Games Like AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

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!

Why similar: Rhythm 44.6%, Music 35.3%, VR 16.2%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest experience to AUDICA, blending cinematic action-movie gunplay with intense, rhythm-synced combat.

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.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.7%, Music 35.7%, VR 19.2%, Action 1.9%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive VR rhythm game that shares the same focus on fast-paced, beat-driven precision and high-energy soundtracks.

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: Rhythm 42%, Music 37.2%, VR 15.2%, Action 3%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on flow and movement, offering a similarly polished and immersive VR rhythm experience with a strong electronic music library.

AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.6%, Music 39.7%, VR 13.6%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired rhythm shooter that requires precise timing and combat reflexes to survive waves of enemies.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.9%, Music 32.6%, VR 14.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary on-rails shooter where every action creates sound, perfectly capturing the rhythm-shooter DNA found in AUDICA.

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 42.3%, Rhythm 32%, VR 20.8%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic VR rhythm title that allows you to block incoming orbs to the beat, sharing the same core rhythmic satisfaction.

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: Rhythm 43.1%, Music 39%, VR 15.3%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished VR rhythm game that emphasizes choreographed movement and precise timing within vibrant, music-synced environments.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Rhythm 55%, Music 29.2%, VR 10%, Action 3.2%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm-action game that emphasizes speed and precision, offering a visceral, psychedelic experience similar to AUDICA's cosmic aesthetic.

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: Rhythm 50.9%, Music 43%, Action 3.2%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-precision rhythm game that emphasizes complex, beat-synced inputs and a fantastic electronic soundtrack.

Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

Why similar: VR 86.8%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: While not strictly a rhythm game, its high-precision VR shooting mechanics and arcade-style scoring are very familiar to AUDICA players.

Beat Blaster is a VR game in which the player must master the art of shooting, running and dodging obstacles and enemies. An original mix of styles with each level offering a new challenge.

Why similar: Rhythm 34%, Music 31.5%, VR 18.6%, Action 9%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter hybrid that tasks players with navigating through obstacles while shooting targets to the beat of the music.

VR rhythm game on steroids. Beat challenging songs with your bare fists in Fit Boxing, wield variety of weapons (blades, tonfas, phasers, staff, saw) in Free Style or dominate the playfield in Real 360 mode. Global and friends leaderboards, calories burnt statistics. Custom songs and videos support.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.1%, Music 29.5%, Action 12.7%, VR 10.9%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm combat game that features various weapons and modes, closely mirroring the action-oriented rhythm gameplay of AUDICA.

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 46.9%, Rhythm 33%, VR 17.3%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the creative side of VR music, allowing players to perform and remix tracks in a highly immersive, rhythmic environment.

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.

Why similar: Rhythm 44%, Music 39.6%, VR 12.8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy VR rhythm game where you drum to the beat to power a Viking ship, offering a similarly addictive and fast-paced loop.

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.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, Music 39.1%, VR 14.9%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that requires full-body movement to match shapes, sharing the same focus on spatial awareness and timing.

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.2%, Music 44.1%, Action 5.3%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed flight shooter where you trace ribbons of light to the beat of the music, creating a similar sense of rhythmic flow.

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.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.3%, Music 36.8%, VR 14.8%, Action 3.2%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based combat with futuristic visuals, tasking players with hitting targets in a fast-paced, dance-like flow.

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.9%, Music 45%, Action 2.1%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that procedurally generates levels based on your own music, capturing the essence of rhythm-synced combat.

PowerBeatsVR is a high-intensity VR fitness game where you box, dodge, and squat to the rhythm of upbeat music. Choose between official songs with leaderboards and dozens of professional workouts or train with your own music using the generator. See those calories burn and your pulse racing.

Why similar: Rhythm 33.7%, VR 27.8%, Music 25.7%, Action 7.3%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based target hitting with fitness, offering a high-intensity experience that rewards precise timing.

Soundboxing is a VR music video kickboxing game where you create the beats! You can either punch to the music and compete to beat the best, or record your own challenge for others to beat—all set to your favorite music in a cool outdoor environment.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.1%, Music 36.3%, VR 18.5%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that lets you punch targets to the beat, offering a simple yet highly effective rhythmic combat loop.

Drums Rock is an arcade drums game for VR, follow the rhythm of rock with your drums and smash the demons. Live a unique campaign: with different levels, challenges, songs and worlds. Drums Rock is an ideal game to feel like a rock hero, while destroying hordes of demons to the rhythm of rock!

Why similar: Rhythm 45%, Music 33%, VR 17.9%, Indie 2.5%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rock-themed VR rhythm game that requires precise drumming to defeat waves of enemies, blending music and combat effectively.

Released into Early Access as one of the first two VR rhythm games April 5, 2016, Holodance constantly evolved and continues to evolve: Punch orbs with your hands, slice drops with laserblades, shoot drones with guns or dance with dragons, with lots of different kinds of beatmaps!

Why similar: Rhythm 43%, Music 38%, VR 13.6%, Action 2.9%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that features a variety of environments and music styles, emphasizing rhythmic accuracy and movement.

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 34.8%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-based shoot-'em-up that challenges players to undo their actions in time with the music.

BoomBox is a VR rhythm game blending music, fitness, and community. Download community maps directly in-game, enjoy full-body workouts with unique note placements, and pet an adorable virtual cat. Customize with skins and unlock achievements in vibrant, colorful environments!

Why similar: Rhythm 45%, Music 38.5%, VR 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game with a focus on custom maps and high-energy gameplay that feels very similar to other top-tier rhythm titles.

Beats Fever is a VR rhythm game set in stylish and charming world stages, where players enjoy cool music and catch incoming notes.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Music 36.9%, VR 17.6%, Action 3.1%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual VR rhythm game that tasks players with hitting targets to the beat in a colorful, stylized environment.

BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 41.9%, Action 4.6%, Indie 2.6%

BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.

Why similar: VR 82.3%, Action 12.5%, Indie 5.1%

The best VR rhythm game compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch! Music Inside! You can choose any song from either your own music library or the never-ending list on SoundCloud. With multiplayer mode, you can play with your friends next door or with any users anywhere.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.5%, Music 40.3%, VR 11.7%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An early VR rhythm title that focuses on drumming and hitting targets, providing a foundational experience for the genre.

Become one with sound and beauty...Pound, swing, and thrust away! A revolution in VR rhythm games!The automatically generated "scores" are literally infinite... Make - no, BECOME art, together with your favorite music!Show off your skills live as you play and get the audience rocking!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.5%, Music 34.6%, VR 14.4%, Action 8.3%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that allows for creative expression while hitting targets, sharing the same focus on music-synced gameplay.

From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!

Why similar: Music 46.1%, Rhythm 44.7%, Action 5.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action game where your martial arts moves are synchronized to the music, offering a unique combat-rhythm blend.

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 66%, Music 26.2%, Action 4.8%, Indie 3.1%

Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.

Why similar: Music 49.6%, Rhythm 43.1%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space shooter that reacts dynamically to your music, capturing the visual and rhythmic intensity of AUDICA.

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.4%, Music 43.4%, Action 2.2%, Indie 2%

🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

Why similar: Music 56.7%, Rhythm 36%, Action 5.2%, Indie 2.1%

So much more than a VR drum kit. Learn to drum step by step, flex your skills with the built-in rhythm game, and build your own custom kit from a library of 60+ percussive instruments without the limitations of money or physical space. Fun, intuitive drumming for pros and newcomers alike!

Why similar: Rhythm 41%, Music 40.8%, VR 16.2%, Indie 2%

Designed to give us back the fun we lost in exercise, BoxVR is the award-winning VR fitness game where you jab, weave and uppercut your way through workouts in time to adrenaline-pumping music.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.8%, VR 24.9%, Music 24.3%, Action 7.2%, Indie 5.8%

Transform your FPS skills with Aim Zen - where precision meets rhythm. Master your aim through an innovative blend of musical challenges, classic training modes, and customizable experiences designed for both competitive players and casual enthusiasts.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.1%, Music 37.6%, Action 5.3%

TAP & Slide - Grab the controller and feel the Music!

Why similar: Rhythm 44%, Music 38.3%, VR 13.6%, Action 4.1%

Rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring intense visuals and gameplay, dynamic keyboard and mouse controls, and community integration. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 47.4%, Music 46.5%, Action 3.3%, Indie 2.9%

World-famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku invites you to join her on stage in in this VR music game! Aim for a perfect score as she sings and dances to some of her most iconic songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.3%, Music 30.1%, VR 16.2%, Action 3.5%

An immersive story-driven shooter incorporating the cutting edge of VR gameplay, Vertigo Remastered is a complete overhaul and occasional reimagining of the 2016 original.

Why similar: VR 64.6%, Action 20%, Indie 15.4%

Polynomial 2 is an amazing visual candy which tends to be a space shooter and a music visualizer. Immersive on screen, mind-blowing in VR.

Why similar: Music 40.4%, Rhythm 39.5%, VR 12.5%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.4%

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Music 45.7%, Indie 1.4%, Action 0.5%

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.3%, Music 43.5%, Action 3.4%, Indie 2.8%

Drums hero is a drums version of the VR music game. If you are a music player who interested in playing a music. You will love it.

Why similar: Music 42.9%, Rhythm 35.3%, VR 13.5%, Indie 4.5%, Action 3.8%

Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

Why similar: VR 85.2%, Action 14.8%

Maestro VR is an immersive rhythmic music video game where you become an orchestra conductor in Virtual Reality. Experience the thrill of conducting a symphony orchestra like never before. Feel the music in a way that's unique and unparalleled.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.2%, Music 19.7%, VR 16.1%, Action 2.3%, Indie 1.6%

From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.9%, Music 40.4%, Indie 3.6%, Action 3.1%

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 43.5%, Action 4.1%, Indie 2.6%

DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested.

Why similar: Music 81.8%, Action 9.5%, Indie 8.7%

A next-generation rhythm game where story and music intertwine. Enjoy a tracklist filled with famous licensed songs and exclusive original songs made by renowned composers Discover an immersive story, and face endless challenges. Your performance will dictate the fate of the world.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.7%, Music 45.4%, Action 3.9%

Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?

Why similar: Rhythm 52.5%, Music 42.2%, Action 5.3%

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 58.3%, Rhythm 39.3%, Indie 2.2%, Action 0.2%

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 66.9%, Music 27.9%, Action 5.2%

Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 42.2%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.2%

[Fusion, Synthesis, Coalescence]"MASH VP! Re:VISION" is a revolutionary rhythm game that “fuses” two lanes and music into a completely new experience.With a variety of tracks, game modes, and a creativity-driven mashup system, it invites you into a new world of music!

Why similar: Rhythm 53.2%, Music 42.1%, Action 4.7%

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 51.5%, Music 42.6%, Action 3%, Indie 2.9%

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 62.5%, Music 34.6%, Action 2.8%

Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.6%, Music 45%, Indie 9.4%