Single-player games like ChessBase 13 Academy
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to ChessBase 13 Academy, 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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Warhammer 40,000: Regicide
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Warhammer 40,000: Regicide is a brutal take on one of the greatest turn based strategy games of all time. Regicide fuses multiple phases of gameplay with dynamic action. Maneuver your army into place and unleash a devastating array of tactical abilities to crush your enemies.
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Check vs Mate
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command!
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Fritz Chess 14
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
FRITZ CHESS 14! The Ultimate Chess SoftwarePlay against FRITZ or play online at FRITZ CHESS 14 is the most comprehensive chess program in the world. Whether you are new to the game or a Grandmaster, FRITZ 14 is suitable for all skill levels!
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5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
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King of the Bridge
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Face off against the bridge troll in his bizarre game of chess! Decrypt, Twist and Enforce the rules as your devious opponent attempts to break them in King of the Bridge!
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KNIGHTS
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
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Master of Chess
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Play chess with help from your AI character, solve chess puzzles, build an unrivaled openings repertoire, and win tournaments worldwide. Become World Champion in the first and only chess career simulator!
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Fritz for Fun 13
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
TAKE YOUR CHESS GAME TO NEW LEVELS! Whether you're a beginner, club player or professional Grandmaster, FRITZ FOR FUN 13 has what you need!
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ChessBase 13 Pro
Single-player alternative to ChessBase 13 Academy — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
ChessBase Pro the ultimate chess database program for all kinds of players, from amateurs to world champions! Expand your knowledge of the game with ChessBase!