Choose Cute Chess
Choose Cute Chess if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cute Chess launched in 2021.
Cute Chess vs Black Pieces Move First
Cute Chess and Black Pieces Move First 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. Cute Chess (2021) is 4 years older than Black Pieces Move First (2025). Cute Chess is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Black Pieces Move First (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Pieces Move First
Choose Black Pieces Move First if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Black Pieces Move First launched in 2025.
Both Cute Chess and Black Pieces Move First 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
 Cute Chess |  Black Pieces Move First | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | RikkiGames Limited | Enchant Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Cute Chess (2021) is 4 years older than Black Pieces Move First (2025).
- Cute Chess is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Black Pieces Move First (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Cute Chess vs Black Pieces Move First — FAQ
- Should I play Cute Chess or Black Pieces Move First first?
- If you want chronology, Cute Chess (2021) came out before Black Pieces Move First (2025). 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 Cute Chess and Black Pieces Move First 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 Black Pieces Move First have multiplayer like Cute Chess?
- No. Cute Chess supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Black Pieces Move First is listed as single-player only.