Games Like Chiptune Champion

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 42.6%, Music 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Level Editor 9.4%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a simple, challenging one-button rhythm mechanic that perfectly captures the precision required in Chiptune Champion.

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.4%, Music 41.2%, Level Editor 13.4%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, pixel-art rhythm experience with a robust level editor that mirrors the creative freedom found in your seed game.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Music 35.6%, Rhythm 33%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Level Editor 11.8%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Famous for its difficult rhythm-based platforming and extensive level editor, it is a staple for fans of challenging music games.

"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 40.7%, Music 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intense rhythm-based gameplay with a vibrant, music-synced pixel art style that feels like a natural evolution of the genre.

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 48.5%, Music 44.6%, Casual 3.7%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a modern, high-energy rhythm experience with precise controls that reward players who enjoy mastering complex patterns.

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 54.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Music 21.5%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends roguelike dungeon crawling with strict rhythm-based movement and a fantastic chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

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

Why similar: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 42.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Casual 1.6%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished, colorful rhythm experience that focuses on catchy music and satisfying, fast-paced inputs.

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 41.7%, Rhythm 38.9%, Level Editor 12.2%, Casual 3.8%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It turns music into a bullet-hell experience, requiring players to dodge obstacles in perfect sync with the beat.

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 60.9%, Music 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a dreamlike visual style and creative rhythm mechanics to make every level feel like a unique musical instrument.

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 45.5%, Music 38%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Indie 3.7%, Casual 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm game that uses retro-inspired visuals and music to create a challenging, arcade-style experience.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 35.8%, Music 18.6%, Indie 5.2%, Casual 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This minimalist, high-speed rhythm game demands perfect timing and focus, appealing to players who enjoy the challenging nature of your seed game.

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 51.1%, Music 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-action game delivers an intense, visceral experience that focuses on speed and rhythmic precision.

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 43.2%, Music 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Indie 2.4%, Casual 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play platformer emphasizes rhythm and music, offering a short but satisfying challenge for fans of pixel-art games.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Indie 17.8%, Casual 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a combat game, its core loop is entirely dictated by rhythm and timing, much like the keyboard-focused gameplay of Chiptune Champion.

Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Music 42.1%, Indie 4.3%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses on tight, rhythm-based platforming that rewards players for staying perfectly in sync with the music.

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 55.9%, Music 40.8%, Casual 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a premier rhythm game that offers a massive library of music and highly customizable, challenging gameplay.

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: Music 39%, Rhythm 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Casual 4.3%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game integrates rhythm into every action, forcing players to move and jump in time with the shifting musical genres.

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 64.2%, Music 23%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Level Editor 3.6%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern spin on the rhythm-action genre that introduces new mechanics while keeping the core beat-matching gameplay intact.

Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!

Why similar: Music 73.8%, Level Editor 18.2%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a charming art style and a built-in level editor, this game allows players to compose and play their own musical stages.

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Music 38.9%, Rhythm 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Level Editor 10.3%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing yet precise rhythm game that uses a simple ping-pong mechanic to keep players engaged with the beat.

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 57%, Rhythm 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Indie 2.3%, Casual 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic rhythm game generates tracks based on your own music files, offering infinite replayability for music lovers.

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 55.3%, Music 31.9%, Level Editor 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a rhythm-based shooting mechanic with a heavy metal aesthetic, offering a unique twist on the music-game formula.

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 47%, Music 46.4%, Indie 3.7%, Casual 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends side-scrolling action with rhythm mechanics, requiring players to time their attacks to the beat of the music.

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: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 46%, Indie 3.2%, Casual 2%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to play through your own music library, turning any song into a dynamic, rhythm-synced space shooter.

Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.8%, Music 37.8%, Level Editor 13.8%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on piano-based rhythm mechanics and includes a level editor for those who want to create their own musical challenges.

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 52.5%, Rhythm 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle-rhythm hybrid where placing pieces on a grid creates music, rewarding players for building complete patterns.

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 40.7%, Rhythm 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Level Editor 6.5%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-based RPG that uses music as a core mechanic for both combat and narrative progression.

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 41.8%, Rhythm 40.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-shooter hybrid features stunning visuals and a soundtrack that directly influences the gameplay environment.

Free-to-play intense rhythm, racing, and adventure! Play the story campaign, or hang out in the arcade. Play your way with a huge array of gameplay options. What's your rhythm style? Supports keyboard, gamepad, or arcade-style controllers.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Music 41.1%, Level Editor 13.6%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D rhythm game that focuses on high-speed lane-based gameplay, perfect for those who enjoy challenging keyboard inputs.

In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover!

Why similar: Music 51%, Rhythm 46.4%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm runner that requires players to time their actions to a high-energy, explosive soundtrack.

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 50.6%, Music 36.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Level Editor 3.1%, Indie 2.3%

Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Music 34.1%, Level Editor 12.8%, Indie 3.4%

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 53.6%, Music 41.6%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 1.6%

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 56.3%, Rhythm 36.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Indie 2.5%, Casual 2%

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 71.4%, Level Editor 18.8%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 2.6%

Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring...

Why similar: Music 83.7%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 6.9%

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Rhythm 62.9%, Level Editor 19%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Casual 4.4%, Indie 2.9%

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: Music 43%, Rhythm 42.6%, Indie 14.4%

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Music 38.8%, Rhythm 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Level Editor 11%, Indie 3.3%

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 55.3%, Rhythm 35.5%, Level Editor 6.3%, Indie 1.8%, Casual 1.2%

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!

Why similar: Rhythm 64.3%, Music 28.9%, Casual 6.9%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 48.2%, Music 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Casual 5%, Indie 1.7%

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: Rhythm 48.5%, Music 44.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Indie 2.1%, Casual 0.9%

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 75.3%, Level Editor 12%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 2.6%

A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Music 41.1%, Level Editor 9.8%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 1.9%

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Music 49.4%, Rhythm 42.5%, Casual 4.9%, Indie 3.2%

Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. Place pieces on the board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 51 challenging levels — and 12 bonus levels — featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music.

Why similar: Casual 52.5%, Indie 47.5%

Indie rhythm game MUSYNX now on STEAM! Real "KEY" Sound System, Classic Gameplay, Unique Visual Themes and Constant Music Updates! MUSYNX is waiting for you!

Why similar: Music 53.1%, Rhythm 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Casual 3.5%, Indie 3.3%

MusicWave is a challanging Rhythm game for Electronic Dance Music that uses the home row of the keyboard. Players can create, share and download custom tracks through third party tools. With a modern skin and beautiful effects, each song will captivate your senses.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 15.7%

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 44.8%, Music 43.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Indie 2.9%

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, Music 41%, Level Editor 13.5%, Indie 2.5%

Betrix is ​​a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.

Why similar: Rhythm 71.5%, Level Editor 14.9%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 3.1%

MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!

Why similar: Rhythm 55.9%, Music 37.3%, Casual 6.7%

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 41.1%, Rhythm 38.3%, Casual 11.2%, Indie 9.4%

Rhythm connects! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart!

Why similar: Rhythm 70.4%, Level Editor 19.5%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 2.6%

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: Music 48.1%, Rhythm 45%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 3.3%

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 50.2%, Music 46%, Casual 3.8%

The super-addictive and very, very hard platform game finally arrives on Steam - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! As well as five classic Impossible Game levels, this desktop version includes an EXCLUSIVE new Level Editor.

Why similar: Music 41.8%, Great Soundtrack 34.2%, Level Editor 15%, Indie 6.1%, Casual 2.9%

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 45.5%, Music 44%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Indie 3.3%, Casual 2.4%