Games like Variations on Chess in C#

This game was created over a few days in July of 2022 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "stealth" and the creative theme was "critters"; I implemented the stealth prompt by allowing player pieces to color-shift and hide within their own color squares, and I implemented critters by reconsidering the word as a portmanteau of "critical hitters"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chess.

Learn to think strategically, try out tricky mental exercises and master fun and exciting challenges – all with a generous helping of chess knowledge. These things and more await you on this unusual chess adventure that has already received great international acclaim. Start playing Fritz & Chesster Volume 1 and join Prince Fritz and his cousin Bianca on their journey through the rules of ches… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz & Chesster - Learn to Play Chess Vol. 1.

Discord https://discord.gg/Ps46KwWhuX Board *Note that there is now an in game tutorial that explains how the 2D representation of the 4D board in 4D chess is interpreted. The game board is a 4x4x4x4 tesseract; however, the entire board is represented in 2 dimensions by displaying 16 4x4 square slices of 4 4x4x4 cube slices of the 4x4x4x4 tesseract. Piece movement *Note that there is now an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4D Chess.

1D Chess is a fun, innovative chess variant played on a single row of 16 squares. Each player begins with one of each piece and must take their opponent’s king to win. The rules are intuitive for new and expert players alike, and offer a refreshing twist on the classic game of chess. In 1D Chess, Bishops and Queens can travel long distances along every other unoccupied square It's not just a nove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doc Pop's One-Dimensional Chess.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

This is a unique 3D game that integrates numerous classic board games, creating an entirely new gaming world for you. In this world, you can choose to engage in intense online battles with friends or strangers on the internet, compete strategically against intelligent AI, or share the joy of gaming with your friends in local mode. The game features include:1. The game includes a rich variety of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Board game party.

please notice: to start you have to click once on the game screen Welcome to Checkmate Tactics, a unique chess-based puzzle game! Strategically eliminate all chess pieces on the game board until only a single piece remains. Grind your way through 5 Ranks and 40 challenging levels to achieve victory. Remember the core rules: pieces can only move by capturing another chess piece, and each capture r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Tactics.

Laser Chess This is a game developed in Unity using C# as a test challenge for 8 days. All the 3D models, UI sprites and Particle Effects are Free assets downloaded from the Unity Asset Store. All of those are described in the Credits section of the game. Most of those assets were edited in Photoshop to fit the requirements of the project. The game is played on an 8x8 grid.   It is a 2 player game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

37% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Quick and action packed dice based battles for players looking for something more than the guesswork of Battleship but not quite the complexity of Chess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Board Battlefield.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Take your chess game beyond the limits of a physical board! Non-Euclidean Chess is a chess engine which supports custom board types - many of which defy traditional movement rules, or even physical limitations. Non-Euclidean Chess is also the only chess game where you can play with any number of players. Do you and 100 of your best friends want to play? We can't promise it will be quick, but you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Non-Euclidean Chess.

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.

Chess of Fortune is a unique variant of the game of chess. It is a simple game based on luck and strategy. The game uses standard chess pieces and is played on half of a standard chess board. The rules for moving and capturing pieces have been completely revamped and the game incorporates an element of randomness when bringing each piece into play. It has simple rules and moves which are less … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of Fortune.

This variant of chess was originally created by Fergus Duniho. Overview: Caïssa Britannia has a Queen centred nature of chess with Lions, Unicorns, Dragons, and a royal Queen. The major pieces are the Unicorn, Rook, and Prince Consort, while the minor pieces are the Lion, Dragon, Bishop, and Knight. The whole objective of the game is to checkmate enemy queen. Unlike in Chess, where the King might… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caïssa Britannia.

Chexs is an evolution of chess, a new take on the old classic. It is a strategy game played on a hexagonal board where both sides move all of its pieces within a single turn, then all movements are solved simultaneusly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chexs.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

62% User Score Based on 820 reviews

Chess app with gorgeous graphics Dedicated for all chess lovers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Real Chess.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

76% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Play online chess. Fast 1v1 blitz, puzzles, missions, rankings & duel friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Online - Play 1v1.

Ghost in the Swamp Introduction About This GameDemo on YouTube Ghost in the Swamp is a turn-based, coffee break Roguelike game made with Godot engine. A successful round takes about 5 to 10 minutes. The source code is available on GitHub. The file icon is downloaded from Flaticon. The GUI font, Fira Code, is created by Nikita Prokopov. The tileset, curses_vector, is created by DragonDePlatino fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost in the Swamp.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

32% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Fantastic Checkers 2 is a modern version of the classic strategy board game set in an extraterrestrial environment! The objective of the game is to capture opponent pieces by diagonally jumping over them to eliminate them from the board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantastic Checkers 2.

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.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

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.

This is a portfolio project which I lost interest in and left mostly finished but with some significant glitches. Nonetheless, here it shall lay to rest. Controls Left-click, hold and drag: orbit the camera around the pentakis icosidodecahedron Shift, hold:roll the camera via the x axis of mouse movement Left-click on a tile: select that tile Right-click on a tile: move the piece on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spherical Chess.

UPDATE: You can now play Vs AI in AI Mode. How to Play the Checkers Game Objective The goal is to capture all of your opponent’s pieces or block them so they can’t move. The game is played on an 8x8 board with 32 dark squares, using 12 pieces per player. Setup Board: An 8x8 grid with alternating light and dark squares. Only the 32 dark squares are used. Pieces: Red pieces start on the botto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Checkers (Vs AI Now).

Development Time: 1 Week Overview: Mess the Chess is a third-person, local PVP game for 2 players to fight against each other. The goal of the game is similar to the traditional Chess game: get the King! To do so, you will need to strategically launch your pawns to get special items, push your opponents' pawns, and even push your own pawns to place them in a better location. Whoever pushes the op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mess the Chess!.

A series of desk toy type games demonstrating various fun and interesting game mechanics. Background music is all my own work and compositions. Press M to mute/unmute music at any time. Press N to mute/unmute sound effects and music in main area only. Press T to reset the active level. Hold O and press 1 through 4 or 0  to access each level. If you get stuck trying to change levels try releasing a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rummy's Mini-Games.

Chek is a 2 or 4 player pass'n'play board game for the Playdate Handheld Console! The game is designed to sit between checkers and chess in terms of strategy - quite simple to learn but deep in interaction. A game of Chek often swings between careful movement of groups of allied pieces, followed by a bloodbath of combat.  Chek for Playdate Playdate Gameplay: Players may choose from a number o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chek: 2 or 4 Player Playdate Board Game.

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.

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.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

65% User Score Based on 492 reviews

Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle vs Chess.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

Ear Hacker A cyberpunk aural training and rhythm game created by one person in two weeks. Wow! Known issues: The web version has noticeable audio lag on some browsers, which makes rhythm puzzles extra tricky. Try a different browser or download the game. The game gets stuck when starting a new mission again after completing one. Restart the app or reload the page before starting another mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ear Hacker - Jam Edition.

This is an exciting new chess variant played on a 10x10 board. Most of the pieces are standard pieces or variations on the standard pieces.  In the browser version of the game,  possible moves are highlighted when you select a piece.  Here is an explanation of the pieces that deviate from standard chess: This piece is called a Pike. It can move forward, back, left, or right 1 square. It can captu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hundred Square Chess - Knighted Armies.

Credits Boing! was originally released in 1983 for the Atari 2600 by First Star Software. It was developed by Alex Leavens and Shirley A. Russell. All work, property, and credit belongs to them. This Game Boy port was developed in GB Studio 3.0.3 created by Chris Maltby. System Controls Boing! includes a 1-player and 2-player game. The D-PAD moves BUBBLE in four directions: up, down, right and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOiNG!.

Warning: After killing all enemies in a level, don't press Z or use an hourglass. Doing either of these things after killing all enemies will cause the game to softlock and you will have to restart. Also Note: Fullscreen was causing problems, so there is no fullscreen, sorry (I think it's still possible to go in fullscreen on the itch app, in which case I recommend small screen for the optimal exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Dungeon.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

87% User Score Based on 402 reviews

Practice a variety of chess endgame positions until you master them all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Endgame Training.

Overview Elvin Atombender is seeking world domination again. This time through an Oric near you! Impossible Mission was an absolute classic game on the Commodore 64 with conversions for most other micros of the era. The aim of the game is to locate puzzle pieces hidden in furniture spread across all the rooms in a large underground complex then assemble the pieces into punchcards that will form… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impossible Mission (Oric).

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

76% User Score Based on 10,622 reviews

The one free/libre open-source online and offline chess game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to lichess • Free Online Chess.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 1,402 reviews

SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SquareCells.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

80% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Chess is a board logic game with beautiful graphics and progressive levels If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

54% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Four Kings One War is a 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Kings One War.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Militia is back with more bite-sized strategy that evolves to match your skill! Beat back hordes of ruffians that challenge you in Beam and Push World! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Militia 2.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 55 reviews

A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Chess.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lux Alliance.

Scroll down for Hungarian description Real Time Chess! Our duo's entry for the HEJ- 2025 Július (One Game Month Hungary edition).  https://itch.io/jam/hej-2025-julius The classic game with a twist, unlike the traditional version, this one is not turn-based but happens in real time! Instead of capturing, pieces can shoot at the squares they can normally move to.The Pawn and the Knight can a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RTSakk.

Checkers Chess is a game where checkers pieces play against chess pieces. Obviously, just taking the mechanics of both games directly would make it very unfair, so a few changes have been made. Such changes include: A "void" zone that only checkers pieces can go to to prevent chess pieces from hugging wallsThe objective of the checkers pieces is not to capture the chess king, but all of the chess … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checker Chess.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

78% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Free Chess Free Chess is a free physics based chess simulator where you are free to play the game of chess with the freedom of however you like. (Have we mentioned free enough?) With the use of physics simulation, move pieces just as you would on a real chess board, with the added benefit of playing with friends across the world! With many different settings and themes for your chess sets t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Chess.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

89% User Score Based on 475 reviews

Chess puzzles for everyone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Tactic Puzzles.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

78% User Score Based on 789 reviews

Play against the right A.I. level for you, in 3D! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Chess Game.

Chesscade: a falling block puzzle game played with chess pieces. When a piece lands it gets every piece that it reaches. While a piece falls, it can move in most any direction. When a piece lands it will catch what in chess it would threaten. Never land when the board's red or you too will discover, just like in chess if you catch a king then it's game over. Like in most similar games,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesscade.

This is the classic Chess game, designed to be played by two remote players, using two network connected iPones or iPads. The players can be in different places, towns, and even different countries. The general rules are well known, so they will not be repeated here. Only application specific features are exposed. One player will deal with white pieces, and will see the chessboard from his whit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Chess.