Games Like Beat Saber

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 21%, Music 19.4%, VR 19.2%, Swordplay 10.2%, Moddable 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another elite VR rhythm game with incoming note lanes, full-body movement, and a huge custom-song scene that scratches the same flow-state itch.

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 41.4%, Music 35.7%, VR 19.3%, Action 2.1%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This turns Beat Saber-style chart reading into a rhythm shooter, keeping the same VR precision and replay-for-score obsession.

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 20.1%, Music 18.3%, VR 17.9%, Moddable 14%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its incoming targets, dual-hand tracking, and score-attack focus make it one of the closest mechanical cousins to Beat Saber in VR.

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 23.6%, Music 22.3%, VR 21.2%, Moddable 10.7%, Fast-Paced 8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades slicing for dancing, but the hand-tracked patterns, music-driven immersion, and fitness-heavy movement feel very close.

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 31.4%, VR 29%, Music 26%, Futuristic 6.3%, First-Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same music-synced adrenaline and physical dodging in VR, just with guns instead of sabers.

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: VR 31.4%, Music 26.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.6% ★, Rhythm 18.2%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its custom-music support and incoming-lane gameplay recreate the same read-the-pattern, hit-the-beat loop in VR.

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 20.2%, Music 19.2%, VR 17.8%, Moddable 10.5%, Fast-Paced 10%

Why You'll Like It: Like Beat Saber, it's a roomscale VR rhythm workout built on reading patterns and moving your whole body to the beat.

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 23.3%, Music 21.5%, VR 18.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 13.2% ★, Sports 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early VR rhythm staple built around striking and tracing targets to music, with custom-song support and a high-skill ceiling.

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: VR 31.5%, Sports 15.6%, Rhythm 15.1%, Music 12%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 9.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest fitness-oriented takes on Beat Saber's music-synced target hitting and constant upper-body movement.

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: VR 36.4%, Rhythm 30.4%, Music 29.4%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Community-made charts, punchy arm motions, and score chasing make it a strong alternative if you love Beat Saber's custom-level energy.

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 31%, Music 29.2%, VR 22.9%, PvP 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same VR rhythm intensity into drumming, with satisfying physical hits and a competitive multiplayer edge.

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: VR 32.7%, Sports 20.1%, Rhythm 19.7%, Music 13.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It leans more into boxing workouts, but the beat-timed punches and calorie-burning loop overlap heavily with Beat Saber's exercise appeal.

Arcade-style rhythm pumping FREE FULL BODY TRACKING on VR & PC. Empowered by mobile/webcam AI tracking. Groove to 100s of community songs and maps IN-GAME plus viral dance videos and MVs.

Why similar: Rhythm 20.5%, Music 19.4%, VR 16.5%, Moddable 13.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: If the workout side of Beat Saber is what you love, this turns rhythm play into a fast-paced footwork challenge in VR.

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: VR 34.5%, Rhythm 34.3%, Music 26.3%, Casual 1.7%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A playful VR drum game that delivers the same accessible-to-hard rhythm climb and arm-driven music hits.

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: Music 28.8%, Rhythm 28.2%, VR 23.9%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its combination of VR shooting, melee hits, and beat-driven patterns makes it feel like a more combat-focused rhythm cousin.

Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

Why similar: VR 47.3%, Swordplay 31.7%, Fast-Paced 8.3%, First-Person 6.6%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While not a rhythm game, its VR swordplay, deliberate swing angles, and flow-state combat will click with players who love Beat Saber's physical slashing.

Maestro is a unique VR rhythm game where you conduct a symphonic orchestra using just your hands. Every gesture matters, your hands are precisely tracked to keep the tempo, cue the instruments, and shape the music in real time. The music is yours to direct, not to follow.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.1%, VR 30.5%, Music 30.5%, First-Person 3.2%, Casual 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Conducting in VR is a different fantasy, but its hand-led musical timing and embodied performance appeal to the same crowd.

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 33.1%, Music 29.2%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Difficult 7.6%, Futuristic 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It isn't VR, but its demanding charts, electronic soundtrack, and mastery curve hit a very similar rhythm-game sweet spot.

Step inside the Fruit Ninja universe and experience a slice of virtual reality like never before. Play Fruit Ninja VR now!

Why similar: VR 44.7%, Swordplay 31.7%, Sports 9.1%, First-Person 6.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This lacks the music layer, but the clean roomscale blade swings and satisfying cuts overlap with Beat Saber's core tactile appeal.

Airtone is a brand-new type of VR rhythm game that allows you to enter a virtual world along with the main character, Neon. The spectacular music and visuals make for an all-new arcade rhythm game experience!

Why similar: VR 51.2%, Rhythm 40.7%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful anime-styled VR rhythm game centered on hand motions, target timing, and a similar play-the-chart-with-your-body feel.

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 39.2%, Music 21.7%, VR 18.1%, Fast-Paced 9.6%, Difficult 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Outside VR rhythm action, few games match Beat Saber's intensity, speed, and trance-like focus as well as Thumper.

Groove Gunner is a VR rhythm game where you switch between shooting and blocking to a wide variety of songs with vivid light shows while collecting records, earning high scores on the global leaderboard, and beating songs that once felt unbeatable.

Why similar: Music 28.9%, Rhythm 28.9%, VR 26.9%, Fast-Paced 7%, First-Person 3%

Why You'll Like It: This blends rail-shooter action with rhythm timing in VR, preserving Beat Saber's music-first focus and score-chasing structure.

"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 39.7%, Music 34.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Fast-Paced 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its bullet-hell structure is different, but the soundtrack-driven challenge and audiovisual intensity appeal to similar rhythm-action tastes.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.6%, Music 35.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want brutal timing precision and repeat-until-perfect mastery, this is one of the best non-VR fits.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: VR 48.7%, Moddable 21.6%, Swordplay 21.4%, First-Person 3.1%, Action 2%

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Music 44.5%, Rhythm 43%, Anime 6.1%, Difficult 3.3%, Casual 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It packages rhythm play as constant forward momentum and readable note patterns, delivering a similarly addictive chart-clearing loop.

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 41.4%, Rhythm 40.2%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 6.7%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This music-driven score attacker pairs licensed EDM tracks with clean note highways and that same ride-the-song sensation.

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 49.6%, Rhythm 39.8%, Anime 5.4%, Action 2.8%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players chasing more song variety and polished chart play outside VR, it offers a strong pure-rhythm alternative.

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: VR 21%, Rhythm 15.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15% ★, Music 14.7%, Fast-Paced 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It fuses rhythm shooting and obstacle dodging into a compact VR package that echoes Beat Saber's intensity and movement.

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 39.2%, VR 29%, Music 27.3%, Action 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its synesthetic shooter design and optional VR support make it a good pick if you want Beat Saber's immersion more than its exact mechanics.

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 84.5%, First-Person 7.4%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.7%

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 36%, VR 32.1%, Rhythm 24.2%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Casual 2.8%

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 70.9%, Minimalist 12.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

The sequel to the juiciest VR game of all time! Build your collection of blades and bows. Slice your way through unique levels and minigames. Explore the vibrant world of Fruitasia and become a true Fruit Ninja master!

Why similar: Music 25.8%, Rhythm 25.2%, VR 21%, Swordplay 15.1%, Multiplayer 4.6%

STRIDE is a high-octane parkour adventure in virtual reality. Fight for your life as you hurtle through the rooftops of a futuristic metropolis. Step into the shoes of a master freerunner as you vault, swing, and shoot your way through this action-packed adventure. Multiplayer now available!

Why similar: VR 45.4%, Fast-Paced 22.4%, Sports 16%, First-Person 6.8%, Action 3.2%

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: Music 33.2%, Rhythm 31.9%, VR 31.9%, Casual 1.3%, Indie 1.2%

VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.

Why similar: VR 51.4%, Swordplay 24.5%, Moddable 14.8%, First-Person 4.7%, Action 3.5%

Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit

Why similar: VR 62.8%, Multiplayer 12%, PvP 9.2%, First-Person 7.7%, Action 3.8%

Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: VR 87.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 4.8%

Pavlov is a multiplayer shooter in VR with heavy focus on community features. Realistic reloading features and fast paced combat as part of the core experience. Play the #1 most popular VR shooter on PC today.

Why similar: VR 73.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%, PvP 6.6%, First-Person 5.2%, Action 3.1%

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 15.5%, VR 15.5%, Music 15.4%, Sports 15.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12% ★

GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

Why similar: VR 70.3%, Swordplay 11.5%, Moddable 5.5%, Action 4.8%, First-Person 4.1%

Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.

Why similar: VR 53.2%, Swordplay 35.7%, First-Person 5.6%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.7%, Music 26.3%, VR 20.2%, Anime 5.2%, Difficult 4%

Cut robots apart in VR. Feel your sword disintegrate their metal bodies. Now you live and die in the Crashloop, a roguelike tournament to the death. Lock swords! Shoot shurikens from your wrist! This is CLONE DRONE... in the HYPERDOME!!!

Why similar: VR 46.1%, Swordplay 34.7%, Futuristic 8.9%, First-Person 5.4%, Action 3.9%

DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 42%, Music 29.1%, Difficult 6%, Sports 5.4%, Anime 4.8%

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 90.8%, First-Person 4.7%, Action 4.5%

Get your fist ready and defeat all the opponents in this VR rhythm action game! Immerse yourself in the fantasy world while throwing your fist to the beat. Release your stress and burn those calories through thrilling exercise!

Why similar: Rhythm 27.7%, Music 24.7%, VR 22.3%, Sports 9.9%, Fast-Paced 9.4%

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 24.2%, Music 20.1%, VR 18%, Moddable 12.3%, Action 6.9%

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: VR 31.2%, Rhythm 27.9%, Music 27%, Sports 8.9%, Action 1.8%

Slay to the beat as the award-winning score of Metal: Hellsinger VR thunders through your body. Experience the smash-hit rhythm FPS like never before and enter a state of unparallelled flow. Show the Hells the meaning of metal.

Why similar: Rhythm 49%, VR 41.6%, First-Person 5.5%, Action 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

DrumBeats VR is a drumming music game for VR. Play on iconic drumkits and play in epic scenes! With your driving rhythm you become the backbone of every song you play. With a setlist of 21 songs and more on the way, you can play along to your favorite tunes and feel like you're part of the band

Why similar: Rhythm 29.5%, VR 24.1%, Music 22.5%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Sports 8.6%

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 33.1%, Music 28.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 17.1% ★, Futuristic 5.9%, PvP 5.7%

VR was made for this. Perform triple jumps, wall runs, power slides and slow time down while blasting away at a foe before landing to deliver a blade attack on another. Kit yourself with katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives and legendary relics. Keep upgrading as you play. PURE CYBER NINJA FUN.

Why similar: VR 76.1%, Action 8.8%, Futuristic 5.7%, Indie 5.4%, First-Person 3.9%

Dance Eden is a VR/MR dance game where you can dance alone or with other players, following the lead dance instructor in real-time. Currently, it already supports full-body motion capture,mod.io, LIV, and third-person perspective.

Why similar: Rhythm 20.9%, Music 20.6%, VR 18.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15.3% ★, Sports 7%

Vertical-scrolling rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring hybrid keyboard and mouse mechanics and music-synced visual effects. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Music 40.1%, Rhythm 39.1%, Futuristic 8.6%, Anime 5%, Action 2.2%

Master your new earthbending powers and become the greatest martial artist the world has ever seen! Master the moves, craft your combos, and take to the arena to engage in one of the most intense and exciting 1-on-1 VR fighting games out there!

Why similar: VR 49%, Sports 15.9%, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Difficult 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 61.5%, Music 21.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 8.8% ★, Difficult 5.6%, Action 1.2%

DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.

Why similar: VR 86.7%, Action 6.1%, First-Person 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%