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Games like The Ball Game

Looking for games like The Ball Game? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with CHESS with LASERS, Pure Chess or Feud.

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Lasers, portals, mirrors... what could be more awesome? Destroy the enemy's king with your laser by moving and rotating mirrors and by strategically using the special abilities some pieces possess. Play against friends (local and online) or against the AI and create levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESS with LASERS.

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  2. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 194 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pure Chess.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Tile-based tactics game. Swap pieces to isolate your opponent, kill their king. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feud.

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  4. A head-to-head strategy "board" game played on a grid of face-up standard playing cards. Easy to learn and play, but very difficult to master. Luck will not help you - the better player wins. Play against eight computer opponents employing different strategies; or play against a human opponent, either in-person or via Steam's Remote Play Together. Compatible with mouse and touchscreen d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOCUS POKER.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Admirals.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    The classic abstract strategy game comes to Steam! Othello is an ageless game that takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Place tiles surrounding your opponents tiles to flip them to your color. Get to the end with more tiles of your color and you are the winner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Othello.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture (surround) the opposing Queen Bee. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 190 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command: American Civil War.

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  10. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Chessaria delivers for the first time ever, classic Chess combat backed with an epic fantasy quest. Challenge your tactical skills as you battle for Chessaria's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Attack at Dawn: North Africa is an operational level wargame set in WW2 North African theatre. It features 3 campaigns, and 15 scenarios, which can be played in solo or multiplayer modes. It begins with the German troops probing into the Libyan region of Cyrenaica, and finishes either with the total defeat of German-Italian Panzer Armee, or with the British loss of Egypt and their retreat across t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attack at Dawn: North Africa.

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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Reiner Knizia's Samurai is a classic strategic board game that immerses players in feudal Japan, competing to gain influence over three vital elements of society: food, religion, and military. Players use hexagonal tiles to strategically claim control of cities and villages across the map, balancing their moves carefully to achieve dominance in one or more elements while maintaining an edge over t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai by Reiner Knizia.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Kingdomino is a cosy 1-4 player tile-laying strategy game of kingdom building. Place colorful dominoes, match terrains, and crown your lands to create the most prosperous realm. Simple to learn yet deeply strategic game perfect for quick sessions, solo challenges, or competitive multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdomino.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    In this game you can play chess against powerful chess engine or face-to-face against your friends. If you want to play against the engine, choose the strength of it so you can be challenged appropriatelly. In the Puzzle Tower, your objective is to find solution to the presented chess problems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Royal.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready to battle using your brain! A full-fledged turn-based strategy game with a difficulty level: GODZILLA! Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and more are here to rampage across an 8x8 grid! Control Toho monsters and save the world from the Fungoid mushroom invasion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godzilla Voxel Wars.

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  20. 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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  21. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    72% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Of The Bulge.

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  22. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Warpaint is a physics boardgame where you command an army of dwarves and launch catapults. Strike fear into your opponent with your customized, painted army. Victory is won through superior tactical positioning and siege dexterity. Climb the rankings and brag about your battle born brains. The game is easy to learn, quick to play, and maintains tension at a relaxed pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warpaint.

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  23. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 635 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Hulk: Ascension is a 3D, digital, turn based, strategy game, which re-interprets the classic board game experience, and adds new RPG style mechanics, new weapons and missions, new enemy types, 3 playable chapters and loads of other new features to the single player experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Hulk: Ascension.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their laser with the goal of blasting their opponents Pharaoh to win the game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khet 2.0.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A turn-based slotting in / strategy game with a BIG twist!... Play either Solo, or against up to 3 CPU *or* Human players. Take turns to place your pieces onto the board, trying to score the maximum points you can with your current piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TetraLogical.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    There is a Fox in the ballroom!Or so the whispers from the other ballroom dancers suggest. Can the Flock trap the Fox before it is too late? Or will the Fox systematically eat all the other dancers before they even realize he is in their midst?Based on the puzzle game Fox & Geese, Fox & Flock is a horror/puzzle game based on Queen Victoria's favorite board game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fox & Flock.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Chess: Hnefatafl.

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  29. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Valley 2.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess with... CATS! Everything is more fun, cute and chaotic with cats, including the game of chess! So sit back, and lead your furry friends to The Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers. Classic chess reinvented with attitude, humor, and, of course, adorable cats. We are not saying this game will change the future of gaming…BUT… there SHOULD be a chess game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Chess.

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  34. 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.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 866 reviews

    The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day, follow the campaign of the British and Canadian forces as they struggle against their German counterparts in fighting across Normandy and beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Troop.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 560 reviews

    Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPTY SHELL.

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  41. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Hexteria is a casual Turn-Based Strategy and Puzzle game. The concept is simple: each turn you rotate one tile on the hexagonal board, in order to take over your opponents' tiles. Play against your friends or the AI, or challenge yourself with the Single Player Campaign! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexteria.

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  43. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 470 reviews

    Boss Monster is a dungeon-building game based on the boardgame of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boss Monster.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 11,224 reviews

    It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel.

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  45. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Fleet Commander: Pacific is a grand strategic simulation of the naval war in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. All major surface combat ships of the Japanese and Allied navies are present in this streamlined reproduction of the biggest maritime war ever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleet Commander: Pacific.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    A 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Druid's Duel.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    32% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A mash-up of the common idle clicker genre and a city builder, Capitals is a fast-paced and competitive strategy game. Each match is set on a resizable game board made up of hexagonal tiles, randomly generated each time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capitals.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gomoku Let's Go.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Lux Delux is a fast-paced turn-based-strategy game of risk and world domination, with so much more! Highly moddable, Lux has over 900 maps, diverse random map generators, a biohazard mode, an AI SDK, and an online multi-player league. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lux Delux.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    45% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Mind games is a great set of extremely hard brain twisting puzzles! Warning: this game is for smarties! Only one out of ten people can solve the first puzzle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Games.

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