Rank 01Why this
Also Chess and Board Game, like 3D Chess.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked 3D Chess also play
The closest matches to 3D Chess: Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Hyper Chess, KNIGHTS, and Checkmate Showdown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
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KNIGHTS
Why this: Also Chess and Tabletop, like 3D Chess.
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Checkmate Showdown
Why this: Also Chess and 2D Fighter, like 3D Chess.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: bumblebee
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 2
- 49% of 47 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Calming background noise boosts concentration
- Customizable boards and piece sets
- Optional 3d visuals enhance immersion
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Relaxing
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About 3D Chess
The closest matches to 3D Chess: Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Hyper Chess, KNIGHTS, and Checkmate Showdown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If 3D Chess is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition and Hyper Chess — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and relaxing, and single out its chaos mode and custom board creation. 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 3D Chess: A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds.
Is 3D Chess worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 47 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Calming background noise boosts concentration
- Customizable boards and piece sets
- Optional 3d visuals enhance immersion
- Puzzle editor lets players create custom challenges
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Some say it is chess. I am not able to agree with that statement as you are forced to take queen when promoting pawn. That is not according to chess rules. Additionally "avoid check" puzzles are mostly only doable as computer is not even…”
“- Only 3 difficulties & the hardest is easy to beat. - Online is dead. - Mediocre graphics, lighting, boards/pieces and limited viewing angles of the board typically make it less clear to see what's going on at a glance than it could be…”
People who play it also play: Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Hyper Chess
Frequently asked about 3D Chess
Can I run it?
How much does 3D Chess cost?
3D Chess is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does 3D Chess have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — 3D Chess supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to 3D Chess?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 3D Chess are Chess Ultra, Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Hyper Chess.
Who developed 3D Chess?
3D Chess was developed by bumblebee and published by familyplay.