Choose Hnefatafl
Choose Hnefatafl if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hnefatafl launched in 2020.
Hnefatafl vs Chess Kingdom
Hnefatafl and Chess Kingdom both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Hnefatafl (2020) is 6 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Hnefatafl: 30 reviews, Chess Kingdom: 14). 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 Kingdom
Choose Chess Kingdom if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chess Kingdom launched in 2026.
Both Hnefatafl and Chess Kingdom sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Turn Notifications, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (100% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hnefatafl |  Chess Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (30 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Philippe Schober | Pinch Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Hnefatafl (2020) is 6 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026).
- Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Hnefatafl: 30 reviews, Chess Kingdom: 14).
- Chess Kingdom is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Hnefatafl (3.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hnefatafl is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Chess Kingdom has no Deck rating yet.
Hnefatafl vs Chess Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Hnefatafl or Chess Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Hnefatafl (2020) came out before Chess Kingdom (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 Hnefatafl and Chess Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Hnefatafl run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hnefatafl is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Chess Kingdom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.