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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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    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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    ReverseRoom — Steam game cover

    ReverseRoom

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

    ReverseRoom is a new type of action puzzle game in which players must skillfully use two modes, Play Mode to move characters and Puzzle Mode to rotate the stage and change the terrain.

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Glow Ball - Not A Billiard Puzzle Game — Steam game cover

    Glow Ball - Not A Billiard Puzzle Game

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

    A complex and unusual puzzle game about a glow ball with nice graphics

    2018IndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Line — Steam game cover

    The Line

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

    Reinventing of 3D puzzles. Experimental gameplay you've never seen before.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SHAPE SHIFTER — Steam game cover

    SHAPE SHIFTER

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

    Create, discover and share levels, compete for the best times and discover hidden secrets. In this sandbox platformer, whether you're a triangle, circle or square dictates how you solve puzzles and clear levels! Each shape has their own unique abilities that completely change the game.

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →