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Single-player games like Tidal Rush

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Tidal Rush, 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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    Race Jam — Steam game cover

    Race Jam

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Tidal Rush.

    Experience the thrill of the 1990s with Race Jam - an action packed arcade-style racing game! Featuring retro-inspired tracks, high speed gameplay and an authentic throwback vibe. Race Jam: Exhilarating 90's Arcade Racing like you remember, But BETTER

    2025ActionSportsEarly Access19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdown — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdown

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Tidal Rush.

    Cosmic Race is a sci-fi Combat Racing game inspired by retro arcade racers. Race across vibrant alien worlds, defeat opponents in destruction-rich environments, and become the Cosmic Champion.

    ActionSportsIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Disney Speedstorm — Steam game cover

    Disney Speedstorm

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Tidal Rush.

    Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series!

    2023ActionSportsAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Phantom Spark — Steam game cover

    Phantom Spark

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Tidal Rush.

    The best feeling racing game out there. Precision time-trial racing against npc champions in the campaign or other players on the leaderboards.

    2024SportsIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Garfield Kart 2 - All You Can Drift — Steam game cover

    Garfield Kart 2 - All You Can Drift

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Racing with Tidal Rush.

    Fire Up Your Engines, Because Garfield Is Waiting for You at the Starting Line! Play as one of the eight cult characters from the Garfield universe, fill up your karts, customize your look, and race away at breakneck speeds.

    2025SportsRacing14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Woden: Rally Edge — Steam game cover

    Super Woden: Rally Edge

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Racing with Tidal Rush.

    The spin-off of the acclaimed Super Woden saga, blending classic arcade essence with great depth and a genuine love for car culture. With a unique personality, Rally Edge takes you back to an era where fun goes beyond realism.

    2026SportsIndieRacing12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    F1® 22 — Steam game cover

    F1® 22

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Racing with Tidal Rush.

    Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

    2022SportsRacingDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Circuit Superstars — Steam game cover

    Circuit Superstars

    Single-player alternative to Tidal Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Tidal Rush.

    Circuit Superstars is a top down racing game with a tactile arcade physics model, pitstops, and a pure motorsport approach. It includes 16 categories that span different styles and eras of motorsport.

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →