Single-player games like Chess, Texas
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Chess, Texas, 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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RPG Chess
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
A turn-based RPG, except it’s also chess! Instead of capturing, your pieces fight in automated battles based on stats, elements and abilities. Build your team in roguelite tower runs, or battle friends or CPU's in 1v1 matches!
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Dice chess
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
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MightyKingdom
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
In a mythical realm, six ancient gods, battle for dominion. Strategically claim lands, outmaneuver rivals, and rise as the supreme power in this fast-paced conquest of territories—solo or in asynchronous online multiplayer.
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Old Salt
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
A Naval Strategy With No Reinforcements On The Way. Command a Custom Fleet with faction abilities in Multiplayer matches or Faction Campaigns.
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For The King
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
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Neuroshima Hex
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Neuroshima Hex is a post-apocalyptic tactical game from the designers of Neuroshima, the board game. It is all about strategy and tactics on one hexagonal battlefield. The game offers many different units, technologies and special abilities that can be used for an effective strategy.
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Headquarters: World War II
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
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Nexus 5X
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.
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Pawnbarian
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
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Passant: A Chess Roguelike
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.