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! 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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Chaos Chess
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Chaos Chess is a new chess variant that turns every capture into a battle. Think twice before attacking and prepare for the consequences. Build your army, fight through four custom campaigns, and challenge players worldwide in a tactical RPG twist on classic chess.
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Mitrys: Legends of Eania
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
Mitrys: Legends of Eania brings the acclaimed dark-fantasy board game to PC. Explore a hand-illustrated world, draw event cards, and settle every encounter with the roll of the dice. Play solo or co-op in Classic mode — then test your team in ranked Battle Mode across two warring continents.
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Knight Paths
Single-player alternative to Chess, Texas — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess, Texas.
A turn-based tactical duel inspired by chess. Move your knight across a board where every visited square disappears forever. Control the shrinking battlefield, trap or capture your opponent, and master fast 3-minute 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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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.