Games Like Beat Hazard 2

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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.7% ★, Rhythm 17.7%, Music 15.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the series, refining the procedural generation and visual intensity of the original.

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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.7% ★, Rhythm 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Music 14.9%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the core music-driven twin-stick shooter mechanics.

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.5% ★, Rhythm 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An intense bullet-hell arena shooter where the entire game world reacts and pulses to the rhythm of the soundtrack.

Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 33.8% ★, Rhythm 22.7%, Music 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based looter-shooter that requires players to time their attacks and movement to the beat of the music.

"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 39.8%, Music 33.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Co-op 3.7%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and challenging bullet-hell game where dodging obstacles is perfectly synced to a high-energy electronic soundtrack.

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 36.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 31.7% ★, Rhythm 24.7%, Procedural Generation 2%, Arcade 2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for transforming your personal music collection into a procedurally generated arcade track.

Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!

Why similar: Music 27.6%, Rhythm 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Procedural Generation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique music-based roguelike shooter where you build your own weapon patterns using musical notes.

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-Based Procedural Generation 27.8% ★, Rhythm 19.7%, Music 19.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist bullet-hell game where you must navigate through patterns of projectiles that are choreographed to the music.

Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 29.3% ★, Rhythm 20.9%, Music 19%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike shooter where every action, from shooting to dashing, must be performed on the beat.

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 30.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.2% ★, Music 25%, Shooter 6.6%, PvP 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive rhythm-shooter that emphasizes score-attack mechanics and music-synced combat.

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 34.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.3% ★, Rhythm 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Bullet Hell 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic music-driven shoot-em-up that turns your audio files into waves of enemies and bosses.

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 54.6%, Music 21.7%, Shooter 7.2%, Procedural Generation 4.9%, Bullet Hell 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-based FPS where all actions must be performed in time with the heavy metal soundtrack.

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 45.8%, Music 43.9%, Indie 5.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter that blends high-speed flight with music-driven gameplay and vibrant visual environments.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.4%, Music 39.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that rewards players for shooting and slaying demons in perfect synchronization with the music.

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 41%, Music 27.4%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary rail-shooter that creates a synesthetic experience by layering sound effects over a driving electronic beat.

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 35%, Rhythm 30.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 11.7% ★, Psychedelic 6.9%, Arcade 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed shooter that uses procedural generation to create visuals and gameplay based on your music.

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 50.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A music-based arcade shooter where your weapons and abilities are tied to the drops and rhythms of dubstep tracks.

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: While not strictly rhythm-based, its intense arcade twin-stick combat provides a similar sensory overload to Beat Hazard.

Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms! Each mp3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 45.4% ★, Rhythm 26.5%, Music 23.9%, Colorful 2.7%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that generates levels based on the intensity and structure of your music library.

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 51.2%, Music 27.2%, Psychedelic 12.4%, Arcade 3.5%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm-action game that combines high-speed movement with brutal, visceral sound design.

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 47.7%, Music 36.6%, Arcade 5.8%, Indie 3.9%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-action game that focuses on precise timing and musical synchronization.

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Space 16.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelike shooter that offers deep customization and high-intensity combat similar to the feel of Beat Hazard.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Rhythm 62.8%, Music 22.7%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Indie 2.6%, Co-op 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelike that forces players to move and fight to the beat of the soundtrack.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action game that emphasizes dodging and shooting in a way that feels like a rhythmic dance.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.6%, Music 20.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 6.2%, Psychedelic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade game where the rhythm of the music dictates the patterns you must survive.

Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.1%, Music 34.1%, Psychedelic 11.8%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-futuristic obstacle avoidance game where the environment and hazards pulse to the beat of the music.

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 25.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Music 21.1%, Space 7.7%, PvP 6.3%

Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.

Why similar: Music 46.3%, Rhythm 32.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 14.9% ★, Arcade 3.3%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that focuses on difficult, fast-paced patterns that require intense focus and timing.

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Procedural Generation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena shooter that focuses on movement and precision, perfect for fans of arcade-style combat.

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Arcade 37.3%, Indie 23.4%, Action 20.6%, 2D 9.8%, Casual 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, single-screen arena slasher that captures the same arcade intensity found in top-down shooters.

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 37.5%, Rhythm 26.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24.4% ★, Procedural Generation 3.3%, Arcade 2.4%

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 39.7%, Music 33.6%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 6.9%, Colorful 3.1%

🎶 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 37.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24% ★, Rhythm 23.6%, Procedural Generation 5.6%, Shooter 4.5%

Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.5% ★, Rhythm 25.1%, Music 23.8%, Arcade 5.2%, Colorful 2.4%

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.1% ★, Rhythm 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Procedural Generation 7.7%

Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.

Why similar: Rhythm 24.3%, Music 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%

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-Based Procedural Generation 42.2% ★, Rhythm 25.8%, Music 21.6%, Colorful 2.8%, Procedural Generation 2.2%

The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.7%, Music 19.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.9% ★, Arcade 4%, Colorful 1.4%

Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 28% ★, Rhythm 18.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Music 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 8.4%

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 5%

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Rhythm 25.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Space 6.6%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Psychedelic 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%

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 26.6%, Rhythm 25.9%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Space 12.4%, Psychedelic 11%

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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 35% ★, Rhythm 25.6%, Music 22.4%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Shooter 4.9%

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Indie 8.3%, Action 6.5%

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 37.7%, Music 33%, Space 11.4%, PvP 7.3%, Colorful 3.6%

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.7%, Music 31.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 7.1%, Co-op 5.7%

Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Relaxing 6%

Everyday Shooter is an album of games exploring the expressive power of abstract shooters. Dissolute sounds of destruction are replaced with guitar riffs harmonizing over an all-guitar soundtrack, while modulating shapes celebrate the flowing beauty of geometry.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.5%, Music 31.4%, Indie 7.1%, Shooter 6.4%, Casual 3.6%

Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!

Why similar: Rhythm 31%, Music 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Psychedelic 11%, Arcade 7.1%

Rhythia is a game about aiming and hitting musical beats with precision timing, within a dynamic 3x3 grid system. Use your reflexes to target flying blocks, combine accurate aim with perfect rhythm, and finally master the leaderboards against players who challenge your precision skills.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.9% ★, Arcade 9.8%, PvP 4.3%, Casual 3.3%

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.

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

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Space 10.4%

Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 9.2%, Psychedelic 8.4%

Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 43.2% ★, Rhythm 35.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 3.1%

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 40.3%, Music 39.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Colorful 3.1%, Indie 2.9%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 11.8%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

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 41.3%, Music 40.8%, Indie 10.2%, Casual 7.8%