Single-player games like CHESS.0
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to CHESS.0, 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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Deep Tactics - Journey of the Wizard
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
Enter the fascinating world of turn-based tactical games and let yourself be carried away into a captivating story about heroes, castles and wizards. With a sophisticated AI and a variety of unique units, the game offers impressive depth of play and strategic variety.
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Globe Games
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with CHESS.0.
A suite of turn based games and puzzles on a spherical grid: Chess, Go, and Othello.
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Hexteria
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
Hexteria is a casual Turn-Based Strategy and Puzzle game. The concept is simple: each turn you rotate one tile on the hexagonal board, in order to take over your opponents' tiles. Play against your friends or the AI, or challenge yourself with the Single Player Campaign!
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Sente
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
Sente is a strategic board game where every player moves at the same time. Your victory isn't about acting first, it's about thinking ahead. Inspired by the clarity of Chess and Go, with a wholly original ruleset and support for 1–6 players.
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QBased GORILLAS
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
QBased GORILLAS is a retro-inspired 3D turn-based artillery game built around fully destructible voxel buildings and couch-friendly competition.
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Boeckham's Football Manager
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
An old-school football manager in the style of the management games of the 90s. Lead your team through the seasons, shaped by dynamic story events. Develop your club and yourself to gain reputation and conquer your league and the world.
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XOverse
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
Dive into this innovative version of the classic with exciting new modes and features that will keep you entertained for hours. Customize your game board, mix up the game styles, and challenge your friends for endless fun!
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Small War
Single-player alternative to CHESS.0 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with CHESS.0.
You need to choose your camp and build the building! Build combat units through barracks and factories, and then manipulate combat units to destroy enemy bases!