Single-player games like Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition, 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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FritzChess 15
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
What does the modern chess player need? A sparring partner, a trainer, an up-to-date database and access to an online chess server! Fritz, probably the world’s most popular chess program (think back to FRITZ’s unforgettable victories against Kasparov, Kramnik & Co) offers just that for beginners and tournament players alike: it plays...
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Unlock The King
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
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Chess Brain
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
Chess Brain is a chess puzzle game. Draw the correct path and don't let the King get killed by the opposite pieces! Every second all the pieces will move!
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Knight Swap
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights?
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Chess 2: The Sequel
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
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Chess Ultra
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
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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Battle Chess: Game of Kings™
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
It took 2,000 years for someone to make chess better! The most challenging game on earth comes to life in Battle Chess. An entire medieval world at war is reflected on the checkered field. Everyone who's ever had a knight take a pawn has seen that capture as more than one piece replacing another on the board.
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Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
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ChessBase 16 Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it.
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Fritz 18 Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
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Fritz&Chesster - Learn to Play Chess
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
The chess classic: This is how children learn chess through play! Strategic thinking, tricky brain training, exciting competitive situations, lots of fun and a good portion of chess knowledge - all this and more is contained in this unusual chess adventure!
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ChessBase 17 Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it.
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Fritz - Your chess coach
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
Fritz. Your chess trainer! Chess is fun with me! With AI help you learn to play brilliant winning games even as a beginner. Or play at professional level without help. Always with a humorous commentary. I also find opponents for you on the chess server and give you tactics training.
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Fritz 19 SE
Single-player alternative to Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Fritz Chess 16 Steam Edition.
Attacker, coward, swindler or endgame wizard: I'll show you how to win against anyone! After my World Championship victories in 2022 and 2023, I am the reigning Chess Software World Champion and am now looking forward to showing you how to become even stronger against your opponent!