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Single-player games like Rift of the NecroDancer

Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Rift of the NecroDancer, 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 Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    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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    Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game cover

    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PUMP IT UP RISE — Steam game cover

    PUMP IT UP RISE

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.

    2026ActionCasual44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bits & Bops — Steam game cover

    Bits & Bops

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.

    2025ActionIndieCasual15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Temple Of Snek — Steam game cover

    Temple Of Snek

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    A snaky tile-based puzzle dungeon adventure. Defend the temple, monch the infidels, and grow and grow ...and grow?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Hazard — Steam game cover

    Beat Hazard

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    2010ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soundodger+ — Steam game cover

    Soundodger+

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

    2013ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fresh Tracks — Steam game cover

    Fresh Tracks

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.

    2025ActionSportsIndie16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Undertale — Steam game cover

    Undertale

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Muse Dash — Steam game cover

    Muse Dash

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

    2019ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania — Steam game cover

    Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!

    2021Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ — Steam game cover

    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

    2022Action15.75 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    K-Pop & Rock Band Manager — Steam game cover

    K-Pop & Rock Band Manager

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    A new star is born! Favour Toys B.V. Entertainment wants to release a new 4-member Band. You have to choose the trainees who you think are ready to make their debut to the public and make a new history. How you manage the band will determine their future.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pizza Tower — Steam game cover

    Pizza Tower

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

    2023ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Reflect — Steam game cover

    Reflect

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    This is a simple and complex puzzle game about light. You need to use Optical components to direct lights and lit up the rings.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Phantom Brigade — Steam game cover

    Phantom Brigade

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Industries of Titan — Steam game cover

    Industries of Titan

    Single-player alternative to Rift of the NecroDancer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.

    Create a sprawling industrial city. Compete with other rival corporations on Titan for resources, territory, and power. Seek victory via technology, influence, warfare, or the wealth extracted from your citizens. Stake your claim to the Industries of Titan in this innovative sim/strategy game!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →