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Games like Chess 2: The Sequel

If Chess 2: The Sequel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition and Glow Chess — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, competitive and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Chess 2: The Sequel: The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.

2014SportsStrategyIndie5.99 USDMetacritic 62Windowsby Ludeme Games, Sirlin Games
Chess 2: The Sequel — Steam game cover
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3d to 2d visual trickery enhances board clarityDuel mechanics let players challenge capturesMidline invasion rule accelerates games into tactical racesChallengingCompetitiveContemplative

Players who liked Chess 2: The Sequel also play

Steam players who put hours into Chess 2: The Sequel also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Chess Ultra

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.

    2017ActionSportsStrategy12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Second-strongest match for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.

    2016SportsStrategyIndie15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Glow Chess

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Immortal classic - a game that has been for many thousands of years - Chess - comes back in a new form, now with neon lights!

    2018SportsStrategyIndie0.69 USDSteam ↗
  4. Cat Chess

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!

    2026SportsStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  5. Chess Cubed

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Don't give up - Turn things around! Chess Cubed offers the first, true 3D Chess Experience! Play others in a new uncharted world of chess where the books on strategies of old mean nothing. Defeat challengers from all directions and raise your flag in this new world!

    2018SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Chessia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Are you a chess master? Or a chess enthusiast? Maybe you just play chess from time to time. Whoever you are, Chessia is here for you.

    2018SportsStrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Chess!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Chess! is an immersive chess game seamlessly integrated with the popular online platform, Lichess. Players can challenge advanced AI, compete against millions of other players in ranked matchmaking, delve into offline chess puzzles, and much more!

    2023SportsStrategySimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fritz - Your chess coach

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Chess 2: The Sequel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Fritz. Your chess trainer! Chess is fun with me! With AI help you learn to play brilliant winning games even as a beginner. Or play at professional level without help. Always with a humorous commentary. I also find opponents for you on the chess server and give you tactics training.

    2023SportsStrategy19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chess 2: The Sequel at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chess 2: The Sequel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Card Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Rogue Agent

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bombagun

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A deceptively simple, post-apocalyptic style card game that you can play both online and offline!

    2022Free To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. RISK: Global Domination

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

    2020StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The 3D online multiplayer game of social deduction and mischief, inspired by medieval politics and the Werewolf/Mafia (1986) genre. Gather 'round the tabletop, uniting allies of the realm with strategy to distinguish friend from foe.

    2017RPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Pixel Puzzles Traditional Jigsaw Puzzles

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chess 2: The Sequel.

    Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Chess 2: The Sequel

How much does Chess 2: The Sequel cost?
Chess 2: The Sequel is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Chess 2: The Sequel have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Chess 2: The Sequel supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Chess 2: The Sequel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chess 2: The Sequel are Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Glow Chess.
Who developed Chess 2: The Sequel?
Chess 2: The Sequel was developed by Ludeme Games, Sirlin Games and published by Ludeme Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Chess 2: The Sequel.

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