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Single-player games like SoundStorm

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to SoundStorm, 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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    Bullet Hell Monday: Black — Steam game cover

    Bullet Hell Monday: Black

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    2023ActionIndie8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Waves — Steam game cover

    Waves

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Atria Valkyrie — Steam game cover

    Atria Valkyrie

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    Operate disc hovercrafts that absorb enemy bullets to charge up your weapon. This is a vertical STG game. Correct timing of your attack and choice of bullet determines your survival or defeat.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom — Steam game cover

    Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    Are you gonna shoot? YES! Are you gonna blast? YES! Are you gonna make a big bang? YES! Are you gonna make a big boom? YES! So what do you get? Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom! Come have some fun, it's Good Time time!

    2020ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Always Surrender — Steam game cover

    Always Surrender

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SoundStorm.

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    2024Action3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    From Beyond: Arcade Edition — Steam game cover

    From Beyond: Arcade Edition

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    Blast alien invaders and song lyrics into stardust in this relaxingly chaotic shoot-'em-up! A full-length, '80s-inspired rock album plays start to finish as you fight through an alien invasion. No death. No game over. Just tune in and get that high score. Arcade style!

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ShapeNeon Chaos — Steam game cover

    ShapeNeon Chaos

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!

    2021ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SUBSØNIC — Steam game cover

    SUBSØNIC

    Single-player alternative to SoundStorm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SoundStorm.

    An audio-reactive twin-stick bullet-hell where the song is the weapon. Play hand-tuned packs, import any track, or drop in a music video and fight inside it: the song builds the level, the video plays behind the fight, and every bullet locks to the beat.

    2026ActionIndieEarly Access4.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →