Single-player games like MEGACHESS
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to MEGACHESS, 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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Peace by Piece
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with MEGACHESS.
Restore peace - one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns!
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Demolitors
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
Command powerful Demolitors, battle enemy machines with unique Insignias, upgrade each machine through its skill tree, unlock even stronger Insignias, and defeat formidable bosses.
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RPG Chess
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
A turn-based RPG, except it's also chess! Every capture becomes a 1v1 battle decided by stats, elements and abilities. Build your team, climb the roguelite campaign, or duel friends and CPUs.
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Below the Crown
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.
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The Severed Gods
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
A fantasy roguelite RPG where heroes reincarnate to stop the mystic dragon Umbra. Master turn-based combat, sever giant bosses, and shape your Karma through a journey filled with relics and evolving NPC interactions.
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Chess Brain
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
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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Lootbound
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.
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Flick Shot Rogues
Single-player alternative to MEGACHESS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with MEGACHESS.
Plan, Aim, Shoot! FLICK SHOT ROGUES blends the tactile satisfaction of flicking stuff across a table with the strategic depth of your favourite turnbased roguelikes. Chain together ridiculous combos, unlock characters, items and skills to conquer the island!