Single-player games like Gnomads
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gnomads, 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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Roomrush Racer
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Gnomads.
Race across 25 tracks set in 20 chaotic rooms and choose from 27 characters. Play solo, with up to 4 players in local split-screen, or online with up to 12 players. Collect items, work together to win cups, play Roomrush Ball, and create and share custom tracks through the Steam Workshop.
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HYPERPIPES
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Gnomads.
Race the OUTSIDE of the pipe. Gravity pulls you around the tube, so holding the top is the whole skill. Every track is grown from a seed, so no two are the same. Draft, boost, shoot and climb six leagues in a neon anti-gravity racer built around one more run.
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Synapse Grid
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gnomads.
A neon light-cycle combat racer where the wall you leave behind becomes the arena. Green trail is rideable terrain; amber kills. 90-mission campaign, 2–4 player split-screen, online. Free demo out now (beta). Next Fest 19–26 Oct. Release 28 Oct 2026.
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near the fear
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gnomads.
Lost in an unknown world, alone and desperate, you're driving towards the light. On an ever-shifting road, turn inwards and face your ancient enemy to find the freedom you crave.
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Lanelord
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gnomads.
An asymmetrical Road vs Car multiplayer experience. In this game you can either play as a twisting road or a car that tries to survive by not falling to its doom.
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The Car Dimension
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gnomads.
Delve into The Car Dimension and race against mysterious drivers in death defying tracks with weaponized vehicles. Tune up your machines and go against fierce opponents as you progress through this Racing RPG Roguelite in order to unlock the truth that lies behind.
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Nitro Nonsense
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Racing with Gnomads.
A chaotic arcade party racer for up to 8 players, locally or online. Race your way with split-screen or a shared top-down view, build custom tracks packed with traps and obstacles, and upgrade your car every time you lose.
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RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme
Single-player alternative to Gnomads — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gnomads.
RACE is a fast-paced combat racing game where speed, weapons, and destruction rule the road. Tear through post-apocalyptic tracks, battle massive bosses, and challenge up to four players in local split-screen.