Choose Elemental Connection
Choose Elemental Connection if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elemental Connection launched in 2018.
Elemental Connection vs Chess Mega Bundle
Elemental Connection and Chess Mega Bundle sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Elemental Connection (2018) is 3 years older than Chess Mega Bundle (2021). Elemental Connection is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Chess Mega Bundle (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). Chess Mega Bundle has co-op; Elemental Connection does not. 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 Chess Mega Bundle
Choose Chess Mega Bundle if you want a Strategy game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chess Mega Bundle launched in 2021.
Both Elemental Connection and Chess Mega Bundle ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Elemental Connection |  Chess Mega Bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Twelve Tiles | GammaLateral |
Side by side
- Elemental Connection (2018) is 3 years older than Chess Mega Bundle (2021).
- Elemental Connection is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Chess Mega Bundle (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Chess Mega Bundle has co-op; Elemental Connection does not.
Elemental Connection vs Chess Mega Bundle — FAQ
- Should I play Elemental Connection or Chess Mega Bundle first?
- If you want chronology, Elemental Connection (2018) came out before Chess Mega Bundle (2021). 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.