Single-player games like Football Chess
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Football 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 Ultra
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Chess.
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
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TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Football Chess.
Engage in all manner of Mahjong! From standard matches to total chaos, featuring over 130 Touhou characters from 20+ entries! The match of your dreams awaits!
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Unlock The King
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Football Chess.
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
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Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football 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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Mahjong World Contest (麻将)
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Chess.
Join a Mahjong contest. Complete over 100 unique levels to gain experience and points. Improve your rank and progress.
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3D Chess
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football 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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Drop Pockets
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Chess.
The billiards roguelike. Strategic, physics based combat against Pool Sharks who don't play by the rules. Pocket your balls and clear out your opposition in this chaotic game of pool!
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Puzzline
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Football Chess.
Puzzline is a 2-4 player board game connecting cards like a puzzle! Each card has a unique effect. Play them strategically and get the victory! Online play is also supported!
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MIXBALL: Football Basketball Volleyball Tennis
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Chess.
Mixball combines the world's most popular sports into one action packed game. Play Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis in the same arena. Enjoy Single Player, Local Multiplayer, or Online modes as you challenge your friends in fast paced, adrenaline filled matches.
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Idle Mall Simulator
Single-player alternative to Football Chess — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Football Chess.
Build and expand your own shopping mall in this fun idle simulation game. Open new stores, increase your profits, keep customers happy, and turn your mall into a thriving business empire!