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Single-player games like Pendelum

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pendelum, 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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    First Up — Steam game cover

    First Up

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pendelum.

    "First Up" is a cooperative platformer with parkour elements, skills, and various auxiliary devices. "Don't give up, be the first up!"

    2023IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Traceur's Dreamlab VR — Steam game cover

    Traceur's Dreamlab VR

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pendelum.

    Traceur's Dreamlab is a place to be for every parkour runner! You can build your own levels, including not only challenging obstacles but also tricky puzzles and share them with the community. Within our multiplayer system you can run against your friends and other online players.

    2021ActionSportsStrategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    87 Aftermath: A Rolling Ball Game — Steam game cover

    87 Aftermath: A Rolling Ball Game

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pendelum.

    The Event of 2187 left no survivors. In an instant, Earth became a barren wasteland - a lifeless rock floating aimlessly through space. Until 4129. That's when Zenith landed. Set years later, 87 Aftermath is the story of a nameless orbling on a quest to escape from Earth and return home.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Active Neurons - Wonders Of The World — Steam game cover

    Active Neurons - Wonders Of The World

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pendelum.

    A puzzle slasher that trains spatial and logical thinking. Power up your brains!

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Meta Lines — Steam game cover

    Meta Lines

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pendelum.

    When you feel bored, tired and dazzled by the cool game pictures, it's better to play a relaxed, intellectual and simple leisure game Meta Lines, which is suitable for playing while waiting in line for another game. Wish you have a good time !

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pizza Rogue: P.P.M.P.D.E.S. — Steam game cover

    Pizza Rogue: P.P.M.P.D.E.S.

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pendelum.

    All new employees must pass the course if you wish to become a full fledged Pizza Pups Multidimensional Pizzeria Delivery Employee. Please make sure to provide a valid multiversal drivers license upon test start.

    2025IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BREAK ARTS III — Steam game cover

    BREAK ARTS III

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pendelum.

    With your uniquely crafted mech, dominate both the track and the battlefield. Fight your way through countless battles and aim for ever greater heights! This installment of BREAK ARTS is the ultimate Comprehensive Mech-Customizing Competitive Sport.

    2025ActionSportsIndie17.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Teardown — Steam game cover

    Teardown

    Single-player alternative to Pendelum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pendelum.

    Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →