
A small transparent chessboard that sits in the corner of your desktop. Solve a puzzle when you have a minute, or play a game against Stockfish. While you work, the board fades and stays out of the way. Difficulty adjusts on its own.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Chess, Singleplayer, Strategy, Puzzle.

A small transparent chessboard that sits in the corner of your desktop. Solve a puzzle when you have a minute, or play a game against Stockfish. While you work, the board fades and stays out of the way. Difficulty adjusts on its own.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops
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

Chess Brain
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!
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 36.2% ★, Programming 20.5% ★, Minimalist 7%, Logic 5.8%, Grid-Based Movement 5.1%
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 35.2% ★, Programming 20.4% ★, Minimalist 7%, Logic 5.8%, Grid-Based Movement 5.3%
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 42.6% ★, Minimalist 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%, Logic 7.3%, Relaxing 6.6%
ChessWorlds: Grandmaker is a puzzle game in which you design chess pieces using code blocks, and solve puzzles with your newly created army. Run a piece making shop, battle unique opponents, solve puzzles in different worlds with changed rules, and uncover the mistery behind the Grandmaker.
Why similar: Programming 36.1% ★, Chess 29.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%, Puzzle 5.9%, Tabletop 4.5%
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 51.1% ★, Logic 9.9%, Minimalist 9.1%, Puzzle 7.7%, Strategy 3.8%
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 53.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Grid-Based Movement 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%, Artificial Intelligence 4.7%
The World has united their strongest Grandmasters to challenge us! But they forget one thing: the Soviet School of Chess has no equal. Take your seat, comrade. It is time to show the globe who truly rules the 64 squares!
Why similar: Chess 62.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Strategy 5.3%, Puzzle 4.7%
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 55.8% ★, Minimalist 11.3%, Relaxing 8.5%, Tabletop 7.3%, Puzzle 6.8%
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 55.4% ★, Minimalist 11.2%, Relaxing 8.6%, Tabletop 7.5%, Puzzle 6.7%
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 52.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Incremental 8.5%, Strategy 6.8%, Minimalist 6.2%
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 55% ★, Minimalist 11.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, Tabletop 7.5%, Puzzle 6.7%
Shatranj Puzzles is a tactical chess puzzle game featuring 10,000 unique puzzles, 3 AI difficulty levels, and local 2-player mode. Solve challenging positions, improve your tactical vision, and progress through a massive chess puzzle experience at your own pace.
Why similar: Chess 74.6% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, 2D 2.8%, Casual 2.1%
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 50.8% ★, Logic 8.6%, Minimalist 8.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Grid-Based Movement 6.9%
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 49.6% ★, Minimalist 10.1%, Logic 9.3%, Puzzle 7.3%, Relaxing 7.2%
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 60.6% ★, Puzzle 8%, Relaxing 6.7%, Minimalist 5.8%, Logic 4.9%
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 54.9% ★, Minimalist 11.1%, Relaxing 8.3%, Tabletop 6.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
ChessCorp - an indie puzzle game that takes you to a pixel art world to solve the mystery of your existence. Tackle AI-generated chess puzzles, develop your own thinking machine, and win the Grand Tournament. This is the only way.
Why similar: Chess 61.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Artificial Intelligence 5.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.8%
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 58% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Minimalist 6.3%, Puzzle 5.2%
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 59.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Tabletop 7.2%, Strategy 7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
Miss me already, comrade? A wise human once said: "Attackers may sometimes regret bad moves, but it is much worse to forever regret an opportunity you allowed to pass you by." So don't let this one pass! Enroll NOW and be prepared to learn from the real masters!
Why similar: Chess 49.7% ★, Minimalist 8.2%, Artificial Intelligence 7%, Puzzle 6.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%
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 57.5% ★, Minimalist 9.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Tabletop 6.1%, Logic 5.6%
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 54.7% ★, Minimalist 10.9%, Relaxing 8.1%, Tabletop 7.1%, Puzzle 6.5%
Save the forest in this improved version of chess with new boards with obstacles and power-ups.
Why similar: Chess 58.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Incremental 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%, Tabletop 5.4%
A simple yet satisfying game of chess that anyone can play - and learn from. Challenge a powerful chess AI, play against your friends, and try to get through a massive tower of puzzles!
Why similar: Chess 54.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Logic 10.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Puzzle 7.6%
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 64% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Logic 5.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4%
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 47.8% ★, Tabletop 9.1%, Minimalist 8.4%, Logic 8.3%, Relaxing 7.7%
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 57.2% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Tabletop 5.8%, Grid-Based Movement 5.1%
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 48.8% ★, Minimalist 14.6%, Logic 11.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Casual 5.3%
Hang The Kings is a chess-inspired puzzle game. Capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating its King.
Why similar: Chess 59.3% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Minimalist 10.9%, Casual 8.4%, Puzzle 8.3%
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 52.1% ★, Minimalist 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%, Logic 7.3%, Grid-Based Movement 6%
FRITZ CHESS 14! The Ultimate Chess SoftwarePlay against FRITZ or play online at FRITZ CHESS 14 is the most comprehensive chess program in the world. Whether you are new to the game or a Grandmaster, FRITZ 14 is suitable for all skill levels!
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 54.1% ★, Minimalist 11.4%, Tabletop 8.8%, Relaxing 8.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
Do you think Queen's Gambit is a TV series, comrade? WRONG! It is a Chess opening! If you don't even know that, you have a lot to learn! A good chess player should know the chess openings and, more important, how to avoid their traps! Enroll NOW and find out how!
