Free games like Check vs Mate
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Check vs Mate, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Dota Underlords
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Casual with Check vs Mate.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
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FPS Chess
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Check vs Mate.
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
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Catgirl Chess
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Casual with Check vs Mate.
The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.
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The Elder Scrolls®: Legends™
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window.
The Elder Scrolls: Legends™ is an award- winning free-to-play strategy card game based on the world and lore of the Elder Scrolls series. Play for hours or minutes across many game modes that are easy to learn but challenging to master.
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SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Check vs Mate.
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
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Pixel Puzzles Traditional Jigsaw Puzzles
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Check vs Mate.
Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.
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PHAGEBORN: Online Card Game
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Check vs Mate.
An immersive online card game that combines rich and engaging lore, with deep and strategic gameplay. Build powerful decks in synergy with the Avatar of your choice, obliterate your enemies, and decide the fate of the universe!
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Slap 'em UP!
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Check vs Mate.
Get in on the casual party card game where every hand is a chance to roast your friends! Slap them down with the higher cards, blast them with mocking stickers, or drop emotes they won’t forget. Dress to impress and make your way to the crown. Who’s the real king now?
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Dice chess
Free-to-play alternative to Check vs Mate — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Casual with Check vs Mate.
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.