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.

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.

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.

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.

Chessboard Kingdoms is a multiplayer, turn-based strategy game inspired by the chess mechanics. Employ warriors and engineers, build siege machines, construct walls and towers, consult your court wizard - all while exploring vast landscapes of the realm and satisfying your puzzle-solving appetite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessboard Kingdoms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Mc'Chess children have got themselves in quite the pickle this time. Can you keep them out of danger and checkmate the opponent? The opponent will happily trade any piece in exchange for one of the Mc'Chess kids, so keep them safe, and most of all, have fun. Each level starts with a unique opening from chess theory, so you can learn while you play. Go through 12 campaigns, each with the Mc'C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stress Chess.

DEVELOPMENT NOTES ‘…breathe.’ is a short game I created in Bitsy for a university task. From the start I had conceptualized representing uncertainty in life. Over the course of the game the player is lulled into a sense of security and direction. This is abruptly taken away however, and the player is left lost and confused as the world starts closing in around them. It alludes to loss and depress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ...breathe..

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

86% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Play your chess variants against the AI and your friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChessCraft.

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.

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.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

The continuation of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King 2.

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.

Every piece is living on borrowed time. Mortal Chess is a single-player chess variant where your pieces has a visible life countdown. Expired pieces leave behind coins you can collect to buy new pieces during the game for a whole new spin on the classic formula If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Chess.

A tactical chess roguelike. Your chess pieces have health. They level up. They fight to survive. Centurion's Gambit takes the timeless strategy of chess and drops it into a brutal roguelike campaign across the ancient world. Your six chess pieces aren't disposable — they're soldiers with names, experience, abilities, and equipment that grow stronger level after level. Lose your Queen to a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centurion's Gambit.

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.

Pixel Chess Idle RPG is chess movement meets retro RPG progression. No checkmates, no stalemates—just combat. Pieces have health bars, deal damage on capture, and get stronger with every board you clear. ♟️ Tactical Movement, Combat Stats Move like chess, fight like an RPG. Capturing a piece deals damage based on your stats. Level up your army, buy new units, and spec into custom paths (Pawns de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Chess Idle RPG.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

75% User Score Based on 1,260 reviews

The only app where you can make money by playing video games no in-app purchases If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Time Chess - Make Money.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

60% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

Chess with totally random pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Bad Chess.

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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

66% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

The ultimate Chess app available. Install now for pure enjoyment! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess - Offline Board Game.

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.

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.

ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it. Start your personal success story with ChessBase and enjoy the game even more.What you can do with ChessBase:Retrieve games accordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChessBase 17 Steam Edition.

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.

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.