- #1 Rhythm Fighter
97% matchVery Positive80% of 454 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 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 29.6%, Music 28%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #2 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
96% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 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 35.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Music 14.7%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Shooter 7.5%
- #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 22.3% ★, Rhythm 16.2%, Music 15.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
- #4 Kill The Music
95% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Rhythm 21.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19% ★, Music 18.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #5 Beat Blast
94% matchVery Positive90% of 414 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 22.2%, Rhythm 17.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Difficult 10.5%
- #6 Rhythm Storm
94% matchVery Positive94% of 81 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 22.3% ★, Rhythm 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Cyberpunk 7.7%
- #7 Beat Slayer
93% matchVery Positive94% of 121 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 25.2%, Music 23.8%, Roguelite 12%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #8 Beat Hazard
92% matchVery Positive95% of 7,422 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 32.5% ★, Rhythm 20.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Music 19.1%, Shooter 2.7%
- #9 Crypt of the NecroDancer
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,253 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 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 43.1%, Roguelike 18.7%, Music 16.2%, Difficult 9.6%, Roguelite 4.4%
- #10 ROBOBEAT
91% matchVery Positive95% of 1,783 reviews2024
Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.4%, Music 23.1%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 8.4%
- #11 Neon Chrome
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 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 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #12 Rift of the NecroDancer
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,345 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 52.4%, Music 18%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 11.3% ★, Difficult 6.9%, Arcade 4.5%
- #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 38.8% ★, Rhythm 32.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 4%
- #14 Leap of Fate
89% matchVery Positive87% of 469 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 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 10.4%
- #15 Soundfall
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,134 reviews2022
Dev: Drastic GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 33.8% ★, Rhythm 23%, Music 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 5.6%
- #16 Beat Hazard 2
87% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 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 28% ★, Rhythm 18.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Music 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #17 Beat Hazard 3
86% matchVery Positive83% of 646 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 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 27.8% ★, Rhythm 18.1%, Music 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #18 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
84% matchVery Positive95% of 546 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 57.9%, Action Roguelike 28.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #19 Beats Of Fury
84% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.
Why similar: Rhythm 28%, Music 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #20 A City Sleeps™
85% matchMixed56% of 94 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 72.8%, Action 13%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Indie 5%
- #21 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
81% matchVery Positive86% of 269 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 21.9%, Music 15.6%, Difficult 11.5%, RPG 9%
- #22 Mega City Force
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 329 reviews2023
Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Shooter 9.7%
- #23 Beat Souls
82% 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 32.9%, Music 31.5%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Arcade 9%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #24 Destropolis
81% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13%, Cyberpunk 10.2%, Difficult 9.2%
- #25 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
79% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 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 25.7%, Roguelike 23.1%, Difficult 19.8%, Cyberpunk 18.4%, Action 5.2%
- #26 Ira
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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 27.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 9%
- #27 Aaero2
78% matchVery Positive93% of 68 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 27.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Music 24%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.1%
- #28 Schism
77% matchVery Positive97% of 152 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 25.4%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 15.7%, RPG 10.6%
- #29 Core Devourer
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 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 27.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, Cyberpunk 9.8%
- #30 Kill to Collect
80% matchMixed69% of 296 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 23.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Cyberpunk 13%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 11%
- #31 Symmodance
77% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet 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 27.2%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down 12.9%
- #32 Dreamscaper
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 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 30.8%, Roguelite 24.4%, RPG 11.1%, Difficult 7.7%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #33 Battle Shapers
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 25.9%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 20.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #34 UBERMOSH
75% matchVery Positive91% of 6,130 reviews2015
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%, Difficult 7.9%
- #35 Beat Invaders
75% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
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 26.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #36 GUN JAM
76% matchMixed55% of 71 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 34.6% ★, Rhythm 25.7%, Music 23.3%, Shooter 7.8%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #37 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
73% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 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 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.9%, Difficult 8.1%
- #38 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 42.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24% ★, Rhythm 22.4%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 2.7%
- #39 Anomaly Agent
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,464 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 26.7%, Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 21.2%
- #40 Soundodger+
73% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 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 31% ★, Music 22.8%, Rhythm 22.3%, Difficult 8.6%, Arcade 5.9%
- #41 RhythmStrike
70% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
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 38.5%, Rhythm 37.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Action 3.5%
- #42 Beneath Oresa
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,655 reviews2023
Dev: Broken Spear Inc.Pub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 33.3%, Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #43 Esse Proxy
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Cyberpunk 15.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Top-Down 10.6%
- #44 Galactic Glitch
69% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 9.5%
- #45 Her Name Was Fire
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10%
- #46 BlasterBeat
70% matchVery Positive80% of 919 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 31.2%, Music 26.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.7% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Action 3.8%
- #47 Metal: Hellsinger
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,669 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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 39.3%, Music 33.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #48 UNBEATABLE
66% matchVery Positive92% of 5,540 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Rhythm 46%, Music 38.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #49 Rollerdrome
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,228 reviews2022
Dev: Roll7Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.
Why similar: Shooter 41.4%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Indie 3.8%
- #50 ONE BTN BOSSES
69% matchVery Positive82% of 205 reviews2024
Dev: Midnight Munchies
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.
Why similar: Rhythm 32.9%, Music 31.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Arcade 6.6%
- #51 DubWars
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 293 reviews2016
Dev: MURA InteractivePub: WOBBL3 Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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 68.2%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #52 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 76.7%, Action 15.9%, Indie 7.4%
- #53 Music Killer
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 459 reviews2019
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
🎶 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 24% ★, Rhythm 23.9%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 4.7%
- #54 W.A.N.D. Project
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 18.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action 6.5%
- #55 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 23.6%, Cyberpunk 14%
- #56 Waves
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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%, Cyberpunk 20%, Top-Down 14.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.2%
- #57 Lithium City
67% matchVery Positive92% of 288 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 33.5%, Music 26.2%, Cyberpunk 22.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #58 AGAINST
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 315 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 33.5%, Rhythm 32.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Atmospheric 5%