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Single-player games like Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians, 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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    CyberSushi — Steam game cover

    CyberSushi

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    CyberSushi is a fast arcade roguelite where tiny cybernetic sushi heroes race through collapsing dimensions. Chain streaks to trigger WASABI, fill Sushi Surge, stack wild Sushi Hacks, build your roster, and chase one more impossible run.

    ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geometry Jump: Impossible Game — Steam game cover

    Geometry Jump: Impossible Game

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frederic: Evil Strikes Back — Steam game cover

    Frederic: Evil Strikes Back

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.

    2014ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Electronic Super Joy — Steam game cover

    Electronic Super Joy

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

    2013ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BIT.TRIP RUNNER — Steam game cover

    BIT.TRIP RUNNER

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

    2011ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Boxy — Steam game cover

    Beat Boxy

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Play as Boxy, a stressed-out shipping crate running, skateboarding & rollerblading to make his delivery. Jump & slide through dozens of brutally fun, rhythm-fueled levels. Master 3 speeds, collect gems, unlock new outfits, and survive the chaos in this vibrant low-poly auto-runner with epic music!

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Road to Ballhalla — Steam game cover

    Road to Ballhalla

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Freedom Finger — Steam game cover

    Freedom Finger

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Freedom Finger is a music driven, side-scrolling shooter that sends you blasting and punching through 40 levels of bat$#!% crazy action. Starring Nolan North, John DiMaggio, and Sam Riegel! Soundtrack by Aesop Rock, Red Fang, Com Truise, Power Trip, Ty Segall, and many more!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beatbuddy: On Tour — Steam game cover

    Beatbuddy: On Tour

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    ROCK SYMPHONIA WITH BEATBUDDY!Experience a fast paced action game set in the Beatbuddy universe! Help Beatbuddy to play awesome concerts all over Symphonia and master 36 funky levels in this SPIN-OFF from the awarded STEAM game Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    2015ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unsung Heroes: The Golden Mask — Steam game cover

    Unsung Heroes: The Golden Mask

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Unearth the fascinating story of Xi Niu together with three young archaeologists

    2020StrategyAdventureCasual14.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Battle Planet - Judgement Day — Steam game cover

    Battle Planet - Judgement Day

    Single-player alternative to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

    Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...

    2019ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →