Comparison

Lines Knight vs Almost Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lines Knight

This board game challenges players to align five enchanted orbs in a row to clear them and earn points. It features dazzling visuals, sound effects, and Game Center integration for score sharing. The game offers a fun twist on a classic puzzle with a unique creative perspective.

Highlights
  • Align five orbs in a row
  • Clear orbs for points
  • Dazzling visuals
  • Rousing sound effects
  • Game Center score sharing
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Lines Knight: A Noble Diversion of Orbs and Glory! Hark! Lines Knight is a most comely board game, a gallant offspring of the legendary Lines of Olde. Reforged with splendor, it boasteth dazzling visuals and the rousing clang of sound magicks. Align five enchanted orbs in a stately row, and behold! They shalt vanish in a flourish, granting thee points and prestige. A merry pastime it be—one to stir thy wits and bend thy very imagination! What’s more, thou mayest boast of thy valiant deeds, publishing thy scores and triumphs in the grand halls of Game Center. ! BE WARNED! This game is most perilously addictive—a devourer of hours and a slayer of suppers! Proceed, brave soul… if thou dare! But seriously (somewhat): Lines Knight is a charming board game and a fun twist on the legendary Lines! With lively graphics, catchy sound effects, and the classic challenge of lining up five orbs to clear the board and rack up points, it’s everything you loved—now with a fresh vibe. This delightful little game will tickle your brain and test your planning skills. You can even show off your scores and achievements in Game Center! A SPECIAL note: Lines Knight was crafted with a big dose of creativity from a young autistic hero, who helped shape the UI, screen layouts, and game behavior. Some things might look or feel a bit different—that’s part of the magic! We hope you’ll appreciate this unique perspective and enjoy the game just as much as we enjoyed making it. WARNING: dangerously addictive and a serious supper-time snatcher!

About

Almost Chess

Experience chess with a randomized board layout, offering a fresh tactical challenge for all skill levels. Adapt to new puzzles daily and test your strategic thinking in this unpredictable version of the classic game.

Highlights
  • Randomized board layouts
  • Single player AI challenges
  • Two player local mode
  • Daily puzzling positions
  • Valid move highlighting
  • ELO rating system
Features
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ALMOST CHESS It's chess... but not quite as you remember it. Every game starts with a completely randomized board layout (except the kings, they're not completely lost). Whether you're a grandmaster or a beginner, everyone starts with the same advantage: pure confusion! Features: • Single Player: Challenge our AI that's learning to adapt just like you • Two Player: Share the chaos with a friend • Daily Challenge: A new puzzling position every day for everyone worldwide • Valid Move Highlights: We're not completely heartless • ELO Rating System: Climb the ranks in this bizarre version of chess Perfect for: • Chess players looking for a fresh challenge • Casual gamers who want the strategy without the memorization • Anyone who's ever thought "regular chess is too predictable" No opening theory. No memorized patterns. Just pure tactical thinking and adaptability. Can you master Almost Chess? No ads, just pure chaotic chess fun. Download now and discover how good you are at chess when nobody knows what they're doing!

Screenshots

Lines Knight4 screens
Almost Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lines Knight at 100% against Almost Chess's 33%. Almost Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lines Knight ships an update monthly, Almost Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lines Knight versus Almost Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLines KnightAlmost Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARTAK ALAIN SAROYANhourafter

Customer experience

Lines Knight

All ratings39 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Almost Chess

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Lines Knight

No in-app purchases

None

Almost Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lines Knight free?
Lines Knight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Almost Chess free?
Almost Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lines Knight or Almost Chess have ads?
Lines Knight shows ads; Almost Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Lines Knight or Almost Chess?
Lines Knight ships an update monthly, and Almost Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Lines Knight was updated on September 22, 2026 and Almost Chess on July 27, 2026.

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