave Your Way Through Chaos. Break Every Rule. Quadrix is a high-tempo, deckbuilding block roguelite where traditional puzzle logic goes to die. Don't just clear lines—rewrite the laws of the grid using game-breaking card synergies. Reverse catastrophic board collapses in a single frame, manipulate gravity, and chain explosive score multipliers that defy the physics of the board. Every run han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadrix.

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  17. Pachinko meets horde survival in a tactile cardboard diorama. Drop balls into cascading peg boards to trigger runaway chain reactions before the climbing army breaches your wall. Draft game-breaking ball synergies, level up RPG stats, and survive the climb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PachiRogue.

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  18. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Royal’s Gambit is a retro-inspired, turn-based card strategy game where every decision counts. Face off against intricate 16-card stage patterns made of powerful royal face cards standing in your way. To clear a path to the exit, you'll need to match card values to their health—planning carefully with every move. Build and refine your deck as you advance, unlocking new tools and strategies to ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal's Gambit.

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  19. 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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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A single-player Chess variant where you go up against endless enemies while controlling a single piece. Use your wits and a morphing mechanic to outmaneuver swarms of pieces in this arcade, randomized strategy game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph King.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Heal the sick, save the world! You will master simple levels in an addicting and challenging missions to save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaccine.

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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    76% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    BroomSweeper is a Minesweeper-style Roguelike puzzle game. Unmask the evil lurking at TentaTech, Inc. as you ascend through increasingly challenging floors. Assemble winning combinations from over 100 powerful items to defeat the dust bunnies and keep your job until morning! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BroomSweeper.

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  24. 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.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Stackflow is a hypnotically addictive strategic roguelike about the pure pleasure of fitting pieces perfectly. Discover unique blocks, create satisfying connections, and trigger explosive combos that release pure dopamine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stackflow.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The chess roguelite. Play game-changing cards, bend the rules, save your Queen, and escape from the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes, My Queen.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Flocking Hell is a turn-based strategy roguelite where you defend your pasture from demon legions. It blends calm exploration with auto-battler combat, offering a mix of easy-to-learn mechanics and deep strategy. It also has a lot of sheep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flocking Hell.

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  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You just got out of prison, serving time for a crime that you did not commit, and on top of that you have had debts that have been accruing this whole time. Now it's time to take to the ever-changing streets to acquire gold, and take on bounties to take out rival crime bosses.Dexterous: Time to Steal plays like a combination of Candy Crush and Slay the Spire. Loot powerful offensive and defensive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dexterous: Time to Steal.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Tile Lands is a minimalist, City Building strategy game about managing and optimising buildings using a limited deck of tiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile Lands.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    "Madcap Mosaic is an exciting fresh roguelike - there are crazy combos, many different strategies to explore, and a wonderful mix of control and uncertainty in play. I believe this game could inspire many others, there are a lot of possibilities with the 'mosaic' approach." -Richard Garfield Madcap Mosaic is a roguelike tile-drafting/deckbuilding game. It takes the cards out of your ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madcap Mosaic.

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  32. Fix the Timewreck in this story rich rogue-like RPG. Build up your team and collect time crystals as you battle, outwit, and discover different dimensions as Independent Time Specialists for Chronos Inc. Chronos Insurance does not cover brain warping or injuries from alternate versions of you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timewreck Tales.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    "My Master's A Moron" is a 2D turn-based, tile-based roguelike & roguelite dungeon crawler. Explore your way through your Master's basement (that he happens to rent out to monsters) and discover a multitude of enemies, items, spells, armor, upgrades, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Master's A Moron.

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  34. Slay the King:A chess roguelike where you don't play chess, you break it, or it breaks you. Every piece has augment slots. Fill them from a pool of over a hundred upgrades, Movement, Combat, Support, and the rare, build-defining Prismatic: Deal with the Devil - a pawn that moves like a queen. If it dies, you lose 20 HP. Unstable TNT - a pawn that explodes after 1–6 turns. Or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay the King.

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  35. Build chains, branch off doubles and stack powerful relics to create explosive Score × Multiplier combos. Take on seven bosses that change the rules, then face rival domino players in high-stakes duels. Every run brings new tiles, new synergies and new ways to push your score higher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Sixes.

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  36. Shape placement meets turn-based roguelike deckbuilding. Rotate and deploy protocols to contest cells and limit rivals. Chain effects within limited turns to raise your tactical score and turn a lead into damage. Collect protocols, components and supplies on random routes to build around your mech. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overwrite Conflict.

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  37. Set across a vast global map, Water's Bounty thrusts you into a sea full of nonstop dangers. You'll navigate a world dominated by the ruthless Ronek Trading Company; a commercial empire branding all independent merchants as pirates to protect their monopoly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water's Bounty.

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  38. VEZIR is a turn-based roguelike deck-building game where you control an Angelic Wizard who summons the power of Chess Pieces to battle demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VEZIR.

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  39. A word-game roguelite. Place words to crack escalating score targets, enchant single tiles until they detonate, freeze or pay gold, and tilt the whole board when nothing fits. Bosses rewrite the rules, the shop rebuilds your bag, and every run digs deeper into the alphabet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile & Error.

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  40. Start with pawns, end with clowns. Build a roster of evolving pieces, stack game-breaking stickers, and chain together absurd high scores in this chess roguelike deckbuilder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambeat.

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  41. Roll dice to build poker hands, stack powerful combos, and beat crooked dealers in a dark casino roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadroll.

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  42. Build your base in Agestan, form your army with cards, and crush your rivals. Conquer all lands solo or clash with a friend in PvP... Choose a blind spot, fire the catapult, and destroy their base. Remember: you can only see each other on the battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agestan.

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  43. Okeyto is a roguelike deck-building game inspired by the classic Turkish board game 101 Okey, combining traditional tile-laying mechanics with incredible synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okeyto.

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  44. CHESS.0 is a modern, neon-styled take on classic chess, blending traditional strategy with a sleek retro aesthetic. Features: Futuristic Interface: Play classic chess with a stylized retro-neon interface that elevates the traditional game. Intelligent Chess Engine: Smooth, strategic move selection with a toggleable CPU mode for solo play or local two-player matches. Local Play: Turn off t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESS.0.

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  45. King's Hand is a turn-based, roguelike battler that fuses the strategy of chess with deckbuilding and a dash of chaos. Face increasingly challenging waves of tactical chess gameplay with a twist!  Build Unique PiecesDefine your Play styleAfter each victory, evolve your pieces with powerful synergies. Supercharge your pieces letting them pierce through the board with the Pierce modifier. Or per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Hand.

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  46. Jargon is a deceptively relaxing deckbuilder where classic word games meet modern roguelites. Build words on the board, collect powerful books that rewrite the rules, and experiment with wild combos as the game escalates around you. Play Buzzwords to unlock game-changing perks, then adapt as new modifiers, curses, and twists pile on. Between rounds, visit a little bookshop stocked with class… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jargon.

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  47. Welcome, newly awakened soul. You’ve crossed the threshold into the Duat — the Egyptian realm of the dead. Guided by Anubis, keeper of souls and lord of sacred rites, you must walk the path of judgment. Ignore the whispers of jackal-headed guides and shadow beasts. These are only echoes of your former life. They will fade. Hopefully. Now your true journey begins: Rebuild your spirit. Face myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Anubis.

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  48. A pirate themed chess puzzle game where strategically placing a limited number of pieces is key to breaking open all treasure chests and completing each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate Chest Chess.

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  49. Collect over 100 items and props inside dreams, build chain reactions, accumulate Insight, and withstand the Nightmare as it closes in. Each dream makes your items appear, trigger, and grow. Each Nightmare invasion tests whether your build can truly hold together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 梦境物语.

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  50. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    XIII: A Final Game of Tarot With DeathFor how long can you play with death? A psychedelic tarot gameDeath comes to us all, and at last, your time has come. What you didn't expect was that the reaper herself would want to read your past. Play your cards right and keep your Karma balanced—the closer to zero, the better. Try to get the highest score possible! Go beyond your limitsXIII: A Final Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XIII - A Final Game of Tarot With Death.

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