Choose Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
Choose Viking Chess: Hnefatafl if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Viking Chess: Hnefatafl launched in 2020.
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl vs Dice chess
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl and Dice chess 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 6 years older than Dice chess (2026). Dice chess is free; Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is paid (4.99 USD). 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 Dice chess
Choose Dice chess if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dice chess launched in 2026.
Both Viking Chess: Hnefatafl and Dice chess 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 |  Dice chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (43 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Diamond Sky Games | Actual indie game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020) is 6 years older than Dice chess (2026).
- Dice chess is free; Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is paid (4.99 USD).
Viking Chess: Hnefatafl vs Dice chess — FAQ
- Should I play Viking Chess: Hnefatafl or Dice chess first?
- If you want chronology, Viking Chess: Hnefatafl (2020) came out before Dice chess (2026). 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 Dice chess 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.
- Is Dice chess free?
- Yes — Dice chess is a free-to-play Steam title. Viking Chess: Hnefatafl is paid (4.99 USD).