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Single-player games like Chess Kingdom

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Chess Kingdom, 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 — Steam game cover

    RPG Chess

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess Kingdom.

    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!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess! — Steam game cover

    Chess!

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess Kingdom.

    Chess! is an immersive chess game seamlessly integrated with the popular online platform, Lichess. Players can challenge advanced AI, compete against millions of other players in ranked matchmaking, delve into offline chess puzzles, and much more!

    2023SportsStrategySimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Khet 2.0 — Steam game cover

    Khet 2.0

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Chess Kingdom.

    Officially licensed version of the “Mensa Select” award-winning board game! The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their laser with the goal of blasting their opponents...

    2014StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warhammer 40,000: Regicide — Steam game cover

    Warhammer 40,000: Regicide

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess Kingdom.

    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.

    2015ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Root — Steam game cover

    Root

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess Kingdom.

    Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Caverna — Steam game cover

    Caverna

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Chess Kingdom.

    Caverna is the digital adaptation of the board game of the same name created by Uwe Rosenberg developed by "Lookout Games". It can be played with 1-7 players.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess Ultra — Steam game cover

    Chess Ultra

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Chess Kingdom.

    Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.

    2017ActionSportsStrategy12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Small World — Steam game cover

    Small World

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Chess Kingdom.

    CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.

    2013StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Endless Snake — Steam game cover

    Endless Snake

    Single-player alternative to Chess Kingdom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chess Kingdom.

    A chill snake game until you choose otherwise. Cruise through Endless, then test yourself with combos, risky routes, Two-Body control, Strategist planning, evolving builds, daily runs, 10 bosses, and 100 achievements.

    2026IndieAdventureCasual2.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →