Rank 01Why this
Also Assassin and Ninja, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Chess Knights: Shinobi
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Chess Knights: Shinobi also play
The closest matches to Chess Knights: Shinobi: Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, Drop Duchy, Mark of the Ninja, and KNIGHTS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Assassin and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Rank 05 
KNIGHTS
Why this: Also Chess and Tabletop, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Rank 06 
Dark Chess
Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Rank 07 
Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
Why this: Also Ninja and Historical, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Chess Knights: Shinobi
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Also Assassin and Ninja, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- 95% of 8,989 reviews
- 2Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Also Assassin and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- 86% of 975 reviews
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- 7Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
Also Ninja and Historical, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- 74% of 86 reviews
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- 14Tactical Breach Wizards
Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
- 98% of 10,034 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Minimol Games
- Price: $2.39−20%checked Oct 31
- 85% of 53 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Hidden treasures add replay value
- Minimalist design keeps focus on strategy
- Ninja theme feels fresh for chess
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Why this: Also Assassin and Ninja, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Assassin and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
More from Minimol Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Minimol Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Zen Chess: Mate in One
Why this: Also Chess and Abstract, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Unlock The King
Why this: Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Colorgrid
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Knight Swap
Why this: Shares teleportation with Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Chessarama
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Knights: Shinobi.
Case Solved: The London Files
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Chess Knights: Shinobi.
About Chess Knights: Shinobi
The closest matches to Chess Knights: Shinobi: Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, Drop Duchy, Mark of the Ninja, and KNIGHTS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Chess Knights: Shinobi is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition and Drop Duchy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its enemy duels and guard patrols. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Chess Knights: Shinobi: Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage, and assassination.
Is Chess Knights: Shinobi worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 53 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Hidden treasures add replay value
- Minimalist design keeps focus on strategy
- Ninja theme feels fresh for chess
- Puzzles scale in difficulty smoothly
People who play it also play: Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, Drop Duchy
Frequently asked about Chess Knights: Shinobi
Can I run it?
How much does Chess Knights: Shinobi cost?
Chess Knights: Shinobi is listed on Steam at 2.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Chess Knights: Shinobi?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chess Knights: Shinobi are Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, Drop Duchy.
Who developed Chess Knights: Shinobi?
Chess Knights: Shinobi was developed by Minimol Games.