Single-player games like Decent Checkers
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Decent Checkers, 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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Lazy Chess
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Decent Checkers.
Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.
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The Chess Variants Club
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Decent Checkers.
Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.
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Rarity Chase
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Decent Checkers.
Rarity Chase is an adventure for board game fans. Quickly learn simple rules, roll the die and go in search of an ancient artifact. Find and wisely use resources and bonuses. Play alone against AI, with friends on the same computer or online.
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Chess Visualized
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Decent Checkers.
A playable Chess board that visualizes where each piece can go and what every move does
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Keep the Keep
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Decent Checkers.
Test your problem-causing skills with this strategic turn-based strategy multiplayer puzzle indie game. Build towers and destroy your Opponent's Keep via fast-paced turn-based combat that leaves all the tedious parts behind. Solve riddles solo or create some for your friends online!
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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Decent Checkers.
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
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Rento Fortune: Online Dice Board Game (大富翁)
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Decent Checkers.
Rento is multiplayer business dice game. It is board game for 2 to 8 players.Trade lands, build houses, win auctions, roll wheel of fortune, risk in Russian Roulette and have fun.Play with your friends and acquire a monopoly over the game board :)
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Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
Single-player alternative to Decent Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Decent Checkers.
CONNECT MORE THAN CITIES! Set off with your friends and family to re(discover) Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, the classic boardgame. In this railway adventure, you’ll need to be the quickest to link up your cities and reach your destinations.