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Single-player games like Samurai Beat

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Samurai Beat, 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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    Shadow BoXR — Steam game cover

    Shadow BoXR

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Early Access with Samurai Beat.

    Shadow BoXR is a rhythm boxing game intended to make working out fun. Punch the targets and dodge the obstacles all while rocking out to your favorite music. This is your workout built by you for you.

    2023SportsIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Salsa Virtual — Steam game cover

    Salsa Virtual

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Samurai Beat.

    Learn to dance simple Salsa steps in this dance studio simulation. You will balance, step, pivot, mimic, learn, practice, salsa dance, and repeat. Virtual teachers break down real dance patterns within the salsa community. You hold hands with a virtual avatar and unlock new venues as you progress.

    2018SportsIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Saber Ship — Steam game cover

    Saber Ship

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Samurai Beat.

    A musical rhythm game with a variety of strange gameplay

    2022ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Box To The Beat VR — Steam game cover

    Box To The Beat VR

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Samurai Beat.

    Enjoy constant updates and free songs, custom gloves and cosmetics, multiple game modes, compete on leaderboards, and join worldwide world bosses! Proudly developed and self-published by our indie studio.

    2023SportsIndieCasual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dancing Hime: Rhythm Matching — Steam game cover

    Dancing Hime: Rhythm Matching

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual and Early Access with Samurai Beat.

    “Dance Hime: Rhythm Matching” is a VR game that combines match-3 with music and dance. It focuses on match-3 and girls' hot dance. In addition to the sense of achievement after a successful match-3, players can also enjoy the immersive dance of elven girls.

    2022CasualEarly Access6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LyraVR — Steam game cover

    LyraVR

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Samurai Beat.

    LyraVR is a music creation app that offers everyone a unique music-making experience. Make music in 3D and interact with music sequences from entirely new perspectives in virtual reality.

    2017IndieCasualEarly Access14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crazy Cook — Steam game cover

    Crazy Cook

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Samurai Beat.

    You have to peel, cut, shoot and smash crazy ingredients in rythme to the music ! It is a very good exercice if you want to get fit. Crazy Cook is a fun and crazy musical cooking game for the whole family ! Your goal is to create great recipes…with a twist : the ingredients are a bit hostile !

    2022ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Steel Guardian — Steam game cover

    Steel Guardian

    Single-player alternative to Samurai Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Samurai Beat.

    Steel guardian is an open world sandbox with primary focus on combat mixed with some exploration. Earn coin for new weapons and spells by discovering ancient artifacts or trinkets to sell while exploring the world.

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →