Games Like Close to Light

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 25.6%, Level Editor 20.2%, Music 16.3%, Score Attack 9.9%, Minimalist 7.3%

Embark on a journey through the world of Bamboo Beat. Attack, block, and counter to the beat, and take down one formidable foe after another.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.1%, Level Editor 28.2%, Music 23.2%, 2D 3.4%, Action 3.3%

The spinny triangle rhythm game. Featuring a growing roster of songs, music synced VFX, and a powerful editor for custom maps.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.3%, Level Editor 30%, Music 19.3%, Abstract 10.8%, Indie 1.7%

Cyclics is a 4-key rhythm game on a 360° circular playing field. Tap with your keys and block with your mouse. Challenge your left-right hand coordination and your rhythmic sense.

Why similar: Rhythm 37%, Level Editor 27%, Music 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, 2D 3.6%

BECOME THE QWERTY MAESTRO. Turn your keyboard into a rhythm instrument. Hit falling notes to play songs you actually know, climb global leaderboards, guess famous melodies by ear in free play, and build your own charts to share. A precision rhythm game built around the tunes stuck in your head.

Why similar: Rhythm 34%, Level Editor 23.6%, Music 20.7%, Score Attack 14.9%, Action 2.6%

Grid-M is an action packed grid based Rhythm game featuring an amazing soundtrack. Rise to the top through a welcoming progression system to promoting improvement at all skill levels. Low floor, highest Peak. It time to click to the Grid-M!

Why similar: Rhythm 38.1%, Music 22.7%, Level Editor 16.8%, Score Attack 10.8%, Minimalist 4.4%

A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!

Why similar: Rhythm 47%, Music 29.4%, Level Editor 14.9%, Indie 3.3%, Action 3%

A 360° Rhythm Game where smashing beats makes the world explode with effects. Transform every track into a massive light show!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.3%, Level Editor 27.6%, Music 24.6%, Score Attack 2.5%, Indie 2.4%

A hardcore keyboard rhythm game with pure piano tracks. Every note hit generates a real piano key sound. Designed for intermediate+ players, use our skill test to find your rating. No AI music, just raw human-crafted tracks. Features an Auto MIDI Converter to import and play your own files.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 27.1%, Score Attack 7.2%, Minimalist 6.6%, Indie 3.5%

EchoEvade is a fast-paced rhythm-action hybrid. Dodge, catch, and tap to the beat, precision and movement are key!

Why similar: Rhythm 41.5%, Level Editor 24.7%, Music 24.6%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4%

Khaos Keys, a rhythm game utilizing the keyboard like an instrument! Players swiftly move their hands horizontally over the range of keys, striking notes to the rhythm of the music. It’s truly a hand-crafted experience with an original soundtrack! Can you keep up with this intense style of play?

Why similar: Rhythm 38%, Music 29.5%, Level Editor 25.4%, Action 4.8%, Indie 1.7%

Nebula Flow is a music game where you follow the melodic trail charted by your dog across colorful pixel art landscapes. Stock up on notes to power your canine companion to the end of each song!

Why similar: Rhythm 31.9%, Level Editor 22.9%, Music 20.2%, Score Attack 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Motionmelody is an experimental musical bullet-hell that transforms every song into a stunning and dangerous arrangement of enemies to dodge. Featuring a powerful built-in Level Editor and hand-crafted levels complementing a diverse soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 29.4%, Level Editor 26.5%, Music 22.3%, Minimalist 9.3%, Retro 4.3%

Flutterdash is a vibrant, fast-paced rhythm game featuring intense built-in levels and custom music auto-generation. Master unique four-directional rhythm mechanics, and challenge your reaction speed using hardcore gameplay modifiers.

Why similar: Rhythm 28.5%, Level Editor 22.7%, Music 18.6%, Score Attack 10.4%, Minimalist 8.2%

A musical bullet-hell based on rhythm. Play, dodge, survive, repeat. Create your own levels and share them with everyone

Why similar: Rhythm 34.1%, Music 25.7%, Level Editor 24.9%, Abstract 6.6%, 2D 3.9%

Project: Num is a rhythm game centered around accuracy, combo, and the numpad. Hit appearing notes to the beat of the music to earn new highscores and improve your rhythm skills!

