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Games Like Ballad : As the Music Goes

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Music, Casual, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Ballad is a musical cosy 3rd person 3D adventure game. Explore several biomes, discover melodies in order to call, help, sooth, interact with the world and villagers around you thanks to your Kalimba ! Or just chill and jam in a colorful place, whatever you choose, magic of music awaits you !

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-02-11
Developer: 50 Rats Games
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Sereno is a free relaxing puzzle played on a 4x4 board. A player uses arrow keys to move all the tiles in one of 4 directions. Sometimes a pair of tiles will combine into a new one. Listen to immersive smooth jazz music, lean back, unwind, and give yourself a break you deserve.

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    94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
    Dev: Digital Tentacle
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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.

    Why similar: Music 93.7%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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    94% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2024
    Dev: Clay Game Studio
    Windows

    Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.

    Why similar: Music 65.9%, Relaxing 10%, Exploration 4.7%, Stylized 4.1%, Colorful 4%

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    93% matchVery Positive86% of 610 reviews2014
    Dev: Phosfiend Systems
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    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.

    Why similar: Music 82.1%, Exploration 7.5%, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 2.4%, Casual 1.6%

  6. #6 Sonority
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.

    Why similar: Music 57%, Logic 8.3%, Emotional 6.2%, Exploration 5.8%, Stylized 4.8%

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    91% matchVery Positive84% of 301 reviews2012
    Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!

    Why similar: Music 90.4%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 3.2%

  8. #8 Seishin - Virtual Rhythm
    91% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Sean Reilly
    Windows

    Seishin is a virtual reality rhythm game where the goal is to hit targets the beat of the music. Use your pair of magical drumsticks to hit targets, follow sliders and spin spinners. A strong combination of timing and precision is key to achieving success.

    Why similar: Music 94.4%, Indie 5.6%

  9. #9 Wandersong
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,848 reviews2018
    Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

    Why similar: Music 67%, Adventure 6.4%, Emotional 5.6%, Family Friendly 3.7%, Colorful 3.6%

  10. #10 AliveInVR
    89% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
    Dev: AliveIn Tech Ltd.
    Windows

    Control Ableton Live from VR. Ever wanted to use a giant Push or Launchpad from within VR? AliveInVR controls Ableton Live allowing you to trigger clips, play instruments and mix with a giant 3D Controllerist interface in VR.

    Why similar: Music 94.1%, Indie 5.9%

  11. #11 Hunters Life
    88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: David Ruland
    Windows

    Hunters Life is a game where you have to go through different rooms. Each room has a finish point and to solve this you need to find clues and combine them to open up next room.The game is simple, it can be finished quickly depending on your mind skills.

    Why similar: Music 84%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 5%

  12. #12 Luminous Project
    86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: SENTIMENTUM
    Windows

    Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.

    Why similar: Music 80.5%, Casual 5.3%, Relaxing 5.3%, Colorful 3.5%, Indie 2.9%

  13. #13 QbQbQb
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2014
    Dev: Rezoner
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.

    Why similar: Music 88.1%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 3.7%

  14. #14 Easy Jigsaw Puzzle
    85% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: unknPub: unkn
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  15. #15 Space Rocks
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2017
    Dev: Alister SoftwarePub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows

    Fly through your asteroid filled music library. Play the same music track in different ways with your own custom settings. The power to experience your music depending on your mood.

    Why similar: Music 72.6%, Relaxing 13.3%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 4.5%

  16. #16 Go For A Walk
    84% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: the color addiction
    Windows

    Go For a Walk through a world made of music with your canine companion!

    Why similar: Music 67.9%, Relaxing 13.7%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 5.9%

  17. #17 The Lullaby of Life
    82% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2024
    Dev: 1 Simple GamePub: Midwest Games
    Windows

    Play musical notes to solve timing-based puzzles in a journey where you bring dormant beings to life. Explore colorful environments and create harmonious sounds to navigate through this tranquil puzzle adventure inspired by the origins of life.

    Why similar: Music 55.7%, Relaxing 9.9%, Exploration 7.9%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Logic 6.7%

  18. #18 Drummer Talent VR
    84% matchMixed57% of 49 reviews2017
    Dev: Tungsten Games
    Windows

    Drummer Talent VR is a drumming simulation VR music game. Everyone can be a drum talent, come and join us.

    Why similar: Music 91.7%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 2.7%

  19. #19 Annotation of Love
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2018
    Dev: Tombas Tomáš Basovnik
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Annotation of Love is a set of three mini-games and three Czech songs (EN, DE subtitles). While listening to original songs you will experience particular stages of love and critical points of relationships. The main protagonist He experiences phases of being in love with She step by step.

