Best Tic alternatives: games like Tic-Tac-Chess

10+ similar games compared and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
9 free games
Updated November 2026

Tic is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps and games for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Tic

Mini Chess 5x4#1

Mini Chess 5x4 by Rudolf Dr. Jagdhuber

A 5x4 version of chess
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 1
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 2
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 3
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 4
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 5
Mini Chess 5x4 screenshot 6

Experience a unique tactical challenge with a smaller board in this classic strategy game. It offers puzzles, achievements, and an endless mode with randomly generated positions. Play completely offline with no ads or data collection.

Chess Variants Battle Missions#2

Chess Variants Battle Missions by Matthias Kissel

Over 90 offline chess games
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7(23 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 1
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 2
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 3
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 4
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 5
Chess Variants Battle Missions screenshot 6

Explore over 90 unique chess variants and challenges. Engage in quick, strategic missions and battles, perfect for short breaks. Unlock new quests by winning challenges and collecting stars.

Chess Twist#3

Chess Twist by GUILLAUME JACQUES FRADIN

Classic rules, twisted boards
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
5.0(1 ratings)
$6.99
Chess Twist screenshot 1
Chess Twist screenshot 2
Chess Twist screenshot 3

Experience chess with a twist on procedurally generated boards that alter traditional gameplay. Discover new strategies on unique battlefields with classic rules. Challenge yourself with over 1000 puzzles.