Single-player games like MAGICAL BEAT
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to MAGICAL 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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Ragnarock
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.
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Lumines Arise
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
A mind-blowing, fiendishly addictive reinvention of the puzzle classic Lumines from the creators of Tetris® Effect: Connected, where sound pulses through your body, mind, and every block you place, triggering dazzling visuals synched to the driving beat of an infectious, eclectic soundtrack.
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EZ2ON REBOOT : R
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!
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Invector: Rhythm Galaxy
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.
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Beat Hazard 2
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
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Beat Hazard 3
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
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WAVESHAPER
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with MAGICAL BEAT.
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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BlazBlue Centralfiction
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
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Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
Single-player alternative to MAGICAL BEAT — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with MAGICAL BEAT.
A Persona 4 Smackdown!