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Single-player games like hOSHIs Elektronauts

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to hOSHIs Elektronauts, 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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    Retro Endurance 8bit — Steam game cover

    Retro Endurance 8bit

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

    Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    First Racer — Steam game cover

    First Racer

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

    First Racer - Arcade racing. Compete, overtake, conquer. Upgrade and customize your cars. Embark on a journey from city cars to high-speed supercars. Join the race, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in a world of incredible speeds.

    2023ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Horizon Chase Turbo — Steam game cover

    Horizon Chase Turbo

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

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Indie Karts — Steam game cover

    Super Indie Karts

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

    Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!

    2015ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Circuit Superstars — Steam game cover

    Circuit Superstars

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

    Circuit Superstars is a top down racing game with a tactile arcade physics model, pitstops, and a pure motorsport approach. It includes 16 categories that span different styles and eras of motorsport.

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ultimate Racing 2D — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Racing 2D

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

    The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.

    2018ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Make Way — Steam game cover

    Make Way

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

    Speed around loops, dart through train crossings, drift around helter skelters, and unleash wacky weaponry in this modern take on classic top-down multiplayer racing games such as Micro Machines and Mashed. The twist? You build the track.

    2023ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DIRT 5 — Steam game cover

    DIRT 5

    Single-player alternative to hOSHIs Elektronauts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with hOSHIs Elektronauts.

    DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes.

    2020ActionSportsAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    VR: Vacate the Room (Virtual Reality Escape) — Steam game cover

    VR: Vacate the Room (Virtual Reality Escape)

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

    VR: Vacate the Room is a short Escape the Room game.It is a VR Experience where you need to find clues to solve puzzles and find your way out.

    2016IndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    VRemin (Virtual Reality Theremin) — Steam game cover

    VRemin (Virtual Reality Theremin)

    Single-player alternative to hOSHIs Elektronauts — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Hey Musician and Audio Fanboy! Ever wanted to try the Theremin without paying hundreds of Dollars? Now you can!

    2017Simulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    VR2: Vacate 2 Rooms (Virtual Reality Escape) — Steam game cover

    VR2: Vacate 2 Rooms (Virtual Reality Escape)

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

    You need to find a lot of hidden items. Uncover secrets. Use strange mechanisms to proceed through the different rooms to the exit.

    2018IndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Quest for the BIG KEY — Steam game cover

    The Quest for the BIG KEY

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

    The Quest for the BIG KEY is highly inspired by NES classics that you will no doubt recognize. It focuses more on the exploring part. It comes completely without Enemies and Battles. So if you like finding secret passages and collecting items that allow you to progress in different parts of the map, ...

    2018ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →