Choose Super X Chess
Choose Super X Chess if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Super X Chess launched in 2018.
Super X Chess vs 4D Games
Super X Chess and 4D Games 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. Super X Chess (2018) is 6 years older than 4D Games (2024). 4D Games is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Super X Chess (5.99 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 4D Games
Choose 4D Games if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4D Games launched in 2024.
Both Super X Chess and 4D Games sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Super X Chess |  4D Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mlyst | Joe Subbiani |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Super X Chess (2018) is 6 years older than 4D Games (2024).
- 4D Games is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Super X Chess (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Super X Chess vs 4D Games — FAQ
- Should I play Super X Chess or 4D Games first?
- If you want chronology, Super X Chess (2018) came out before 4D Games (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 Super X Chess and 4D Games 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.
- Do both Super X Chess and 4D Games have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Super X Chess ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 4D Games ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.