Single-player games like Mike's Arcade
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Mike'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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OutWave: Retro chase
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
Endless car chase is a fast retro style paced game in which you must collect money and avoid the cops! The game supports Windows, Mac, Linux. Use keyboard or gamepad. Buy and control a cars or motorbikes. Listen to retro music and don't get caught by the cops! The game looks like a gif!
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Retrowave
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
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Interstate Drifter 1999
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
Drift between the states, collect bits, beat rivals and get a high score.
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Mini Games Retro 90s
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
The ultimate faithful tribute to 80s/90s handheld LCD mini games — 30 games and counting! Simple, nostalgic, addictive fun.
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RetroDrift: Retrowave Online Road
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Mike's Arcade.
Dive into the atmosphere of the 80's, rushing along the neon roads towards the sunset, letting your supercar drift, enjoying the wonderful tracks in retrowave style.
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Road Defense Racing
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
High-speed vehicular combat racing set in the world of Road Defense: Outsiders. Drive, shoot, destroy, and upgrade your car across 30 challenging tracks. Battle armed rivals and survive attacks from a hostile crowd while earning cash to upgrade your vehicle.
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Synthwave Driver
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
A nostalgic road trip on an endless highway, driving iconic '80s cars through a neon-filled paradise. Let the synthwave soundtrack guide you toward the horizon, leading you into a world of nostalgic vibes.
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Blaze in Space: Beat a-Maze
Single-player alternative to Mike's Arcade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mike's Arcade.
Modern arcade with a puzzle twist. Guide your spaceship through a neon maze. Think quick and keep the momentum to beat other players!