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Single-player games like ChessBlaze

Below are 5 single-player Steam games similar to ChessBlaze, 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 — Steam game cover

    Lazy Chess

    Single-player alternative to ChessBlaze — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with ChessBlaze.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess Empire — Steam game cover

    Chess Empire

    Single-player alternative to ChessBlaze — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with ChessBlaze.

    A new kind of chess where you earn gold each turn to buy units and upgrade them with unique abilities. Fog of war hides enemy positions unless your pieces are close enough.

    2025StrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess Infinity — Steam game cover

    Chess Infinity

    Single-player alternative to ChessBlaze — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with ChessBlaze.

    Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.

    2024SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far — Steam game cover

    9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far

    Single-player alternative to ChessBlaze — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with ChessBlaze.

    Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Will of the Gods — Steam game cover

    Will of the Gods

    Single-player alternative to ChessBlaze — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with ChessBlaze.

    Will of the Gods is an arcade, strategy 1v1 game where players play as Gods, each trying to guide as many followers as they can to their temple, while punishing those who choose to follow the other God.

    2016StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
Single-player games like ChessBlaze — 5 solo picks · imho.run