Choose Chess for idiots
Choose Chess for idiots if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chess for idiots launched in 2024.
Chess for idiots vs MEMEOLOGY CLUB
Chess for idiots and MEMEOLOGY CLUB both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Chess for idiots (2024) is 2 years older than MEMEOLOGY CLUB (2026). Chess for idiots is free; MEMEOLOGY CLUB is paid (4.25 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 MEMEOLOGY CLUB
Choose MEMEOLOGY CLUB if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. MEMEOLOGY CLUB launched in 2026.
Both Chess for idiots and MEMEOLOGY CLUB sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Chess for idiots |  MEMEOLOGY CLUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.25 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (378 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Polish Hacker | Zaver_Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Chess for idiots (2024) is 2 years older than MEMEOLOGY CLUB (2026).
- Chess for idiots is free; MEMEOLOGY CLUB is paid (4.25 USD).
- Chess for idiots is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MEMEOLOGY CLUB has no Deck rating yet.
Chess for idiots vs MEMEOLOGY CLUB — FAQ
- Should I play Chess for idiots or MEMEOLOGY CLUB first?
- If you want chronology, Chess for idiots (2024) came out before MEMEOLOGY CLUB (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 Chess for idiots and MEMEOLOGY CLUB similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Is Chess for idiots free?
- Yes — Chess for idiots is a free-to-play Steam title. MEMEOLOGY CLUB is paid (4.25 USD).
- Does Chess for idiots run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chess for idiots is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MEMEOLOGY CLUB doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.