Choose Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
Choose Viking Chess: Hnefatafl if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Viking Chess: Hnefatafl launched in 2020.
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl vs CHESS with LASERS
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl and CHESS with LASERS both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020) is 1 year older than CHESS with LASERS (2021). CHESS with LASERS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (88.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose CHESS with LASERS
Choose CHESS with LASERS if you want a Casual experience. CHESS with LASERS launched in 2021.
Both Viking Chess: Hnefatafl and CHESS with LASERS sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl |  CHESS with LASERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (43 reviews) | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Diamond Sky Games | Coreffect Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020) is 1 year older than CHESS with LASERS (2021).
- CHESS with LASERS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (88.4% positive).
- Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than CHESS with LASERS (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl vs CHESS with LASERS — FAQ
- Should I play Viking Chess: Hnefatafl or CHESS with LASERS first?
- If you want chronology, Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020) came out before CHESS with LASERS (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Viking Chess: Hnefatafl and CHESS with LASERS similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.