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Kungfu Beggar vs ShyChess

Kungfu Beggar and ShyChess both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kungfu Beggar (2017) is 1 year older than ShyChess (2018). ShyChess is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kungfu Beggar (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Kungfu Beggar

Choose Kungfu Beggar if you want a Simulation experience. Kungfu Beggar launched in 2017.

Choose ShyChess

Choose ShyChess if you want a Violent experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShyChess launched in 2018.

Both Kungfu Beggar and ShyChess sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Kungfu Beggar vs ShyChess — Steam metadata comparison
Kungfu Beggar — Steam game coverKungfu BeggarShyChess — Steam game coverShyChess
Released20172018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, GoreAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, Violent, Gore
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews75% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLIU TINGKarosu-Maker

Side by side

Kungfu Beggar vs ShyChess — FAQ

Should I play Kungfu Beggar or ShyChess first?
If you want chronology, Kungfu Beggar (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 Kungfu Beggar and ShyChess similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
Kungfu Beggar vs ShyChess — Verdict (2026) · imho.run