Single-player games like Match 'Em
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Match 'Em, 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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Astral Planes
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
Astral Planes is music you move through. Drift across cosmic dust, uncover tones, feed stars, chase fragments, and carry them into the rhythm until movement, sound, and time are pressed into your record.
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HYPERBEAT
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?
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Beatblock
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.
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Neodash
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
Drift at full speed across gaps, traps, and neon-drenched environments that react to a captivating soundtrack. Build and play community-made tracks, or dive straight into a spectacular campaign.
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140
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.
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Soundodger+
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
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.
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BIT.TRIP RUNNER
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
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.
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Tadpole Treble
Single-player alternative to Match 'Em — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Match 'Em.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!