Single-player games like Vertex
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Vertex, 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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ROAD TO EXOTICS
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Vertex.
Race against 300+ racers simultaneously in ROAD TO EXOTICS, an intense arcade racer inspired by the golden era of racing games.
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Power Ball 2022
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Vertex.
Power Ball 2022 continues the Bat / Ball and Brick Breaking excitement of its predecessor but with newer graphics and a polished space environmental back drop. Take on 50 levels in this beautiful modern retro take on the brick breaking genre and impress your friends with your best high scores.
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Formula Legends
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vertex.
From the golden age to the modern era, race through time in Formula Legends. Master reimagined circuits, command legendary cars, and chase glory across decades of motorsport history. A love letter to Formula racing, where speed, skill, and strategy define the champion.
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Operius DX
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vertex.
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
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Neon Highways
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Vertex.
Welcome to a retro-futuristic '80s world of supercars, neon-lit cities, and synthwave beats. Neon Highways is a minimalist casual arcade racer where you cruise through vibrant cityscapes and endless highways, all set to an iconic synthwave soundtrack.
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The Wingless Bee
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vertex.
The Wingless Bee is a brand new Frogger-inspired game where a bee named Bella is abruptly thrown far away from the hive she lives and works at. With her wings destroyed, she can only hop to get back home.
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Shape Showdown
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vertex.
SHAPE SHOWDOWN is a arcade style fighter where enemies present with unique mechanics that increase in complexity as you progress. Attack, parry, and dodge with precise timing while learning each enemies patterns to win. Learn tight windows and increasingly interesting patterns to win fights faster.
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Crown Tactics
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Vertex.
Race up an endless chessboard against a ticking clock. Capture pieces, earn upgrades, and deploy powerful units to extend your climb.
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The Boy and the Cathedral
Single-player alternative to Vertex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Vertex.
Drawn to a mysterious cathedral, a boy sets out to unlock its secret.