- #1 Synth Riders
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,660 reviews2019
Dev: Kluge Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!
Why similar: Music 45.2%, Rhythm 41.1%, Indie 13.7%
- #2 Quaver
95% matchVery Positive92% of 16,797 reviews2022
Dev: Swan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Rhythm 44.7%, Music 37.1%, Indie 9.2%, Level Editor 8.9%
- #3 Chiptune Champion
96% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Transform your keyboard into an instrument and play along to the melody of catchy chiptunes in this challenging rhythm game. Now with tap mode!
Why similar: Music 39.7%, Rhythm 35.6%, Level Editor 13.7%, Indie 11%
- #4 rote² (roteSquare)
94% matchVery Positive95% of 201 reviews2023
Dev: Poobool
Windows
rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.3%, Level Editor 40.1%, Indie 8.6%
- #5 Beat Aim - Rhythm FPS Trainer
94% matchVery Positive90% of 235 reviews2019
Dev: Kamyker
Windows
Beat Aim - rhythm aim trainer designed for FPS players with AI generated maps. Makes improving your aim incredibly fun while listening to your favorite songs. Open any music and customize level generation. Combination of osu! and KovaaK's trainer.
Why similar: Rhythm 43.5%, Level Editor 34%, Music 22.5%
- #6 MuseSwipr
92% matchVery Positive86% of 685 reviews2022
Dev: Kartsu
Windows
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.
Why similar: Music 36.1%, Rhythm 34.2%, Level Editor 22.9%, Indie 6.8%
- #7 SEQUENCE STORM
91% matchVery Positive94% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: SPECIAL MAGIC GAMES, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Free-to-play intense rhythm, racing, and adventure! Play the story campaign, or hang out in the arcade. Play your way with a huge array of gameplay options. What's your rhythm style? Supports keyboard, gamepad, or arcade-style controllers.
Why similar: Music 32.8%, Rhythm 29.8%, Level Editor 28.8%, Indie 8.6%
- #8 Audio Trip
90% matchVery Positive90% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Kinemotik StudiosPub: Impact Inked
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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!
Why similar: Music 37.5%, Rhythm 33.4%, Level Editor 17.9%, Indie 11.3%
- #9 MusicWave
89% matchMixed64% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Stephen JosephPub: PUREHEART
Windows
MusicWave is a challanging Rhythm game for Electronic Dance Music that uses the home row of the keyboard. Players can create, share and download custom tracks through third party tools. With a modern skin and beautiful effects, each song will captivate your senses.
Why similar: Indie 60.5%, Rhythm 39.5%
- #10 Rocksmith+
89% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 2,064 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft San FranciscoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
RS+ is a music learning subscription platform. Practice guitar, piano, and bass at your own pace with an expanding song library and customizable learning tools that automatically adapt to your skill level.
Why similar: Utilities 60.5% ★, Music 21.4%, Rhythm 18.1%
- #11 AudioSurf
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,091 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
Why similar: Music 57.1%, Rhythm 32.5%, Indie 10.4%
- #12 Audiosurf 2
86% matchVery Positive83% of 6,039 reviews2015
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 69.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
Why similar: Music 58.5%, Rhythm 31.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #13 Malody V
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 594 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Rhythm 61.4%, Level Editor 29%, Indie 9.5%
- #14 Rizline
82% matchMixed66% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Pigeon Games
Windows
Rhythm connects! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart!
Why similar: Rhythm 50.5%, Level Editor 40.8%, Indie 8.7%
- #15 Soundodger+
84% matchVery Positive90% of 815 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Music 34.1%, Rhythm 27.9%, Level Editor 26.6%, Indie 11.5%
- #16 Robo Maestro
82% matchVery Positive97% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Joost van Dongen
Windows
Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!
Why similar: Utilities 49.8% ★, Music 27.9%, Rhythm 13.9%, Indie 8.3%
- #17 ODDADA
80% matchVery Positive95% of 393 reviews2024
Dev: Sven Ahlgrimm
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
Why similar: Music 46.3%, Rhythm 38%, Indie 15.7%
- #18 Re:Flex
81% matchVery Positive86% of 151 reviews2024
Dev: Marc Studio
Windows
Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!
Why similar: Rhythm 46.8%, Level Editor 43%, Indie 10.2%
- #19 StepX
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The most popular music game is now available on steam. The easiest way to realize your musical ideas is with just a few mouse clicks. In front of you is a panel with notes with different musical instruments. You can adjust the tempo, volume, tonality. You can import and export your creations.
Why similar: Music 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #20 Dance Dash
78% matchVery Positive83% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Rebuff Reality
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Arcade-style rhythm pumping FREE FULL BODY TRACKING on VR & PC. Empowered by mobile/webcam AI tracking. Groove to 100s of community songs and maps IN-GAME plus viral dance videos and MVs.
Why similar: Music 35%, Rhythm 31.1%, Level Editor 25%, Indie 8.9%
- #21 fluXis
76% matchVery Positive85% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: flustix
Windows · Linux
A community-driven rhythm game with a focus on creativity and expression.
Why similar: Rhythm 43.3%, Level Editor 41.3%, Indie 15.4%
- #22 Typing Tempo
77% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Rainbeat Games
Windows · Linux
Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!
Why similar: Rhythm 34.7%, Music 27.1%, Level Editor 27.1%, Indie 11.1%
- #23 Conductor: Creative Joy Engine
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Club Transcendia
Windows
Conductor is an audiovisual experience creation engine that encourages you to craft, save, and share funky environments with its vibrantly creative tool-set alongside all of your favorite media.
Why similar: Level Editor 100%
- #24 Spin Rhythm XD
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,212 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Why similar: Music 44.5%, Rhythm 42.5%, Indie 13%
- #25 Tempo
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 167 reviews2021
Dev: Aestronauts
Windows · Mac · Linux
A rhythm platforming game but instead of staying on the beat… you play at your own beat!
Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Level Editor 47.4%
- #26 Audioshield
74% matchVery Positive81% of 2,738 reviews2016
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!
Why similar: Music 47.7%, Rhythm 27.6%, Indie 24.7%
- #27 Electronauts - VR Music
73% matchVery Positive92% of 497 reviews2018
Dev: Survios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Immerse yourself in an interactive sonic environment where you build, drop, and jam with your friends and top artists. Remix over 80 tracks and express yourself like never before. Electronauts sets the stage for you to DJ, perform, and make music magic in virtual reality.
Why similar: Music 54.3%, Rhythm 30.8%, Indie 14.9%
- #28 R.A.V.E - Real-time Audio Visual Experience
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: SURREALIST GAMES, LLC
Windows
R.A.V.E is a multiplayer concert simulator for experiencing livestreamed events. Create the stage, set the lighting, and start the show! Your audience awaits.
Why similar: Level Editor 38.1%, Music 27.5%, Rhythm 24.3%, Indie 10.2%
- #29 Arclight Beat
73% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Arclight Beat is a minimalistic rhythm based 3D platformer in which you control various level elements by modifying the music.
Why similar: Rhythm 100%
- #30 Beatblock
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,123 reviews2025
Dev: BubbleTabbyPub: SKY HOUR WORKS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.
Why similar: Music 32.6%, Rhythm 30.1%, Level Editor 29%, Indie 8.3%
- #31 Incredibox
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,813 reviews2021
Dev: So Far So Good
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 42.9%, Indie 8.1%
- #32 Live Rise!!: 4K Fever
68% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: SAKUSORA
Windows · Mac · Linux
The new generation community-driven 4K falling-note rhythm game Live Rise!!: 4K Fever. You will join Mengyu to experience unique rhythm challenges or create your own custom charts to craft your very own rhythm adventure.
Why similar: Music 44.2%, Rhythm 33.8%, Level Editor 21.9%
- #33 Betrix
70% matchVery Positive81% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: NJ No.1Pub: NJ No.1
Windows
Betrix is a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.
Why similar: Rhythm 54.5%, Level Editor 34.6%, Indie 10.9%
- #34 Neon Beats
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,549 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 44.3%, Indie 11.3%
- #35 Overpass
71% matchVery Positive91% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.
Why similar: Music 32.4%, Rhythm 29.6%, Level Editor 28.9%, Indie 9.1%
- #36 Rhythm Doctor
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,606 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Why similar: Music 32.6%, Rhythm 29.5%, Level Editor 28.4%, Indie 9.5%
- #37 DvDrum, Ultimate Drum Simulator!
71% matchVery Positive87% of 128 reviews2017
Dev: DarkTiger Developments
Windows
DvDrum is a realistic, customizable Drum Simulator Software with high-quality Studio Sound. Build, Learn, Play your Virtual Drums in Real-Time using MIDI, Keyboard, Pedals, Pads, Drumkits. Expand content with your own or 3000 Steam Workshop items, including sounds, images, drumkits & Drumless Tracks
Why similar: Music 46.5%, Rhythm 39.3%, Indie 14.2%
- #38 Glisynth
65% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Team Charlotte
Windows
Glisynth is a rhythm game that uses two types of notes. The Q row on the keyboard is used for yellow notes, while the A row is used for white notes.
Why similar: Rhythm 83.7%, Indie 16.3%
- #39 Metallic Metronome
68% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: RE Atelier
Windows
Slash down the monsters - with rhythm!
Why similar: Indie 44.1%, Music 29.9%, Rhythm 26%
- #40 Melody's Escape
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,811 reviews2016
Dev: Icetesy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Why similar: Music 46.3%, Rhythm 44.7%, Indie 9%
- #41 Melody Mania
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Andreas Achim Stange
Windows
Let your talent shine when you sing along your favorite songs in this fun party game! A variety of modes let you play with friends or compete against them. An open song format and AI powered editor tools provide boundless possibilites.
Why similar: Rhythm 63.8%, Level Editor 26.2%, Indie 10%