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Single-player games like Pulsagon

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pulsagon, 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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    Drum Legend — Steam game cover

    Drum Legend

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulsagon.

    Drum Legend is a music rhythm game with multiple drumming gameplay options. In the 'Drum Maestro' mode,you can simulate a band drummer ,learn a variety of drumming skills, and play your favorite music.In the 'Rhythm Rush' mode, challenge yourself with more difficult tracks, aim for higher scores.

    2023ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Relapse — Steam game cover

    Relapse

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulsagon.

    A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!

    2026ActionIndieCasual6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BeatBeat — Steam game cover

    BeatBeat

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pulsagon.

    BeatBeat is a rhythm platformer. Move with your left hand. Groove with your right hand. Run, jump, tap, hold, and mash your way through levels packed with vaporwave aesthetics and funky beats. Beat Beat the game.

    2023Indie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat the Rhythm VR — Steam game cover

    Beat the Rhythm VR

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pulsagon.

    Are you ready to become a beatmaster? Punch the drops with your fists, slice 'em with laserblades, shoot drones with guns or bow and arrow. Begin with our original soundtrack, then move on to osu! beatmaps or any song from your local music library - in the ultimate VR rhythm game.

    SportsIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Type The Rhythm — Steam game cover

    Type The Rhythm

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pulsagon.

    A rhythm typing trainer where you type real words to a variety of musical styles. Augmented proprioception lets you move the grooves between your brain and fingers for faster, cleaner typing. From hunt-and-peck to 150 WPM blindfolded, Type The Rhythm moves you forward.

    2026IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project OutFox — Steam game cover

    Project OutFox

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Free To Play with Pulsagon.

    Project OutFox is mod friendly, cross-platform rhythm game engine based on StepMania, featuring 21 different modes simulating different dance, sensor, instrument and key-based rhythm games. Play your way through 25+ years of community content and relive your nostalgia and try to outfox your friends!

    2026IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beatblock — Steam game cover

    Beatblock

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulsagon.

    THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

    2025ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rhythm Dodge — Steam game cover

    Rhythm Dodge

    Single-player alternative to Pulsagon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pulsagon.

    Rhythm Dodge is a retro styled music based game where instead of hitting notes to the rhythm of the music you have to dodge them. You play as two sides that you control independently. Making you test your eye-hand coordination.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →