Choose Non-Euclidean Chess
Choose Non-Euclidean Chess if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. Non-Euclidean Chess launched in 2021.
Non-Euclidean Chess vs Grid Lands
Non-Euclidean Chess and Grid Lands both land in Strategy, Casual, Early Access 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, Casual, Early Access on Steam. Non-Euclidean Chess (2021) is 5 years older than Grid Lands (2026). Grid Lands has co-op; Non-Euclidean Chess does not. 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 Grid Lands
Choose Grid Lands if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Steam Turn Notifications, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Grid Lands launched in 2026.
Both Non-Euclidean Chess and Grid Lands sit in Strategy, Casual, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Non-Euclidean Chess |  Grid Lands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Cole Ferguson, Will Bowers | Grid Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- Non-Euclidean Chess (2021) is 5 years older than Grid Lands (2026).
- Grid Lands has co-op; Non-Euclidean Chess does not.
Non-Euclidean Chess vs Grid Lands — FAQ
- Should I play Non-Euclidean Chess or Grid Lands first?
- If you want chronology, Non-Euclidean Chess (2021) came out before Grid Lands (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 Non-Euclidean Chess and Grid Lands similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual, Early Access 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.