Games Like DJMAX RESPECT V

EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.1%, Music 24.2%, Competitive 10.7%, Sports 6.5%, Difficult 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its Korean arcade-rhythm roots, multi-key note charts, polished presentation, and difficulty progression make it the closest overall DJMAX alternative.

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 52%, Music 23.5%, Anime 8.8%, Arcade 5.3%, Cute 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a premium arcade-style song library, demanding note patterns, music-video spectacle, and extensive replay value through score improvement.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 59.9%, Music 30%, Casual 6.1%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This DJMAX-adjacent rhythm game uses familiar tap-and-hold charting across a large soundtrack and supports competitive score chasing.

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

Why similar: Music 38.8%, Rhythm 34.8%, Anime 9.8%, Sexual Content 6.1%, Arcade 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its straightforward key-lane mechanics, varied difficulty levels, and anime-styled song presentation closely suit players who enjoy DJMAX's core play loop.

A next-generation rhythm game where story and music intertwine. Enjoy a tracklist filled with famous licensed songs and exclusive original songs made by renowned composers Discover an immersive story, and face endless challenges. Your performance will dictate the fate of the world.

Why similar: Rhythm 25.6%, Music 18.8%, Competitive 11.1%, Anime 5.3%, Difficult 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines polished vertical note charts, anime visuals, and an extensive collection of songs built around precision and high-score mastery.

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.6%, Music 16.4%, Anime 7.7%, Arcade 6.3%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense lane charts, sci-fi anime presentation, and escalating difficulty provide a modern arcade-rhythm experience close to DJMAX.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 67.8%, Arcade 8%, Casual 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%, PvP 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its multi-mode rhythm system includes traditional key-lane play and a large community-content focus for players who want more charts to master.

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 51.8%, Music 28.3%, Competitive 11.3%, Difficult 3.1%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its 4-key and 7-key modes, online leaderboards, multiplayer, and huge community-chart ecosystem make it ideal for keyboard-rhythm specialists.

Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?

Why similar: Rhythm 50.7%, Music 33.8%, Arcade 5.1%, Action 4.1%, Anime 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: While played on a single scrolling track, its energetic electronic soundtrack, sharp timing demands, and arcade presentation retain DJMAX's score-attack appeal.

Project Heartbeat is the ultimate cute community-driven rhythm game, featuring music from top artists of the Eurobeat genre made popular by the Initial D anime and manga.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.6%, Music 28.9%, Competitive 13.3%, Anime 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its button-based rhythm gameplay, community chart support, and Vocaloid-heavy focus make it a great fit for players who enjoy DJMAX's video-and-chart format.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 42.8%, Music 34.6%, Anime 7%, Sexual Content 4.4%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends anime presentation, a substantial music catalog, and highly replayable rhythm-action charts into a more casual but energetic package.

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 43.6%, Music 30.1%, Difficult 8.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Arcade 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides extremely responsive timing gameplay, excellent readability, and a strong electronic soundtrack for players who enjoy perfecting difficult charts.

[Fusion, Synthesis, Coalescence]"MASH VP! Re:VISION" is a revolutionary rhythm game that “fuses” two lanes and music into a completely new experience.With a variety of tracks, game modes, and a creativity-driven mashup system, it invites you into a new world of music!

Why similar: Rhythm 55.8%, Music 35.4%, Action 3.9%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a compact, energetic music game with arcade-like charting and a focus on mastering songs through repeated score runs.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 56.3%, Music 19%, Multiplayer 6.3%, PvP 5.2%, Casual 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its accessible drumming format, huge song selection, multiplayer options, and playful arcade energy make it a strong lighter alternative.

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 43%, Music 31.2%, Anime 6.6%, Arcade 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This inventive one-button rhythm game is built around precise timing, memorable music, and increasingly clever chart concepts.

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 47.3%, Music 28.9%, Difficult 8%, Arcade 3.6%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist one-button controls hide exceptionally demanding rhythmic patterns, making it excellent for players who value timing mastery over presentation.

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 68.7%, Music 19.1%, Difficult 5.3%, Arcade 3%, Cute 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It turns beat matching into rapid lane-switching arcade challenges with an emphasis on sharp reactions and replayable score chasing.

DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.1%, Music 36%, Fantasy 3.2%, 3D 3.1%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers piano-centered note charts, an emotive soundtrack, and a more story-driven take on the polished rhythm-game formula.

"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 37.8%, Anime 8.7%, Sports 3.1%, Casual 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines anime visual-novel flavor with accessible lane-based rhythm play and a soundtrack centered on virtual-artist music.

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.6%, Music 40.6%, Anime 6.5%, Cute 3.1%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime-styled presentation and Touhou music catalog are paired with both traditional lane charts and more kinetic action-rhythm stages.

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 41.9%, Music 29.4%, Difficult 6%, Sports 5.4%, Anime 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: For VR players, it provides the same satisfying sensation of reading patterns, hitting beats precisely, and improving scores across favorite songs.

PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.1%, Music 16.4%, Arcade 7.3%, Anime 6.4%, Casual 3.3%

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 64.6%, Music 19.1%, Difficult 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, Fantasy 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its roguelike structure differs substantially, but its every-action-on-the-beat design strongly rewards rhythm accuracy and soundtrack familiarity.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 49.8%, Music 36%, Difficult 8.2%, Action 3.1%, 3D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed futuristic rhythm racer is built around difficult keyboard inputs, electronic music, and arcade-style score pursuit.

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: Rhythm 38.8%, Music 34.5%, Anime 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Cute 5.1%

Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.3%, Music 38%, Casual 11.3%, Multiplayer 3.4%

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 46.5%, Rhythm 39.8%, Difficult 4.9%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Arcade 2.5%

A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.1%, Music 28.2%, Anime 8.2%, Difficult 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.3%

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.3%, Music 28.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Anime 5%, Arcade 4.9%

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Music 32.3%, PvP 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Casual 3.6%

The official hololive rhythm game and RPG -- hololive Dreams -- is now on Steam! Enjoy rhythmical gameplay, park development, and mini-games. Featuring 50+ members and 150+ songs, it's perfect for fans and newcomers alike. Play your way!

Why similar: Rhythm 55.5%, Music 20.7%, Anime 6.5%, Cute 5.9%, PvP 4%

"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 47.8%, Music 32.4%, Difficult 10%, Multiplayer 5.5%, 2D 2%

The new generation community-driven 4K falling-note rhythm game Live Rise!!: 4K Fever. You will join Mengyu to experience unique rhythm challenges or create your own custom charts to craft your very own rhythm adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.3%, Music 31.3%, Sports 8.3%, Competitive 7.3%, Anime 6.9%

A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Step into the role of a "Decoder" with special abilities and join the research at PLATiNA :: LAB to unlock the secrets of the locked data world.

Why similar: Rhythm 80.8%, Cute 6.9%, Casual 5.8%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 64.4%, Music 22.3%, Cute 5.1%, 2D 2%, Difficult 1.9%

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: Rhythm 44.8%, Music 35.9%, Anime 6.6%, Arcade 6.4%, Casual 3%

Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.

Why similar: Music 51.2%, Rhythm 42.3%, Arcade 2.1%, Casual 1.5%, Multiplayer 1.2%

A 4-key vertical rhythm game featuring two chart types:Rhythm-focused Drum Mode and melody-driven Melody Mode. Developed by the Chinese indie music platform dizzylab, with a large and continuously expanding music library！

Why similar: Rhythm 47.9%, Music 33%, Anime 4.4%, Cute 3.9%, Arcade 3.9%

In a world bound by truths: connect. In Falsus is a mesmerizing rhythm game tied to an intricate card system brought together through a layered narrative. Taking place in a near-future world, traverse an atmospheric soundscape through the eyes of 5 interconnected protagonists.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.4%, Music 33.2%, Anime 8.1%, Difficult 5.3%, Action 1.8%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 41.8%, Music 36.5%, Anime 9%, Casual 4.1%, Cute 3.7%

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 46%, Music 33.3%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Arcade 4.3%, Action 2.7%

A new rhythm music game starring the songstresses of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Lumen, Lola, and Luxia singing 15 different songs. Follow the notes to the pounding beat and aim for a top score in this electrifying rhythm game!

Why similar: Rhythm 62%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 7.2%, Action 7.1%, Casual 7%

LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world!

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 32.8%, Anime 8%, Casual 3.1%, Multiplayer 3.1%

A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

Why similar: Competitive 27%, Anime 23.3%, Action 16.8%, PvP 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Rhythia is a game about aiming and hitting musical beats with precision timing, within a dynamic 3x3 grid system. Use your reflexes to target flying blocks, combine accurate aim with perfect rhythm, and finally master the leaderboards against players who challenge your precision skills.

Why similar: Rhythm 72.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Casual 5.4%, PvP 3.3%

“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.4%, Music 31%, Anime 9.8%, Cute 5.3%, 2D 1.4%

The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

Why similar: Anime 46.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 10.5%, Competitive 7.9%

Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

Why similar: Rhythm 54.5%, Music 31.6%, Cute 5%, Difficult 3.1%, Casual 2.7%

EX-XDRiVER is a futuristic arcade-style rhythm game with racing game elements. Master precise gameplay over tracks from a growing list of artists, and use drifting to your advantage to sweep the competition!

Why similar: Rhythm 63.7%, Music 15%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%, 3D 2.3%

VVAV ONE is a keyboard rhythm game where you challenge your limit, play and compete with others while enjoying various music.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.9%, Sports 18.6%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Action 6.5%, PvP 4.5%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Rhythm 40.8%, Music 31.9%, Difficult 8.1%, Sports 4.8%, Cute 4.4%

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

Why similar: Anime 29.1%, Competitive 22.7%, Multiplayer 19.6%, Action 12.1%, PvP 4.6%

O2Jam : The Beginning is the official PC version based on O2Jam - Music & Game, featuring the entire series collection. Enjoy legendary original tracks, overwhelming note impact, and various key modes! From nostalgic classics to new hits, experience the authentic rhythm action of O2Jam.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.2%, Music 34.3%, Competitive 12.4%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 1.4%

Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.

Why similar: Competitive 26.4%, Anime 16.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Cute 10.9%

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 40.7%, Music 30.6%, Anime 8.7%, Arcade 5.4%, Cute 4.7%

Erotic Rhythm is a music game that will leave you wanting more, just hit the notes accurately and the girl will swing her body to the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.2%, Music 28%, Sexual Content 10.7%, Anime 7.2%, Cute 4.3%

Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!

Why similar: Anime 34.8%, Competitive 14.2%, Multiplayer 11%, Sexual Content 9.8%, Difficult 8.3%