Choose FritzChess 15
Choose FritzChess 15 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. FritzChess 15 launched in 2016.
FritzChess 15 vs Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition
FritzChess 15 and Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition 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. FritzChess 15 (2016) is 2 years older than Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition (2018). Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than FritzChess 15 (47.5% 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 Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition
Choose Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition launched in 2018.
Both FritzChess 15 and Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 FritzChess 15 |  Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 47.5% positive (40 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ChessBase GmbH | ChessBase GmbH |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- FritzChess 15 (2016) is 2 years older than Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition (2018).
- Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than FritzChess 15 (47.5% positive).
FritzChess 15 vs Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — FAQ
- Should I play FritzChess 15 or Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition first?
- If you want chronology, FritzChess 15 (2016) came out before Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition (2018). 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 FritzChess 15 and Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition 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.