Single-player games like PulseWave
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to PulseWave, 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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XENOFLEKT
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
XENOFLEKT is a roguelite space shooter where you will turn enemy bullets into armory: dash into enemy fire to parry and deflect shots, heal your ship, and trigger devastating counter-attacks. Unlock parts, plug-in unique perks with satellites, and get ready to master hundreds of deadly synergies.
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Brewed and Battered
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Brew your own weapons from scratch and unleash them on hordes of homunculi! In this survival roguelite, every ingredient combination creates a potion that splashes, moves, and reacts in a unique way. Discover absurd synergies and rescue fellow alchemists in your quest for the Philosopher’s Stone.
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Chrome Survivor
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Make raves safe again! In this bullet heaven roguelite combine weapons into powerful evolutions, collect items to enhance your runs, equip and craft powerful cybernetic augments that change the way you play. Can you complete a 9 modded nightmare difficulty run and become John Cyberpunk?
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Tied to the Beat
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
A roguelike where every lyric triggers unique effects. Choose your instrument, survive waves of lyric-powered enemies, and import your own songs. Your music. Your weapon.
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Apple Man Sam
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Apple man Sam versus moustached vegetables. A top-down survivors-like roguelite where you pick a loadout, level up, upgrade your weapons, and loot items to blast through escalating hordes and bosses. Multiple loadouts, endless mode, and leaderboards. Complete quests to unlock items and cosmetics!
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MOBU
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Play as a monk wielding superpowers in this fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements. Survive waves of bouncy enemies raining from the skies as the challenge escalates. Buy upgrades and special abilities to create game-breaking builds and push back the chaos.
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Neon Pulsefire
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Fullfill your ultimate power fantasy and defeat endless waves of enemies in this challenging sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite. Unlock unique classes and upgrades to create powerful builds as you weave your way through enemies, arena hazards and projectile assaults.
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Caravana 2000
Single-player alternative to PulseWave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PulseWave.
Choose your almost-famous costume and face the dangers of Brazilian chaotic nights. In this action roguelike, survive hordes, farm aura, wield sinister gadgets, and create insane combinations while dancing in the face of danger.