# Games like Chess Ultra

> The closest matches to Chess Ultra: Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition, Immersion Chess, Check vs Mate, Tabletop Simulator, and Tabletop Playground. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition](https://imho.run/games/300630/pure-chess-grandmaster-edition) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 102 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/300630/)
2. [Immersion Chess](https://imho.run/games/631660/immersion-chess) — Also Chess and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 81 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/631660/)
3. [Check vs Mate](https://imho.run/games/211070/check-vs-mate) — A frequent pick in Chess Ultra players' libraries, and another Action. 211 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211070/)
4. [Tabletop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/286160/tabletop-simulator) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 31,086 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/)
5. [Tabletop Playground](https://imho.run/games/838410/tabletop-playground) — A frequent pick in Chess Ultra players' libraries, and another RPG. 93 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838410/)
6. [Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked](https://imho.run/games/3124340/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 666 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124340/)
7. [Wingspan](https://imho.run/games/1054490/wingspan) — A frequent pick in Chess Ultra players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054490/)
8. [Dark Chess](https://imho.run/games/1151130/dark-chess) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 72 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151130/)
9. [Catan VR](https://imho.run/games/857680/catan-vr) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 68 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/857680/)
10. [Tabletopia](https://imho.run/games/402560/tabletopia) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 1,049 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/402560/)
11. [FPS Chess](https://imho.run/games/2021910/fps-chess) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 30,371 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2021910/)
12. [Pure Pool](https://imho.run/games/300610/pure-pool) — Shares ai difficulty tiers with Chess Ultra. 327 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/300610/)
13. [5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel](https://imho.run/games/1349230/5d-chess-with-multiverse-time-travel) — A frequent pick in Chess Ultra players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,493 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1349230/)
14. [Ultimate Fishing Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/468920/ultimate-fishing-simulator) — Also Sports, like Chess Ultra. 2,480 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/468920/)
15. [Warhammer 40,000: Regicide](https://imho.run/games/322910/warhammer-40-000-regicide) — Also Chess, like Chess Ultra. 984 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322910/)
16. [Premium Bowling](https://imho.run/games/898580/premium-bowling) — Also VR and Sports, like Chess Ultra. 359 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/898580/)
17. [Battle Chess: Game of Kings™](https://imho.run/games/200150/battle-chess-game-of-kings) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 266 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200150/)
18. [Checkmate Showdown](https://imho.run/games/1803410/checkmate-showdown) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 157 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803410/)
19. [Ice Lakes](https://imho.run/games/393430/ice-lakes) — A frequent pick in Chess Ultra players' libraries, and another Sports. 237 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393430/)
20. [Armello](https://imho.run/games/290340/armello) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 5,464 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290340/)
21. [3D Math - Ultra](https://imho.run/games/1309200/3d-math-ultra) — Also Chess and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 95 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309200/)
22. [Quilts and Cats of Calico](https://imho.run/games/1993180/quilts-and-cats-of-calico) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Chess Ultra. 277 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1993180/)
23. [Khet 2.0](https://imho.run/games/312720/khet-2-0) — Also Chess and Board Game, like Chess Ultra. 90 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312720/)
24. [RUSH](https://imho.run/games/844040/rush) — Also VR and Sports, like Chess Ultra. 138 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844040/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=518060&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=518060&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=518060&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=518060
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/518060
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Chess Ultra

Chess Ultra is a chess simulation that launched in 2017 and is currently verified for Steam Deck play. It offers multiple 3D chess sets with camera adjustment options, 12 AI difficulty tiers spanning from novice to grandmaster levels, an Elo rating system, and game save slots. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, chill, cozy, and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting the elegant music and immersive environments. Free DLC sets such as Easter Island Chess expand the visual variety beyond the included boards. The title retails for $12.99 and holds a 74% positive rating based on over 1,000 Steam reviews. Beyond serving as a practice tool against varied opposition, reviewers note it teaches chess fundamentals while playing.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 518060
- **Developer:** Ripstone
- **Publisher:** Ripstone
- **Genres:** Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Steam Turn Notifications, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 21, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/518060/chess-ultra)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=518060&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/518060/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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