Why similar: Rhythm 50%, Level Editor 23%, Minimalist 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, 2D 5.2%

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.6%, Level Editor 36.2%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Physics based music maker.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.8%, Level Editor 22.7%, Music 14.8%, Minimalist 12.5%, 2D 4.6%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 35.2%, Level Editor 27.6%, Music 20.4%, Minimalist 9.6%, 2D 3%

BeatBeat is a rhythm platformer. Move with your left hand. Groove with your right hand. Run, jump, tap, hold, and mash your way through levels packed with vaporwave aesthetics and funky beats. Beat Beat the game.

Why similar: Rhythm 33%, Level Editor 25.7%, Music 19.6%, Minimalist 9.8%, Retro 5%

Groove Catcher is a rhythm-and-dance game that grooves and flows. We've got smooth moves, tight rhythms and beauty. Feeling chill? Feeling energized? We've got all moods covered, or load your own songs. Build your own levels right in the game just by dancing and share them with the world!

Why similar: Rhythm 40.7%, Level Editor 30.5%, Music 25.4%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

SCREENSABER is a rhythm game where you swing your sword to the beat without smashing your TV. Keep your distance as you face the music, unlock new outfits and swords for your custom character, and explore the virtual world as you save it from destruction.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.8%, Music 26.1%, Level Editor 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Action 3.4%

"Melody Ball" is a high-difficulty rhythm music game.

Why similar: Rhythm 40%, Level Editor 25.9%, Music 23.7%, 2D 3.3%, Action 3.3%

CoLane is a rhythm game where the lanes switch according to the color of the background spotlight. It features a variety of fingerings, making it a game where you improve through trial and error.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.9%, Music 27.3%, Score Attack 19%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Indie 2.5%

A music game in which you play visually represented, complex polyrhythms with surprisingly simple controls. Neither the difficulty nor the ease of existing music games exist here.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.7%, Music 26.1%, Abstract 11.9%, Minimalist 11.7%, Action 3.7%

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 53.9%, Level Editor 35.6%, Action 4.7%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 2.1%

JoinDifference is a rhythm-action casual game.Score points by interacting with objects of different border colors according to the playing method instructions.Objects with the same border color represent one type of playing method.Different types of playing method can be played at the same time.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.9%, Level Editor 32.5%, Score Attack 17.5%, Action 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

Inspired by Mario Maker and Ableton Live, Squarewave Maker is cranking up the rhythm game genre. Rhythm ninja or synth master, there is a place for you. Squarewave Maker is the missing link between gamers and musicians.

Why similar: Rhythm 40%, Level Editor 31.9%, Music 22.6%, Indie 2.5%, Action 2.5%

You may think this is a simple rhythm action game with the simple controls of tapping and holding the keyboard, but what's that above? Yes, you need to pay attention to those as well! Can you handle the 8-lane madness?

Why similar: Rhythm 41.9%, Music 31.7%, Score Attack 11.5%, Action 5.2%, Indie 4.4%

Welcome to Pulsagon, a high-speed, shape-shifting rhythm game where reflexes meet geometry in a dance of perfect timing. Every beat is a test. Every shape is a challenge. And every misstep? A pulse closer to chaos.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.4%, Level Editor 27.6%, Music 8.7%, Retro 6.2%, Minimalist 5.2%

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 38.6%, Rhythm 37%, Level Editor 16.3%, Minimalist 5%, Indie 1.9%

Chiptune DJ is a rythm based game where you play along catchy 8-bit chiptune music to improve your rythmic and coordination skills. Build up your combos and beat your previous scores as you get better and better.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.3%, Music 30.3%, Retro 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Indie 6%

Trigonometric Equations is a strict side-scrolling rhythm game. Solve the trigonometric equations to fly through fleeting points and curves perfectly!

Why similar: Rhythm 34.6%, Level Editor 25.6%, Music 21.4%, Minimalist 8.9%, 2D 3.3%

Lynium is a free vertical scrolling rhythm game. Play the classic 4K to 7K style or Lynium's own Standard mode, in 2D or 3D. Over 1,100 beatmaps you can preview before playing, a full beatmap editor, a skin editor, replays, live spectating and world rankings.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.1%, Level Editor 29.2%, Music 21.9%, Score Attack 6%, 2D 3.3%

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 44.3%, Level Editor 24.2%, Music 24.2%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 1.9%

Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

Why similar: Rhythm 34.9%, Level Editor 28.7%, Music 21.1%, Abstract 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 3%

Learn to drum in a haunted rhythm game built for keyboard and controller. Master real rhythms, read drum notation, practice fills, chase high scores, and uncover the strange machine hiding in your grandfather’s attic.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.7%, Music 22.6%, Score Attack 16.1%, Minimalist 10.7%, Abstract 9.8%

