diff --git a/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts b/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
index 9c969ebdb..d86d0e148 100644
--- a/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
+++ b/src/backend/services/apps/RecommendedAppsService.ts
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ const RECOMMENDED_APP_NAMES = [
     'browser',
     'ai-image-project',
     'chess',
+    'checkers',
     'blockup',
     'basketball-tap',
 ];