Best 5D Chess Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Kriegspiel is the household name in 5d chess, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top 5D Chess Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1KriegspielKriegspielFree4.6★ (66)NoNoOct 2026
2Really Bad ChessReally Bad ChessFree3.8★ (1.6K)YesYesOct 2026
3Chess Mega BundleChess Mega BundleFree4.6★ (126)YesYesOct 2026
4Chess.com - Play and LearnChess.com - Play and LearnFree4.8★ (861K)YesYesOct 2026
5Pocket ChessPocket ChessFree4.6★ (15K)YesYesOct 2026
6Chess-3DChess-3DFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Real Chess 3DReal Chess 3DFree4.7★ (162K)YesYesOct 2026
8ChessChessFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for 5D Chess

Kriegspiel#1

Kriegspiel by Alexander Galloway

A game of strategy & territory
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6(66 ratings)
Free
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Engage in a strategic board game inspired by Napoleonic warfare. The objective is to capture enemy arsenals by deploying lines of communication and blocking enemy movements on a large game board. Offers online and local multiplayer, as well as AI practice.

Really Bad Chess#2

Really Bad Chess by Zach Gage

Chess minus memorization
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
3.8😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app reimagines chess with completely randomized pieces, offering a fresh strategic challenge. It's perfect for both seasoned players seeking a new puzzle and beginners looking to learn the fundamentals in a fun, accessible way.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🤔 Unique and innovative concept
  • 👍 Challenging and engaging
  • ⭐ Great way to learn chess

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow AI response times
  • 💰 Paywalls for essential features
  • 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive AI moves leading to stalemates

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FAQ about 5D Chess

What are the best 5d chess apps & games for iPhone?
Kriegspiel tops our 5d chess apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 66 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 5d chess apps & games we rank are free to download, including Kriegspiel and Really Bad Chess.
Kriegspiel has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ 5d chess apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.