Choose SokoChess
Choose SokoChess if you want an Indie and Casual experience. SokoChess launched in 2022.
SokoChess vs SokoChess Black
SokoChess and SokoChess Black 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. SokoChess (2022) is 1 year older than SokoChess Black (2023). SokoChess Black is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SokoChess (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 SokoChess Black
Choose SokoChess Black if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SokoChess Black launched in 2023.
Both SokoChess and SokoChess Black sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 SokoChess |  SokoChess Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (28 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daisy Games | Daisy Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- SokoChess (2022) is 1 year older than SokoChess Black (2023).
- SokoChess Black is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SokoChess (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SokoChess Black is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SokoChess has no Deck rating yet.
SokoChess vs SokoChess Black — FAQ
- Should I play SokoChess or SokoChess Black first?
- If you want chronology, SokoChess (2022) came out before SokoChess Black (2023). 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 SokoChess and SokoChess Black 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.