Single-player games like Pianistic
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pianistic, 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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Intralism
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
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Soundodger+
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
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Rift of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.
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Beat Hazard
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
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Dance Collider
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
It's your time to become a dance master and take down Uriel! Battle 9 of the best dancers from around the globe and compete on global leaderboards. Featuring 45 Songs by F-777 and a VR dance editor. Dance Collider is the ultimate dance and rhythm game.
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City of Beats
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.
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MUSYNX
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pianistic.
Indie rhythm game MUSYNX now on STEAM! Real "KEY" Sound System, Classic Gameplay, Unique Visual Themes and Constant Music Updates! MUSYNX is waiting for you!
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Linea, the Game
Single-player alternative to Pianistic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pianistic.
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.