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2025PCSteam Deck playable83 % positive19.50 €

A chess career management game where you build your skills and opening repertoire, win matches and climb the rating ladder to become world champion.

  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Master of Chess are Citizens: Far Lands, Chess Ultra and Qvadriga. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Master of Chess special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Citizens: Far Lands

92 %Match

2022PCSteam Deck playable73 % positive−40 % 9.75 € 5.85 €

  • Tactical depth
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Gameplay comes before story

A turn-based city builder that plays like a puzzle: you plan resource chains and cater to your citizens so your settlement can grow turn by turn.

Chess Ultra

Realistic visuals

A polished digital take on classic chess, with varied scenic environments, online play, AI at multiple strengths and VR support. Great for anyone wanting pure chess in a calm, attractive setting.

Qvadriga

Realistic visuals

Qvadriga is a turn-based chariot racing game set in ancient Roman circuses, where lane choice, pacing and whip attacks are planned tactically against rivals. Between races you upgrade your team to win in the arena.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok

Linear, curated structure

A digital take on the Norse board game Hnefatafl, where you play asymmetric matches as the fleeing king's side or the besieging attackers. It's a quiet, tactical brain game with little frills.

Gambonanza

Strong character progression

A chess-themed roguelike where you combine over 100 Gambits and piece synergies to build explosive combos. Every move matters and rewards clever planning.

Marble Age

Strong character progression

A turn-based historical strategy sim where you grow a small Greek settlement into a dominant city-state. The focus is on managing resources and expanding rather than action.

Pure Chess

Realistic visuals

A handsomely presented chess simulation with realistic boards and pieces, offering classic chess against the AI or online opponents. Ideal for players who want pure, focused strategy without extras.

Lords of the Realm

Realistic visuals

Medieval strategy set in 1268 England: you manage land, peasants and resources in turn-based phases, then lead your armies in real-time battles against rival lords to claim the crown.

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