Rank 01Games like ShyChess
- 14 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked ShyChess also play
The closest matches to ShyChess: Take the Dream IX, Welcome to the Game, Gachimuchi Reloaded, The Blind Prophet, and OneShot. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Gore and Violent, like ShyChess.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 22)
- 2016
Rank 03- $0.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2018
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The Blind Prophet
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as ShyChess.
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寇莎梅特：困世迷情 Consummate:Missing World
Why this: Also RPGMaker and Violent, like ShyChess.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Karosu-Maker
- Price: $1.99checked Oct 3
- 75% of 16 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Sexual Content
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Blend chess mechanics with a heartbreaking story
- Navigate chessboard floors without stepping on enemy controlled squares
- Pixel art style with detailed character portraits
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also RPGMaker and Violent, like ShyChess.
About ShyChess
The closest matches to ShyChess: Take the Dream IX, Welcome to the Game, Gachimuchi Reloaded, The Blind Prophet, and OneShot. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ShyChess is your kind of game, the closest matches are Take the Dream IX, Welcome to the Game and Gachimuchi Reloaded — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its chess piece movement and grid navigation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About ShyChess: ShyChess is a puzzle game where the ShyGirls must cross through chessboards avoiding dangerous zones, marked by thechess pieces attack patterns. Go through room to room while discovering more about the ShyGirls history, escape with as many of them as you can.
Is ShyChess worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 16 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $1.99 (checked Oct 3).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Blend chess mechanics with a heartbreaking story
- Navigate chessboard floors without stepping on enemy controlled squares
- Pixel art style with detailed character portraits
- Unlock multiple story endings
People who play it also play: Take the Dream IX, Welcome to the Game, Gachimuchi Reloaded
Frequently asked about ShyChess
Can I run it?
How much does ShyChess cost?
ShyChess is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ShyChess?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ShyChess are Take the Dream IX, Welcome to the Game, Gachimuchi Reloaded.
Who developed ShyChess?
ShyChess was developed by Karosu-Maker.