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Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 vs Imaginytes

Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 and Imaginytes both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Imaginytes (2025) is 1 year older than Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 (2026). 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 Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈

Choose Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 launched in 2026.

Choose Imaginytes

Choose Imaginytes if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. Imaginytes launched in 2025.

Both Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 and Imaginytes sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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

Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 vs Imaginytes — Steam metadata comparison
Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 — Steam game coverAuto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈Imaginytes — Steam game coverImaginytes
Released20262025
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, CasualStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknown7.49 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (27 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJackyGamesEgome Games

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Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 vs Imaginytes — FAQ

Should I play Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 or Imaginytes first?
If you want chronology, Imaginytes (2025) came out before Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 (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 Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 and Imaginytes similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.
Auto Chess Souls-棋魂之弈 vs Imaginytes — Verdict (2026) · imho.run