The Best Chess Games - Page 3

Update : Once a Pawn a King added at rank #47.
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Usurper (2018)

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Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

A turn-based roguelike deckbuilder where your King is your strongest weapon. Play cards from your deck to drop units onto the battlefield and checkmate your opponent. Build your Deck, Upgrade your Ruler, and Claim the Throne.

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  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • chess
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • card
  • deckbuilder
  • tactical
  • board-game
  • strategy
  • replay-value
  • tabletop
  • metroidvania

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Pawn of the Dead (2021)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch

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!


  • chess
  • gothic
  • zombies
  • turn-based
  • fantasy
  • board-game
  • strategy
  • dark
  • tactical
  • local
  • 3d

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The Queen's Gambit Chess (2023)

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IOS iPhone Android

This game features lessons, puzzles, and matches that can be played against real opponents or AI characters based on individuals from the show. Take some lessons from Mr Shaibel, play matches against Borgov or compete against friends in this love letter to the show.

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  • chess
  • auto-chess

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Chess Infinity (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.

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  • chess
  • board-game
  • pvp
  • sport
  • tactical
  • third-person
  • turn-based
  • 3d

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Chinese Chess - Xiangqi (2025)

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Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.


  • chess
  • board-game
  • souls
  • tactical
  • pvp
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • logic

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Gambit Shifter (2024)

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PC Windows

The game includes 80+ hand-crafted levels, a focus-inspiring original soundtrack, and requires no prior chess knowledge. Jump straight into the action with a quick, simple tutorial, and puzzle your way through 80+ unique levels.


  • cozy
  • chess
  • logic
  • minimalist
  • movement
  • abstract
  • stylized
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • puzzle
  • tabletop
  • grid
  • cute
  • isometric

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Black Pieces Move First (2025)

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Xbox One PC Windows j Xbox Series X

Chess, but with a unique twist: you freely control a rebellious black pawn, determined to change the rules of the game. Dozens of chess sokoban puzzles with a touch of action and a tale of revenge.

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  • chess
  • sokoban
  • lore
  • hand-drawn
  • cartoony
  • board-game

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ChessBlaze (2025)

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Mac OS PC Windows

ChessBlaze is a strategy game based on Chess but with a major twist: TURNS DO NOT EXIST! Who needs turns if you can have energy instead. Every move costs energy, no need to wait for opponents response. Some game-modes feature "PowerTiles". They offer unique abilities for pieces entering them!

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  • chess
  • tactical
  • real-time
  • strategy
  • arcade
  • board-game
  • multiplayer
  • colourful

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Dicey Chess (2024)

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PC Windows

A chess game in which the throw of the dice decides how far you can move.

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  • chess
  • pvp
  • board-game
  • logic
  • minimalist
  • turn-based
  • family-friendly
  • tactical
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • retro

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Play Chess with Lady Bongcloud (2024)

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PC Windows

Lady Bongcloud... She is generous, cute, and loves the "Bongcloud Attack", in which the king moves first and goes forward to show his bravery.

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  • chess
  • board-game
  • strategy
  • 2d
  • casual
  • tabletop
  • family-friendly

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