- #1 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
97% matchVery Positive90% of 11,421 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 36%, Music 14.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Shooter 7.6%
- #2 Rhythm Fighter
96% matchVery Positive80% of 457 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 29.9%, Music 28.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #3 Temp Zero
96% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Alexandre Kadri
Windows
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 22.4% ★, Rhythm 16.3%, Music 15.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.5%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #4 Kill The Music
95% matchVery Positive94% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Rhythm 21.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19.2% ★, Music 19%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9%
- #5 Beat Blast
94% matchVery Positive89% of 421 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 22.5%, Rhythm 17.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 10.6%
- #6 Rhythm Storm
94% matchVery Positive92% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
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 22.6% ★, Rhythm 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Cyberpunk 7.7%
- #7 Beats Of Fury
93% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
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 21.3%, Music 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down 8%
- #8 Beat Slayer
92% matchVery Positive93% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: ByteRockers' Games
Windows
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 25.6%, Music 24.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #9 ROBOBEAT
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,841 reviews2024
Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.7%, Music 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Shooter 8.6%
- #10 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
90% matchVery Positive94% of 584 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!
Why similar: Rhythm 54.9%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Roguelike 5.3%, Action 5.2%
- #11 Neon Chrome
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Cyberpunk 14.3%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #12 Crypt of the NecroDancer
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,473 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 43.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Music 16.5%, Difficult 9.9%, Roguelite 4.2%
- #13 BEAT 'EM DOWN
89% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Ambitious Games
Windows
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 38.7% ★, Rhythm 32.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 4.1%
- #14 Mega City Force
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2023
Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Shooter 9.3%
- #15 Soundfall
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,156 reviews2022
Dev: Drastic GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 33.7% ★, Rhythm 23%, Music 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 5.7%
- #16 Beat Hazard 2
86% matchVery Positive86% of 2,261 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 27.9% ★, Rhythm 18.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Music 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #17 Leap of Fate
86% matchVery Positive87% of 472 reviews2016
Dev: Clever Plays
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Leap of Fate is a furiously-paced cyberpunk roguelite about overcoming your fears and achieving your fate. In a New York City where magic is real, you play as a technomage who must develop unspeakable powers to confront the Crucible of Fates. Can you survive the trials?
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 10.7%
- #18 Beat Hazard
85% matchVery Positive95% of 7,449 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 32.4% ★, Rhythm 20.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Music 19.2%, Shooter 2.7%
- #19 Beat Hazard 3
84% matchVery Positive83% of 680 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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% ★, Rhythm 18.1%, Music 16.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #20 Rift of the NecroDancer
82% matchVery Positive94% of 6,131 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 52%, Music 18.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 11.3% ★, Difficult 7.1%, Arcade 4.6%
- #21 Beat Souls
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.
Why similar: Rhythm 33%, Music 31.7%, Cyberpunk 17.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4%
- #22 UBERMOSH
81% matchVery Positive93% of 9,001 reviews2015
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%, Difficult 8%
- #23 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
81% matchVery Positive84% of 281 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Rhythm 33.3%, Cyberpunk 21.7%, Music 15.7%, Difficult 11.6%, RPG 9%
- #24 Battle Shapers
80% matchVery Positive81% of 1,129 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 17.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Cyberpunk 13.2%
- #25 A City Sleeps™
84% matchMixed57% of 95 reviews2014
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.
Why similar: Rhythm 72.7%, Action 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #26 GRIDbeat!
78% matchVery Positive99% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Ridiculous GamesPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!
Why similar: Rhythm 29.1%, Music 26.4%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #27 Destropolis
79% matchVery Positive87% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Cyberpunk 10.2%, Difficult 9.4%
- #28 Ira
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2023
Dev: ABShotPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Difficult 9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #29 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
77% matchVery Positive85% of 812 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 22.6%, Difficult 20.3%, Cyberpunk 18.6%, Action 5.4%
- #30 Aaero2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
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 25.4%, Music 24%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.2%
- #31 Core Devourer
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, Cyberpunk 9.9%
- #32 Dreamscaper
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,175 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelite 24%, RPG 11.4%, Difficult 8%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #33 Kill to Collect
78% matchMixed69% of 298 reviews2016
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the last city on Earth. Earn your keep and die trying in Pieces Interactive’s cyberpunk action rogue-like, featuring 1-4 player co-op. Travel down the sleepless cesspool of murderous vagrants and cybernetic freaks, as you slice and dice your way to the lower levels of Geoshelter Alpha.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #34 Beat Invaders
75% matchVery Positive96% of 211 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 19.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #35 GUN JAM
76% matchMixed54% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Jaw DropPub: Raw Fury
Windows
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 34.5% ★, Rhythm 25.6%, Music 23.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #36 Beneath Oresa
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,708 reviews2023
Dev: Broken Spear Inc.Pub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.8%, Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
- #37 Schism
72% matchVery Positive96% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, Difficult 16.1%, RPG 10.7%
- #38 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
73% matchVery Positive94% of 13,091 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Difficult 8.3%
- #39 Symmodance
74% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Melih Solt
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Top-Down 12.5%
- #40 Symphony
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
Dev: Empty Clip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 43%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.9% ★, Rhythm 22.3%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 2.7%
- #41 Metal: Hellsinger
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,987 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 39.2%, Music 33.2%, Shooter 12%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #42 RhythmStrike
69% matchVery Positive94% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
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 38.7%, Rhythm 37.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Action 3.6%
- #43 Galactic Glitch
69% matchVery Positive90% of 987 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%
- #44 Esse Proxy
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2022
Dev: FromSouthGames
Windows
Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Cyberpunk 15.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #45 BlasterBeat
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 939 reviews2023
Dev: Muted Games
Windows
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 31.3%, Music 26.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.7% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Action 3.9%
- #46 DubWars
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 293 reviews2016
Dev: MURA InteractivePub: WOBBL3 Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 68.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 10.5%, Indie 4.2%
- #47 Music Killer
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 459 reviews2019
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
🎶 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 39.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.9% ★, Rhythm 23.9%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 4.8%
- #48 Rhythm Destruction
73% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 77.1%, Action 15.7%, Indie 7.3%
- #49 Soundodger+
70% matchVery Positive90% of 816 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.9% ★, Music 22.9%, Rhythm 22.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Arcade 5.8%
- #50 Anomaly Agent
65% matchVery Positive95% of 9,977 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Cyberpunk 27.5%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 20.8%
- #51 Chaos Town
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: QuickSavePub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Chaos Town is a top-down shooter focused on fast-paced combat, character progression, and fully destructible environments.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, RPG 15.7%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%
- #52 TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: EvilCoGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
TERRORHYTHM - the music powered beat 'em up game. Follow the rhythm of music to defeat the security systems that keep any sound from the society. Upload your own MP3 collection and battle through your favourite tracks!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.8% ★, Rhythm 24.7%, Music 23.7%, Cyberpunk 13.8%
- #53 Waves
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,568 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 37.3%, Cyberpunk 19.9%, Top-Down 14%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11%
- #54 Severed Steel
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,200 reviews2021
Dev: Greylock Studio
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 41.9%, Shooter 31.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action 11.1%, Indie 2.2%
- #55 AGAINST
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Joy Way
Windows
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 33.6%, Rhythm 32.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #56 Lithium City
68% matchVery Positive92% of 304 reviews2020
Dev: Nico Tuason
Windows
Lithium City is a stylized isometric action game set in a neon-drenched world of electricity and violence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Music 26.1%, Cyberpunk 22.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #57 Memory Lost
66% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Magic HazardPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Memory Lost is a story-driven fast-paced cyberpunk shooter where you are not just fighting enemies — you become them. Possess enemies, adapt their weapons and skills, and fight ruthless corporations. Uncover secrets, upgrade abilities, and shape your own fate in this world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Top-Down 10.9%, Shooter 10%
- #58 LONE RUIN
68% matchMixed65% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Cuddle Monster GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.7%