Games Like Before the Echo

A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Music 31.4%, RPG 7.9%, Experimental 6.2%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends RPG party management with rhythm-based combat, making it one of the closest structural matches to Before the Echo.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.5%, Music 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Comedy 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This high-energy action game perfectly integrates rhythm mechanics into combat, mirroring the satisfying flow of Before the Echo.

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 60.6%, Music 17%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, RPG 3.1%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelike masterpiece forces you to move and fight to the beat, offering a deep mechanical challenge similar to the seed game.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Music 35.7%, Rhythm 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 20%, RPG 7.1%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, rhythm-based RPG that emphasizes narrative and experimental gameplay, capturing the quirky charm of the seed game.

Fight mechs with metal-crushing rock in Infinite Guitars, a genre-melting Rhythm RPG featuring vibrant anime-inspired art and a blazing original soundtrack. Battle against war machines with electrifying Guitar Solos, and save the planet!

Why similar: Rhythm 69.4%, RPG 22.4%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct genre-mate that combines rhythm-based combat with classic RPG exploration and character progression.

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 55.7%, Music 39.1%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action game requires you to time your attacks to the beat, blending rhythm mechanics with roguelike progression.

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 53.5%, Rhythm 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Comedy 4.3%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it uses music as a primary tool for interaction and problem-solving in a charming, indie-spirited world.

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: Rhythm 62.4%, Music 37.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that syncs combat and movement to the soundtrack, providing a seamless rhythm-RPG experience.

Ephemerid is a rock fairy tale about a paper mayfly. Part rhythm game, part point-and-click adventure, and part rock opera.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.4%, Music 37.9%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique musical adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and rhythm-based interaction over traditional gameplay.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.9%, RPG 21.9%, Funny 6.6%, Indie 6.5%, Comedy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the quirky humor, experimental combat, and strong musical identity that defines the cult-classic appeal of Before the Echo.

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: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 41.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game where the environment and puzzles react to the music, creating a cohesive rhythmic world.

"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 48.6%, Music 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure rhythm-action game that captures the frantic, music-driven intensity found in the combat sections of the seed game.

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 54.8%, Music 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm game that focuses on simple, addictive mechanics that paved the way for the rhythm-indie genre.

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 60.6%, Music 37.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based first-person shooter that rewards players for staying on beat, offering a satisfying mechanical loop.

Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

Why similar: Rhythm 67.8%, Music 27.7%, Comedy 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-shooter hybrid that features a strong narrative and intense musical combat sequences.

From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.9%, Music 42.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-rhythm game that focuses on martial arts combat, mirroring the rhythmic combat style of Before the Echo.

Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.1%, Music 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Indie 3.7%, Comedy 1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that uses dream-like visuals and music to create a relaxing yet challenging experience.

A Zoë Mode production for the video game charity initiative OneBigGame, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this acclaimed puzzle experience.

Why similar: Music 50.1%, Rhythm 33%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-puzzle game that allows players to compose music while playing, emphasizing the creative side of rhythm games.

Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life!

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Music 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-platformer where every action must be performed in time with the beat to progress through the level.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.2%, Music 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized rhythm-action game that feels like a playable music album, matching the experimental nature of the seed.

Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.

Why similar: Rhythm 51.1%, Music 33%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-action game that demands precision and timing, appealing to fans of the seed game's combat mechanics.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 61.6%, Music 31.6%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-shooter that plays with time, offering a unique mechanical twist on the music-game genre.

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 71.1%, Music 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, RPG 2.4%, Indie 1.5%

Transform your keyboard into an instrument and play along to the melody of catchy chiptunes in this challenging rhythm game. Now with tap mode!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Music 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward rhythm game that celebrates the chiptune aesthetic often associated with early indie rhythm titles.

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Great Soundtrack 45.7%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, surreal RPG that shares the offbeat, artistic sensibility of Before the Echo.

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Indie 14.1%, Comedy 6.7%, Funny 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the quirky, indie-RPG aesthetic and dark humor found in the seed game's narrative.

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced grid-based combat game that requires rhythm-like precision and quick decision-making.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.5%, Rhythm 27.3%, Indie 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game with a heavy focus on its soundtrack and rhythmic gameplay flow.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.1%, RPG 28.2%, Comedy 8.9%, Indie 8.7%, Funny 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, humorous RPG that features unique combat and a strong, unconventional personality.

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.

Why similar: Music 86.2%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal adventure game centered around collecting sounds to create music, appealing to the experimental nature of the seed.

Steel Century Groove is a rhythm RPG where you pilot mecha in dance battles! Using your own music or the built-in soundtrack, master the deep rhythm combat system, assemble a team of colossal superstars, make friends, and challenge rivals on the road to the ultimate dance championship.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.2%, Music 33%, RPG 7.1%, Comedy 3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵

Why similar: Rhythm 43.9%, Music 36.2%, RPG 9.7%, Indie 3.3%, Comedy 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 59.3%, Music 37.8%, Indie 2.9%

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 57.8%, Music 37.7%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A music game, where you play songs. You play missing percussion, guitars, pianos, vocals, synthesizers, effects, strings and many more other instruments that change during the game. A total of 127 minutes of music you can play.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.8%, Music 35.7%, Indie 14.5%

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 63.8%, Music 29.7%, Indie 6.5%

Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!

Why similar: Rhythm 57.9%, Music 36.9%, Indie 5.2%

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 49%, Music 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 4.7%

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 56.4%, Music 31.1%, Experimental 4%, Comedy 3.4%, Funny 2.6%

Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 39.9%, Indie 3.5%, Comedy 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%

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 53.5%, Music 38.4%, Indie 8.1%

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.3%, Music 37.2%, Comedy 3%, Funny 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.5%, Music 31.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1%

A Rhythm based RPG experience. Providing detailed pixel art and expressive animation. Experience a fun world with lots of colorful characters. Come and disrupt their peace! This is a prequel to a larger story.

Why similar: Rhythm 73.3%, RPG 16.5%, Indie 5.3%, Funny 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

A very intense rhythm game where you enforce road safety on unsuspecting fish

Why similar: Rhythm 87.8%, Comedy 4.5%, Indie 3.3%, Funny 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks!

Why similar: Music 55.8%, RPG 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 58%, Music 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let's defeat the enemies together!

Why similar: Rhythm 47.2%, Music 39.9%, RPG 5.1%, Indie 3.8%, Comedy 3%

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 56.5%, Rhythm 39.7%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

🎶 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 53.5%, Rhythm 43.9%, Indie 2.6%

Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.3%, Music 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Indie 2.4%

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: RPG 66.9%, Indie 15.2%, Funny 5%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.

Why similar: Rhythm 59.1%, Music 34.4%, Indie 6.5%

Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: Stay on beat!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 34.9%, RPG 8%, Comedy 3%, Indie 2.9%

THE DREAMCORE RHYTHM EXPERIENCE

Why similar: Rhythm 84.9%, RPG 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 52.3%, Music 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%