Choose Gigachess
Choose Gigachess if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gigachess launched in 2015.
Gigachess vs Matris
Gigachess and Matris 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. Gigachess (2015) is 1 year older than Matris (2016). Matris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gigachess (82.1% 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 Matris
Choose Matris if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Matris launched in 2016.
Both Gigachess and Matris sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Gigachess |  Matris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (67 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Drixxel Soft | Leaghorn |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gigachess (2015) is 1 year older than Matris (2016).
- Matris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gigachess (82.1% positive).
- Gigachess is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Matris (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gigachess vs Matris — FAQ
- Should I play Gigachess or Matris first?
- If you want chronology, Gigachess (2015) came out before Matris (2016). 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 Gigachess and Matris 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.