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Lazy Chess vs Math Dash

Lazy Chess and Math Dash 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. Lazy Chess (2021) is 3 years older than Math Dash (2024). Lazy Chess is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Math Dash (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Lazy Chess

Choose Lazy Chess if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lazy Chess launched in 2021.

Choose Math Dash

Choose Math Dash if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Math Dash launched in 2024.

Both Lazy Chess and Math Dash 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

Lazy Chess vs Math Dash — Steam metadata comparison
Lazy Chess — Steam game coverLazy ChessMath Dash — Steam game coverMath Dash
Released20212024
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews60% positive (10 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform MultiplayerSingle-player only
DevelopersChristopher Cinq-Mars JarvisRamicSoft

Side by side

Lazy Chess vs Math Dash — FAQ

Should I play Lazy Chess or Math Dash first?
If you want chronology, Lazy Chess (2021) came out before Math Dash (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 Lazy Chess and Math Dash 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 Math Dash have multiplayer like Lazy Chess?
No. Lazy Chess supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Math Dash is listed as single-player only.
Lazy Chess vs Math Dash — Verdict (2026) · imho.run