Games Like DubWars

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 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 6.5%

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.

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 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action 6.9%, Indie 6.7%

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.

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 9.9%, 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.

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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 22.7%, Action 13.1%, Casual 10.1%

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.

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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 23.4%, Action 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-roguelike where the entire environment and enemy patterns pulse and react dynamically to the music.

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%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, 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.

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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Arcade 25.8%

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.

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 77.6%, Action 13.3%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive rhythm shooter that demands both musical timing and precise aim to dominate the leaderboard.

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 69.7%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.7%

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.

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 64.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 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.

"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 71.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Indie 6.1%, 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.

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 62.2%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.6%, Bullet Hell 6.3%

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.

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.

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 61.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.4%, 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.

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 72.8%, Indie 13.7%, Action 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines high-speed flight and shooting mechanics with a dynamic electronic soundtrack that reacts to your performance.

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 16.8%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish twin-stick shooter that uses a funky, rhythmic aesthetic to drive its procedural combat encounters.

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 68.2%, Arcade 17.2%, 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.

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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action 19.5%, Indie 17.5%, 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.

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 54.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 5.1%, Indie 4.5%

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.

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 19.7%, 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.

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.

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 81.8%, Action 9.5%, Indie 8.7%

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.

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 55.8%, 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.

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 74.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Indie 6%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-based RPG that features intense bullet-hell combat sequences synced to a unique soundtrack.

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 8.6%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic rhythm-action game that feels like a playable pop album, focusing on fluid movement and rhythmic combat.

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 35.1%, Indie 23.3%, Casual 22.8%, 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.

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%, Indie 14.2%, Action 6.8%

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.

🎶 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 11.8%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward rhythm-based shooter that keeps the focus on matching your fire rate to the music provided.

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 60.2%, Action 21.7%, Indie 18%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-action game that tests your reflexes with music-synced obstacles and movement.

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 47.1%, Casual 41.9%, Indie 11%

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 28.2%, Music 24%, Casual 23.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.7%

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 36.8%, Arcade 29%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action 10.3%

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

Why similar: Music 72.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action 9.8%

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 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 7.2%

Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.

Why similar: Music 48.2%, Casual 19.7%, Action 16.7%, Indie 15.4%

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 44.7%, Bullet Hell 37.8%, Action 17.5%

Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.

Why similar: Music 73.7%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.9%

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: Music 63.6%, Arcade 14%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 7.4%, Action 7%

Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.

Why similar: Music 63.6%, Casual 13%, Action 12.4%, Indie 11%

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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 13.7%, Casual 9.1%

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 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%

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 39.8%, Indie 33.9%, Arcade 26.2%

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 46.9%, Action 32.5%, Indie 20.6%

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 84%, Arcade 5.6%, Indie 4.6%, Casual 3.1%, Action 2.6%

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 62.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.4%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 7.8%

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: Music 63.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Casual 9%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7.5%

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 63.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.3%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 6.8%

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%

If you can type, you can fire a gun.

Why similar: Action 47.7%, Arcade 41.6%, Indie 10.6%

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 66.2%, Indie 8.8%, Action 7.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Casual 6.8%

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 63.6%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 15.7%

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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 37%, Action 17.7%, Indie 7.9%

A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!

Why similar: Action 37.3%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Indie 17.2%, Casual 12.1%

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 33.2%, Action 12.8%, Casual 12.7%

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 34.3%, Action 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Indie 13.3%, Arcade 10.6%

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 50.3%, Casual 16.9%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Indie 10%

Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.

Why similar: Casual 34.5%, Indie 29.4%, Action 27.6%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

Beat Shapes is a simple incremental bullet heaven shooter game. Defeat enemies of various shapes to collect resources, which you can use to upgrade the skill tree, unlock new bullets,upgrade instruments and explore other upgrades. Grow stronger and challenge tougher enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 59%, Casual 41%

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 55.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action 8.3%, Casual 7.9%

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: Music 64.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Indie 9.1%, Action 9.1%