The Best Chess Games

Update : Gambit Shifter added at rank #1.
1

Gambit Shifter (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Gambit Shifter Screenshot of Gambit Shifter Screenshot of Gambit Shifter Screenshot of Gambit Shifter

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

2

King of the Bridge (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of King of the Bridge Screenshot of King of the Bridge Screenshot of King of the Bridge Screenshot of King of the Bridge

Mac OS PC Windows

Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!

Buy

  • chess
  • souls
  • 2.5d
  • board-game
  • comedy
  • multiple-endings
  • pve
  • fantasy
  • rpg
  • top-down
  • mystery
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • pixel
  • puzzle

3

PlunderPiece (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of PlunderPiece Screenshot of PlunderPiece Screenshot of PlunderPiece Screenshot of PlunderPiece

PC Windows

A puzzle game where you move chess pieces to plunder treasure. Try to collect all the coins in as few moves as possible. Includes over 49 levels! (50 to be precise).

Buy

  • chess
  • board-game
  • movement
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • grid
  • atmospheric
  • casual
  • puzzle
  • single-player

4

Chess Opening Repertoire Builder (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Chess Opening Repertoire Builder Screenshot of Chess Opening Repertoire Builder Screenshot of Chess Opening Repertoire Builder Screenshot of Chess Opening Repertoire Builder

PC Windows

Know your lines! Build your opening repertoire, quiz your knowledge and play chess matches against AI from preselected positions.

Buy

  • chess
  • sport
  • education
  • tabletop
  • board-game
  • career
  • logic
  • tutorial

5

Fritz 19 SE (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Fritz 19 SE Screenshot of Fritz 19 SE Screenshot of Fritz 19 SE Screenshot of Fritz 19 SE

PC Windows

Attacker, coward, swindler or endgame wizard: I'll show you how to win against anyone! After my World Championship victories in 2022 and 2023, I am the reigning Chess Software World Champion and am now looking forward to showing you how to become even stronger against your opponent!

Buy

  • board-game
  • education
  • 3d
  • chess
  • choices
  • 2d
  • strategy
  • platform
  • real-time
  • tactical
  • innovative
  • book

6

Grandmaster's Revenge (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Grandmaster's Revenge Screenshot of Grandmaster's Revenge Screenshot of Grandmaster's Revenge Screenshot of Grandmaster's Revenge

PC Windows

They say one person in the field is not a warrior. And what if this one is called to fight by the White Grandmaster himself, endowed with super powers and even the ground on which he steps helps him. Find out in the new skirmish of the Grandmasters and regain control over all the clans of Whitehills

Buy

  • turn-based
  • chess
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • tabletop
  • strategy

7

CheckMaze (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of CheckMaze Screenshot of CheckMaze Screenshot of CheckMaze Screenshot of CheckMaze

Mac OS PC Windows

CheckMaze brings chess and mazes together and introduces new pieces and mechanics to the classic game of chess. Maneuver your way through a series of mazes filled with portals and traps and more, while utilizing the unique abilities of new pieces to solve tens of handcrafted puzzles.

Buy

  • board-game
  • wargame
  • tabletop
  • chess
  • casual
  • strategy
  • puzzle
  • editor
  • movement
  • turn-based
  • level
  • medieval
  • nature
  • colourful
  • 3d

8

Chessarama (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Chessarama

PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!

Buy

  • chess
  • cozy
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • strategy
  • psychological
  • family-friendly
  • horror
  • board-game
  • colourful
  • tactical
  • simulation

9

Avalog (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Avalog Screenshot of Avalog Screenshot of Avalog Screenshot of Avalog

Linux PC Windows

Chess, but continuous! Avalog is a free game for playing analog chess with others, either locally or online. As well as a 'classic' mode, there is a 'draft' mode, where players pick pieces from 5 different factions.

Buy

  • chess
  • deckbuilder
  • mythology
  • board-game
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • multiplayer
  • isometric
  • pixel
  • colourful
  • local
  • fantasy

10

Checkmate Showdown (2023)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Checkmate Showdown Screenshot of Checkmate Showdown Screenshot of Checkmate Showdown Screenshot of Checkmate Showdown

PC Windows

Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.

Buy

  • fight
  • chess
  • wrestling
  • 2d
  • pvp
  • competitive
  • multiplayer
  • tactical
  • local
  • turn-based
  • stylized
  • adrenaline-fueled
  • strategy

Not seeing your game?