Games Like Double Kick Heroes

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 42.4%, Music 22%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Stylized 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based FPS perfectly captures the metal-fueled intensity and rhythmic combat loop found in Double Kick Heroes.

Freedom Finger is a music driven, side-scrolling shooter that sends you blasting and punching through 40 levels of bat$#!% crazy action. Starring Nolan North, John DiMaggio, and Sam Riegel! Soundtrack by Aesop Rock, Red Fang, Com Truise, Power Trip, Ty Segall, and many more!

Why similar: Rhythm 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Music 13.4%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that shares the same irreverent humor, rhythm-based mechanics, and chaotic bullet-hell action.

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 61.6%, Music 15.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 5.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging rhythm-based roguelike shooter where every action must be performed in time with the heavy metal soundtrack.

Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Level Editor 12.2%, Arcade 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity bullet-hell game where you must dodge projectiles in perfect synchronization with the music.

"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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, 2D 3.5%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based bullet-hell game focuses on dodging obstacles to the beat, offering a similar arcade-style challenge.

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: Rhythm 37.1%, Music 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns your own music library into a massive twin-stick shooter, mirroring the music-driven combat of the seed game.

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: Rhythm 36.6%, Music 20.5%, Soundtrack 16.1% ★, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS where your ability to shoot and move is tied directly to the beat of the music.

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 33.4%, Level Editor 19.5%, Music 19.1%, Comedy 7.6%, Arcade 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based rhythm game that focuses on complex timing and musical patterns in a pixel-art style.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 31.5%, Music 19.3%, Level Editor 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging rhythm-based bullet-hell game that demands precise movement to survive complex musical patterns.

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 47.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct hybrid of rhythm and shoot-em-up mechanics that challenges players to time their shots to the music.

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 40.1%, Music 22.7%, Soundtrack 21.2% ★, Comedy 8.1%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based input with RPG combat, offering a unique take on music-synced gameplay.

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 66.6%, Music 22.6%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that emphasizes speed and visceral, heavy-hitting musical feedback during intense sequences.

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 69.5%, Music 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 2%, Retro 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive rhythm-action game that forces players to move and attack in time with the soundtrack.

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.2%, Music 25%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, 2D 4.4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action-roguelike that pits players against musical enemies in a bullet-hell environment.

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 57.5%, Music 17.5%, Retro 9.1%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that pays homage to retro gaming, featuring fast-paced action and a variety of musical styles.

Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!

Why similar: Zombies 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Score Attack 13.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines pinball mechanics with zombie-slaying action, capturing a similar arcade-zombie theme.

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: Rhythm 39.6%, Music 23%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelike where every action, from shooting to dodging, is governed by the beat of the music.

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 45.6%, Soundtrack 25.4% ★, Music 23.9%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game where music is the core mechanic, influencing both combat and the environment.

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style shoot-em-up that features a great soundtrack and intense arcade action.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.9%, Action 25.1%, Arcade 23.5%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: While not a traditional shooter, its core gameplay relies on rhythmic, high-speed combat inputs that feel very similar to the rhythm-action loop.

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 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Music 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shooter that integrates rhythm elements to create a fast-paced, psychedelic experience.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Music 29%, Arcade 9%, Stylized 7%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that emphasizes high-speed movement and cinematic action sequences.

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 48.9%, Music 26.4%, Arcade 11%, Comedy 9.7%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, rhythm-action game that features challenging levels and a distinct, humorous personality.

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 64.6%, Music 13.9%, Level Editor 6.7%, Soundtrack 5.9% ★, Arcade 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action game that provides a fresh, music-heavy experience for fans of the genre.

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 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Zombies 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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: Rhythm 55.8%, Music 37%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based martial arts game that focuses on timing attacks to the beat of the soundtrack.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 18%, Action 9.6%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes reflex-based combat and wave-clearing, similar to the arcade roots of the seed game.

NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!

Why similar: Rhythm 34.6%, Music 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Score Attack 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore rhythm-based bullet-hell game that blends visual novel elements with intense, music-synced difficulty.

Step into the sturdy boots of McJagger and take on an army of the undead!

Why similar: Zombies 76.9%, Action 23.1%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter focused on clearing waves of zombies, sharing the chaotic arcade feel of the seed game.

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 30.6%, Level Editor 17.8%, Music 17.3%, Score Attack 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%

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: Rhythm 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Music 19%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 3.9%

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Dark Humor 26.5%, Level Editor 24.5%, Shooter 22.6%, Retro 19.7%, Action 4.7%

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 27.6%, Level Editor 15.8%, Music 14%, Soundtrack 12.2% ★, Bullet Hell 11%

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 40.3%, Music 23.7%, Soundtrack 16.4% ★, Score Attack 15.5%, 2D 4%

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: Rhythm 27%, Music 17%, Level Editor 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵

Why similar: Rhythm 33.1%, Music 22.6%, Level Editor 20.3%, Comedy 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Comedy 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Action 9.8%

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: Rhythm 40.2%, Music 25.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 4.1%

Heavy metal might be immortal, but you're not. In Metavoidal, you play as a drummer as they attempt to escape the clutches of a threatening metal band by using off-beat techniques to defeat each band member... Or die trying!

Why similar: Music 37.1%, Zombies 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Comedy 8.5%, Stylized 8.4%

Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

Why similar: Rhythm 32%, Dark Humor 17.4%, Music 16.1%, Level Editor 13.6%, Comedy 9.5%

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Rhythm 27.8%, Music 24.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Level Editor 12.1%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Zombies 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 9.5%

The Rare Nine - ultrafast and explosive beat 'em up, in which you should break through the darkness and hordes of undead in a giant skyscraper. Also you can enjoy a lot of great chiptune music.

Why similar: Zombies 45.8%, Action 17.8%, Comedy 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 8.1%

🎶 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 38.5%, Rhythm 38%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 7.2%, Action 6.1%

Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, through multiple hordes of enemies to save your girlfriend in this hilarious, strategic button-mashing, action-RPG.

Why similar: Dark Humor 67.9%, 2D 15.5%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

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 47.3%, Music 25.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 3.9%

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 33.3%, Rhythm 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Arcade 5.1%

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: Rhythm 59.2%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 15%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Dark Humor 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%

Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!

Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Shooter 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Action 15.4%, 2D 13.1%, Retro 12.8%

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: Shooter 28.8%, Arcade 27%, Comedy 20%, Stylized 12.1%, Action 9.1%

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 28.1%, Music 16.6%, Soundtrack 16.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%

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 58.2%, Music 33.9%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Rhythm 34.4%, Music 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 7.3%

Christmas. Christmas never changes. Soon those overzealous little freaks will swarm the city led by that bearded maniac. But this time, we fight back. Inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Beavis&Butthead's heavy metal comedy, this is twin-stick mayhem like you've never experienced before.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 14.6%, 2D 5.4%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Level Editor 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D 10.9%

ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 10%, Retro 9.4%

The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 21.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 3.5%