- #1 Beat Hazard 2
97% matchVery Positive86% of 2,251 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Music 50.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the essence of DubWars by procedurally generating intense bullet-hell action based on your own music library.
- #2 Beat Hazard 3
96% matchVery Positive84% of 657 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Music 56.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action 7%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the series offers refined visuals and deeper rhythm-based combat mechanics that feel like a natural evolution of the DubWars experience.
- #3 Symphony
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
Dev: Empty Clip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 64.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Indie 5.4%, Bullet Hell 5.3%, Arcade 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic music-driven shooter that transforms your personal music collection into a challenging arcade experience where enemies move to the beat.
- #4 Soundodger 2
94% matchVery Positive95% of 204 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 13.3%, Casual 10%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the bullet-hell aspect of rhythm games, requiring precise movement to avoid projectiles that are perfectly synced to the music.
- #5 Rhythm Storm
93% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-roguelike where the entire environment and enemy patterns pulse and react dynamically to the music.
- #6 Soundodger+
95% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Music 50.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Casual 7.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An essential precursor to the sequel, offering a minimalist yet highly addictive bullet-hell experience where survival depends on your rhythm.
- #7 Beat Da Beat
94% matchVery Positive93% of 486 reviews2016
Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Indie 37.6%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Arcade 26%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines a classic shoot-em-up aesthetic with a heavy emphasis on rhythm, making it a very close mechanical cousin to DubWars.
- #8 BlasterBeat
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 934 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: Music 77.7%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive rhythm shooter that demands both musical timing and precise aim to dominate the leaderboard.
- #9 GUN JAM
92% matchMixed54% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Jaw DropPub: Raw Fury
Windows
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: Music 69.8%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based FPS forces you to shoot, dash, and melee in sync with the beat to maintain your combat effectiveness.
- #10 Beat Blast
91% matchVery Positive89% of 417 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!
Why similar: Music 64.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 7.5%, Arcade 4.6%, Casual 4%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action-roguelike where you create your own musical patterns to build your weapon's firing rhythm.
- #11 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
90% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 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: Music 62.3%, Action 17.9%, Indie 13.5%, Bullet Hell 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm FPS where every action, from reloading to firing, must be performed on the beat to survive.
- #12 Just Shapes & Beats
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,363 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"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: Music 71.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Indie 6%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more abstract, this game is the gold standard for rhythm-based bullet-hell gameplay where every movement is choreographed to the music.
- #13 Beat Hazard
88% matchVery Positive95% of 7,430 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Music 54.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 5.1%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that set the standard for music-based procedural shooters, still highly relevant for fans of the genre.
- #14 Metal: Hellsinger
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,801 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 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: Music 87.9%, Action 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-production rhythm shooter that rewards players for timing their attacks perfectly to the heavy metal soundtrack.
- #15 Laser Disco Defenders
89% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Indie 15%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish twin-stick shooter that uses a funky, rhythmic aesthetic to drive its procedural combat encounters.
- #16 Temp Zero
86% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Alexandre Kadri
Windows
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: Music 61.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.5%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging rhythm-based roguelike where your attacks are tied to the beat, forcing you to master the tempo to clear rooms.
- #17 Aaero
87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,042 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
Why similar: Music 72.6%, Action 13.9%, Indie 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines high-speed flight and shooting mechanics with a dynamic electronic soundtrack that reacts to your performance.
- #18 City of Beats
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 138 reviews2023
Dev: Torched HillPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.
Why similar: Music 68.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 10.3%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter roguelike where the rhythm of the music dictates the flow of combat and enemy behavior.
- #19 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
86% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 19.7%, Indie 17.3%, Arcade 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic bullet-hell shooter that features a pulse-pounding soundtrack and high-intensity combat similar to DubWars.
- #20 Rez Infinite
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,253 reviews2017
Dev: Monstars Inc.Pub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.
Why similar: Music 67%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary rhythm-shooter experience that blends electronic music with rail-shooter mechanics for a deeply immersive sensory experience.
- #21 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
83% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
Why similar: Music 81.9%, Action 9.5%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused rhythm shooter that emphasizes precision and timing as you blast targets to the beat of the music.
- #22 Soundfall
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,144 reviews2022
Dev: Drastic GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!
Why similar: Music 88.7%, Action 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that rewards players for timing their attacks and movement to the beat of the music.
- #23 Project Rhombus
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,403 reviews2017
Dev: SEROSOOPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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: Music 55.9%, Arcade 18%, Casual 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult rhythm-based arcade game that focuses on 2D movement and timing to overcome challenging levels.
- #24 Everhood
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Music 74.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Indie 5.9%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-based RPG that features intense bullet-hell combat sequences synced to a unique soundtrack.
- #25 Sayonara Wild Hearts
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,817 reviews2019
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Music 68.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 8.7%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic rhythm-action game that feels like a playable pop album, focusing on fluid movement and rhythmic combat.
- #26 One Finger Death Punch 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,487 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Action 35.4%, Indie 23.1%, Casual 22.7%, Arcade 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: While not a shooter, this game captures the pure, visceral joy of rhythm-synced combat better than almost any other title.
- #27 Crypt of the NecroDancer
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,306 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Music 79.1%, Indie 14%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive rhythm-action game that requires you to move and attack in perfect time with the soundtrack to succeed.
- #28 Music Killer
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 459 reviews2019
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
🎶 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 82.5%, Action 11.9%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward rhythm-based shooter that keeps the focus on matching your fire rate to the music provided.
- #29 Dub Dash
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 319 reviews2016
Dev: IncodraPub: Headup
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Dub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game including music from Bossfight and the DJs of Geometry Dash. Spin your crazy wheel in harmony with the song and keep dodging left and right avoiding obstacles at high speed. Do you rock the funky roads of Dub Dash?
Why similar: Music 60.3%, Action 21.9%, Indie 17.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-action game that tests your reflexes with music-synced obstacles and movement.
- #30 Rhythia
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 952 reviews2026
Dev: Capo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Arcade 47.2%, Casual 41.4%, Indie 11.4%
- #31 ReMix
74% matchVery Positive81% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: GameSmith
Windows
ReMix is a unique musical rhythm action game that combines the elements of Rogue games. In this world, you are able to choose from a variety of heroes with different fighting styles and use the power of music to battle against evil void monsters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Music 24.1%, Casual 23.3%, Action 10.4%, Indie 8.6%
- #32 Sektori
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 768 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Arcade 29%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 10.3%
- #33 Kill The Music
70% matchVery Positive96% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Music 72.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action 9.8%
- #34 Beats Of Fury
77% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
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: Music 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 7.1%
- #35 Sound Shift
78% matchVery Positive84% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.
Why similar: Music 48.3%, Casual 19.6%, Action 16.8%, Indie 15.2%
- #36 Symmodance
73% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 37.5%, Action 17.6%
- #37 Cosmophony
76% matchVery Positive82% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Bento-StudioPub: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.
Why similar: Music 73.8%, Action 13.5%, Indie 12.7%
- #38 Gorilla Showdown
66% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Sloth King
Windows
Step into the arena in this fast-paced arcade shooter where staying on beat matters just as much as taking out your enemies. Fight across themed maps, seize control of the dance pad, and hold the rhythm while everyone else tries to blast you off it.
Why similar: Action 25.7%, Music 25%, Arcade 24.7%, Casual 24.6%
- #39 QbQbQb
76% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2014
Dev: Rezoner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.
Why similar: Music 63.7%, Casual 13%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.8%
- #40 Rhythm Destruction
77% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Indie 24%, Casual 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%
- #41 Beat Invaders
71% matchVery Positive96% of 206 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 13.7%, Casual 9.1%
- #42 JASEM: Just Another Shooter with Electronic Music
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 196 reviews2017
Dev: Stas Shostak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
JASEM is insanely hard and ridiculously unforgiving low-poly twin-stick arcade blastathon set to an electronic beat and filled with bright explosions and neon effects.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 33.5%, Arcade 26.2%
- #43 Music Racer
72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2018
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.
Why similar: Music 63%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.4%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 7.7%
- #44 BEAT 'EM DOWN
73% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Ambitious Games
Windows
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: Arcade 46.8%, Action 32.8%, Indie 20.3%
- #45 AGAINST
67% 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 63.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.4%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #46 TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
73% 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: Music 100%
- #47 The Polynomial - Space of the music
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2010
Dev: Dmytry Lavrov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
Why similar: Music 66.7%, Indie 8.6%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Casual 6.6%
- #48 Typing Break
63% matchVery Positive85% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: Tholus
Windows
If you can type, you can fire a gun.
Why similar: Action 48.1%, Arcade 41.5%, Indie 10.5%
- #49 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
63% matchVery Positive95% of 554 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Action 18.6%, Indie 6.9%
- #50 Turba
75% matchMostly Negative35% of 147 reviews2010
Dev: Binary Takeover
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Turba provides a gameplay experience unlike any you have encountered before. Load in music from your PC and combo blocks to your favorite tunes in this unique new twist on the “match-3” style game! The blocks on the game board generate and move to the beat of the song you choose.
Why similar: Music 63.9%, Casual 20.6%, Indie 15.6%
- #51 RhythmStrike
61% matchVery Positive94% of 156 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 63.7%, Arcade 14%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 7.3%, Action 7%
- #52 Hyper Simon X
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Music 34.4%, Action 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Indie 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%
- #53 DESTRUCTURE: Among Debris
65% matchVery Positive92% of 182 reviews2023
Dev: Team Instant DefeatPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
DESTRUCTURE: Among Debris is an intense mix of brick breaker, air hockey and bullet hell set in a post apocalyptic world. Destroy structures, dodge bullets, fire guns and buy perks to lay even more waste!
Why similar: Arcade 41.2%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action 13%, Casual 12.7%
- #54 MoriyaRhythm
60% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: FriendNavy
Windows
A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!
Why similar: Action 37.7%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Indie 17%, Casual 12.1%
- #55 ABC: AUDIO REACTIVE BEAT CIRCLE
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Mlyst
Windows
Experience a new way to listen to your favourite music. Audio-reactive arcade game where you dodge pulsating shapes. The player spin around the center and dodges the neon shapes that move slower or faster depending on the audio.
Why similar: Music 50.4%, Casual 16.8%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 9.9%
- #56 Beat Souls
67% 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: Music 55.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action 8.4%, Casual 7.9%
- #57 Borealis
71% matchMixed59% of 504 reviews2014
Dev: Conrad NelsonPub: None
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.
Why similar: Casual 34.4%, Indie 29.1%, Action 28%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
- #58 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
70% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: JMJ Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!
Why similar: Music 71.2%, Action 14.8%, Indie 14%
- #59 TeraBlaster
69% matchMixed70% of 1,034 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.
Why similar: Casual 29%, Action 27.9%, Indie 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%
- #60 Tadpole Treble
67% matchVery Positive96% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: BitFinityPub: BitFinity, Sunken Treasure Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!
Why similar: Music 66.4%, Indie 12.1%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%