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Invisibox vs Checkers & Pawns

Invisibox and Checkers & Pawns both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Invisibox (2017) is 7 years older than Checkers & Pawns (2024). Checkers & Pawns is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Invisibox (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Invisibox

Choose Invisibox if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Invisibox launched in 2017.

Choose Checkers & Pawns

Choose Checkers & Pawns if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Checkers & Pawns launched in 2024.

Both Invisibox and Checkers & Pawns sit in Indie and Casual 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

Invisibox vs Checkers & Pawns — Steam metadata comparison
Invisibox — Steam game coverInvisiboxCheckers & Pawns — Steam game coverCheckers & Pawns
Released20172024
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews91.2% positive (34 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRetrificSplashPunk Studios

Side by side

Invisibox vs Checkers & Pawns — FAQ

Should I play Invisibox or Checkers & Pawns first?
If you want chronology, Invisibox (2017) came out before Checkers & Pawns (2024). 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 Invisibox and Checkers & Pawns similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
Invisibox vs Checkers & Pawns — Verdict (2026) · imho.run