Single-player games like $1 Ride
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to $1 Ride, 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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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with $1 Ride.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
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PalmRide
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with $1 Ride.
PalmRide, the retrofuturistic fast-paced driving game inspired by classic games, and the modern outrun aesthetics. Drive through busy streets of the city, climb the tallest mountains, or just chill out on your way to the beach. Avoid obstacles and be the first in the leaderboard! Be the rad guy!
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Distance
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with $1 Ride.
Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.
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Geometry Survivor
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with $1 Ride.
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
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Roche Fusion
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with $1 Ride.
Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.
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Shatter
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with $1 Ride.
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
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Avoid - Sensory Overload
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with $1 Ride.
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
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Hell is Other Demons
Single-player alternative to $1 Ride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with $1 Ride.
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.