- #1 Knights Together
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DDoubleDD
Windows
Knights Together is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the chess piece knight. Although it's inspired by chess, it requires no knowledge of chess to play!. Simply move your knights around the board and make sure they come together.
Why similar: Board Game 26.7%, Chess 18.3% ★, Tactical 11.8%, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #2 Chess Bomb
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NovaScreen
Windows
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.
Why similar: Chess 34.1% ★, Board Game 20.9%, Minimalist 9.4%, Logic 8.6%, Tactical 8.2%
- #3 Chessformer
96% matchVery Positive100% of 321 reviews2022
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 42.3% ★, Board Game 22.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Minimalist 6.6%, Logic 6.1%
- #4 FourKnightVariant
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WhimSoul Games
Windows
Master the Knight’s challenge! Move a knight across the 2D chessboard, visiting as many squares as possible within limited moves. Plan ahead, think like a strategist — are you a swift King or a true Knight?
Why similar: Chess 38.5% ★, Board Game 22.7%, Cartoony 8.6%, Minimalist 8.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #5 Chess Morph: The Queen's Wormholes
94% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Aurea Games Studio
Windows
An original puzzle game inspired by chess. Control a lonely Queen with shapeshifting abilities and defeat the enemy army. Move wisely, explore the wormholes on the board, take the enemy shape and kill them all.
Why similar: Chess 28.5% ★, Board Game 19.6%, Logic 10%, Tactical 9.6%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #6 Knight King Assassin
94% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Niko Kivilahti
Windows
Knight King Assassin is a minimal puzzle game inspired by rock-paper-scissors and chess. Your objective is to clear the board from all the symbols by moving them while taking into account their place in the hierarchy.
Why similar: Chess 33.5% ★, Board Game 17.7%, Minimalist 16.4%, Logic 13.7%, Puzzle 9%
- #7 Turnabout Tactics
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Interlink Games
Windows
A chess puzzle game where you play both sides, no opponent, no checkmate. Each level sets its own objectives. Some pieces explode when captured, others freeze or shield the squares around them, and some move right through other pieces. Rewind freely until every objective is met at once.
Why similar: Chess 36.7% ★, Board Game 21.4%, Logic 11.1%, Minimalist 9.7%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #8 Puzzle & Chess
92% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
Puzzle & Chess is a relaxing and minimalist game that mixes puzzle challenges with chess moves. Click on pieces, solve the puzzles with a pleasant and relaxing environment. You don't need to know how to play chess to have fun. No score, no timer and no pressure.
Why similar: Chess 34.6% ★, Board Game 18.5%, Minimalist 11.6%, Logic 10.6%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #9 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
91% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
A casual puzzle played with 4 sided chits with a swords or a shield on an edge played on a classic chess board. when chits clash they may rotate or capture the other, your objective is to capture the crown chits, there are 4 on both sides.
Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Board Game 32%, Puzzle 11%, Strategy 7.4%, Casual 3.5%
- #10 The Chess Variants Club
91% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.
Why similar: Chess 33.1% ★, Board Game 19.9%, Logic 8.6%, Tactical 8.6%, Minimalist 7.6%
- #11 Harmonize
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: coconut juice
Windows
Harmonize is a relaxing, minimalist puzzle game. Through thoughtful "placement" and "partial rotation," piece together the target shape. This rule creates highly intricate puzzles... featuring 32 carefully designed levels.
Why similar: Board Game 19.6%, Logic 18.4%, Minimalist 17.6%, Puzzle 13.7%, Relaxing 8%
- #12 POPOP!
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
Windows
Pop all the bubbles in the most satisfying game you'll ever play! Can you pop 'em all?
Why similar: Board Game 28.6%, Tactical 13.5%, Logic 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #13 Chess of Fortune
88% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: devOfFortune
Windows
A unique and casual chess experience with new rules and luck-based mechanics which requires fresh strategies, tactics, and ingenuity to conquer.
Why similar: Chess 40.3% ★, Board Game 22.4%, Minimalist 7.7%, Strategy 6.9%, Logic 6.4%
- #14 Rabbit & Dominoes
89% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: FN Studios
Windows
Help the rabbit collect the easter eggs, on this relaxing game, making combinations with the dominoes pieces.
Why similar: Board Game 24.8%, Minimalist 17.8%, Logic 16.3%, Puzzle 9.6%, Relaxing 8%
- #15 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
86% matchMixed67% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ChessBase GmbH
Windows
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.
