Single-player games like Chess
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chess, 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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Chess Kingdom
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Chess for every kind of player. Whether you're learning the rules or hunting a Legend rank, there's a place for you in the kingdom.
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Disco
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Chess.
Grab a disc, read the wind, and sink the pins across over 50 procedurally-built courses and daily ones added. Disco is laid-back disc golf game with a real swing in your hands, custom discs, drifting wildlife, and different game modes. Play solo, pass-and-play, or online.
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Foxyball
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Use Your Football Skills, Spells and Strategy to Challenge the Random, Tricky and Funny Goals.
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Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Run the league one decision at a time. EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.
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Madden NFL 22
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.
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3D Chess
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds.
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3D Math - Ultra
Single-player alternative to Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Chess.
Mathematic Ultra - is both simple and complex challenges!