Why similar: Chess 47.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Artificial Intelligence 7.4%, Minimalist 7.3%, Puzzle 5.8%
An exciting and fast-paced chess roguelite, full of ridiculous abilities! Explode your opponent's pieces, spawn queens all over the board, move twice in a row... But watch out for the bosses, who have crazy powers of their own!
Why similar: Chess 63% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%, Logic 5%, Puzzle 4.9%
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 52.4% ★, Minimalist 10.6%, Relaxing 7.9%, Tabletop 7.3%, Logic 7%
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 61.9% ★, Logic 11.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%, Casual 4.5%
Chess 2048 – Classic chess moves meet fresh puzzle-strategy twists: watch the board reshape, adapt on the fly, and master piece combos. Then escape poison gas, jump between water tiles, use portals, and pull off clever tricks.
Why similar: Chess 51.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Logic 8.1%, Idler 7.5%, Puzzle 6.9%
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 45.1% ★, Minimalist 9%, Logic 8.1%, Incremental 8%, Tabletop 6.9%
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 58% ★, Logic 9.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Minimalist 6%
A chess game where you lead a customizable fantasy army through 1,500 levels of curated puzzles. Face checkpoint commanders in full matches, recruit new races, and customize your hero and army. Key chess concepts encountered are logged in a Sage Ledger for education and future reference.
Why similar: Chess 64.5% ★, Puzzle 8.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%, Strategy 4.4%, Logic 3.6%
Easy to learn. Hard to master. A Lone Piece is a chess themed puzzle game where you control a single pawn caught in the middle of opposing hostile pieces. Your main job is to escape the board, but sometimes offence is the best defense. Become more than just A Lone Piece.
Why similar: Chess 51.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Logic 8.2%, Puzzle 7%, Incremental 7%
Tactorius is a spell-driven chess roguelite. Summon pieces, rewrite movement, and warp the rules with 150+ spells across 7 escalating towers. No two runs play the same.
Why similar: Chess 65.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%, Indie 2%
Master the movement of the chess knight in a strategic puzzle built around planning, positioning, and board coverage. Choose your starting square, plan your jumps, conquer the board, and take on increasingly demanding challenges.
Why similar: Chess 59.5% ★, Incremental 10.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Minimalist 7.8%, Strategy 5.5%
Chess that isn't flat. Move up and down, between levels, and attack from all directions. All the pieces you know with extra moves that add interesting complexity. Several different volumes to choose from ranging from 4x4x4 to 8x8x8. 4d checkers, 3d chess and checkers are included.
Why similar: Chess 47.7% ★, Programming 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Tabletop 7.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.9%
Caber is a novel logic puzzle inspired by the 8 queens problem, transform your computer in a metal challenge that improves your memory, perception and logic skills.
Why similar: Chess 48.2% ★, Relaxing 13.3%, Puzzle 13.2%, Logic 10.2%, Casual 8.9%
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% ★, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4%
Chess of doom is a chess-based roguelike where you're outnumbered at every turn. Harness the dungeon's power to battle enemy hordes, familiar and strange. Die, learn, master, conquer!
Why similar: Chess 66.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 7.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.5%, Action 3%
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 57.5% ★, Logic 10.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Minimalist 7.2%, Grid-Based Movement 5.4%
This is Chess on a conveyor belt -- an ingenious roguelike, melding tactical strategy and explosive action! Deal with a mind-bending scrolling board that pulls towards you relentless waves of foes and perils. Prepare for their violent collision with your pieces. Prepare for TOTAL ZUGZWANG.
Why similar: Chess 47.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Logic 7.6%, Minimalist 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%
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 72.6% ★, Minimalist 11.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Outsmart the world's strongest chess engine, Stockfish. See its plan, then turn that plan against it, using abilities from a procedural skill tree in this turn-based strategy roguelike.
Why similar: Chess 64% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 5.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%, Logic 4.9%
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 56.1% ★, Minimalist 10%, Grid-Based Movement 9.7%, Logic 6.7%, Relaxing 5.6%
Solve puzzles with a chess board that sits in the corner of your screen. Challenge yourself to difficult puzzles, unlock streaks, and customize your board. Idle away and your chess buddy will always be there to help you practice.
Why similar: Chess 57% ★, Idler 14.1%, Minimalist 9.6%, Puzzle 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Chex is a strategic board game currently based on Gliński's hexagonal variant of chess. Players must use their pieces to capture their opponent's king. The hexagonal board introduces new challenges and opportunities.
Why similar: Chess 70.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Tabletop 9%, Strategy 4.5%, Casual 1.9%
Face the demon queen Lilith in high-stakes, asymmetrical chess matches. Capture all of her pieces, EXCEPT ONE! Carefully sacrifice your own pieces, use special items, and outthink Lilith’s unpredictable moves to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Chess 67.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%, Tabletop 6.2%, Strategy 5.8%
Challenge 20 chess masters from around the world to duels across the board. Defeat them one by one, prove your skills, and fight your way to the top to become the ultimate CHECKBORNE Champion.
Why similar: Chess 68.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Strategy 8.5%, Tabletop 3.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.6%
Strategize your way through a variety of encounters, each with various twists. Kill all of the other pieces on the board through night and day until only the two kings remain.
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.6%
The fear of artificial intelligence is nothing new, but will it always be for the bad? Solve puzzles and follow the creator's and creator's conversation during the testing phase, until the moment they are interrupted by external matters.
Why similar: Programming 38.3% ★, Logic 10.8%, Incremental 9.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Grid-Based Movement 7.7%