Single-player games like Duet
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Duet, 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
- 1
Super Hexagon
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
- 2
LOVE
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.
- 3
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
- 4
Pivvot
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Pivvot is a thrilling game of strategic avoidance that will consistently test and challenge your ability to make quick, impulsive decisions. As the game progresses, you will have to rely on your instincts and problem-solving skills to navigate down the winding path for survival.
- 5
Mini Metro
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Duet.
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
- 6
Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Surf through a pulsating, underground world on platforms pulled from thin air in this challenging, psychedelic, rhythm-infused action platformer that has you defying gravity to a pumping beat.
- 7
Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
- 8
Soundodger+
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
- 9
The End Is Nigh
Single-player alternative to Duet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Duet.
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.