Choose Backgammon Blitz
Choose Backgammon Blitz if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Backgammon Blitz launched in 2015.
Backgammon Blitz vs Chess Kingdom
Backgammon Blitz and Chess Kingdom both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 11 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026). Chess Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% 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 Strategy and Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chess Kingdom launched in 2026.
Both Backgammon Blitz and Chess Kingdom sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player 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
 Backgammon Blitz |  Chess Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (146 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | VooFoo Studios | Pinch Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 11 years older than Chess Kingdom (2026).
- Chess Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive).
- Chess Kingdom is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Backgammon Blitz (3.49 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Backgammon Blitz vs Chess Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Backgammon Blitz or Chess Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Backgammon Blitz (2015) 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 Backgammon Blitz and Chess Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on 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.