    Why similar: Music 82.4%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 5.6%

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    Dev: Stylie Novell
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bryson McBee
    Windows

    Explore a mysterious island full of musical shells and secrets to discover in this point-and-click 3D collectathon. Immerse yourself in an ambient and serene soundtrack which is remixed as you collect more shells.

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    Dev: Big Robot Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12 minMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%

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  23. #23 Beat The Game
    80% matchMixed69% of 186 reviews2017
    Dev: Worm Animation
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Beat the Game is an adventure game where you find your way with sounds. Sounds you find introduce cinematic cutscenes as the story unfolds. You can create new combinations on your holographic music mixer throughout the game. In the end you perform a live show with all the sounds you find.

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    79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: Pelican 7
    Windows

    Create beautiful music in Lily – a playful music creation game for people of all ages and musical abilities. Explore music and melody to produce delightful, tuneful lily ponds. Relax in a calming, creative experience in which there is no winning or losing – only artistic exploration and expression.

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  25. #25 Musaic Box
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2009
    Dev: KranX Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.

    Why similar: Music 85.1%, Casual 10%, Indie 4.9%

  26. #26 Embracelet
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
    Windows

    Travel to northern Norway, solve puzzles using a mysterious, magical bracelet and make new friends on your journey to discover the past - and yourself!

    Why similar: Music 49.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Relaxing 6.9%

  27. #27 Chromaestro
    78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Parsec Productions, LLC
    Windows

    A musical puzzle game, starring Chromie the cat! Features music that is procedurally generated as you play!

    Why similar: Music 84.3%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 5%

  28. #28 Populus Run
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FIFTYTWOPub: Bushido Digital
    Windows

    Avoid explosions and gluten in an uplifting, music-fueled running adventure! Lead a crowd of joggers, dodge giant pastries, discover hidden paths, and survive bun-believably musical boss battles. It's a whole snack of a runner game!

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  29. #29 EcoBeat
    74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Yosul Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Tap to the beat, clean the sea! Turn your rhythm into oxygen.

    Why similar: Music 83.3%, Casual 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  30. #30 Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2018
    Dev: Frost Earth StudioPub: OXYGENE MEDIA
    Windows

    Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams is an emotional journey through your alternative world in dream-like environments and atmospheres...

    Why similar: Music 54.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 7.2%, Emotional 6.3%

  31. #31 The Lost Mixtape
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vided Studio
    Windows

    Play as a raccoon with a cassette player, hunting for new tracks to dumpster dive to. Explore an abandoned mall and its surroundings to collect hidden cassettes. Dig through trash, uncover secret paths, and gather items. Experience this short adventure where someone's trash is a raccoon's treasure.

    Why similar: Music 59%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Casual 6.3%, Cartoony 2.7%

  32. #32 Vinyl
    75% matchMixed61% of 323 reviews2016
    Dev: Manipulation Machine
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Vinyl is a dynamic indie music game created by graduate students at the University of Utah EAE program, that experiments with the aesthetic distance between gameplay and music.

    Why similar: Music 84.5%, Casual 10.5%, Indie 5%

  33. #33 Shadow Of Sound
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: 神渣冬小狼Pub: MITSURU
    Windows

    Traditional 4k drop style music game —— "Shadow Of Sound".

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  34. #34 Show Must Go On
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
    Dev: NiVision
    Windows

    SHOW MUST GO ON is an easy to play rhythm VR game. Jump onto the stage and make your music show. Feel the beat. Hit the drums. Puncture the bubbles. Play with the rhythm. Fill the stage with colors and lights. If you like energetic music, rhythm, and drums, this game will give you a lot of fun!

    Why similar: Music 80.2%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 6.2%

  35. #35 Solitary PaperPlane
    73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: a Dum Cup of Tea
    Windows

    Solitary Paperplane is a perfect game for someone who wants to relax or a hyper experience. A relaxing and immersive experience that players can enjoy at their own pace and a hyper experience for those who like the fast pace with added obstacles. Please keep an eye out for this game!

    Why similar: Music 64.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Third Person 6.2%, Casual 5.1%, 3D 5%

  36. #36 When the Embers Wake
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Llamaplay
    Windows

    When the Embers Wake is a third person narrative adventure with a cause to create awareness about the very current and real threats on wildlife. You play as a red panda that needs to survive amidst environmental challenges, threats and also grief.

