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%, Music 24%, Competitive 10.8% ★, Sports 6.6%, Difficult 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest Steam equivalent to DJMAX, with fast lane-based charting, Korean arcade rhythm roots, a big song list, and heavy emphasis on score mastery.

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 35%, Anime 9.7%, Sexual Content 5.6%, Arcade 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers straightforward key-lane rhythm action with strong Asian pop and anime music sensibilities that feel very natural for DJMAX players.

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 56.5%, Music 16.3%, Anime 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished anime presentation, multi-lane key gameplay, and combo-driven arcade structure make it one of the strongest modern alternatives to DJMAX.

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 26.1%, Music 18.9%, Competitive 11.3% ★, Anime 5.2%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-speed lane charts, stylish sci-fi anime framing, and skill-based progression closely match DJMAX’s core appeal.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 60%, Music 29.8%, Casual 6.3%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: From the same broader rhythm lineage, it delivers similarly flashy presentation, electronic-heavy tracks, and precision-focused note patterns.

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 52.1%, Music 23.4%, Anime 8.7%, Arcade 5.5%, Cute 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more performance-staged than DJMAX, it shares the same premium arcade rhythm feel, great song catalog, and replayable scoring focus.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 43%, Music 34.6%, Anime 6.9%, Sexual Content 4.1%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It distills anime rhythm-game energy into a simpler format while keeping the same catchy soundtrack focus, stylish visuals, and satisfying challenge curve.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 66.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Casual 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%, PvP 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick for players who love DJMAX’s technical note-reading, especially if they want more multi-key chart depth and community content.

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 29.8%, Difficult 8%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Arcade 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Even with a different control style, it scratches the same itch for reading dense patterns, nailing timing windows, and grinding better scores.

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 51.3%, Music 33.4%, Arcade 5.3%, Action 4.1%, Anime 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its arcade pedigree, music-video spectacle, and tightly synced charts make it a great fit for anyone who loves DJMAX’s audiovisual punch.

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 56.1%, Music 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, PvP 5.5%, Casual 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is less lane-based, but its polished arcade rhythm design, huge track appeal, and multiplayer options make it an easy crossover recommendation.

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 46.7%, Music 28.7%, Competitive 13.5% ★, Anime 6.4%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the Vocaloid arcade rhythm experience with customizable, chart-focused gameplay that overlaps well with DJMAX’s mastery loop.

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 47.1%, Music 28.4%, Difficult 7.9%, Arcade 3.7%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades song-library spectacle for pure timing precision, but it delivers the same satisfying sense of rhythm mastery and repetition-driven improvement.

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 42.7%, Music 30.8%, Anime 6.6%, Arcade 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist format still captures the exacting timing, memorable music, and difficult pattern recognition that DJMAX fans often enjoy.

"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 41.8%, Music 40.4%, Anime 6.4%, Cute 3.1%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its note-highway gameplay, anime music identity, and song-by-song progression give it a very similar rhythm-game comfort zone.

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 69.5%, Music 18.5%, Difficult 5%, Arcade 3%, Cute 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is more experimental and intense, but its demanding rhythm execution and fast visual parsing make it a strong challenge pick for skilled players.

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 57.6%, Music 27.7%, Anime 8.1%, Difficult 4.5%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: If what you love most is the high-skill note-reading and score chasing, its mania-style community content offers near-endless practice territory.

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 53.2%, Music 35.8%, 3D 3.2%, Fantasy 3.2%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more atmospheric and piano-driven, but it keeps the premium music-game presentation and song-performance focus that DJMAX players appreciate.

"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 44.3%, Music 37.5%, Anime 8.7%, Sports 3.4%, Casual 3%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime music identity and rhythm-first structure make it appealing if you want another stylish soundtrack showcase with interactive note play.

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 46.2%, Rhythm 39.9%, Difficult 4.9%, Multiplayer 3%, Arcade 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more stripped-down score-attack rhythm game, but the focus on difficult charts and repeat play lines up well with DJMAX’s competitive side.

