Choose Mega Knockdown
Choose Mega Knockdown if you want an Action and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards and Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mega Knockdown launched in 2022.
Mega Knockdown vs Dice chess
Mega Knockdown and Dice chess 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. Mega Knockdown (2022) is 4 years older than Dice chess (2026). Dice chess is free; Mega Knockdown is paid (9.99 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 game with Stereo Sound and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dice chess launched in 2026.
Both Mega Knockdown and Dice chess sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Mega Knockdown |  Dice chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (32 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | dhamster, Alan McMillian | Actual indie game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mega Knockdown (2022) is 4 years older than Dice chess (2026).
- Dice chess is free; Mega Knockdown is paid (9.99 USD).
- Mega Knockdown is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dice chess has no Deck rating yet.
Mega Knockdown vs Dice chess — FAQ
- Should I play Mega Knockdown or Dice chess first?
- If you want chronology, Mega Knockdown (2022) 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 Mega Knockdown and Dice chess 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.
- Is Dice chess free?
- Yes — Dice chess is a free-to-play Steam title. Mega Knockdown is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Mega Knockdown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mega Knockdown is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dice chess doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.