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Looking for games like Rook? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solo Chess, ShootAndJump or Kingster.

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  1. Play Smart. Stay Cozy. Master the Board.Welcome to Solo Chess (formerly Pokerii), the cozy roguelike deckbuilder where every card is a chess piece, and every play is packed with strategy. Place cards on a 3×3 board, trigger unique piece effects, and build powerful combos to score points and clear wave after wave of tactical challenges. Collect pets, choose food, and reshape your deck between rou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solo Chess.

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  2. 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.

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  3. Classic strategy rules are being rewritten in roguelike chaos. As a Jester who has accidentally ascended the throne, you must think like a King to survive. Manipulate the battlefield, wield your unique powers, build your deck, and rewrite your fate against all odds in this ruthless dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingster.

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  4. It's Not Chess. It's Better! PLUG & PLAY. Nothing new to learn...just fun new moves & easier gameplay. Modes of play: Online Multiplayer  - Single Device Multiplayer - Battle the A.I. - Variant Options - Roguelike / Deckbuilder. NEW Strategies. MORE Possibilities. Combine Powers: Move two pieces onto the same square using traditional chess moves to create powerful hybrids such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplus: Combine + Conquer.

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  5. Be ready for legendary fights. Epic strategy. Pure intensity. Welcome to Choc Tactic for Chess Master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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  6. 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.

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  7. The chess pieces you know, but with an addictive, puzzle game twist! Get the highest score possible while staying ready to capture the King. Featuring daily challenges, rogue-like elements, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Mess.

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  10. 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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  11. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Auro is a unique turn-based tactical dungeon-crawler all about bumping monsters into the water. Traverse randomly generated maps and create huge spell combos as you compete against rival Kingdoms and rise through the ranks. Auro is a different kind of game: no grinding, no IAPs, no chores -- just challenging tactical gameplay that forces you to think creatively to win. In other words: Auro is all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece-shaped bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    A 3D game based on chess, in the style of Battle Chess. What makes it a unique game is its mechanic: When a Black (undead) piece captures a White piece, that White piece turns into a Black one! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn of the Dead.

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  14. Solve stealth puzzles using chess movement, evade patrols, and tackle the campaign solo or in local co-op. You can also compete in real-time chess, with different maps and configurable rules, against bots, locally or online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealthmate: A chess puzzle.

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  15. A roguelike tower defense on a chessboard that reshapes itself every turn. Build mazes and fend off the advancing army of black chess pieces with towers, traps, and cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIDLOCK GAMBIT.

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  16. Outsmart the world's strongest chess engine, Stockfish. See its plan, then turn that plan against it, using abilities from a procedural skill tree in this turn-based strategy roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess 3: The Final Chapter.

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  17. A puzzle game about time travel—and its consequences. Move through space and time, resolve paradoxes, and close time loops. Actions echo along each timeline, where cause and effect run both ways. Yet your journey moves inexorably onward, revealing what shattered the balance between past and future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to horonox.

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  18. Want an Engineer who can revive pieces back? Or a Rook that can move 1 square diagonally? Maybe a Pawn that can also go backwards? Well you got all of that in Checkmade. Custom puzzles with Workshop. Build an army with a budget in the Lab, take it into a match, and find out if the theory holds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmade.

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  19. A two-player abstract strategy game on a 9×9 board. Fold your pieces to advance diagonally. Unfold them into flags — moving like rooks across rank and file. Plant three flags on your opponent's back row, or cut their forces to three. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Flags.

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  20. Wave Chess is a rogue chess-like game where all the pieces move at once. Earn credits, buy upgrades, and unlock characters by  protecting your first rank from waves of enemy pieces in this roguelite, puzzly arcade experience with a cyberpunk arcade style. Wave chess features 6 characters, each with their own playstyles and rules, dozens of upgrades, a challenging difficulty curve, and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Chess.

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  21. "Chess: Three Kingdoms" is a game built upon chess rules, integrating tactical war-game strategy with a Three Kingdoms setting. Command distinctive troop types, recruit armies with random traits, and enhance your official rank for the chance to enlist rare elite units. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess: Three Kingdom.

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  22. Restore peace - one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peace by Piece.

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  23. A chess-based roguelike tactics game where pieces evolve through cards, synergies, and run-based choices.Last Crown Gambit combines the familiar movement rules of chess with card-driven upgrades, tag synergies, and roguelike progression. Use cards to empower your pieces with stats, abilities, and special effects. Stack tags to unlock synergies, shape your army, and turn familiar chess pieces int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Crown Gambit.

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  24. Sente is a strategic board game where every player moves at the same time. Your victory isn't about acting first, it's about thinking ahead. Inspired by the clarity of Chess and Go, with a wholly original ruleset and support for 1–6 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sente.

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  25. Learn Chess. Real Progression. Idle Mode. Solve 10,000+ tactical puzzles, study grandmaster games, and climb from a park bench to the World Championship through deep idle mechanics, Grandmaster training, and RPG-style stat growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Master Quest - Idle.

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  26. A chess-inspired tactical roguelike where every battle becomes a puzzle of sacrifice and manipulation. Evolve chess pieces, build powerful armies, and turn clever sacrifices into devastating synergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambition.

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  27. The chess roguelike. Recruit magical pieces, break the rules of the board with sacrifices, portals, and curses, and survive three acts to bring down the Chaos King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessillo.

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  28. A fantasy puzzle adventure for Game Boy Color, inspired by ancient Indian board games. Lead an ordinary family through grid-based battles against mythical South Asian creatures, throwing magic dice to blast through obstacles and escape an enchanted world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yakshini Lokam.

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  29. Chess Reimagined: not as a board, but as a journey.Navigate through a living labyrinth of puzzles, defended by Queens, Rooks, Knights and Bishops. The same familiar chess movements used in completely new and unexpected ways. From Gardens to Waters to CitiesYour journey takes you through overgrown gardens, ruins, portals, flooded paths, collapsing caves, dangerous dungeons, and finally into th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Tales.

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  30. 'Pawn King Chess' is a roguelike game themed around Chinese chess. The core mechanic of transforming soldier pieces into king pieces, combined with various weapons and 'unique per game' strategy combinations, ensures that each match is a completely new battle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PawnKingChess.

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  31. Chess meets arcade survival! Slash through multiple enemy pieces in one perfect sweep, but one wrong move and it's game over. Navigate a chessboard full of deadly obstacles closing in from every direction, transform into powerful pieces, and chase the ultimate high score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Run.

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  32. Key Features Spellchess Platforming (Pieces = Movement Verbs) Dash, climb, and jump through tight rooms, then place Rune Pieces (Knight / Rook / Bishop) to rewrite routes. Each piece creates a rule in space: snap-leaps, temporary walls, and diagonal rails that turn “too far” gaps into skillful solutions. CHECK / RESOLVE Combat (Positioning, Not Mash) Combat is short, readable, and tactical. Plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Magic.

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  33. REmatch is a chess puzzle, action RPG single player game. You are unable to escape from this unknown city, your only chance is to trust lady Momita's daughter. Explore, solve puzzles, loot opponents’ belongings, and SQUASH them before they do the same to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REmatch.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Try Boardfall for free! Progressively harder waves of enemies fall from the sky. Capture them to earn gold, and then purchase your own reinforcements to drop onto the board. 10 brand new chess pieces to master. How many waves can you survive? Key features 10 new chess pieces to master (16 total, including the originals) A somewhat competent AI Procedurally fragmented boards to battle on Omino… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boardfall Zero.

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  35. 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.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    CHARK is a chess roguelike about risk, synergies, and precise calculation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHARK.

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  37. How to play:Buy creatures from different factions and of various ranks. Build your army. Bring order to the city. Each card in the game features unique mechanics and traits, demanding a wide range of strategies and combinations from the player. Fight in the arena, complete campaigns, and take part in mini-games. And don't forget to add the game to your wishlist! About the GameA card strategy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City: Battle Ground.

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  38. Discover a relaxing puzzle experience with Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks, a game inspired by the classic games of checkers and chess. Perfect for casual players seeking a relaxing yet challenging experience, with a minimalist environment that reinvents well-known mechanics from the classic games of Chess and Checkers. Key Features: Over 50 challenging levels (in full version) with variations in bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks.

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  39. This is a strategy game that combines Rubik's Cube rotations with tactical battles. Players can rotate the terrain to create optimal attack environments, using their wits to gain the upper hand. Equip your chosen weapons to attack enemies or lure them into attacking each other. Form your team! Equip the right weapons and armor, and outmaneuver your foes! Level up with experience points! Invest in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 《方块战记》《Legend Square》.

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  40. Classic chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard with 64 squares arranged in rows of an 8x8 grid. Each player starts with 16 pieces: including a king, one queen, two knights, two rooks, two bishops and eight pawns. The goal of this chess game is to checkmate the opponents king, putting him in imminent danger of being captured. The game can be played with artificial intelligence or t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classic chess.

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  41. KingSwap! A quick, solitaire game in which you must escort the lazy King across his domain and back to his throne. This King is so lazy that he can’t move on his own; instead, you have to swap him with another piece. But be careful: each swap incurs his fury and will capture your piece. Try to complete the King’s tour with the fewest retainer casualties as possible! How To Play You win the game wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KingSwap!.

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  42. Simple Chess Game is a chessboard game played from a 2.5D perspective. At the start, each player controls sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple Chess Game.

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  43. Unleash your inner king and become the master of the board with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King! Push your limits, discover new strategies and master the rules of this classic game - all while having fun! Join the challenge now and become a true champion of the dockyard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.

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  44. Unique board game where rules and possibilities of figures were tuned by artificial intelligence using special genetic algorithms. The game has simple rules, yet allowing an unimaginable number of combinations and strategies. Various graphics options, difficulty levels and other settings are available. At any moment, the position can be randomly shuffled to obtain an original position on the board… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baxalixo.

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  45. Pawns is a survival puzzle game, based on chess pieces.Use your Queen and take as many Pawns as you can before any of them reaches the bottom of the board.Also enemy pawns can take your queen diagonally, as in normal chess game. Coming in the next update:New boards and piece graphics.Option to play with Rook and Bishop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawns.

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  46. 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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  47. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Chess Destroyer is like a normal chess game but bigger and some new rules: the map gets bigger every turn more enemies come you can capture an enemy unit by killing it with your pawn unit, or acquire new ones by completing simple quests appearing in the bottom left corner of the screen Kill enemy units, find friendly ones, defend the king, and survive as long as you can! Lore: To escape from dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Destroyer.

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  48. Chess25 how to play? The rules are the same as regular chess except for these changes: Layout a 5x5 board. On the first row set up blue pieces: rook, knight, king, pawn, bishop. Mirror this setup for yellow.  Pawns moves like a king therefore on poisson is not allowed. Pawns may only promote to a queen. You are not allowed to castle. The rook, bishop and queen move a maximum of 3 squares. The game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess25.

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  49. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chess players, it's time to enjoy a highly delectable duel of intelligence! chessVR is a cross-platform VR chess strategy game, developed by an individual game team SUPLIFE, where you can challenge VR players or compete with 7 million mobile players online. A beginner or a master, whatever you may be, chessVR can satisfy your every need. Try to interact with NPC and pieces, you might find surprisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess VR.

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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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