Single-player games like Gomoku
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Gomoku, 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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Reversi
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
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Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
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Go
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Classic Weiqi, Igo, Baduk, 圍棋 Discover Go Like Never Before! Welcome to a world where strategy and skill meet in the ancient game of Go, now available at your fingertips.
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Chess Remix - Chess variants
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Experience the thrill of playing Chess like never before with Chess Remix. Try out different versions of Chess from around the world, historic board games, modern variations or even create your own original games
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Lazy Chess
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
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 Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Gomoku.
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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Chess
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!
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Dicey Chess
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Gomoku.
A chess game in which the throw of the dice decides how far you can move.
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Shogi
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Master the art of Shogi! Dive into Japan's classic strategy board game.
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Lines 98
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Gomoku.
Rediscover a Classic: Color Lines Reimagined
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Dyno Burst: Bubble Shooter
Single-player alternative to Gomoku — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Gomoku.
Shoot, match, and burst colorful eggs in a dinosaur bubble puzzle.