Single-player games like DriveWave
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to DriveWave, 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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Slipstream
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual and Racing with DriveWave.
Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.
- 2
Mini Motorways
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DriveWave.
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
- 3
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Racing with DriveWave.
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
- 4
Horizon Chase Turbo
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with DriveWave.
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
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Project CARS
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Racing with DriveWave.
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
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Phantom Spark
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual and Racing with DriveWave.
The best feeling racing game out there. Precision time-trial racing against npc champions in the campaign or other players on the leaderboards.
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Easy Delivery Co.
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DriveWave.
Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game with strange secrets. Chill out, make deliveries and get to know the mysterious residents of this scenic mountain town, all while earning well below minimum wage.
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Retrowave
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DriveWave.
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
- 9
Metal Thunder
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with DriveWave.
Command the legendary gunship in a high-octane action-roguelite! Engage insurgents with devastating firepower in ever-changing missions. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt to dynamic challenges, and survive relentless waves of enemies. Every run offers new tactics and chaos as you dominate the skies.
- 10
Wartide
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with DriveWave.
A military idle defense that runs as a desktop widget or full screen. Deploy infantry, tanks and gunships against waves from every side, evolve eight vehicle lines from WWII to modern armor and call in air strikes. Pin it beside your work, or go full screen and take command.
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Coin Harvest
Single-player alternative to DriveWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with DriveWave.
Robotic arms sweep a steady pour of coins off your plateau. Unlock islands, conquer six realms and ascend for crystals in an idle game that sits on your desktop while you work or play.