Choose Chessplosion
Choose Chessplosion if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. Chessplosion launched in 2021.
Chessplosion vs Check and Slash
Chessplosion and Check and Slash both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Chessplosion (2021) is 3 years older than Check and Slash (2024). Chessplosion scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Check and Slash (90% positive). 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 Check and Slash
Choose Check and Slash if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Check and Slash launched in 2024.
Both Chessplosion and Check and Slash sit in Action and Indie 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
 Chessplosion |  Check and Slash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (104 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | C.T. Matthews | Gate of Madness |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Chessplosion (2021) is 3 years older than Check and Slash (2024).
- Chessplosion scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Check and Slash (90% positive).
- Check and Slash is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Chessplosion (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Chessplosion vs Check and Slash — FAQ
- Should I play Chessplosion or Check and Slash first?
- If you want chronology, Chessplosion (2021) came out before Check and Slash (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 Chessplosion and Check and Slash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Check and Slash have multiplayer like Chessplosion?
- No. Chessplosion supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Check and Slash is listed as single-player only.