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Games like Checkers & Pawns

Games like Checkers & Pawns

Games like Checkers & Pawns

Looking for games like Checkers & Pawns? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks, Lara Croft GO or Chessformer.

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  1. Discover a relaxing puzzle experience with Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks, a game inspired by the classic games of checkers and chess. Perfect for casual players seeking a relaxing yet challenging experience, with a minimalist environment that reinvents well-known mechanics from the classic games of Chess and Checkers. Key Features: Over 50 challenging levels (in full version) with variations in bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Checkers: The Rooks.

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  2. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,788 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 6 reviews

    Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. Following the award-winning Hitman GO, Square Enix Montréal brings yet another beloved franchise to consoles with this unique take on the iconic heroine’s adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lara Croft GO.

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  3. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessformer.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. You place pieces on a board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 63 challenging levels featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micron.

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  5. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a vibrant and tranquil puzzle game, featuring elegant koi fish to enhance your gameplay. Take control of both the white and black pieces to paint the board with amazing colors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koi Zen: Opposite Colors.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder. And as you do, the game evolves with you, providing a worthy challenge every time. Militia also features procedurally gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Militia.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A relaxing puzzle game inspired by chess. Master the board, change your form and create your path to dethrone the opponent King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambit Shifter.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    TRADING CARDS About the Game Gravity Field is an innovative space-logic puzzle game that challenges players with time-inverted objects in a gravity-defying world without a discernible top or bottom. The game's minimalist design features cubic rooms containing only essential items that serve specific functions. Players must navigate the walls and ceiling, often utilizing time inversion to solve p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Field.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxing, yet challenging, journey. According to Zen philosophy, game has minimalistic UI - no ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayOut.

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  10. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessarama.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    96% User Score Based on 809 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Delete is a minimalist puzzle leisure game. It is inspired by Minesweeper. It inherits all the excellent features of the original work, and has increased its spatial dimensions. Your goal is to turn over all the squares, figures show the number of unknown red squares around them, you need to deduce all the answers by being reminded of by the figures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delete.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 966 reviews

    Explore a mysterious and detailed world full of puzzles. It is important to think hard and to pay close attention, as vital clues are sometimes hidden in plain sight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taiji.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Valley 2.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Can you Domino Fit? The best parts of sudoku, mixed with those little tiling puzzles you'd play at the dentist, Domino Fit is a rewarding logic puzzle about getting all the dominos to fit! Supports infinite mode 6x6, 7x7, and 8x8 boards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Domino Fit.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Cats are beautiful creatures, but they can certainly be fickle and temperamental as well. Your mission in Cat Needs is to organize all the cats so that each animal has its wants fulfilled, whether it be food, sleep, or something more. Rearrange the order of the cats, and avoid cat fights to keep each pet purring and contented. Get ready for 50 levels of increasing challenge along with an increas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Needs.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    45% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Games.

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  18. Brain Workout – 15 Puzzles for Memory, Math & Logic | IQ Test Games is a comprehensive and engaging puzzle game collection that provides a diverse range of fun and challenging mental exercises designed to boost your cognitive abilities. Whether you're looking to improve your memory, enhance your logical reasoning, or sharpen your mathematical skills, this game has something for everyone. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Workout – 15 Puzzles for Memory, Math & Logic | IQ Test Games.

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  19. Amuse the Architect The eccentric Architect of a utopian future society has decided to build a skyward city out of hexagon-shaped blocks. Unfortunately, the Architect is a perfectionist, and his ever-changing mood constantly alters the ideal plan. As his apprentice, it's your responsibility to fulfill his ever-changing wishes for the perfect possible layout and to earn his approval! Blobbton is a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobbton.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Chinese Chess: Unleash the Grandmaster Within! Discover the age-old art of strategy with Chinese Chess, your gateway to the elegant world of Xiangqi (象棋), an esteemed gem in the treasure trove of Chinese and Vietnamese culture. With an interface designed for modern kings and queens of strategy, this app is your portal to the majesty of this ancient two-player board game. Engage in Timeless Battl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Chess - Xiangqi.

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  21. Orbs Orbs Orbs is a vibrant 2D precision clicker game. Clear the board with a white ring, master six orb types, and navigate the dynamic physics in a playful blend of relaxation and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbs Orbs Orbs.

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  22. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A cute and casual puzzle game with no complex rules—enjoy the soothing gameplay! Use cards to build blocks of various shapes on the map and fill the entire field to win! Enjoy 120 handcrafted levels and let your creativity guide you in solving them! Each level has countless solutions, so unleash your imagination and win in STYLE! Stuck in a tough spot? Use power cards to turn the ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tescaris - A Soothing Cute Puzzle Game.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to the demo version of MAZAICA, a puzzle game of: Drawing the linesExpanding all numbersRelaxing yourself :)Using clues!And often getting challenged!Oh, and the levels are random, you know? There's plenty of mechanics. It's easy to grasp, but heck sometimes so hard to master.  Many difficulty levels to suit your gaming style. Please check out the full game version on Steam - it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZAICA.

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  25. BLOCKBUSTIN’ MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD! Embark on an epic adventure to save the kingdom of Blockbusteria from the clutches of the wicked Dark Masters! Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies and gather gems to complete 56 stages that test your wits and reflexes. 1 tutorial stage, 41 regular stages, 3 boss stages (each one featuring a unique enemy type), 10 bonus stages and 1 final stage: the ultimate challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Blockbuster.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Sequel of mind-blowing puzzle WayOut. Now with new hexagonal tiles, levels and challenges. Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayout 2: Hex.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Do you think 1 + 1 = 0 is correct? So what do you think about "black + black = white" statement? According to XOR logic, they are correct. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOI.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,750 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 10 reviews

    The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bridge.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    CATch the Stars is a minimalist puzzle with a pleasant and original soundtrack. Click on the right star, solve the puzzles and form constellations with a beautiful and relaxing environment. No score, no timer and no pressure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CATch the Stars.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 540 reviews

    Sinkr is a minimalist puzzle using various contraptions to sink pucks. Responsive ambient music. No holes left behind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNKR.

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  33. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    71% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Zen Chess: Mate in Three is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-three problems in a beautifully designed chess board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen Chess: Mate in Three.

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    Challenge your Brain with this fun and smart puzzle game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Links.

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  35. Use the classic chess pieces to work your way through this complex puzzle platformer. Capture all enemy pieces before they get you to beat the 102 intricately designed levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GraviChess.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock The King.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    94% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Sinkr 2 is a minimalist puzzle game evolved from the award winning SiNKR. There is just you, hooks, pucks, and various contraptions you need to finish each level. Sink all the pucks to advance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNKR 2.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    English Country Tune is a luxuriant abstract 3D puzzle game containing more than a hundred levels situated throughout 17 worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to English Country Tune.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 694 reviews

    Kami is deceptively simple: fold out coloured paper to fill the screen in as few moves as possible. Relaxing and easy to pick up, you'll soon find yourself deep in contemplation to perfect each puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMI.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Please Fix The Road is a colorful, minimalistic, laid-back and casual puzzle game in which it's probably not hard to guess... you're fixing roads! In each level you have a specific limited set of tools that will help you get all the cars, boats, trains or animals from their point A to point B. The mentioned animals include, of course, kittens, dogs and... pink llamas! You are able to manipulate mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Fix The Road.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    ZenChess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen Chess: Mate in One.

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  44. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle vs Chess.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    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? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Swap.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    Pawnbarian is a puzzle roguelike. Use chess moves to control your hero on a tiny dungeon board and learn how to outmaneuver enemies with various traits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawnbarian.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Knights: Viking Lands.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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