Coming Jan 7, 2027

DEATHMATE

By halftoasted

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DEATHMATE is a game tagged Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess and Strategy by halftoasted, launching on Steam on Jan 7, 2027. That is a quiet week for games like it, with 7 similar games launching the same week. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 23. The Steam games most like it include ChessDeck, Usurper and Zeitnot.

DEATHMATE is a chess-themed roguelike deckbuilder. Build an army of pieces, stack a deck full of moves, and battle your way across the depths of the Underworld.

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Busiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:

Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 153 similar games
Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Packed, 123 similar games
Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Packed, 114 similar games

Quietest: Nov 23, Dec 7, Jan 11.

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ChessDeck 86% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy
Usurper 85% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy
Zeitnot 83% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy
Duskfire 82% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Chess of the Hidden Gates 82% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
DiceRogue 82% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Gambition 82% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy
Hellmate - Chess Deck Builder 82% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy
Divine Sin: Death Duel 81% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Kingfall 81% match · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Chess, Strategy