Single-player games like Chess v Checkers
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Chess v Checkers, 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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Weapon Gambit
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chess v Checkers.
Roll your weapons, plan your every move! A bite-sized tactical puzzle blending dice and chess. Strategize your positioning with the rolled weapons to dismantle enemy defenses. Strike directly at the Monster Crystal before your turns run out!
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Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chess v Checkers.
Solve more than 3.000.000 chess puzzles and fight an AI which is challenging for beginners and pros. Unlock different startign positions to give your chess game a new twist. All that in the style of famous 90s JRPGs.
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Lazy Chess
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
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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Dice chess
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
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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A Lone Piece
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chess v Checkers.
Easy to learn. Hard to master. A Lone Piece is a chess themed puzzle game where you control a single pawn caught in the middle of opposing hostile pieces. Your main job is to escape the board, but sometimes offence is the best defense. Become more than just A Lone Piece.
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Chess Destroyer
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
Do you love chess and want to play it with some new rules but the same moves? Then this game is for you!
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Unlock The King
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess v Checkers.
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
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Chess Brain
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
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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Galaxy Bricks
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
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Tic Tac Toe World
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
Jump into the world of Tic Tac Toe World and have endless fun. Enjoy the colorful art style and challenging A.I. while enjoying this classic game.
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TetriMatch
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
TetriMatch is a matchup of two popular games combined to make something new and challenging. Test your skill in this combination of Tetris and Match 3!
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Push Defense
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
Push Defense is a push puzzle game with tower defense aspects encompassing five different game modes. Solve challenging puzzles while utilizing the tools provided in each game mode to survive.
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Slay The Hero
Single-player alternative to Chess v Checkers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chess v Checkers.
A auto battle reverse bullet hell. In Slay The Hero you choose your units and then send them out against the hero to destroy them. A variety of units will be at your disposal to slay the hero.