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Single-player games like Chess Dungeons

Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Chess Dungeons, 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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    Chess Dungeons: Shubousha — Steam game cover

    Chess Dungeons: Shubousha

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Help the white pieces to rescue their king solving chess puzzles for chess lovers and beginners in this dungeon theme in japanese landscapes sokoban style game.

    2023Casual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Knight Swap — Steam game cover

    Knight Swap

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    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?

    2019StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SokoChess White — Steam game cover

    SokoChess White

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    SokoChess White is a puzzle game about pushing Chess pieces into their destination and overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SokoChess — Steam game cover

    SokoChess

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    SokoChess is a minimalistic puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. Use your pieces to push the black figures to their destination, but be careful! The opposing pieces will capture yours if you give them the chance!

    2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Line: Letters and Codes — Steam game cover

    One Line: Letters and Codes

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    You have just received a coded love letter! In this minimalist puzzle, you will have to draw a single line to fill the entire board. At each level solved, get a code to reveal a piece of the letter. Gather the codes, read the letter and discover the message.

    2022IndieCasual0.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Line — Steam game cover

    One Line

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks — Steam game cover

    Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Elegant fusion of checkers and chess in 50+ challenging levels. Relaxing strategy in minimalist design. Reinventing the classics, challenge your mind!

    2024IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Checkers & Pawns — Steam game cover

    Checkers & Pawns

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Checkers & Pawns is a minimalist and relaxing puzzle game that combines elements of checkers and chess. With more than 50 challenging levels, unique mechanics, and a balanced difficulty curve, it's perfect for casual players looking for a relaxing and challenging experience.

    2024IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romeow: in the cracked world — Steam game cover

    Romeow: in the cracked world

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Romeow feels lost without his favorite toy. Go through messy paths and help him find it, so he can take a nap peacefully. Enjoy this minimalist puzzle with him.

    2021IndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slide Stories: Neko's Journey — Steam game cover

    Slide Stories: Neko's Journey

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Follow Nina and her cat, Neko, on a journey through beautiful places in this relaxing and minimalist slide puzzle game.

    2020Casual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Higgs Boson: Minimal Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Higgs Boson: Minimal Puzzle

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Higgs Boson: Minimal Puzzle is a relaxing and minimalist puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces to assemble a particle accelerator.

    2021Casual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Higgs Boson: Challenging Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Higgs Boson: Challenging Puzzle

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Higgs Boson: Challenging Puzzle is a minimalist and challenging puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces considering the move limit to assemble a particle accelerator.

    2021Casual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romeow: to the cracked Mars — Steam game cover

    Romeow: to the cracked Mars

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Romeow has a big mission, to go to Mars. Go through messy paths and help him get there. Collect the spaceship components and place the cat flag on the orange planet. Enjoy this relaxing puzzle with him.

    2021Casual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Higgs Boson: Timed Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Higgs Boson: Timed Puzzle

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Higgs Boson: Timed Puzzle is a minimalist and challenging puzzle game where the player must rotate pieces considering the time limit to assemble a particle accelerator.

    2021Casual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest — Steam game cover

    Slide Stories: Bucky's Quest

    Single-player alternative to Chess Dungeons — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Dungeons.

    Follow Bucky, a brave and faithful dog, and his friend Shin on a journey through a mysterious dungeon in this relaxing and minimalist slide puzzle game.

    2021Casual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →