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  1. #1 Zen Chess: Mate in Three
    97% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 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 40.6%, Education 12.1%, Tabletop 11.1%, Minimalist 10%, Relaxing 6.5%

  2. #2 Zen Chess: Mate in One
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 459 reviews2018
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 37.2%, Education 11%, Tabletop 10.4%, Minimalist 9.2%, Mouse Only 8.7%

  3. #3 Zen Chess: Mate in Two
    96% 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 40%, Education 12%, Tabletop 11%, Minimalist 10%, Relaxing 6.3%

  4. #4 KNIGHTS
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 814 reviews2016
    Dev: Arzola's
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 43.2%, Tabletop 16.5%, Minimalist 9.3%, Relaxing 7.2%, Puzzle 6.2%

  5. #5 Gambit Shifter
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 87 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 49.8%, Minimalist 12.4%, Tabletop 8.9%, Relaxing 7.5%, Puzzle 6.7%

  6. #6 Knight's Retreat
    94% 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 47.3%, Tabletop 15.6%, Minimalist 12.2%, Relaxing 7.8%, Puzzle 6.3%

  7. #7 The Chess Variants Club
    93% 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 42.3%, Tabletop 14.2%, Education 13.1%, Minimalist 7.2%, Relaxing 6.1%

  8. #8 Chessformer
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 316 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 61.9%, Puzzle 7.5%, Minimalist 7.2%, Relaxing 7%, Mouse Only 6.7%

  9. #9 Mate'Morphosis
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 53 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 60.1%, Minimalist 13.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Logic 7.3%, Strategy 4.5%

  10. #10 Knight Swap
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 149 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 43.1%, Tabletop 12.1%, Minimalist 11.9%, Mouse Only 11.7%, Puzzle 6.1%

  11. #11 Chess Brain
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 161 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 51.8%, Minimalist 12.5%, Tabletop 11.3%, Relaxing 6.9%, Puzzle 6.4%

  12. #12 Chess Brain: Dark Troops
    89% 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 51.6%, Minimalist 12.3%, Tabletop 12.1%, Puzzle 6.4%, Relaxing 6.2%

  13. #13 Placement
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2017
    Dev: Albin Bernhardsson
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.

    Why similar: Chess 90.1%, Casual 9.9%

  14. #14 Hang The Kings
    88% 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 59.5%, Minimalist 13.4%, Strategy 13%, Puzzle 7.7%, Casual 6.4%

  15. #15 Sudoku Zenkai / 数独全卡
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 213 reviews2018
    Dev: ImaginationOverflowPub: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Sudoku Zenkai is a game for everyone, from beginning to advanced players. It brings a new dimension to sudoku - you can solve puzzles with your friends, wherever they are! You can start a new puzzle with a friend or call one over to help when you get stuck.

    Why similar: Chess 40.1%, Tabletop 12.6%, Education 12.4%, Minimalist 9.7%, Relaxing 6.5%

  16. #16 3D Chess
    87% matchMixed57% of 173 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A unique chess trip with exciting instant duels awaits you - test your mettle on the chessboard. Checkmate your opponent with only a few moves and solve challenging chess puzzles in amazing 3D worlds.

    Why similar: Chess 59.3%, Tabletop 21.1%, Strategy 7.1%, Logic 5.8%, Family Friendly 3.4%

  17. #17 Mind Games
    86% matchMixed70% of 208 reviews2016
    Dev: AK GamesPub: My Way Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Mind games is a great set of extremely hard brain twisting puzzles! Warning: this game is for smarties! Only one out of ten people can solve the first puzzle!

    Why similar: Chess 35.8%, Tabletop 22.6%, Mouse Only 13.5%, Minimalist 9.5%, Puzzle 8%

  18. #18 Math+Sticks - Coffee Break Club
    84% 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: Tabletop 21.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Relaxing 13.9%, Logic 11.8%, Puzzle 11.4%

  19. #19 Chess Infinity
    84% matchMixed59% of 79 reviews2024
    Dev: Rockwater GamesPub: Ripstone
    Windows

    Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders.

    Why similar: Chess 73.7%, Puzzle 8.6%, Relaxing 8.1%, Strategy 6.5%, Casual 2.2%

  20. #20 Chessarama
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 175 reviews2023
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama!

    Why similar: Chess 33.3%, Tabletop 25.1%, Relaxing 11.7%, Puzzle 10%, Strategy 7.9%

  21. #21 Unlock The King
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 398 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 50.9%, Tabletop 14.3%, Minimalist 13.4%, Puzzle 6.9%, Logic 5.5%

  22. #22 Ajedrez una tarde de Otoño
    85% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Luis Pedro Lopez Perez
    Windows

    chess simulator game

    Why similar: Chess 81.9%, Tabletop 12%, Casual 2.8%, Family Friendly 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  23. #23 Square Logic
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: Climbing Goat Games
    Windows · Linux

    Square Logic is a minimalist puzzle game about coloring the grid with squares and rectangles, respecting the number of each cell.

    Why similar: Education 19.5%, Minimalist 17%, Mouse Only 16.5%, Relaxing 10.4%, Puzzle 8.7%

  24. #24 Master of Chess
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2025
    Dev: BRANE
    Windows · Mac

    Play chess with help from your AI character, solve chess puzzles, build an unrivaled openings repertoire, and win tournaments worldwide. Become World Champion in the first and only chess career simulator!

    Why similar: Chess 35.8%, Education 24.8%, Tabletop 21.9%, Strategy 5.6%, Logic 4.9%

  25. #25 Matchsticks - Coffee Break Club
    81% 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: Tabletop 25.4%, Relaxing 14.5%, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Strategy 11%

  26. #26 Mini Pipes - A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2022
    Dev: Sprovieri Games
    Windows

    A Logic Puzzle Pipes Game with a beautiful minimalist design and a uniquely prepared soundscape. Rotate the pipes until all the pipes are filled with water.

    Why similar: Minimalist 24%, Mouse Only 16%, Relaxing 14.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Logic 10.3%

  27. #27 Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
    80% matchMostly Positive74% of 273 reviews2016
    Dev: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.

    Why similar: Chess 55.3%, Education 14.9%, Tabletop 13.4%, Strategy 5%, Puzzle 4.7%

  28. #28 klocki
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,672 reviews2016
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Minimal puzzle game.

    Why similar: Mouse Only 25.3%, Minimalist 22.9%, Relaxing 18%, Puzzle 13.3%, Logic 9.4%

  29. #29 Stress Chess
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: FourOrbStudios
    Windows

    "The real chess was the friends we made along the way." - Randy Mc'Chess

    Why similar: Chess 56.5%, Education 19.2%, Tabletop 11.7%, Puzzle 5.6%, Family Friendly 3.4%

  30. #30 Inline
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 121 reviews2018
    Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Inline is an atmospheric, relaxing and minimalist experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games. Arrange the shapes you are given on a grid to form and clear as many lines as possible in this simple yet challenging game.

    Why similar: Mouse Only 20.9%, Minimalist 19%, Relaxing 13.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Strategy 10.2%

  31. #31 Hexcells Infinite
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,654 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 32.1%, Minimalist 23.7%, Relaxing 14.5%, Logic 13%, Casual 5.6%

  32. #32 Knight Swap 2
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 50 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 43.7%, Tabletop 12.6%, Mouse Only 12.5%, Minimalist 12.4%, Puzzle 6.3%

  33. #33 Free Chess
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: GrimmGitz
    Windows

    Free Chess is a free physics based chess simulator where you are free to play the game of chess with the freedom of however you like.

    Why similar: Chess 73.1%, Tabletop 20%, Strategy 3.1%, Casual 3%, Family Friendly 0.8%

  34. #34 Miracle Sudoku
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 175 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: Chess 44.6%, Minimalist 20%, Puzzle 12.6%, Logic 8.9%, Casual 8.2%

  35. #35 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
    Dev: Pixel Wizards
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs

    Why similar: Chess 73.3%, Tabletop 8.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Mouse Only 6.2%, Puzzle 3%

  36. #36 Tsuro - The Game of The Path
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 161 reviews2020
    Dev: Thunderbox Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Relax with this beautiful, Zen board game. Play with friends, AI, or simply enjoy the solo experience. It's like a holiday for your mind...

    Why similar: Tabletop 54.8%, Puzzle 20.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Casual 6.4%, Colorful 3.1%

  37. #37 Just Xiangqi
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 708 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Amateur
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.

    Why similar: Tabletop 42.1%, Strategy 28.9%, Relaxing 23.9%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 1%

  38. #38 One Line
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2021
    Dev: Climbing Goat Games
    Windows

    One Line is a minimalist puzzle game where the objective is to draw a single line filling the entire board. Different mechanics will challenge your mind in this game that is easy to learn but hard to solve. Can you find the correct path?

    Why similar: Mouse Only 21.8%, Minimalist 17.6%, Education 12.1%, Tabletop 10.7%, Abstract 10.4%

  39. #39 Swim Out
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 60 reviews2017
    Dev: Lozange Lab
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dive into the relaxing and refreshing atmosphere of Swim Out, a strategic, turn-based puzzle game, that will transport you into a sunny day by the swimming pool, the river or the sea.

    Why similar: Chess 44.7%, Tabletop 16.1%, Minimalist 9.7%, Relaxing 8.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

  40. #40 Puzzle Car
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 103 reviews2021
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment.

    Why similar: Minimalist 21.3%, Mouse Only 20%, Relaxing 15%, Puzzle 12.4%, Logic 11.1%

  41. #41 Gigachess
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2015
    Dev: Drixxel Soft
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Gigachess is a hero defense puzzler on a chess board. Command your party of Knights, Rooks & Bishops against the relentless Pawn onslaught!

    Why similar: Chess 47.9%, Tabletop 22.4%, Mouse Only 13.4%, Strategy 7.4%, Puzzle 5.9%

  42. #42 Puzzletronics Analog Eletronics
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2021
    Dev: Naoka Games
    Windows

    Puzzletronics Analog Eletronics is a minimalist puzzle-style game. In this game you will have the experience of moving pieces to form an electronic circuit, while listening to a calm and relaxing soundtrack.

    Why similar: Education 27.7%, Tabletop 25%, Minimalist 10.1%, Puzzle 9%, Strategy 8.4%

  43. #43 Hexcells
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,873 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 36.9%, Minimalist 20.6%, Logic 11.7%, Relaxing 10.7%, Casual 6.3%

  44. #44 Hexcells Plus
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,799 reviews2014
    Dev: Matthew Brown
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    Why similar: Puzzle 42.6%, Minimalist 21.5%, Logic 10.7%, Relaxing 9.4%, Strategy 8.1%

  45. #45 Chess Knights: Viking Lands
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2020
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly, and get out alive if you can.

    Why similar: Chess 53.6%, Tabletop 16.7%, Puzzle 7.4%, Minimalist 7.2%, Abstract 6.5%

  46. #46 Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 459 reviews2023
    Dev: Bartek Karczmarczyk
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Tabletop 23.9%, Minimalist 17.8%, Education 17.2%, Relaxing 15%, Puzzle 10.9%

  47. #47 Unlock The King 3
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 75 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 49.3%, Minimalist 14.7%, Abstract 8.8%, Tabletop 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

  48. #48 Chess
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: Popoko VM Games
    Windows · Mac

    Chess: The Grand Strategy Game - Your Pocket Edition for Mastery and Fun!

    Why similar: Chess 72%, Casual 9.9%, Logic 9.8%, Strategy 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  49. #49 Lines Infinite
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 581 reviews2017
    Dev: KonstructorsPub: Hook Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Beautiful & relaxing Numberlink puzzles.

    Why similar: Minimalist 26.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Relaxing 17.3%, Abstract 13.5%, Strategy 13.4%

  50. #50 Sudocats
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,747 reviews2022
    Dev: Devcats
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!

    Why similar: Education 20.4%, Tabletop 18.9%, Relaxing 12.1%, Minimalist 11.7%, Mouse Only 11.2%

  51. #51 My Sudoku
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
    Windows

    Beginners, casual players and experts will find an enjoyable challenge in My Sudoku. Solve puzzles at your own pace in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

    Why similar: Minimalist 21.3%, Puzzle 19.8%, Strategy 18%, Logic 13.7%, Relaxing 10.6%

  52. #52 Zerko
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 158 reviews2024
    Dev: Maciej Targoni
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.

    Why similar: Minimalist 25.4%, Puzzle 18.7%, Abstract 16.6%, Mouse Only 13.6%, Logic 9.5%

  53. #53 Blokker
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2021
    Dev: LM Games Studio
    Windows

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    Why similar: Minimalist 23.3%, Mouse Only 19.6%, Relaxing 12%, Puzzle 9.8%, Logic 9.3%

  54. #54 Ouros
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Kamm
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes, and discover the inherent mathematical beauty of Ouros.

    Why similar: Relaxing 24.2%, Minimalist 22.2%, Puzzle 20.7%, Abstract 16%, Casual 8.6%

  55. #55 CIPHER ZERO
    63% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2025
    Dev: Zapdot
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?

    Why similar: Minimalist 29.1%, Relaxing 18.5%, Abstract 15.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Logic 13.4%

  56. #56 Polimines
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 204 reviews2022
    Dev: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.

    Why similar: Minimalist 23.1%, Mouse Only 19%, Puzzle 13%, Relaxing 11.7%, Logic 11.3%

  57. #57 Entangle
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Blake Garner
    Windows

    Entangle takes the simple premise of maneuvering line segments along intersecting paths and combines this with an array of clever mechanics to create a unique and challenging puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Minimalist 35.4%, Mouse Only 21.9%, Puzzle 20.6%, Relaxing 12%, Casual 5.8%

  58. #58 The Chess
    64% matchMostly Positive79% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: NowakGames
    Windows

    The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!

    Why similar: Chess 72.3%, Tabletop 14.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Casual 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  59. #59 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
    63% matchVery Positive80% of 352 reviews2025
    Dev: Marc Makes Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 76.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Tabletop 7.2%, Logic 3.9%, Casual 2.9%

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