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Single-player games like Hacker's Beat

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hacker's 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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    Syncblade — Steam game cover

    Syncblade

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacker's Beat.

    A rhythm game where you can play any song thanks to our advanced music analysis system, or create and share custom levels with players around the world. Play as Akemi, a unique samurai girl, and slash through waves of Zombeats to the beat of the music you love.

    ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pianistic — Steam game cover

    Pianistic

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacker's Beat.

    Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.

    2020ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rhythmic Keyboard — Steam game cover

    Rhythmic Keyboard

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacker's Beat.

    Rhythmic Keyboard is a music-based typing game with integration of a talent system that allows for the player to increase their effectiveness. Procedurally spawned keys inhibit pattern formation, so reaction speed and hand/eye coordination are a priority -- not memorization.

    2022IndieCasualEarly Access5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Synthwave Tunnel — Steam game cover

    Synthwave Tunnel

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacker's Beat.

    Take a late-night ride in Synthwave Tunnel! Race through neon-lit, rhythm-generated paths, pushing your reflexes to the limit. Speed through dynamic obstacles, synced to the beat, and conquer the ultimate challenge. Can you reach the end?

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lynium — Steam game cover

    Lynium

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Hacker's Beat.

    Lynium is a competitive 2D and 3D music video game You can play the different traditional or original game modes

    2020IndieSimulationRPGFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GUN BLADE — Steam game cover

    GUN BLADE

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Hacker's Beat.

    Let's play and give us some suggestion to make GUN BLADE more funny and exciting.

    2022ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat For Speed — Steam game cover

    Beat For Speed

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacker's Beat.

    Experience the next generation of rhythm-racing. Upload any music to generate deadly tracks using our self-developed engine trained on hundreds of hand-crafted levels. Featuring intense multiplayer racing, a powerful level editor, and full Steam Workshop support for endless custom content.

    IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MUPO — Steam game cover

    MUPO

    Single-player alternative to Hacker's Beat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Hacker's Beat.

    Grab your keyboard and jump into the rhythm in MUPO. This fast-paced rhythm game is driven by skill, creativity, and community. Build maps, climb leaderboards, and shape the game’s future. And there’s so much more to come, stay tuned. Be part of the MUPO journey!

    2026ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →