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2007 Classic

Most likely a digital version of the classic board game chess, centered on planning ahead and tactical duels. The specific features of this release are unknown.

What defines Schach:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Schach are Chess 2: The Sequel, Dark Chess and Lux Delux. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Schach special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Chess 2: The Sequel

99 %

2014 PC

  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Realistic visuals

A reimagining of classic chess with different armies, unique pieces and new rules that open up more strategic variety. It is mainly played in head-to-head matches against other players.

Dark Chess

Turn-based combat

Chess with fog of war: you only see part of the board and must guess what your opponent is doing. Fast-paced PvP duels built on classic chess rules.

Lux Delux

Turn-based combat

Lux Delux is a Risk-style world domination strategy game played in turns, with over 900 maps, random map generators and strong mod support. An online league and AI opponents give it lasting replay value.

Attrition: Tactical Fronts

Gameplay comes before story

A fast turn-based strategy game for one or two players, with matches that can last just minutes while still offering tactical depth.

Wings of Glory

Turn-based combat

A digital take on the classic tabletop game where you maneuver aircraft through turn-based aerial dogfights. It is about positioning and planning ahead rather than reflexes.

Desert Ashes

Gameplay comes before story

A turn-based strategy game with online multiplayer and single-player campaigns, letting you run several matches at once. A day-night cycle changes conditions on the battlefield and adds extra tactical twists.

Hex of Steel

Turn-based combat

A turn-based hex-grid wargame set in World War II that covers all fronts and nations. It offers tactical battles solo or online and runs cross-platform, including on mobile devices.

Rise: Battle Lines

Gameplay comes before story

Rise: Battle Lines is a fast tactics game where you draft an army and both sides issue orders simultaneously. Battles last about 15 minutes and reward outguessing your opponent.

Abalone

Turn-based combat

A digital version of the classic board game Abalone, where you push lines of marbles across a hexagonal board to knock six opposing marbles off. It includes several alternative board layouts such as Swiss Daisy, Alien and Fujiyama.

Eight-Minute Empire

Gameplay comes before story

A digital take on a quick area-control board game where you pick cards and actions to build an empire in just a few minutes. Easy to learn and ideal for short sessions.

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