Single-player games like Moonlight Pulse
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Moonlight Pulse, 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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Xanthiom Zero
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Moonlight Pulse.
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
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Vision Soft Reset
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Moonlight Pulse.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
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Ghost Song
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
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Voidwrought
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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SANRI
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
SANRI is a first-person psychological horror game where you play a schizophrenic character whose wife disappeared during camp. Face the delusions, solve the mystery and try to find her despite your constantly distorted perception of time-space.
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Metroidvania
Single-player alternative to Moonlight Pulse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlight Pulse.
Explore a dark pixel-art metroidvania filled with fast-paced combat, challenging bosses, hidden secrets, and rewarding exploration as you unlock new paths through a mysterious world.