Choose Khet 2.0
Choose Khet 2.0 if you want an Indie experience. Khet 2.0 launched in 2014.
Khet 2.0 vs Chess Kingdom
Khet 2.0 and Chess Kingdom both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Khet 2.0 (2014) is 12 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026). Chess Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Khet 2.0 (92.2% positive). 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 Chess Kingdom
Choose Chess Kingdom if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chess Kingdom launched in 2026.
Both Khet 2.0 and Chess Kingdom sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Steam Turn Notifications, 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
 Khet 2.0 |  Chess Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (90 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | BlueLine Games | Pinch Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Khet 2.0 (2014) is 12 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026).
- Chess Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Khet 2.0 (92.2% positive).
- Chess Kingdom is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Khet 2.0 (3.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Khet 2.0 vs Chess Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Khet 2.0 or Chess Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Khet 2.0 (2014) came out before Chess Kingdom (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 Khet 2.0 and Chess Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.