Choose Epitaph
Choose Epitaph if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Epitaph launched in 2020.
Epitaph vs Lazy Chess
Epitaph and Lazy Chess both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Epitaph (2020) is 1 year older than Lazy Chess (2021). Lazy Chess is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Epitaph (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Lazy Chess
Choose Lazy Chess if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lazy Chess launched in 2021.
Both Epitaph and Lazy Chess sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Epitaph |  Lazy Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 60% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Wyatt Yeong, Kailin Zhu, Jonathan Moormann, Jingjin Liu | Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Epitaph (2020) is 1 year older than Lazy Chess (2021).
- Lazy Chess is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Epitaph (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Epitaph vs Lazy Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Epitaph or Lazy Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Epitaph (2020) came out before Lazy Chess (2021). 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 Epitaph and Lazy Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.