Choose Enemy on the tail!
Choose Enemy on the tail! if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. Enemy on the tail! launched in 2024.
Enemy on the tail! vs Chess: Apex
Enemy on the tail! and Chess: Apex both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Enemy on the tail! (2024) is 2 years older than Chess: Apex (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 Chess: Apex
Choose Chess: Apex if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. Chess: Apex launched in 2026.
Both Enemy on the tail! and Chess: Apex sit in Strategy 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
 Enemy on the tail! |  Chess: Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Massively Multiplayer | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Buli16, KAT Family Studio | Netherlate Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Enemy on the tail! (2024) is 2 years older than Chess: Apex (2026).
Enemy on the tail! vs Chess: Apex — FAQ
- Should I play Enemy on the tail! or Chess: Apex first?
- If you want chronology, Enemy on the tail! (2024) came out before Chess: Apex (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 Enemy on the tail! and Chess: Apex similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.