Why similar: Chess 51.6% ★, Board Game 27.1%, Tactical 9.6%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 3.6%
- #16 Miracle Sudoku
86% matchVery Positive93% of 177 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Miracle Sudoku features beautiful puzzles that at first glance look impossible to solve!! Indeed, some of our Miracle puzzles have as few as two givens digits (!) but you will find them all to be solvable with a bit of clever logic!
Why similar: Board Game 29%, Chess 20.9% ★, Minimalist 12.6%, Logic 12.1%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #17 Mate'Morphosis
83% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: WiseMonkeESPub: Wise Monke Entertainment Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Chess 42.9% ★, Logic 14.9%, Minimalist 12.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Board Game 6.6%
- #18 Super Kakuro - Cross Sums
85% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Learn and play the popular Japanese game of Kakuro (Cross Sums). Play a variety of different board sizes and use in-game assistance to solve the toughest puzzles.
Why similar: Board Game 37%, Puzzle 14.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Logic 11.3%, Casual 7.4%
- #19 Chess Exerciser
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Rapid-IT
Windows
Become a better chess player with learning by repetition. Exercise from 3.000+ opening lines and discover their best continuation. Learn tactics from millions of puzzles split into 38 categories and 11 difficulty levels. Master 18.000+ endgame positions sorted by category and difficulty.
Why similar: Chess 46.7% ★, Board Game 22%, Minimalist 9.2%, Strategy 7.7%, Logic 7.5%
- #20 jingor mine
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ZHANG LIDONG
Windows · Mac
PLAY MINE SWEEPING IN THE CUBE EXPANSION(JINGOR FACE)! RULE:In the jingor face, click the left mouse button to open the grid in sweeper mode, and to mark mines when switching to mine marking mode. Of particular interest is the mines on the other side of an edge in the jingor face.
Why similar: Board Game 28.1%, Detective 24.6%, Minimalist 14.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Logic 7.9%
- #21 Sharp Chess
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Melmax LLC
Windows
Play in the dark or under open skies. Sharp Chess is a clean, distraction-free chess experience — Stockfish AI, nature and dark themes. At home or on the go with Steam Deck.
Why similar: Chess 50.9% ★, Board Game 27.6%, Minimalist 12.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #22 Minesweeper Versus
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: CINARPub: KARA
Windows
Minesweeper Versus requires tactics and strategy to uncover hidden mines before your opponent beats you to it. It's a modern take on the classic free minesweeper game, for two players.
Why similar: Board Game 24.2%, Minimalist 9.6%, Cartoony 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%, RTS 8.6%
- #23 PlunderPiece
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kaiden Mastel
Windows
A puzzle game where you move chess pieces to plunder treasure. Try to collect all the coins in as few moves as possible. Includes over 49 levels! (50 to be precise).
Why similar: Chess 36.3% ★, Board Game 32.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, 2D 5%, Colorful 4.7%
- #24 Puzzle Mino
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: agoo's studio
Windows
Puzzle Mino is a minimalist puzzle game. As a puzzle solver, you need to use the blocks to fill in the empty parts of the puzzle panel. With this core gameplay, I has designed about 10 unique mechanisms and a total of about 100 hand-crafted puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 23%, Board Game 20.7%, Minimalist 18.6%, Logic 15.3%, Puzzle 12.4%
- #25 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
78% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Deep Green GamesPub: Abyssal Studios
Windows
Do you think chess is a man's game, comrade? THINK AGAIN! The Soviet Queens are here to crush your ego and show you true elegance on the board. Enroll NOW!
Why similar: Chess 45.1% ★, Board Game 21.1%, Minimalist 8%, Strategy 7%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #26 Cute Chess
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: RikkiGames Limited
Windows
Cute Chess is all the fun of regular chess but with cute little characters, scene designs and music to make the game even more fun. Improve your chess skills by practising against computers with a range of different difficulties or take your skills online and compete against friends.
Why similar: Chess 48.1% ★, Board Game 22.6%, Cartoony 8.4%, Strategy 7.3%, Logic 6.8%
- #27 Sudoku Challenge Pro
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Charles P Graham
Windows
Master Sudoku with 27 Steam Achievements across 5 difficulty levels. Features comprehensive tutorials, detailed stat tracking, multiple player profiles, and cloud saves. From casual beginner to hardcore brainiac - challenge yourself!
Why similar: Board Game 24.4%, Logic 21.5%, Puzzle 14.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Minimalist 10.3%
- #28 Lazy Chess
79% matchMixed55% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Christopher Cinq-Mars JarvisPub: Cinq-Mars Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.
Why similar: Chess 38% ★, Board Game 18.1%, Logic 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 7.4%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #29 Sudoku Infinity
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DBH Games
Windows
Sudoku Infinity is a classic sudoku game with unlimited sudokus, four difficulties, saved games, notes, colors, statistics, history, Steam achievements, and optional aids so you can play at your own pace.
Why similar: Board Game 32.9%, Logic 19.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Minimalist 11.9%, Casual 6.6%
- #30 Dechamel Chess
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grgo Mariani
Windows · Linux
A single player Chess campaign with chess piece inventory management, progressive level difficulty and a superset of standard chess rules? Sign me up! Moats, peace times, close combats, shops and a campaign are what makes this chess game unique and fun to play.
Why similar: Board Game 33.2%, Chess 19.5% ★, Puzzle 11.8%, Minimalist 11.5%, Logic 10.6%
- #31 Swipepi
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Alexis ClementePub: AleC Games
Windows
Minimalist and unique puzzle game
Why similar: Board Game 37.6%, Minimalist 13.8%, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 8.4%
- #32 MAFIA Chess
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: MAFIA Chess
Windows
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Why similar: Chess 49.7% ★, Board Game 23.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Logic 7.5%, Casual 5.4%
- #33 Cracking the Cryptic
76% matchVery Positive92% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic!
Why similar: Board Game 36.3%, Minimalist 13.3%, Logic 12.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Puzzle 11.5%
- #34 Fill Fill
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Alexis ClementePub: AleC Games
Windows
A minimalist and relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Board Game 38.3%, Minimalist 13.9%, Logic 12.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Casual 8.6%
- #35 Tour - Chess Puzzles
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alberithmic
Windows · Linux
Visit all the light squares exactly once to solve the puzzles in this game. Inspired by the classic Knight's Tour challenge, but taken to new levels with a wide variety of special tiles and pieces.
Why similar: Chess 46.5% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Logic 15%, Puzzle 10.7%, Casual 5.2%
- #36 The Life of Bally
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Dias Games
Windows
Bally's life is like our lives. Go through Bally's life solving puzzles, facing new challenges and growing up with him.
Why similar: Minimalist 24%, Board Game 22.1%, Logic 16.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, 2D 5.6%
- #37 Links
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Alexis ClementePub: AleC Games
Windows
Challenge your Brain with this fun and smart puzzle game
Why similar: Board Game 38.1%, Minimalist 14%, Puzzle 11.6%, Logic 11.5%, Casual 8.5%
- #38 ARROW
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Alexis ClementePub: AleC Games
Windows
You can only move when the arrows match your input. Sounds simple? It isn’t.
Why similar: Board Game 24.8%, Logic 19.9%, Minimalist 19%, Puzzle 12.9%, Relaxing 12.7%
- #39 KNIGHTS
73% matchVery Positive94% of 826 reviews2016
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Chess 36.9% ★, Logic 11.5%, Minimalist 10.7%, Tactical 8.7%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #40 Chess 2
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KeeleePub: TD Indie
Windows
This project was inspired by Oats Jenkins' video on Youtube titled "I Made a BETTER Chess". In their video, they revised the pieces and rules. This project is that idea, turned into a video game!
Why similar: Chess 43.2% ★, Board Game 23.7%, Cartoony 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Strategy 4.9%
- #41 Black Pieces Move First
71% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Enchant Games
Windows
Chess, but with a unique twist: you freely control a rebellious black pawn, determined to change the rules of the game. Dozens of chess sokoban puzzles with a touch of action and a tale of revenge.
Why similar: Chess 40.4% ★, Board Game 19.3%, Cartoony 8%, Logic 7.6%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #42 Whodunit Sudoku
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Passion Fruit Games
Windows
This is a logic puzzle blending Sudoku with murder mystery deduction. Place suspects using row-and-column rules on illustrated crime scenes, then read spatial clues and room boundaries to deduce who was left alone with the victim. Pure logic, no guessing.
Why similar: Board Game 30.4%, Detective 24.5%, Logic 14%, Minimalist 13.7%, Tactical 10.3%
- #43 Circular Logic Games
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Windows
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Board Game 51.8%, Chess 41.7% ★, Casual 6.4%
- #44 Nonogram Detective
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Detective Barry
Windows
Become a nonogram-solving detective! Complete picture puzzles to reveal clues, follow the trail, and crack silly cases for clients with unusual problems.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Board Game 22.3%, Logic 16.3%, Puzzle 10.4%, Casual 6.4%
- #45 Peg Solitaire Pro
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Peg Solitaire Pro offers a relaxing challenge for your mind. Sit back, sip your favorite drink, and enjoy the calm satisfaction of clearing the board one move at a time.
Why similar: Board Game 21.8%, Minimalist 14.8%, Puzzle 13.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Logic 7.8%
- #46 MetaChess
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: MetaChess
Windows · Mac
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
Why similar: Chess 48.1% ★, Board Game 26.2%, Tactical 8.5%, Puzzle 7.3%, Strategy 5.1%
- #47 Matchsticks - Coffee Break Club
70% matchVery Positive97% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Rukerama Studio
Windows · Mac
We’ve been taught not to play with fire, but the matches of this game aren’t going to burn you! Challenge your mind moving, adding and removing matchsticks until you find the correct solution. How many tries do you need to solve each level?
Why similar: Board Game 21.6%, Logic 20.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Tactical 10.4%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #48 Dice chess
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Actual indie game
Windows
A new-age chess game combined with math. Free to play with your bro offline, your friends or any players online.
Why similar: Chess 43% ★, Board Game 23.3%, Detective 15.4%, Logic 5.1%, Strategy 5.1%
- #49 Everslide
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: kealsoft
Windows
Solve procedurally generated sliding puzzles that continuously scale in complexity. Challenge yourself with daily speed trials or unwind with infinite grids in this clean, minimalist spatial brain-teaser.
Why similar: Minimalist 19%, Board Game 15.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, Relaxing 10.9%, Logic 7.8%
- #50 Pixel drawing block
70% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel space time
Windows
Pixel drawing block is a leisure and nourishing game. In the game, you need to fill in the block according to the prompts of the number to complete the hidden graphic. You need to push the density according to the value, and the results graphic will be obtained after completing the topic.
Why similar: Board Game 28.8%, Logic 19.4%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Casual 8.5%
- #51 Sudoku: Unlimited Expansion
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hugh
Windows · Linux
A growing Sudoku puzzle game with expanding Samurai boards, larger classic grids, notes, controller support, and Steam Deck-friendly play.
Why similar: Board Game 41.4%, Minimalist 19.3%, Puzzle 14.7%, Casual 10.5%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #52 CheeseCatToe
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: MahSim
Windows
Basically tic-tac-toe games from classic 3x3 three-in-row to challenging 11x11 five-in-row. Designed for kids and adults to develop logical thinking while playing relaxing game.
Why similar: Board Game 36.8%, Logic 16.6%, Tactical 13.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Puzzle 11%
- #53 Blindfold Chess
67% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Marmotsoft
Windows
Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board.
Why similar: Chess 46.5% ★, Minimalist 12.3%, Logic 8.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Tactical 6.1%
- #54 MergePiece: Merge pixels into masterpieces
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Playsect
Windows
MergePiece is a pixel-merging puzzle game themed around world-famous paintings. On the board, every color fragment originates from a real masterpiece — your mission is to merge them back into the complete artwork.
Why similar: Board Game 33.6%, Detective 25.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Logic 8.8%, Strategy 8.4%
- #55 Kreabordis
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BasilVideogames
Windows
Kreabordis is a puzzle game where you have to strategically place creatures on a board to score the most points. Defeat challengers, maximize your points in tricky puzzles and find the perfect move.
Why similar: Board Game 33.1%, Cartoony 10.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Puzzle 10%, Tactical 8.7%
- #56 Chess Master Quest - Idle
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: LearnTech Games
Windows
Learn Chess. Real Progression. Idle Mode. Solve 10,000+ tactical puzzles, study grandmaster games, and climb from a park bench to the World Championship through deep idle mechanics, Grandmaster training, and RPG-style stat growth.
Why similar: Chess 44.5% ★, Board Game 24.7%, Logic 10.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Tactical 4.7%
- #57 SudokuGo
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: ZhiChun
Windows
A relaxing and calming casual sudoku game with millions of puzzles, perfect for stress relief and logical thinking training.
Why similar: Board Game 32.1%, Detective 18.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Logic 9%
- #58 SUDOKU IT
65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: huntforge
Windows
Cozy paper-style Sudoku to unwind with — 500 levels plus Endless, Relax, and Daily modes, medals and 60 achievements. Solve at your own pace.
Why similar: Board Game 32.4%, Logic 18.8%, Detective 12.4%, Minimalist 10.4%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #59 Math+Sticks - Coffee Break Club
67% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Rukerama Studio
Windows · Mac
A puzzle for math lovers with matchsticks that won't burn you, but will light up your mind Challenge your mind moving, adding and removing matchsticks until you find the correct solution. How many tries do you need to solve each level?
Why similar: Board Game 20.1%, Logic 19.7%, Strategy 11.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Tactical 10.3%