Choose Pawn of the Dead
Choose Pawn of the Dead if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Pawn of the Dead launched in 2021.
Pawn of the Dead vs Dice chess
Pawn of the Dead and Dice 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. Pawn of the Dead (2021) is 5 years older than Dice chess (2026). Dice chess is free; Pawn of the Dead is paid (6.99 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 Dice chess
Choose Dice chess if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dice chess launched in 2026.
Both Pawn of the Dead and Dice chess sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and 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
 Pawn of the Dead |  Dice chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Aslan Game Studio | Actual indie game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Pawn of the Dead (2021) is 5 years older than Dice chess (2026).
- Dice chess is free; Pawn of the Dead is paid (6.99 USD).
Pawn of the Dead vs Dice chess — FAQ
- Should I play Pawn of the Dead or Dice chess first?
- If you want chronology, Pawn of the Dead (2021) came out before Dice chess (2026). 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 Pawn of the Dead and Dice 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.
- Is Dice chess free?
- Yes — Dice chess is a free-to-play Steam title. Pawn of the Dead is paid (6.99 USD).