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Games like Cat Chess

  • 16 games
  • Updated Nov 6, 2026

Players who liked Cat Chess also play

The closest matches to Cat Chess: Chess Ultra, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Cat Lady - The Card Game, Hyper Chess, and FPS Chess. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Chess and Board Game, like Cat Chess.

    • $12.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • 2017
  1. Rank 04

    Hyper Chess

    Why this: Shares turn based combat and character customization with Cat Chess.

    • $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2025
  2. Rank 05

    FPS Chess

    Why this: Explores indie, like Cat Chess.

    • Free
    • 2022

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Cat Chess

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Chess Ultra

    Also Chess and Board Game, like Cat Chess.

    • 74% of 1,040 reviews
  2. 2
    Quilts and Cats of Calico

    Also Cats and Board Game, like Cat Chess.

    • 95% of 277 reviews
  3. 3
    Cat Lady - The Card Game

    Genres: Strategy, Casual

    • 97% of 142 reviews
  4. 4
    Hyper Chess

    Shares turn based combat and character customization with Cat Chess.

    • 92% of 253 reviews
  5. 5
    FPS Chess

    Explores indie, like Cat Chess.

    • 85% of 30,371 reviews
  6. 6
    Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition

    Genres: Sports, Strategy, Indie

    • 74% of 102 reviews
  7. 7
    Kemono Mahjong

    Genres: Casual

    • 89% of 100 reviews
  8. 8
    Cats Huddled Together 挤在一起的猫猫们

    Explores casual, like Cat Chess.

    • 90% of 60 reviews
  9. 9
    Chessarama

    Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Cat Chess.

    • 93% of 61 reviews
  10. 10
    Flamecraft

    Shares turn based combat with Cat Chess.

    • 96% of 199 reviews
  11. 11
    Pic-Me!

    Shares character customization with Cat Chess.

    • 87% of 71 reviews
  12. 12
    A Little to the Left

    Shares hint system with Cat Chess.

    • 92% of 9,531 reviews
  13. 13
    The Conquest of Go

    Also Board Game and Education, like Cat Chess.

    • 94% of 238 reviews
  14. 14
    Sudocats

    Also Cats and Education, like Cat Chess.

    • 98% of 1,006 reviews
  15. 15
    Everdell

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual

    • 89% of 369 reviews
  16. 16
    Is This Seat Taken?

    Genres: Indie, Casual

    • 97% of 4,976 reviews
  17. 17
    Armello

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 83% of 5,464 reviews
  18. 18
    Cat Quest III

    Explores whimsical, like Cat Chess.

    • 95% of 1,116 reviews
  19. 19
    Cozy Cleaner

    Genres: Adventure, Simulation, Casual

    • 91% of 863 reviews
  20. 20
    Sushi Cat Legacy Collection

    Also Cats and Turn-Based Tactics, like Cat Chess.

    • 97% of 162 reviews
  21. 21
    Passant: A Chess Roguelike

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual

    • 80% of 281 reviews
  22. 22
    Dark Chess

    Genres: Strategy, Indie

    • 76% of 72 reviews
  23. 23
    Exploding Kittens® 2

    Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie

    • 78% of 224 reviews
  24. 24
    Find Matt's Cats

    Genres: Indie, Casual

    • 98% of 317 reviews
Cat Chess — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2026
  • Developer: Capricia Labs
  • Price: $6.99checked Nov 6
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 86% of 392 reviews
  • Genres: Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Active online multiplayer lobbies
  • Adorable cat piece animations during captures and movement
  • Charming art style with warm visuals
  • Cozy
  • Funny
  • Lighthearted

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Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cat Chess at current Steam store prices.

  • Sudocats

    Why this: Also Cats and Education, like Cat Chess.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022
  • Cozy Cleaner

    Why this: Shares hint system with Cat Chess.

    • $4.19 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2026
  • The Cat Games

    Why this: Same cozy mood as Cat Chess.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2017
  • Zodiacats

    Why this: Also Cats and Tabletop, like Cat Chess.

    • $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2022
  • Idle Kitty

    Why this: Explores casual, like Cat Chess.

    • $3.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2026

About Cat Chess

The closest matches to Cat Chess: Chess Ultra, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Cat Lady - The Card Game, Hyper Chess, and FPS Chess. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Cat Chess is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chess Ultra, Quilts and Cats of Calico and Cat Lady - The Card Game — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, funny and lighthearted, and single out its character customization and hint system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

About Cat Chess: Play the ancient and thrilling game of Chess but with... cats! Lead your furry friends to the Purrfect battle of brains and whiskers!

Is Cat Chess worth buying?

  • 86% of 392 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.9 h played before their negative review.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“Nice game and all it's cats and chess. But that's honestly all it is. Not really worth getting the deluxe edition. Normal game is probably worth 3 bucks it's a little expensive.”
2 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Chess Ultra, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Cat Lady - The Card Game

How this verdict works →

Frequently asked about Cat Chess

Can I run it?

Is Cat Chess verified for Steam Deck?

Yes — Cat Chess is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.

How much does Cat Chess cost?

Cat Chess is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

Does Cat Chess have multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — Cat Chess supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).

What games are most similar to Cat Chess?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cat Chess are Chess Ultra, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Cat Lady - The Card Game.

Who developed Cat Chess?

Cat Chess was developed by Capricia Labs and published by Capricia Productions.