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Single-player games like Nightgate

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Nightgate, 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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    Breath of Digital God — Steam game cover

    Breath of Digital God

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

    Become a digital god in a fast-paced meditave bullet hell. Freeze time, reverse reality, and survive waves of chaotic energy synced to music. Master your abilities and reach the highest level of reality.

    2026ActionIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Retro Wave — Steam game cover

    Retro Wave

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

    Retro Wave is an endless runner in which you have to avoid various obstacles in order to achieve the highest possible score. Compete with other players worldwide on a global leaderboard and become number 1.

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon Snake — Steam game cover

    Neon Snake

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

    Neon Snake is a well-known classic game in a new unusual style.

    2021ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    SuperAnthony's Joltzsi — Steam game cover

    SuperAnthony's Joltzsi

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

    Can't get enough falling blocks in your diet? Then curb your appetite with a whole new layer on the genre, literally! It's the arcade action of Tetris meets 1010 and 2048. Now, clear 4x4 Joltzsis for that Boomshakalaka!

    2024ActionCasualEarly Access4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hello Space — Steam game cover

    Hello Space

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

    Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Radon Blast — Steam game cover

    Radon Blast

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

    Radon Blast ist a Brick Breaker / Arkanoid style game, with a touch of Pong.

    2021ActionIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frustrate-a-ball — Steam game cover

    Frustrate-a-ball

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

    Its the most frustrating paddle and ball game you've ever played but we guarantee you'll want just one more go!

    2019ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Awesome Mix Tape — Steam game cover

    Awesome Mix Tape

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

    Struggle with obsolete tech to load up a growing mixtape of quirky micro-games. Play, discover, repeat!

    2020ActionIndieCasual4.50 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Smash Puck — Steam game cover

    Smash Puck

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

    Smash Puck is what happens when you mix Pool, Pinball, and Curling then throw in magnets, portals, moving platforms, force fields, and more!

    SportsIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →