Single-player games like Unlock The King 3
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Unlock The King 3, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Unlock The King 2
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
The sequel of the successful Unlock The King, now in a tridimensional board. An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
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Unlock The King
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
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Knight Swap
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights?
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Knight Swap 2
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
The sequel of the successful Knight Swap, with more levels, more gameplay mechanics, and even more fun. The goal in each level is to move the opposing knights to where the others are placed (and vice versa) using the features of the board.Can you swap the knights?
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Chess Brain
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Chess Brain is a chess puzzle game. Draw the correct path and don't let the King get killed by the opposite pieces! Every second all the pieces will move!
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Chesskoban - Chess Puzzles
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. If you like Chess you will enjoy playing it!
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Chess Brain: Dark Troops
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter
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Turnabout Tactics
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
A chess puzzle game where you play both sides, no opponent, no checkmate. Each level sets its own objectives. Some pieces explode when captured, others freeze or shield the squares around them, and some move right through other pieces. Rewind freely until every objective is met at once.
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Zen Chess: Mate in One
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
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Colorgrid
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material.
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Chessarama
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!
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Daylife in Japan - Pixel Art Jigsaw Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Daylife in Japan is a minimalist jigsaw puzzle game with pixel art GIFs instead of images.
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Case Solved: The London Files
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Solve logic puzzles and crack multiple cases in a cosy noir London using reason, not guesswork. Murders have taken place, witness statements conflict and the alibis don't add up. Everyone has a motive, and only clear logic reveals the truth.
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Zen Chess: Mate in Two
Single-player alternative to Unlock The King 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Unlock The King 3.
Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.