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Single-player games like 502's Arcade

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to 502's Arcade, 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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    Second to Nun — Steam game cover

    Second to Nun

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    Second to Nun is a top-down budget-friendly pixel-art retro top-down fighting classic game. Beat your way to the top and become the top nun through the gruelling challenges on the Island of Trials and Tribulations!

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Non-Stop Raiders — Steam game cover

    Non-Stop Raiders

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    In this infinite side-scroll runner play as different raiders, run and jump across areas. Pillage gold from either your enemies or chests across your journey to upgradeabilities or unlock new charecters.

    2023ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PIXELMAN — Steam game cover

    PIXELMAN

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

    2018ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pixel Descent — Steam game cover

    Pixel Descent

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

    2024ActionIndieRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Poosh XL — Steam game cover

    Poosh XL

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master, perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!

    2023ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Crush KO — Steam game cover

    Super Crush KO

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favourite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.

    2020ActionIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pix the Cat — Steam game cover

    Pix the Cat

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    Pix the Cat is a critically acclaimed intense arcade game that will challenge your reflexes and your wits, pitting you against your friends and the world in a race to the highest score!

    2015ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Russian Subway Dogs — Steam game cover

    Russian Subway Dogs

    Single-player alternative to 502's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 502's Arcade.

    A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?

    2018ActionIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →