Choose Dogolrax
Choose Dogolrax if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dogolrax launched in 2017.
Dogolrax vs ShyChess
Dogolrax and ShyChess both land in Indie, Adventure, Violent 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 Indie, Adventure, Violent on Steam. Dogolrax (2017) is 1 year older than ShyChess (2018). ShyChess scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Dogolrax (68% 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 ShyChess
Choose ShyChess if you want an Action, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShyChess launched in 2018.
Both Dogolrax and ShyChess sit in Indie, Adventure, and Violent on Steam, 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
 Dogolrax |  ShyChess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Violent, Gore | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (172 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Shuriken | Karosu-Maker |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Violent on Steam.
- Dogolrax (2017) is 1 year older than ShyChess (2018).
- ShyChess scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Dogolrax (68% positive).
- ShyChess is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Dogolrax (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Dogolrax vs ShyChess — FAQ
- Should I play Dogolrax or ShyChess first?
- If you want chronology, Dogolrax (2017) came out before ShyChess (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 Dogolrax and ShyChess similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Violent 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.