Single-player games like Retrowave Rider
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Retrowave Rider, 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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The Masochistic Ball
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Roll. Jump. Fall. Repeat. The Masochistic Ball is a precision 2D platformer with a rising difficulty curve. The early levels welcome everyone. The final ones? Pure nightmare fuel. 40 levels. No enemies. Just you, gravity, and your will to endure.
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The Vorlec
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
The Vorlec is a third-person action video game set in a RetroWave world. Explore different dimensions where you'll encounter enemies, challenges, puzzles, and, in the end, a great enemy will always be waiting for you.
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Routine Racers
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Crazy side-scrolling 3D game set in daily routines like escaping from work, buying at the supermarket, having a drink in a bar, stopping a fire or capturing some narcos. 10 Routine Levels and an extra Endless Mode with unique skills to master: dodge, jump, roll, engage, brake, turbo, build and push.
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Geometry Jump: Impossible Game
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!
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Lag Simulator
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
A simple endless runner however the player's jump is delayed due to lag.
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Go Trump GO!
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Dash through chaotic political satire in this fast-paced arcade runner. Collect power-ups, dodge curses, and outrun accountability itself.
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Speed Stars
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
Simple but challenging rhythm-based running game. Compete to achieve the highest rank, unlock more characters, set personal bests, and climb the leaderboards.
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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Single-player alternative to Retrowave Rider — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!