Games Like Beat Hazard

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 28.1% ★, Rhythm 17.6%, Music 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration in the series expands the procedural engine and adds roguelike elements to the music-driven shooter formula.

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 26.7% ★, Rhythm 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Music 15%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers improved visuals, deeper procedural generation, and even more intense 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 36.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.4% ★, Rhythm 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual peer that also transforms your own music library into a challenging and vibrant shoot-em-up experience.

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 39.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.3% ★, Rhythm 24.5%, Indie 1.1%, Arcade 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive music-rhythm game that creates unique, high-speed tracks based on the energy of your personal music collection.

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 41.5%, Rhythm 27.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.8% ★, Indie 1.3%, Arcade 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: The classic title that pioneered the concept of playing your own music library as a high-speed arcade game.

"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 36.9%, Music 32.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Co-op 2.3%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly marries high-intensity bullet-hell dodging with a masterfully curated electronic soundtrack.

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 29.4% ★, Music 21.5%, Rhythm 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An addictive rhythm-based bullet-hell game where you must dodge complex patterns that are perfectly synced to the music.

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 34.5% ★, Rhythm 27.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that synchronizes bullet-hell chaos and enemy behavior to the beat of the music.

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 31.5%, Rhythm 23.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike shooter where your movement and weapon firing are strictly controlled by rhythmic patterns.

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 27.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Music 24.7%, Space 6.8%, Local Co-Op 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The refined sequel that continues the high-speed, music-synced rail shooting experience with improved mechanics.

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 40.8%, Rhythm 32.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 13% ★, Bullet Hell 4.5%, Arcade 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space shooter that generates its entire environment and enemy waves based on the frequency of your music.

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 46.5%, Music 46.5%, Action 3.5%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed on-rails shooter where you trace paths and fire at enemies in perfect time with the music.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Rhythm 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes rhythm-based combat and intricate bullet-hell patterns.

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 48.6%, Music 34.9%, Shooter 5.8%, Arcade 5%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary music-driven rail shooter that blends synesthesia and arcade action into a cohesive, trance-like experience.

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 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Indie 5.4%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A shoot-em-up that requires you to hit rhythmic notes to power up your weapons and survive the onslaught.

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 55.3%, Music 33.6%, Indie 4.8%, Shooter 3.7%, Casual 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie title where every sound effect and enemy interaction contributes to the musical score.

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 48.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 5.3%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While not music-based, it offers the same high-intensity twin-stick arcade action and neon aesthetic found in Beat Hazard.

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 43.6% ★, Rhythm 26.1%, Music 23.5%, 2D 2.3%, Colorful 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling rhythm game that generates levels based on the intensity and tempo of your music.

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 41.1%, Music 37.3%, Space 8.2%, Arcade 3.5%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished rhythm game that focuses on precise, satisfying input mechanics and high-energy tracks.

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 58.4%, Music 33.4%, Action 2.3%, Indie 2.3%, Arcade 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm violence game that focuses on speed, sound, and crushing, rhythmic visuals.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 55.6%, Music 25.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Indie 4.9%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist arcade game that relies heavily on its pulsating soundtrack to guide the player through patterns.

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

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 31.2% ★, Rhythm 20.5%, Music 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

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 41.6%, Music 41%, Arcade 4.6%, 2D 3.6%, Colorful 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm game that blends retro aesthetics with music-driven gameplay mechanics.

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Why similar: Rhythm 29%, Arcade 17.4%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Space 14%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brick-breaking game with a fantastic soundtrack and high-energy arcade physics that feel very rhythmic.

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 65.2%, Music 25.4%, Local Co-Op 3.5%, Indie 1.8%, Co-op 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelike where every action must be performed to the beat of the soundtrack.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 33%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Arcade 3.5%, Co-op 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that offers the same intense bullet-hell challenge found in the later stages of Beat Hazard.

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 29.5% ★, Rhythm 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell shooter that captures the frantic energy of arcade classics.

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 45.4%, Music 42.2%, Arcade 4.5%, Action 2.3%, Colorful 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-futuristic rhythm game that features intense obstacle dodging synced to synthwave tracks.

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.7%, Music 39.6%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that mixes rhythm-based combat with RPG progression and character building.

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 47.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential twin-stick shooter that defined the genre's frantic, neon-soaked aesthetic.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.3%, Music 40.3%, Arcade 4.5%, 2D 3.7%, Colorful 2.7%

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: 2D 32.8%, Indie 29.3%, Space 22.8%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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 32.4%, Music 28.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.9% ★, Shooter 4.1%, Action 2%

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 34.9% ★, Rhythm 25%, Music 23.5%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 2.8%

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% ★, Music 25.7%, Rhythm 25.3%, Arcade 2.5%, Colorful 1.6%

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 11.8%, Indie 5.8%

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 54.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 5.1%, Indie 4.4%

Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.

Why similar: Indie 53.5%, Multiplayer 41.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%

World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

Why similar: Indie 38.1%, 2D 32%, Casual 15.1%, Singleplayer 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%

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 29.5% ★, Rhythm 20.6%, Music 20.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%

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 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 4.9%, Arcade 4.3%

🎶 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 42.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.1% ★, Rhythm 25%, Shooter 2.8%, Action 2.4%

Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.

Why similar: Indie 64.6%, 2D 15.9%, Casual 10.6%, Singleplayer 8.9%

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 41.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 4.6%, Shooter 3.6%

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 32.4% ★, Rhythm 20.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Music 19.2%, Shooter 2.7%

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 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 4.2%, 2D 2.8%

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

Why similar: Indie 77.7%, Singleplayer 22.3%

In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.6%, Arcade 5.2%

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

Why similar: Music 31.9%, Rhythm 30.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Local Co-Op 4.6%, Co-op 3.6%

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 50.8%, Music 45.2%, Action 2.1%, Indie 1.9%

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 41.4%, Music 38.9%, Space 10.1%, Colorful 2.7%, Casual 1.8%

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Casual 28.8%, 2D 28%, Singleplayer 5.4%

The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

Why similar: Space 63%, 2D 15.3%, Indie 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Action 5.4%

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: Music 44.3%, Rhythm 41.7%, Indie 7%, Casual 5.6%, Multiplayer 1.4%

The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

Why similar: Indie 31.5%, Action 22.1%, 2D 22%, Arcade 20.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action 4.1%, Indie 4%

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Why similar: Space 27.1%, Indie 24.9%, Casual 18.1%, 2D 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%

You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, Space 21.7%, Indie 18.3%, 2D 15.4%, Shooter 14%

You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

Why similar: Co-op 37.3%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 15.2%, Indie 12.2%, Multiplayer 10.9%