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Single-player games like Rat Race

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rat Race, 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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    Rhythm Quest — Steam game cover

    Rhythm Quest

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rat Race.

    Rhythm Quest is a 2-button rhythm platformer game. Jump, attack, and fly to the beat through upbeat songs that are hand-crafted to highlight complex rhythms!

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Music Boy 3D — Steam game cover

    Music Boy 3D

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Rat Race.

    Music Boy 3D is a rhythm-based 3D runner game with the unique webcam head-tracking technology. This game is distinguished by the accuracy and interactivity of the sound.

    2018ActionIndieEarly AccessFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Double Kick Heroes — Steam game cover

    Double Kick Heroes

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rat Race.

    Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BIT.TRIP RERUNNER — Steam game cover

    BIT.TRIP RERUNNER

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rat Race.

    The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rat Race.

    Oddworld: Soulstorm is the explosive second game in a brand new Oddworld Quintology that tells the continuing story of Abe and his comrades as they discover further crimes against Mudokonkind and look for the spark that will ignite a revolution.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mononeko: A Rhythm Adventure — Steam game cover

    Mononeko: A Rhythm Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Rat Race.

    In Mononeko, you weave attacks into the music, chain together movements and race against time to capture the kitten killers who are hiding a dark truth.

    2024ActionIndieEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Seen — Steam game cover

    Seen

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Rat Race.

    A lonely kid desperately tries to escape his dark world.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Skyline Sprinters — Steam game cover

    Skyline Sprinters

    Single-player alternative to Rat Race — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rat Race.

    Welcome to an adrenaline-pumping platform game where players embark on an exhilarating race against each other through a challenging parkour course! Prepare to test your agility, speed, and reflexes as you navigate through an immersive world filled with obstacles, traps, and exciting surprises.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →