Choose Chess'Extra
Choose Chess'Extra if you want a Free To Play game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chess'Extra launched in 2020.
Chess'Extra vs Black Hole Void
Chess'Extra and Black Hole Void both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Chess'Extra (2020) is 4 years older than Black Hole Void (2024). Chess'Extra is free; Black Hole Void is paid (0.99 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 Black Hole Void
Choose Black Hole Void if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Black Hole Void launched in 2024.
Both Chess'Extra and Black Hole Void sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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'Extra |  Black Hole Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (76 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | JFxGames | CryneX |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Chess'Extra (2020) is 4 years older than Black Hole Void (2024).
- Chess'Extra is free; Black Hole Void is paid (0.99 USD).
Chess'Extra vs Black Hole Void — FAQ
- Should I play Chess'Extra or Black Hole Void first?
- If you want chronology, Chess'Extra (2020) came out before Black Hole Void (2024). 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'Extra and Black Hole Void similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Black Hole Void have multiplayer like Chess'Extra?
- No. Chess'Extra supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Black Hole Void is listed as single-player only.
- Is Chess'Extra free?
- Yes — Chess'Extra is a free-to-play Steam title. Black Hole Void is paid (0.99 USD).