    Why similar: Music 60.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Casual 5%, Atmospheric 3.9%

  37. #37 AudioSurf
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,066 reviews2008
    Dev: Dylan Fitterer
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.4 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 89.5%, Relaxing 3.8%, Casual 2.4%, Colorful 2%, Indie 1.7%

  38. #38 Chords Enchanter
    72% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2022
    Dev: XD Games Studio
    Windows · Mac

    A music theory based puzzle game where you need to fill in the missing notes to complete a chord.

    Why similar: Music 74.4%, Relaxing 6%, Logic 5.9%, Family Friendly 5%, Casual 3.6%

  39. #39 Rhythm Bang
    70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: RiskiVR
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!

    Why similar: Music 85.4%, Casual 5.8%, Colorful 5.6%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  40. #40 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,191 reviews2013
    Dev: Threaks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.

    Why similar: Music 86%, Adventure 6.9%, Casual 3.5%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  41. #41 Percussive VR
    70% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
    Dev: Jamhack Games
    Windows

    Percussive VR is a collection of virtual musical instruments you can play in your home! Learn, practice, perform, or just play — your own creativity is the limit.

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    69% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Imposant Entertainment
    Windows

    This is a game in the genre of "Match 3" with elements of a visual novel, drawn in the aesthetics of retrofuturism of the 80s. Immerse yourself in the neon atmosphere of the arcade arcade and help the students defeat the Demon that broke into reality from the video game!

    Why similar: Music 75.9%, Adventure 6.7%, Logic 6.2%, Casual 3.1%, Cute 2.8%

  43. #43 The New Flesh
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,761 reviews2025
    Dev: Freshly Baked Games LLC
    Windows

    Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox.

    Why similar: Music 78.6%, Relaxing 6.9%, Casual 4.6%, 3D 3.2%, Atmospheric 2.6%

  44. #44 Forest of Frequencies
    69% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Dapper Pigeon
    Windows

    Forest of Frequencies is a single player music adventure-strategy game where you must guide spirits back to their bodies. Explore a world filled with dangerous creatures and breathtaking flora.

    Why similar: Music 59.3%, Relaxing 7.7%, Exploration 7.3%, Adventure 4.4%, Third Person 4.1%

  45. #45 I commissioned some pigeons 3
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Follow the funPub: I commissioned some series
    Windows

    I paid more artists to hide pigeons and bread in 15 more pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.

    Why similar: Music 78.4%, Relaxing 14.4%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.6%

  46. #46 DubWars
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 293 reviews2016
    Dev: MURA InteractivePub: WOBBL3 Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 87.6%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 4.3%

  47. #47 Matter
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 175 reviews2018
    Dev: Uki Uki Lab
    Windows · Mac

    Dive into a mystical world where gravity crumbles and landscapes transform. Matter is a dreamlike platformer, a contemplative and abstract journey. Explore a strange universe in 30 minutes of serene parkour, where matter and sound harmonize with your actions. A unique sensory experience awaits!

    Why similar: Music 54.8%, Relaxing 11.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Stylized 6.2%

  48. #48 Tadpole Treble
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 284 reviews2016
    Dev: BitFinityPub: BitFinity, Sunken Treasure Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!

    Why similar: Music 84.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 3.9%

  49. #49 LoFi Kitten
    67% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2023
    Dev: Game Audio SoundsPub: YarnCat Games
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the dreamy world of LoFi Kitten, where the soothing LoFi music meets the adorable charm of cats. Immerse yourself in a relaxing and heartwarming experience combining the challenges of puzzle games with the calming embrace of LoFi beats and melodies. Ready to let the music guide you?

    Why similar: Music 72.8%, Relaxing 12%, Casual 8.1%, Colorful 3.1%, Cute 1.7%

  50. #50 RiBeat!
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sweet Banana
    Windows

    RiBeat! is a challenging rhythm-puzzle game where you move to the beat of the music while avoiding obstacles, solving puzzles, and jamming out in musical showdowns. Bob your head to catchy tunes as Muira, the musical frog, embarks on a groovy adventure in a world that syncs with the rhythm!

    Why similar: Music 74.4%, Adventure 5.8%, Relaxing 4%, Casual 3.5%, Stylized 3.5%

  51. #51 Yi and the Thousand Moons
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 209 reviews2017
    Dev: David Su
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 9%

    Yi and the Thousand Moons is a short video game musical written and developed by David Su. Through the course of several original interactive songs, featuring a full cast and live band, the game weaves a story of the archer Yi's journey to save her village.

    Why similar: Music 48.1%, Relaxing 8.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Family Friendly 5.8%, Third Person 4.6%

  52. #52 Symphony
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
    Dev: Empty Clip Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

    Why similar: Music 94.3%, Casual 3%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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