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%, Music 37.5%, Casual 11.9%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It brings a polished, song-centered arcade rhythm format with strong audiovisual flow, even if its style is more western and less anime.

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 64.2%, Music 22.2%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 2.1%, Difficult 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more relaxed, but the clean audiovisual timing design and music-first structure make it a good lower-key alternative.

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 45.1%, Music 31.9%, PvP 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Casual 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like DJMAX, it is built around enjoying a curated soundtrack through replayable, performance-graded rhythm stages.

A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 71%, Anime 13.4%, Arcade 8.2%, 2D 2.9%, 3D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime-infused presentation and stylish, responsive music gameplay make it a promising match for players who value DJMAX’s flair as much as its mechanics.

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 57.2%, Music 16.1%, Arcade 7.5%, Anime 6.1%, Casual 3.5%

[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 55.4%, Music 35.6%, Action 3.9%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Rhythm 59.1%, Music 25.4%, Difficult 8.7%, Action 2.7%, Arcade 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a harsher, more abstract take on rhythm mastery, recommended mainly for DJMAX players who enjoy intense speed and precision.

What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.2%, Music 23.1%, Difficult 5.9%, Action 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is farther from DJMAX stylistically, but it still offers song-driven stages, chart challenge, and a playful arcade rhythm spirit.

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Music 64.8%, Anime 14.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast electronic rhythm action captures some of the same sensory rush and execution challenge, even though it is more combat-oriented.

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 34.4%, Anime 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Cute 5.2%

"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 48%, Music 32.2%, Difficult 9.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%, 2D 2.1%

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 41.4%, Music 28.2%, Difficult 9.5%, Arcade 5.1%, Anime 4.9%

Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Music 33%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Arcade 4.5%, Action 2.6%

A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.

Why similar: Rhythm 80.6%, Cute 6.9%, Casual 6.1%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 36.4%, Music 31.1%, Sports 8.4%, Competitive 7.4% ★, Anime 6.8%

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: Rhythm 44.8%, Music 35.6%, Arcade 6.6%, Anime 6.5%, Casual 3.1%

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 50.9%, Rhythm 42.4%, Arcade 2.1%, Casual 1.6%, Multiplayer 1.2%

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 52.1%, Music 27.8%, Competitive 11.8% ★, Difficult 3%, Multiplayer 2.1%

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 64.7%, Music 18.9%, Difficult 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Fantasy 1.3%

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 55.3%, Music 18.1%, Competitive 14.3% ★, Casual 7.5%, 2D 3.7%

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 27.4% ★, Anime 22.8%, Action 16.5%, PvP 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Music 39.1%, Competitive 29.1% ★, Multiplayer 10%, PvP 7.9%, Arcade 7.9%

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 61.4%, Anime 11.1%, Casual 7.3%, Cute 7.3%, Action 7.1%

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.1%, Music 29.5%, Difficult 9.2%, Anime 6%, Multiplayer 5.7%

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 48.5%, Music 32.5%, Arcade 4.1%, Anime 4%, Cute 3.9%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 41.9%, Music 36.3%, Anime 8.8%, Casual 4.2%, Cute 3.8%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 56.5%, Sports 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Action 6.3%, PvP 4.6%

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 26.6% ★, Anime 16.3%, Arcade 15%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Cute 10.6%

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 64.2%, Music 13.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%, 3D 2.4%

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 51%, Music 32.7%, Anime 7.8%, Casual 3.2%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.5%, Music 30.9%, Difficult 6.3%, Sports 5.4%, Multiplayer 4.3%

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 54.4%, Music 31.4%, Cute 5%, Difficult 3.1%, Casual 2.8%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Rhythm 40.7%, Music 31.6%, Difficult 8.1%, Sports 4.9%, Cute 4.4%

Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.1%, Music 23.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Arcade 6.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 28.4%, Competitive 22.2% ★, Multiplayer 20.2%, Action 12%, Sexual Content 5%

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 34.1%, Competitive 14.6% ★, Multiplayer 11.3%, Sexual Content 9.2%, Difficult 8.4%

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 43.4%, Music 28.1%, Sexual Content 9.9%, Anime 7.1%, Cute 4.3%