- #1 Hi-Fi RUSH
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,991 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26%, Character Action Game 14.3% ★, Music 12.7%, Spectacle fighter 12.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-synced hack-and-slash action and vibrant, music-video aesthetics.
- #2 Sifu
96% matchVery Positive92% of 28,937 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 38% ★, Beat 'em up 27%, Souls-like 16%, Third Person 7.9%, Hack and Slash 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers the deep, intricate martial arts combat and punishing melee action that anchors the seed's gameplay.
- #3 Metal: Hellsinger
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,057 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 44.9%, Music 38.9%, Stylized 7.5%, 3D 4.5%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Amplifies combat effectiveness by staying strictly on-beat with an intense metal soundtrack.
- #4 ROBOBEAT
95% matchVery Positive94% of 1,848 reviews2024
Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 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 42.6%, Music 41.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Merges fast-paced FPS action with rhythm mechanics and a booming electronic soundtrack.
- #5 Rift of the NecroDancer
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,307 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 66%, Music 24%, Arcade 5.4%, Colorful 2.7%, Action 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Brings rhythmic lane-based action and frantic combat encounters inspired by a beloved music universe.
- #6 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
94% matchVery Positive90% of 11,430 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.8 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 66.1%, Music 27.7%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Requires every action from shooting to reloading to be executed in time with heavy rock beats.
- #7 TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
93% 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: Rhythm 20.6%, Music 20.2%, Character Action Game 18.8% ★, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Cyberpunk 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Directly pairs classic beat-'em-up combat with procedurally generated musical rhythms.
- #8 Crypt of the NecroDancer
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,523 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 70.7%, Music 27.5%, Action 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Pioneered dungeon-crawling movement strictly bound to a rhythmic beat.
- #9 KickBeat Steam Edition
92% matchMixed67% of 773 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Music 42.7%, Rhythm 38.5%, Martial Arts 13% ★, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features direct martial arts combat entirely driven by rhythm-matching mechanics.
- #10 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,091 reviews2021
Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Why similar: Rhythm 31.5%, Spectacle fighter 31.2% ★, Music 27.7%, Colorful 5.5%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends musical rebellion and high-energy boss fights where enemy attacks sync with the soundtrack.
- #11 Spin Rhythm XD
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,239 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 41.5%, Music 37.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Colorful 5.6%, 3D 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers smooth, highly satisfying rhythm-matching inputs tied to a stellar electronic music selection.
- #12 Pistol Whip
89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,120 reviews2019
Dev: Cloudhead Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!
Why similar: Rhythm 35.6%, Music 30.3%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Colorful 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade gunplay with dynamic rhythm elements to make every run feel like an action movie.
- #13 God of Rock
89% matchMixed53% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
The God of Rock has gathered the universe’s greatest musicians to clash for musical supremacy. Battle to the beat by hitting notes in rhythm and unleash harmonic attacks against opponents in this competitive rhythm-fighting game hybrid.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.6%, Spectacle fighter 20.2% ★, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Cyberpunk 9.9%, Stylized 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Fuses fighting game mechanics with rhythm-based track execution for competitive battles.
- #14 Synth Riders
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,675 reviews2019
Dev: Kluge Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Let the music move you as you catch notes, ride the rails, and dodge obstacles in a unique combination of freestyle dancing and fitness workout! Play on PC VR and Steam Frame.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.2%, Music 36.4%, Cyberpunk 15%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers flowing, dance-like movement mechanics synchronized to electronic music.
- #15 Beat Saber
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 76,342 reviews2019
Dev: Beat Games
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
Why similar: Rhythm 46.8%, Music 43.1%, Anime 7.1%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential VR rhythm experience built around slicing and slashing to the beat.
- #16 Ratatan
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,114 reviews2025
Dev: TVT Co. Ltd.Pub: Game Source Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 39.1%, Anime 12%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm inputs with side-scrolling action and army-commanding mechanics.
- #17 Morbid Metal
85% matchVery Positive83% of 1,761 reviews2026
Dev: SCREEN JUICEPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 40.8% ★, Souls-like 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, fluid hack-and-slash action with rapid character swapping and sci-fi flair.
- #18 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,721 reviews2023
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.4%, Stylized 19.2%, Colorful 12.7%, Anime 12.6%, 3D 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same vibrant, stylized urban aesthetic, graffiti culture, and high-energy soundtrack vibes.
- #19 Rhythm Fighter
86% 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 47.8%, Music 46.6%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends rogue-lite action platforming with beat-matching combat and quirky characters.
- #20 RhythmStrike
83% matchVery Positive94% of 191 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 38.5%, Rhythm 36.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Anime 7%, Colorful 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style rhythm action with punchy audio-visual feedback.
- #21 Haste
82% matchVery Positive92% of 14,266 reviews2025
Dev: LandfallPub: Evil Landfall?
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!
Why similar: Arcade 29%, Third Person 25%, Colorful 18%, Action 15.9%, 3D 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes fast-paced, momentum-driven movement through stylized environments.
- #22 UNBEATABLE
82% matchVery Positive92% of 7,794 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 41.7%, Music 35%, Anime 9.6%, Arcade 7.3%, Colorful 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on a rebellious music-driven narrative and rhythm gameplay.
- #23 Neon Echo
84% matchMixed55% of 4,113 reviews2023
Dev: Xinyuan Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Neon Echo is a 3D side-scrolling action Roguelite game with an anime and tech-wear style. In a world that has been corrupted by "noise", "electronic music" has become the only means to resist the power of "Strepification". Now, let's follow the beat of electronic music to fight!
Why similar: Souls-like 40.5%, Cyberpunk 28.6%, Anime 15.7%, Action 7.8%, 3D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features stylish neon aesthetics and swift action-roguelike combat movement.
- #24 RHYTHMKILL
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: GETTAKE
Windows
RHYTHMKILL is a super-fast rhythm action game where your every kill strikes on the beat. Wall-run, dash, slide, and chain lightning-fast katana kills through neon-drenched arenas. Master the rhythm, maintain your momentum, and fight your way to the boss who imprisoned you.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.4%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Music 14.1%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Cyberpunk 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast runner-style action tightly coupled to a driving musical rhythm.
- #25 Spirit X Strike
81% matchVery Positive84% of 491 reviews2025
Dev: MAICHA STUDIOPub: XD
Windows
An Action Adventure Game that lets you craft unique COMBOs and explore endless ways to style on your enemies with a high-speed combat system. Test your skills in fun chaotic one-vs-group battles, intense, strategic duels, and exhilarating post-apocalyptic adventure that will set your blood boiling.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.4% ★, Martial Arts 34.2% ★, Third Person 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Colorful 5%
Why You'll Like It: Showcases stylized spectacle-fighter combat and martial arts flair against supernatural foes.
- #26 Dispatch
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 184,614 reviews2025
Dev: AdHoc Studio
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #27 Beats Of Fury
79% 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: Rhythm 44%, Music 41.9%, Colorful 7.6%, Action 4.3%, Arcade 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines psychedelic bullet-hell dodging with frantic rhythm-matching action.
- #28 BlasterBeat
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 941 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 34.6%, Music 30.3%, PvE 8%, Character Customization 6.4%, Third Person 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends competitive shooting mechanics directly with a musical score-attack framework.
- #29 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
78% matchVery Positive94% of 589 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 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 86.8%, Action 7.7%, 3D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Mixes bullet-heaven action survival with distinct rhythm-based pacing.
- #30 Beat Souls
80% 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 30.1%, Music 29.7%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, Anime 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Presents arcade-style rhythm action set in a neon-infused anime-inspired world.
- #31 Dance Dash
78% matchVery Positive82% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Rebuff Reality
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Arcade-style rhythm pumping FREE FULL BODY TRACKING on VR & PC. Empowered by mobile/webcam AI tracking. Groove to 100s of community songs and maps IN-GAME plus viral dance videos and MVs.
Why similar: Rhythm 31.7%, Music 30.9%, Cyberpunk 19%, Arcade 7.7%, Stylized 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Turns full-body movement and fast-paced footwork into an intense rhythm challenge.
- #32 Kill The Music
76% matchVery Positive94% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.6%, Music 35%, PvE 9.4%, Anime 8.5%, Colorful 4.8%
- #33 Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,704 reviews2019
Dev: Vitamin GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Why similar: Music 39.9%, Rhythm 38.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Anime 7.9%, Action 4.1%
- #34 Midnight Fight Express
76% matchVery Positive89% of 2,817 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob DzwinelPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.4%, Action 9.5%, Martial Arts 9.3% ★, Stylized 8.1%, 3D 7.6%
- #35 Rhythm Doctor
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,060 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 38.6%, Music 36.9%, Arcade 8%, Anime 7.7%, Colorful 5%
- #36 PRAGMATA
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 53,781 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.
Why similar: Third Person 32%, Action 21.3%, PvE 18.7%, Souls-like 17.3%, 3D 10.8%
- #37 Genokids
73% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: Nukefist
Windows · Mac · Linux
A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.
Why similar: Character Action Game 30.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 25% ★, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Anime 6.4%
- #38 Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets
73% matchVery Positive93% of 792 reviews2023
Dev: SURTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 34.2%, Music 30.9%, Character Customization 10.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Colorful 5.5%
- #39 CYBRID
74% matchVery Positive92% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Tom ReasonPub: SHADA GAMES
Windows
CYBRID is the action-rhythm VR of the Cyber Future! Swords and Pistols are in your hands. Slash and Shoot! Don't let this stop you! Run, dodge, and jump among the neon lights of the city to a powerful soundtrack!
Why similar: Rhythm 35.4%, Cyberpunk 21.8%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, PvE 11.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #40 The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
75% matchVery Positive83% of 407 reviews2016
Dev: PuubaPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 46.4%, Music 44%, Colorful 5.3%, Action 4.3%
- #41 Kawaii Deathu Desu
75% matchMixed66% of 336 reviews2019
Dev: Pippin GamesPub: Top Hat Studios Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Kawaii Deathu Desu, supernatural beings find themselves incarnated as cute japanese idols! Pick a supernatural idol and beat the hell out of - no pun intended - as many overzealous fans as you can in this addictive beat'em up as you work your way up to claim the throne of the underworld!
Why similar: Rhythm 25.4%, Beat 'em up 24.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Character Customization 9.9%, PvE 9.2%
- #42 KIBORG
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,427 reviews2025
Dev: Sobaka Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
KIBORG is a brutal rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.1%, Character Action Game 21.1% ★, Martial Arts 18.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Cyberpunk 12.7%
- #43 UNBEATABLE [white label]
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,570 reviews2021
Dev: D-CELL GAMES
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 58.1%, Anime 14.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Colorful 8.4%, 3D 4.1%
- #44 Katana ZERO
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,196 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 50.8%, Hack and Slash 37.9%, Action 11.3%
- #45 Just Shapes & Beats
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,151 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"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 50.1%, Music 44.6%, Action 2.7%, Colorful 2.6%
- #46 Ragnarock
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,211 reviews2021
Dev: WanadevStudio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.2%, Music 34%, Character Customization 11.9%, Arcade 8%, Stylized 7.1%
- #47 Karate Survivor
69% matchVery Positive85% of 3,410 reviews2024
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
Why similar: Martial Arts 81.6% ★, Arcade 12.7%, Action 5.7%
- #48 TEXNOPLAZM
68% matchVery Positive99% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Mothership Loudspeakerz
Windows
Punch enemies, take their weapons, and switch combat styles on the fly. Blend combat skills and movement into hectic first-person gun-fu based on three movesets for punches, melee weapons and firearms.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.6% ★, Character Action Game 29.7% ★, Cyberpunk 16.2%, Beat 'em up 14.7%, 3D 3.1%
- #49 One Finger Death Punch
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,346 reviews2014
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Martial Arts 32.2% ★, Rhythm 13.7%, Action 7.5%, Arcade 4.7%
- #50 Stay Dead Evolution
74% matchMixed43% of 147 reviews2015
Dev: BrucefilmPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Be an action B-movie hero and defeat all your enemies in this intense fighting experience! Stay Dead Evolution is a unique arcade action game based on real life footage.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59%, Rhythm 33%, Action 8%
- #51 Stick It to the Stickman
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,921 reviews2026
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Stick it to the Stickman is a rogue-lite physics brawler where you brutally displace your way up the corporate ladder. Assemble devastating combat portfolios, unlocking new workers and game modes as you increase shareholder value.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.6%, Spectacle fighter 31% ★, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 7.3%, Colorful 4.9%
- #52 Klang 2
69% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Tinimations
Windows
Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, Music 41.3%, Action 4.5%, Arcade 4.2%, Colorful 3.6%
- #53 Dance Collider
70% matchVery Positive81% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: emergeWorlds
Windows
It's your time to become a dance master and take down Uriel! Battle 9 of the best dancers from around the globe and compete on global leaderboards. Featuring 45 Songs by F-777 and a VR dance editor. Dance Collider is the ultimate dance and rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 23.6%, Music 22%, Character Action Game 17% ★, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Beat 'em up 11%
- #54 HYPERBEAT
66% matchVery Positive100% of 418 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamware Media
Windows
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 38.1%, Music 34%, Stylized 9%, Arcade 6.5%, Colorful 5.4%
- #55 Lithium City
69% 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: Martial Arts 26.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Music 20.4%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, Stylized 6.5%
- #56 Melatonin
67% matchVery Positive94% of 8,198 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 60.6%, Music 27.6%, Colorful 6%, Arcade 3.3%, Action 2.4%
- #57 AGAINST
68% 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 41.6%, Rhythm 39.6%, Arcade 10%, Action 4.8%, Stylized 4%
- #58 Beat Slayer
66% matchVery Positive93% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: ByteRockers' Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 37.8%, Music 36.7%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action 4.1%
- #59 ULTRAKILL
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 245,162 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Character Action Game 49.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 43.9% ★, Colorful 4%, Action 2.7%
- #60 Mexican Ninja
64% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2026
Dev: MadbricksPub: Amber Studio
Windows
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, PvE 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Stylized 9.4%
