Back to browse

Chess UltraVSTabletop Simulator

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Chess Ultra

Chess Ultra

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPGSports
Quality
63Popularity
26Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−75% $3.21
Buy Now
VS
Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
77Popularity
40Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−84% $3.19
Buy Now

Winner

Tabletop Simulator wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Grab It Now
2
Chess Ultra
2 of 13 metrics
Tabletop Simulator
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.21 -
$3.19 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.89
$3.89
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
82 price changes -
175 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.7% positive -
95.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
46.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
44.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
426 Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 -
6.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
48.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
26 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 language Wins
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Jun 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeChess Ultra

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItTabletop Simulator

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Chess Ultra
Tabletop Simulator

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Chess Ultra

Chess Ultra

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −75% $3.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +21% $3.89View
Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $3.19Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$234.96View

Chess Ultra

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

77% positive (1,829 reviews) — mostly positive
1,829 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.21 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+17% player growth
21 concurrent players — niche audience

Tabletop Simulator

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (46,757 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
46,757 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.19 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.09)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-15% minor player decrease
8,275 concurrent players — solid base
46,757 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsChess UltraTabletop Simulator
Release Date
June 21, 2017
June 5, 2015
Developers
Ripstone
Berserk Games
Publishers
Ripstone
Berserk Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
26

Chess Ultra

No PC requirements data available

Tabletop Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Chess Ultra or Tabletop Simulator?

Tabletop Simulator won the comparison against Chess Ultra based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Chess Ultra worth buying over Tabletop Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Tabletop Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tabletop Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.