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Single-player games like Chess Cubed

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chess Cubed, 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 — Steam game cover

    Chess Ultra

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

    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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    Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess) — Steam game cover

    Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)

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

    Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Chessia — Steam game cover

    Chessia

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

    Are you a chess master? Or a chess enthusiast? Maybe you just play chess from time to time. Whoever you are, Chessia is here for you.

    2018SportsStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess Infinity — Steam game cover

    Chess Infinity

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

    Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.

    2024SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    iB Cricket — Steam game cover

    iB Cricket

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

    A sport with 2.5 billion fans across the world is now in VR as iB Cricket (vSport). Step into immersive world-class stadiums with thousands cheering for you and our realistic physics makes it intuitive to learn within 10 mins. Hone your skills, compete in global tournaments & become a vSport star.

    2020SportsStrategyIndie29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    3D Chess — Steam game cover

    3D Chess

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

    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.

    2016SportsStrategySimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition — Steam game cover

    Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition

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

    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.

    2016SportsStrategyIndie15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess! — Steam game cover

    Chess!

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

    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 →