
Elegant, varied and challenging chess-themed puzzles. No prior knowledge of chess is needed.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Chess, Casual, Logic.

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

PlunderPiece
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).

Checkers & Pawns
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.
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 42.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 18.3%, Board Game 15.5%, Puzzle 10.8%, Casual 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 52.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 20%, Logic 9.8%, Board Game 7.8%, Puzzle 4.8%
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 57.2% ★, Board Game 12.1%, Grid-Based Movement 9.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Logic 7.3%
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 47.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Board Game 11.9%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 8.2%
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 63.7% ★, Logic 11.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Board Game 7.1%, Casual 4.9%
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 44.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.1%, Logic 13.3%, Abstract 11.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
Elegant fusion of checkers and chess in 50+ challenging levels. Relaxing strategy in minimalist design. Reinventing the classics, challenge your mind!
Why similar: Chess 49.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 19.3%, Logic 12%, Board Game 8.8%, Puzzle 5.1%
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 55.9% ★, Logic 17.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 5.2%, Casual 3.6%
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 49.8% ★, Logic 14.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Abstract 9.8%, Puzzle 8.5%
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 63.4% ★, Board Game 18.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Casual 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
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 58.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15%, Logic 14.9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Casual 3.9%
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 56.1% ★, Logic 15.6%, Grid-Based Movement 11.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Casual 3.6%
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 57.6% ★, Logic 14.8%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Puzzle 10.8%, Casual 3.1%
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 44.4% ★, Logic 12.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.3%, Abstract 10.1%, Board Game 9.9%
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 64.1% ★, Board Game 15.3%, Logic 14.6%, Casual 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 49.9% ★, Logic 18%, Board Game 10.7%, Puzzle 10.6%, Casual 8.3%
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 67.6% ★, Board Game 13%, Logic 9%, Casual 7.3%, 2D 1.9%
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 51.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Board Game 12.6%, Abstract 10.2%, Logic 7.6%
Community Based Chess Game. On a cyber map, Move Knights, Bishops, Rooks, go through Portals and capture the Enemy Pieces. Be the Best in the levels and win Medals. Reinvent in Creative Mode by creating your own levels and sharing.
Why similar: Chess 50.4% ★, Board Game 11.8%, Abstract 9.5%, Logic 7.4%, Grid-Based Movement 6.7%
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 44.4% ★, Abstract 15.2%, Logic 12.4%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
Why similar: Chess 44.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Logic 12.4%, Board Game 9.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
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 51.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Board Game 12.1%, Logic 10.9%, Puzzle 6.2%
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 59.8% ★, Logic 12.6%, Abstract 10.8%, Puzzle 8.6%, Casual 4%
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 50% ★, Grid-Based Movement 15.4%, Logic 12.6%, Board Game 11.7%, Puzzle 7.8%
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 68.7% ★, Board Game 13.1%, Logic 9.8%, Puzzle 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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 55.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.8%, Logic 13.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Casual 2%
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 53.3% ★, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Board Game 12.4%, Logic 9.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
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 65.6% ★, Board Game 12.4%, Casual 6.9%, Puzzle 6.8%, Logic 5.6%
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 70.6% ★, Board Game 13.5%, Logic 8.8%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. Capture enemy bishops to complete levels.
Why similar: Chess 63.6% ★, Logic 11.9%, Board Game 11.6%, Puzzle 8%, Casual 3.5%
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 65% ★, Logic 9.6%, Puzzle 9%, Abstract 8.9%, Casual 3.8%
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 63.4% ★, Abstract 10.1%, Logic 9.8%, Casual 6.3%, Puzzle 6%
Non-Euclidean Chess provides a chess engine with boards and piece movement that push, bend, and sometimes defy reality. Play locally or online vs. other players or AI.
Why similar: Chess 45.3% ★, Logic 12.6%, Abstract 11.1%, Board Game 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%
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 58.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.2%, Abstract 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Casual 4.6%
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 69.3% ★, Board Game 14.7%, Grid-Based Movement 10%, Casual 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 64.8% ★, Logic 9.7%, Puzzle 9%, Abstract 9%, Casual 3.8%
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 61.7% ★, Logic 18.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Casual 9.6%
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 66.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 21.1%, Puzzle 6.3%, Casual 4.1%, 2D 1.4%
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 72.4% ★, Board Game 16.5%, Casual 10.2%, Singleplayer 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 49% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.4%, Logic 12.9%, Board Game 11.6%, Puzzle 7.7%
Various board games based on chess, checkers and others on different boards.
Why similar: Chess 60.4% ★, Board Game 30.4%, Casual 9.3%
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 79.6% ★, Board Game 16.9%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 64.1% ★, Board Game 15.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Casual 6.4%, 2D 2.4%
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 56.2% ★, Logic 15.2%, Board Game 12.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Casual 3.6%
chess simulator game
Why similar: Chess 79% ★, Board Game 13.5%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 0.7%
ChessFinity is chess reimagined in 3D—plus Mana Chess deckbuilding. Explore curated variants, strange new pieces, puzzles and chaotic mini‑games on boards you’ve never seen before.
Why similar: Chess 55.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Board Game 9.5%, Logic 8.3%, Puzzle 6.9%
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 73.3% ★, Board Game 9.7%, Logic 9.5%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.
Chess meets Tetris in a series of handcrafted puzzles. Drop chess pieces to checkmate rival kings while avoiding checkmating your own. New to chess or a grandmaster, it doesn’t matter. The only way you’ll prevail is thinking outside of the board.
Why similar: Chess 62.5% ★, Logic 18.2%, Puzzle 11%, Board Game 7.2%, 2D 0.6%
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 67.7% ★, Puzzle 9.6%, Logic 8.6%, Abstract 7.7%, Casual 4%
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 70% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Puzzle 8.4%, Casual 2.7%, 2D 1.7%
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 64.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 6.6%, 2D 3%
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 59.7% ★, Board Game 11.6%, Logic 9.9%, Grid-Based Movement 8.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
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?
Why similar: Chess 51.1% ★, Logic 13%, Board Game 10.7%, Abstract 9.2%, Puzzle 9.2%
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 69.5% ★, Puzzle 9.9%, Logic 7.7%, Abstract 7%, Casual 3.9%
Carrotour, a grid-based puzzle game where you utilize various "leaper" movements to navigate around obstacles and grab delicious carrots. Be a horse, camel, elephant and more! Also, be prepared for intense boss battles featuring bullet hells!
Why similar: Chess 45.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 22.2%, Logic 16.4%, Puzzle 9%, Casual 4%
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 49.7% ★, Logic 15.5%, Board Game 13.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Casual 4.1%
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 69.1% ★, Puzzle 9.8%, Logic 7.9%, Abstract 7.2%, Casual 4%
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 69.2% ★, Board Game 12.8%, Logic 10.1%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 1.9%