Choose Chess Mega Bundle
Choose Chess Mega Bundle if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Chess Mega Bundle launched in 2021.
Chess Mega Bundle vs Tactris
Chess Mega Bundle and Tactris 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. Chess Mega Bundle (2021) is 5 years older than Tactris (2026). Tactris is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Chess Mega Bundle (2.69 USD vs. 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 Tactris
Choose Tactris if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tactris launched in 2026.
Both Chess Mega Bundle and Tactris sit in Strategy on Steam, 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
 Chess Mega Bundle |  Tactris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GammaLateral | No Fowl |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Chess Mega Bundle (2021) is 5 years older than Tactris (2026).
- Tactris is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Chess Mega Bundle (2.69 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Chess Mega Bundle has co-op; Tactris does not.
Chess Mega Bundle vs Tactris — FAQ
- Should I play Chess Mega Bundle or Tactris first?
- If you want chronology, Chess Mega Bundle (2021) came out before Tactris (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 Chess Mega Bundle and Tactris 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 Tactris have multiplayer like Chess Mega Bundle?
- No. Chess Mega Bundle supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Tactris is listed as single-player only.