Choose RPG Chess
Choose RPG Chess if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and DualShock Controller Support. RPG Chess launched in 2026.
RPG Chess vs Chess, Texas
RPG Chess and Chess, Texas 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. Chess, Texas (2025) is 1 year older than RPG 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 Chess, Texas
Choose Chess, Texas if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Chess, Texas launched in 2025.
Both RPG Chess and Chess, Texas 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
 RPG Chess |  Chess, Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 88% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Oskar Aleksander Melbye | Studio Apollo |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Chess, Texas (2025) is 1 year older than RPG Chess (2026).
RPG Chess vs Chess, Texas — FAQ
- Should I play RPG Chess or Chess, Texas first?
- If you want chronology, Chess, Texas (2025) came out before RPG 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 RPG Chess and Chess, Texas 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.