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Single-player games like Dodge Dancer

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dodge Dancer, 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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    War Tank combat — Steam game cover

    War Tank combat

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Control a minimalist war tank in intense combat, use obstacles and shields to protect yourself whenever possible, shoot and use bombs to detonate your enemies.

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hyper Bullet — Steam game cover

    Hyper Bullet

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.

    2021ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    De-coding Armageddon — Steam game cover

    De-coding Armageddon

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Fast paste, fast typing, arcade, die and retry game. De-coding Armageddon is a game to practice your speed and reflexes, perfect for when you are waiting on another game or wether you just wanna kill sometime. 

    2024ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Breath of Digital God — Steam game cover

    Breath of Digital God

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Become a digital god in a fast-paced meditave bullet hell. Freeze time, reverse reality, and survive waves of chaotic energy synced to music. Master your abilities and reach the highest level of reality.

    2026ActionIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rhythm Roll — Steam game cover

    Rhythm Roll

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Roll through a world of rhythm and light in Rhythm Roll! Control a fast-moving ball through stunning levels, each with its own unique visual style and musical genre. Dodge obstacles, stay on the beat, and test your reflexes. Simple to play, but can you master the speed?

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    VHS PLATFORM: 2D — Steam game cover

    VHS PLATFORM: 2D

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Our player will need to use his skills and go through all the obstacles present in each stage. With each stage that the player passes, the levels will become more and more difficult, are you up for the challenge?

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    抵御者 Defender — Steam game cover

    抵御者 Defender

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    This is a simple fighting game. You only need to press 3 buttons to experience easy battles. The original intention of this game is to bring the most simple and refreshing feeling of combat.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition — Steam game cover

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition

    Single-player alternative to Dodge Dancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dodge Dancer.

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    2015ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →