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  1. #1 Checkers & Pawns
    97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: SplashPunk Studios
    Windows

    Checkers & Pawns is a minimalist and relaxing puzzle game that combines elements of checkers and chess. With more than 50 challenging levels, unique mechanics, and a balanced difficulty curve, it's perfect for casual players looking for a relaxing and challenging experience.

    Why similar: Chess 41.4%, Grid-Based Movement 18.7%, Minimalist 8.4%, Board Game 7.7%, Logic 6.5%

  2. #2 Gambit Shifter
    96% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Volcanite Games
    Windows

    Gambit Shifter is a relaxing, minimalist cozy puzzle game for chess experts and beginners alike! Take control of a single piece, solve your way through 80+ hand-crafted levels and lose yourself in the zen atmosphere as you advance.

    Why similar: Chess 37.9%, Cozy 19.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Logic 9.5%, Minimalist 8.8%

  3. #3 Chessformer
    96% matchVery Positive100% of 315 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 48.2%, Board Game 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%, Minimalist 5.2%, Logic 5.2%

  4. #4 Chess Bomb
    95% matchNo user 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 41.4%, Board Game 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.5%, Minimalist 7.9%, Logic 7.8%

  5. #5 Tour - Chess Puzzles
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alberithmic
    Windows · Linux

    Elegant, varied and challenging chess-themed puzzles. No prior knowledge of chess is needed.

    Why similar: Chess 49.8%, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Logic 12%, Board Game 8.8%, Puzzle 5.1%

  6. #6 Mate'Morphosis
    94% matchPositive95% of 41 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 47.2%, Logic 12.4%, Minimalist 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 5.2%, Difficult 4.8%

  7. #7 The Steps as we know them
    93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: The Provision Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Use the moves of chess to solve puzzles. Find your way with six different pieces, through six different worlds. Use a varying way of thinking in each world.

    Why similar: Chess 39.9%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Logic 9.9%, Minimalist 9.4%, Relaxing 4.4%

  8. #8 Knight King Assassin
    92% matchPositive84% of 19 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 41.8%, Minimalist 14.2%, Logic 12.7%, Board Game 11.3%, Casual 5.3%

  9. #9 PlunderPiece
    91% 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 43%, Grid-Based Movement 22.2%, Board Game 19.8%, Puzzle 6.2%, Casual 3.9%

  10. #10 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2021
    Dev: Caio Flavio
    Windows · Mac

    This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter

    Why similar: Chess 41.3%, Grid-Based Movement 15.1%, Board Game 12.2%, Minimalist 9.1%, Logic 8.8%

  11. #11 Chess Brain
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 160 reviews2020
    Dev: Caio Flavio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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!

    Why similar: Chess 39.5%, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Board Game 11.8%, Minimalist 8.9%, Logic 8.8%

  12. #12 Chess Valley 2
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: Artur Rezende
    Windows

    Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army.

    Why similar: Chess 44%, Grid-Based Movement 14.5%, Board Game 13%, Minimalist 10.3%, Logic 7.8%

  13. #13 Chess Exerciser
    89% 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 58.4%, Board Game 14%, Strategy 8.4%, Minimalist 8%, Logic 7%

  14. #14 SokoChess
    87% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2022
    Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    SokoChess is a minimalistic puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. Use your pieces to push the black figures to their destination, but be careful! The opposing pieces will capture yours if you give them the chance!

    Why similar: Chess 47.3%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Minimalist 10.1%, Logic 9.7%, Difficult 4.5%

  15. #15 Swords & Shields AdvBattleBoard
    88% 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 59.3%, Board Game 21.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Puzzle 6.4%, Casual 3.5%

  16. #16 Chess Valley
    86% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2021
    Dev: Artur Rezende
    Windows

    Play chess in a way you've never played. Face a board like a labyrinth and try to cross it with the king to join his army.

    Why similar: Chess 45.3%, Board Game 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Minimalist 10.5%, Logic 7.1%

  17. #17 Chesskoban - Chess Puzzles
    86% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2021
    Dev: Heimo Game Studio
    Windows

    Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. If you like Chess you will enjoy playing it!

    Why similar: Chess 41%, Grid-Based Movement 13.5%, Board Game 11.4%, Logic 9.8%, Minimalist 9.2%

  18. #18 SokoChess Black
    84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    SokoChess Black is a puzzle game about pushing and capturing Chess pieces while overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.

    Why similar: Chess 53.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Logic 11.7%, Strategy 7.2%, Minimalist 6.4%

  19. #19 MAFIA Chess
    85% 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 61.5%, Board Game 14.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Logic 6.9%, Casual 5.1%

  20. #20 Unlock The King
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 395 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

    Why similar: Chess 40.1%, Grid-Based Movement 16.6%, Board Game 10.3%, Minimalist 9.8%, Logic 9.3%

  21. #21 Chess Dungeons
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
    Dev: Remix Games
    Windows

    Help the white pieces escape by solving chess puzzles ranging from beginner-level to more experienced challenges in this dungeon-themed sokoban-style game.

    Why similar: Chess 55.7%, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Logic 11.9%, Minimalist 7.6%, Puzzle 3.7%

  22. #22 SokoChess White
    82% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2023
    Dev: Daisy GamesPub: Martin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    SokoChess White is a puzzle game about pushing Chess pieces into their destination and overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.

    Why similar: Chess 53.1%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Logic 12.5%, Minimalist 7.5%, Puzzle 5.3%

  23. #23 Just Chess
    82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Pupugames
    Windows · Linux

    Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.

    Why similar: Chess 59.5%, Board Game 17.9%, Logic 11.4%, Strategy 3.8%, Relaxing 3.2%

  24. #24 BOT.vinnik Chess: Legendary Queens
    80% matchPositive100% of 12 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 56.8%, Board Game 13.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Minimalist 6.9%, Casual 4.6%

  25. #25 Chess of Fortune
    81% 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 52.9%, Board Game 15%, Strategy 7.8%, Minimalist 7.1%, Logic 6.2%

  26. #26 Puzzle & Chess
    81% 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 47.5%, Board Game 13%, Minimalist 11.1%, Logic 10.9%, Relaxing 6.2%

  27. #27 FourKnightVariant
    78% 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 55.4%, Board Game 16.7%, Minimalist 8.2%, Strategy 5.8%, Puzzle 4.9%

  28. #28 Chess++
    79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: JLogical Games
    Windows

    If regular chess has become stale and you're looking for a unique, new challenge, Chess++ is the game for you! Play a game against the AI in a chess board with 3 dimensions, new movesets, and new rules.

    Why similar: Chess 62.6%, Board Game 17.9%, Strategy 12.1%, Casual 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  29. #29 Chess Morph: The Queen's Wormholes
    78% 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 42.3%, Board Game 14.8%, Logic 11.1%, Minimalist 7.9%, Strategy 5.5%

  30. #30 Zen Chess: Mate in Four
    79% matchMixed66% of 73 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Zen Chess: Mate in Four is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-four problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Chess 59.4%, Minimalist 13.7%, Relaxing 7.7%, Logic 5.6%, Puzzle 4.8%

  31. #31 Chess v Checkers
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
    Windows

    Chess v Checkers is a mashup of two popular games Chess and Checkers. Play as either side on the game board through three distinct game modes.

    Why similar: Chess 65.9%, Logic 9.9%, Board Game 9.2%, Puzzle 5.4%, Top-Down 4.4%

  32. #32 Trails
    75% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: PurpleSloth
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    TRAILS is a cozy puzzle game in which you plot routes for floating sand ships. Deliver vital cargo to remote outposts - without collisions, dead ends, or backtracking. Every move counts in the wasteland.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.6%, Cozy 23.2%, Logic 12.9%, Relaxing 6.4%, Minimalist 6.3%

  33. #33 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Zen Chess: Mate in Three is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-three problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Chess 59.1%, Minimalist 13.6%, Relaxing 7.7%, Logic 5.7%, Strategy 4.8%

  34. #34 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 121 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Chess 58.5%, Minimalist 13.6%, Relaxing 7.5%, Logic 6.2%, Strategy 4.9%

  35. #35 Knights Together
    74% 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: Chess 30%, Board Game 22.4%, Logic 10.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Relaxing 8.5%

  36. #36 Hang The Kings
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.

    Why similar: Chess 58.1%, Strategy 14.8%, Minimalist 12.2%, Casual 9.6%, Puzzle 5.3%

  37. #37 Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters
    75% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    In Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters you will put your memory and chess skills to the test by solving puzzles without seeing the pieces.

    Why similar: Chess 58.2%, Minimalist 13.4%, Relaxing 7.4%, Logic 7.3%, Puzzle 4.6%

  38. #38 Catgirl Chess
    73% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: Snazzy Games
    Windows

    The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.

    Why similar: Chess 62.2%, Board Game 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Strategy 6.5%, Casual 4.1%

  39. #39 Grandmaster Chess
    74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Capstone SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.

    Why similar: Chess 49.6%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Board Game 15.1%, Logic 6.2%, Strategy 5.7%

  40. #40 Everranger
    72% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Hainan Junqian Network Technology Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    This is a moderately challenging single-player 2D puzzle game with approximately 100 levels. You control your piece to evade or capture other pieces, ultimately reaching the target point. Different pieces follow distinct movement logic. You must deduce these patterns through exploration.

    Why similar: Chess 39.6%, Board Game 17.1%, Minimalist 12.3%, Logic 10.7%, Relaxing 5.3%

  41. #41 Zen Chess: Mate in One
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2018
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

    Why similar: Chess 55.5%, Minimalist 12.7%, Logic 9.8%, Relaxing 7%, Strategy 4.8%

  42. #42 Zen Chess: Champion's Moves
    73% matchMixed53% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    In Zen Chess: Champion's Moves you will be put in the position of a World Chess Champion. Play through historical games and solve the same chess problems the champions had to solve to win each game.

    Why similar: Chess 58.2%, Minimalist 13.2%, Logic 7.4%, Relaxing 7.3%, Puzzle 4.6%

  43. #43 Cute Chess
    72% 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 64.3%, Board Game 15.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Logic 6.8%, Casual 4.7%

  44. #44 Animal Planner
    70% matchVery Positive99% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: PawPaw Games
    Windows · Mac

    A relaxing sliding puzzle game about arranging animals to make them happy.

    Why similar: Cozy 21.6%, Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Board Game 13.1%, Logic 11.5%, Minimalist 8.9%

  45. #45 Back Rank Chess
    71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Nocky
    Windows · Mac

    Do you like the Endgame in chess? Here's a brand new chess variant! Defend the back rank against the onslaught of enemy pawns. Easy to learn , advanced artificial intelligence , 66 hand-crafted stages.

    Why similar: Chess 59.8%, Grid-Based Movement 22.5%, Strategy 5.7%, Minimalist 5.6%, Puzzle 3.2%

  46. #46 Knight's Retreat
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    A chess game without any chess. Rearrange your troops to bring your best knights back to your Kingdom in an abstract medieval world.

    Why similar: Chess 53.5%, Minimalist 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.1%, Relaxing 7.2%, Puzzle 5.1%

  47. #47 Pirate Chest Chess
    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Matthew Satterfield
    Windows

    A pirate themed chess puzzle game where strategically placing a limited number of pieces is key to breaking open all treasure chests and completing each level.

    Why similar: Chess 57.7%, Grid-Based Movement 13.5%, Strategy 12%, Puzzle 5.8%, Top-Down 5.3%

  48. #48 Retr0Mine
    69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Odizinne
    Windows · Linux

    A modern take on Minesweeper with quality-of-life features. Save your progress, use hints, and customize gameplay settings to your liking. Whether you're a veteran or newcomer, enjoy a polished experience that honors the classic.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 28%, Board Game 24.1%, Minimalist 17%, Logic 16%, Strategy 14%

  49. #49 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
    70% matchMixed67% of 81 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 71.2%, Board Game 19%, Strategy 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  50. #50 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 338 reviews2025
    Dev: Marc Makes Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.

    Why similar: Chess 67.4%, Board Game 11.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Logic 7.4%, Casual 4%

  51. #51 Knight Swap 2
    70% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    The sequel of the successful Knight Swap, with more levels, more gameplay mechanics, and even more fun. The goal in each level is to move the opposing knights to where the others are placed (and vice versa) using the features of the board.Can you swap the knights?

    Why similar: Chess 46.9%, Board Game 12.9%, Minimalist 12.4%, Logic 10.6%, Difficult 5.1%

  52. #52 Questy Chess
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Dadako
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A unique chess-RPG-puzzle hybrid set inside a corrupted 90s computer. Battle an evil chess invasion across 24 handcrafted levels, purge glitched worlds and bosses, and restore the system. Minimal Bauhaus visuals and a deep drone soundtrack shape a tense, atmospheric journey.

    Why similar: Chess 63.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Minimalist 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Puzzle 5.1%

  53. #53 Chess Visualized
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: The Lunar Carver
    Windows

    A playable Chess board that visualizes where each piece can go and what every move does

    Why similar: Chess 55.7%, Board Game 14.5%, Grid-Based Movement 7.1%, Minimalist 6%, Strategy 5.2%

  54. #54 Let's Learn Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
    69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    Study piece movements, checkmate conditions and tactics; learn Xiangqi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Xiangi playing style.

    Why similar: Chess 64.1%, Board Game 16.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Minimalist 7.4%, Top-Down 4%

  55. #55 Black Pieces Move First
    66% 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 54.7%, Board Game 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 9.1%, Logic 7.7%, Strategy 6.4%

  56. #56 ChessSnake
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: HowDeerYou
    Windows

    Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!

    Why similar: Chess 64.3%, Board Game 15.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Minimalist 7.8%, Top-Down 3.2%

  57. #57 Unlock The King 3
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    A new sequel of the successful Unlock The King, now with 3D boards based on Rubik's Cubes. An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

    Why similar: Chess 43.5%, Minimalist 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11.5%, Logic 10.2%, Board Game 6.7%

  58. #58 Blindfold Chess
    66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 60.6%, Minimalist 11.2%, Strategy 8.3%, Logic 7.9%, Casual 4.6%

  59. #59 Let's Learn Shogi
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2020
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Shogi playing style.

    Why similar: Chess 62.4%, Board Game 17.7%, Strategy 11%, Minimalist 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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