Best games like PocketShogi

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Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like PocketShogi or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps and games has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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#1

Shogi Lite -Chess- by Shigeo Mimura

2 Player Strategy Game

Editor's Choice

4.6(12 ratings)

Free

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A digital adaptation of the ancient Japanese board game, offering a strategic challenge similar to chess. Players can capture opponent pieces and redeploy them on the board, adding a unique tactical layer to gameplay.

#2

Shogi - Shogi board by HAREPPO

japanese chess board

Strong Contender

4.6(8 ratings)

FreeAds

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This is a straightforward digital board for playing Japanese chess against another person. It offers a clean interface for two players to engage in matches without any artificial intelligence opponents.

#3

将棋の定跡駒落ち by Kazuya Maeda

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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This app compiles common strategies for handicap games in Shogi, known as 'koma-ochi'. It's useful for teaching beginners or for professional players giving lessons. The strategies are based on a renowned Shogi book.

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Japanese Chess for beginners

Learn and play Japanese Chess with this app. It offers a guide for piece movement, four computer difficulty levels, and 22 handicap options for varied gameplay. Enjoy strategic challenges suitable for beginners.

Piece movement guideFour computer levels22 handicap variations

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Japanese Chess Board

Japanese Chess Board

Japanese Chess Board

by Kazuya Maeda

Record professional Japanese Chess matches and play against friends face-to-face. This application offers a digital way to track games and enjoy Shogi with others.

Record professional player matchesFace-to-face play with friendsDigital Shogi board

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リアルタイム将棋(２人で対局)

リアルタイム将棋(２人で対局)

リアルタイム将棋(２人で対局)

by Eiichi Matsunaga

Engage in real-time Shogi matches against AI or other players via Bluetooth. Features unique rule variations for faster gameplay and cross-game battles with a chess app.

Real-time AI matchesBluetooth player matchesCustomizable cooldown timers

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将棋盤ライト

by Chiashi Muroi

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Technique of Japanese Chess

Technique of Japanese Chess

Technique of Japanese Chess

by Kazuya Maeda

Master the art of Japanese Chess with this application. It provides a comprehensive guide to learning various Shogi techniques. Explore strategies and improve your gameplay.

Learn Shogi techniquesMaster Japanese ChessImprove gameplay strategies

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AI shogi - シングル対戦専用

AI shogi - シングル対戦専用

AI shogi - シングル対戦専用

オンライン対戦の練習にぴったり

Improve your Shogi skills with this comprehensive app. It offers AI matches, Tsume-Shogi puzzles, and a beginner's guide to learn rules and strategies. Practice offline or online to become a stronger player.

AI computer gamesTsume-Shogi puzzlesBeginner's Shogi guide

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将棋の名人

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