Single-player games like Synth Riders
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Synth Riders, 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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Beat Saber
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Synth Riders.
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
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Pistol Whip
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!
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Audio Trip
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
Dance to your favorite music (and workout in “Cardio”) as you catch gems, ride ribbons, smash drums, & dodge barriers. With tracks by Zedd, Lady Gaga, Skrillex, deadmau5, Tiësto, express yourself & get creative with the in-VR editor--with support for your own songs!
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OhShape
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
OhShape is an iconic rhythm VR game where players dance with their full body to go through, punch, and dodge walls following the beat of the music. Enjoy this immersive game for all types of players, inspired by the Japanese TV show Hole in the Wall.
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Ragnarock
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.
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Racket: Nx
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
Racquetball meets Breakout inside a giant pinball machine! Racket: Nx is a new kind of game that challenges the limits of what you can do with a racket and ball in VR.
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Dance Collider
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
It's your time to become a dance master and take down Uriel! Battle 9 of the best dancers from around the globe and compete on global leaderboards. Featuring 45 Songs by F-777 and a VR dance editor. Dance Collider is the ultimate dance and rhythm game.
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AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Synth Riders.
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
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FINAL FURY
Single-player alternative to Synth Riders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Synth Riders.
FINAL FURY is the groundbreaking VR game mixing classic fighting game mechanics with actual fighting. You’re not hitting buttons, YOU are making every punch count. Spar solo or fight the galaxy’s best online!