Games Like Beat Hazard 3

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: 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 direct predecessor to the seed game, offering a refined version of the same music-driven twin-stick shooter experience.

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 28.1% ★, Rhythm 17.6%, Music 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the core mechanic of using your own music files to generate intense bullet-hell gameplay.

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 39.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.7% ★, Rhythm 25.3%, Indie 1.6%, Casual 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic music-driven experience that procedurally generates tracks based on your music, focusing on rhythm and flow.

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 37.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.1% ★, Rhythm 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A music-driven shooter where the intensity and types of enemies are directly influenced by the music you play.

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 30.8% ★, Rhythm 24.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Roguelike 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An intense bullet-hell roguelike where every element of the screen 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 41.8% ★, Rhythm 27.9%, Music 22.7%, Shooter 4%, Action 2%

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.

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 48.5%, Music 33.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 4.6%, 3D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary synesthetic shooter that perfectly blends music, visuals, and gameplay into a cohesive, rhythmic experience.

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 32.4%, Music 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that rewards players for shooting, reloading, and moving in sync with the music.

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 30.2% ★, Music 21.9%, Rhythm 21.2%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell game where the entire environment and enemy patterns are choreographed to 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 28.9%, Music 25.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, PvP 7.3%, Space 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed on-rails shooting with music-synced environments for a visually stunning rhythm experience.

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 28.1%, Rhythm 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that uses rhythm mechanics to determine how your weapons fire and how enemies behave.

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 44.8%, Music 18.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Shooter 5.5%, Roguelite 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS where shooting, reloading, and dodging must be perfectly timed to the beat to survive.

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 49.4%, Music 34%, Indie 7.2%, Shooter 6.1%, Casual 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter where every sound effect and enemy interaction is part of the musical composition.

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 33.9% ★, Rhythm 24.6%, Music 22.5%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that forces players to stay on the beat to maintain weapon effectiveness and combat flow.

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 27.8% ★, Rhythm 18.1%, Music 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike shooter where movement and combat are strictly tied to the rhythm of the background music.

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 29.4%, Music 25.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24.7% ★, PvP 6.3%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive rhythm shooter that focuses on music-driven combat mechanics in a stylish arena setting.

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 43%, Music 38.1%, Space 5.6%, Colorful 3.1%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm game that focuses on fluid, music-synced movement and precise input timing.

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 26.9% ★, Rhythm 19.1%, Music 18.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-based roguelike that features challenging bullet-hell combat synced to the soundtrack.

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 50.3%, Music 43.5%, Action 3.4%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm shooter that emphasizes precision and timing, making you feel like you are conducting the music.

🎶 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 40.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.1% ★, Rhythm 24.5%, Shooter 4.3%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented rhythm shooter that emphasizes music-driven gameplay and fast-paced combat.

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 46.2%, Music 39.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 3.6%, 3D 3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm FPS that rewards players for shooting in time with the music, increasing the intensity of the soundtrack as you play.

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed arcade shooter with roguelite elements that incorporates rhythm-based combat patterns.

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 56.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action 6.9%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A combat game where weapons and abilities are directly controlled by the music, requiring rhythmic coordination.

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 31.2% ★, Rhythm 22%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shooter that features a high-energy soundtrack and intense, fast-paced action.

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 39.3%, Music 36%, PvP 7.7%, Space 6.2%, Colorful 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based space flight game that focuses on navigating through music-synced environments.

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 43.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy shoot-em-up that integrates rhythm mechanics into its core gameplay loop.

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 59.7%, Music 33.2%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm violence game that captures the intense, sensory-overload feel of the seed game through speed and sound.

BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...

Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Music 41.5%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that emphasizes music-synced movement and precise platforming.

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 31.4%, Music 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with psychedelic visuals and rhythm mechanics that influence the flow of combat.

"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 40.8%, Music 35.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 1.9%, Indie 1.8%

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 41.8%, Rhythm 28.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.1% ★, Indie 1.9%, Colorful 1.1%

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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Shooter 8.4%

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 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 6.1%, Top-Down 5.2%

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 40.1%, Rhythm 33.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.9% ★, Bullet Hell 4.3%, Action 3.2%

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 50.5%, Music 40.5%, Indie 4%, Action 3.2%, Casual 1.6%

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 51%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action 5.8%, Shooter 2.5%

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 45.7% ★, Rhythm 37.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 3.8%, 3D 2.9%

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 44.6%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Colorful 4.2%, Action 3.8%

Play your own songs to three different game modes on, newly updated to, eight different maps, or fight the three unlockable bosses! Play on four different difficulties to get a range of challenge! Keep track of your stats and compare them to your friends! Earn all the achievements by playing and getting better at it!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.6% ★, Music 24.5%, Rhythm 23.8%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.8%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.3%, Indie 5.1%

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 43.7% ★, Rhythm 26.6%, Music 23.3%, Colorful 2.7%, Action 2.3%

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: Music 44.7%, Rhythm 44.6%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.2%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Exploration 6.5%, Top-Down 6%

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 53.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24.5% ★, Roguelike 10.6%, PvP 4.5%, Casual 3.1%

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 35.8%, Rhythm 33.4%, Space 8.4%, Open World 7.6%, Exploration 4.6%

Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

Why similar: Music 27.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.6%

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 39.5% ★, Rhythm 25.6%, Music 25.4%, Action 2.3%, Colorful 2.3%

Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.3%, Music 33.7%, Action 6.8%, Indie 6.2%

Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Space 9.5%, Top-Down 9.1%

[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 50.7%, Music 42.1%, Action 4.9%, Casual 2.3%

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: Rhythm 45%, Music 38.6%, Exploration 7.2%, Action 5.1%, Colorful 4.2%

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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 6.8%

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Rhythm 23.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.8% ★, Music 21.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelike 7.4%

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 61.1%, Music 21.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 13.5% ★, Action 1.6%, Indie 1.4%

Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 8.9%

Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

Why similar: Rhythm 52.1%, Music 39%, Colorful 3.2%, 3D 2.4%, Casual 1.8%

This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!

Why similar: Rhythm 36%, Music 34.2%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 9.1%, Action 3.6%

Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

Why similar: Rhythm 47.9%, Music 41.9%, Colorful 3.6%, Action 3.5%, 3D 3.1%