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%, Music 32.2%, Level Editor 15.4%, Indie 3.4%

For little ones and hardcore players alike. BEATVISTA is a rhythm game where every track, with music and video from AI video creators, gets a stage of its own. Play one-button mini-games or hammer through HELL charts on four keys, and rewind any tricky passage to practice.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.7%, Music 27.1%, Score Attack 18.2%, Action 3.9%, 2D 2.8%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Rhythm 34.7%, Music 24.2%, Level Editor 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, 2D 3.3%

raythm is a keyboard rhythm game where you press, hold, and release keys in time with notes across four or six lanes. Play solo, compete online, climb the rankings, download official and community songs and charts, or create your own.

Why similar: Rhythm 65%, Score Attack 15.1%, Music 10.5%, 2D 6.2%, 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 58.5%, Music 28.6%, Level Editor 10.1%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Hyperspin is an experimental rhythm game where you control a circle that spins on a circle, and you tap circles. There are lots of circles.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.5%, Level Editor 30.7%, Minimalist 13.5%, 2D 5.1%, Retro 3%

Shapeshift your way through neatly-crafted levels to stay alive: just match the shapes and colors to dodge the obstacles! Play at your own pace in this adaptive action/puzzle game, or make and share your own levels if you're feeling creative :)

Why similar: Rhythm 37.1%, Level Editor 20.5%, Music 14.9%, Abstract 9.5%, Minimalist 9.4%

A cat, synthwave music, and a single button to test your sense of rhythm. How hard could it be?

Why similar: Rhythm 37.1%, Music 23.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Minimalist 9.9%, Retro 5.9%

NEON EXPLODING BREAD is a rhythm game where you sync your mouse to hit every glowing beat flying towards you!

Why similar: Rhythm 35.4%, Music 22.7%, Level Editor 18.6%, Minimalist 12%, Score Attack 5.6%

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 59.3%, Music 26.1%, Indie 7.4%, Action 7.3%

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 42%, Music 26.1%, Level Editor 23%, 2D 3.6%, Action 2.6%

Beat, Heart, Beat is a psychedelic action-platformer where every attack is set to a grungy midwest emo soundtrack. Soar across the crumbling Psyche, recruit bizarre party members, and tear a path towards your withering Heart.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.4%, Level Editor 28.6%, Music 25.2%, Abstract 5%, 2D 1.8%

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 68.2%, Music 16.9%, Level Editor 9.8%, Indie 1.7%, Action 1.6%

Doomer Rhythm Baseball

Why similar: Rhythm 39%, Level Editor 25.6%, Music 25.2%, 2D 4.3%, Action 3.1%

An arcade-style rhythm game built around player reactive background effects. Build combos, chase perfect runs, climb the leaderboards, and experience a soundtrack built for late-night sessions and score chasing.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.9%, Score Attack 17.2%, Music 13.9%, Minimalist 8.5%, Action 5.5%

"Keyboard Maestro Voyage" is a music game using a MIDI keyboard, simulating real performances. Play in sync with flowing notes in this classic-style game. Start quickly by simply choosing a song and sheet music.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.3%, Music 33.9%, Score Attack 18.8%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 62.5%, Music 27.2%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 29.3%, Minimalist 6.9%, Score Attack 6.3%, 2D 4%

Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.

Why similar: Rhythm 57%, Music 36%, Indie 6.9%

The music is the enemy. Dodge hazards generated directly from the soundtrack in fast, reactive arcade runs. Master precision and score in Chart Mode or survive escalating procedural loops in Rift Mode.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.3%, Music 17.1%, Score Attack 15.3%, Abstract 7.2%, Minimalist 7%

Flow to the beat of your own music in this punishingly difficult mouse-precision arcade game. Enjoy endless challenge and replayability with over 30 different levels of various difficulties. Includes Steam achievements and leaderboards.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.1%, Music 12.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, Minimalist 9.2%, Abstract 6%

Twin Edge is a refreshing circular take on the Rhythm Game genre. Divide your attention evenly between two rotating circles and try not to lose your rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 37.3%, Music 24.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Minimalist 10.7%, Level Editor 6.9%

A hybrid of a block breaker and a music game. A strange and fun mechanic where all of the stages fit on one screen. And the antithesis of the easy-to-see music game.

Why similar: Rhythm 53%, Music 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 4.6%, Retro 4.4%