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
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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!