Choose Shogi 3D
Choose Shogi 3D if you want an Early Access experience. Shogi 3D launched in 2025.
Shogi 3D vs Cat Chess
Shogi 3D and Cat Chess both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Shogi 3D (2025) is 1 year older than Cat Chess (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 Cat Chess
Choose Cat Chess if you want a Sports game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Cat Chess launched in 2026.
Both Shogi 3D and Cat Chess sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Shogi 3D |  Cat Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Hard Shark Games | Capricia Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shogi 3D (2025) is 1 year older than Cat Chess (2026).
Shogi 3D vs Cat Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Shogi 3D or Cat Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Shogi 3D (2025) came out before Cat Chess (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 Shogi 3D and Cat Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.