Single-player games like Pulstario
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Pulstario, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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LOVE 2: kuso
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
kuso is the sequel to LOVE, and is a challenging yet fair platformer with a simple aesthetic. You have the ability to run, jump, and leave your own checkpoint. Make your way through acid, long jumps, disappearing platforms, bouncers, giant saws, and much more in this dreadful mechanical world.
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LUFTRAUSERS
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
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MULLET MADJACK
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
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My Friend Pedro
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
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Thumper
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.
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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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Owlboy
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
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Flinthook
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
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LOVE
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.
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LOVE 3
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulstario.
LOVE 3 is a precision platformer with minimalistic pixel graphics and tight controls. Face challenging obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and place custom checkpoints after you overcome each new danger.
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SPACE HOLE
Single-player alternative to Pulstario — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pulstario.
Collect energy, grow your tail, and fill the SPACE HOLE in this bite sized arcade game.