- #1 Sympathia
97% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: DoriGhiku
Windows
『Dodge × Beat』 Enjoy the world of sympathia in rhythm!
Why similar: Rhythm 39.6%, Music 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #2 Pixelgroove
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Dream Dimension
Windows
Embark on "Pixelgroove," a one-of-a-kind shmup adventure where your chosen music video's visuals and beats transform into exhilarating gameplay. Each video's distinct imagery directly influences the game's dynamics, crafting an experience unique to every song.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.3%, Music 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action 8%, 2D 2.8%
- #3 Big Band Survivors
95% match4 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Moontrail Games
Windows
Build your band, unlock powerful relics, and slay hordes in sync with the beat. Big Band Survivors is a rhythm-based roguelite that combines the visceral gameplay of the Survivors-like genre with musically interwoven game mechanics.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Music 6.7%
- #4 BIT.TRIP CORE
96% matchMixed59% of 156 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 62.9%, Music 19.8%, Action 17.3%
- #5 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 676 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Rhythm 54.7%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 14.8%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #6 BauHouse
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VarKul
Windows
BauHouse is a rhythm-driven bullet hell where energetic music creates and drives every obstacle. You control a block. Move to dodge obstacles and dash to pass through them. Simple. Can you?
Why similar: Rhythm 47.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Music 20.1%, Action 9%, 2D 2.4%
- #7 Rhythm Survivors
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crayon House Games
Windows · Linux
Rhythm Survivors is a single player musical survivor-like. Fight off hordes of increasingly numerous monsters while collecting upgrades to compose powerful sequences of attacks. Only with perfect rhythm can you hope to survive the night!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.5%, Music 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 6.3%
- #8 MoriyaRhythm
92% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: FriendNavy
Windows
A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!
Why similar: Rhythm 55.2%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 17.4%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #9 Rhythmy
91% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: InsaneHawk
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Rhythmy" is a new arcade-style rhythm bullet hell game, try to dodge and survive many levels while listening to Thaehan, F-777, Boom Kitty and more! If you're seeking for some hardcore bullet hell challenge, while listening to some epic music, you better be ready!
Why similar: Rhythm 39%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Music 20.2%, Action 18.2%
- #10 Echo Rift
91% matchPositive79% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Project Rock LLC
Windows · Mac
Fight enemies to the beat and bring Rock to the people in this epic rhythm game! Echo Rift is a beat-based combat game where players dance on an arena grid in their fight against the audiocratic elite to bring back music to a silenced world.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Music 20.1%, Action 7.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #11 Reflector Rhythm Master
90% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: fogimi
Windows
A hybrid of a block breaker and a music game. A strange and fun mechanic where all of the stages fit on one screen. And the antithesis of the easy-to-see music game.
Why similar: Rhythm 56.2%, Music 23.7%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #12 Project: Stellar
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stellar Stellar Studios
Windows
Travel through space while vibing to the rhythm of fan-made remixes of Hololive songs! Featuring Normal, Hard, and Suicopath difficulties, this 3d rhythm game can take you from enjoying the scenery and vibing, to sweating buckets over a top score!
Why similar: Rhythm 66.1%, Action 23%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #13 Dodge Dancer
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Crooked Snout Games
Windows
Enjoy some sweet chiptunes while you dodge frantically about a 3x3 grid. Get a perfect score, and unlock added difficulty modifiers for an extra challenge. Keep Dodge Dude from getting hit 10 times, and he'll smile because you're good at the game.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 2.6%
- #14 Project Kunlun
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: LZY
Windows · Mac
A FAKE bullet hell game. An Indie Game Developed by LZY
Why similar: Rhythm 46.9%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 9.8%, Story Rich 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #15 Concentration Required
87% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Esteban Dequin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Concentration Required is a tough bullet hell made to challenge your focus and reaction time. The game has 6 unique retro-themed music tracks with 5 levels plus a tutorial and endless mode.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 18.6%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #16 Sophia
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claysoft
Windows
Sophia is an action-rhythm game about helping people fight their inner demons. Follow the music to explore Sophia’s world, connect with others, travel into their psyche and face the shadow. Parry, dodge, repeat.
Why similar: Rhythm 55.3%, Music 19.3%, Action 14.2%, Story Rich 3.9%, Atmospheric 3%
- #17 BIT.TRIP FATE
86% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Why similar: Rhythm 52.1%, Music 25.2%, Action 22.7%
- #18 PolyTap
84% matchMostly Negative32% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: PolyTapOfficial
Windows
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 61.3%, Music 21.2%, Action 14%, 2D 3.5%
- #19 MASH VP! Re:VISION
83% matchVery Positive86% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM
Windows
[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 61%, Music 24.7%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #20 BeatBlasters III
85% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Chainsawesome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.
Why similar: Rhythm 58.4%, Music 23%, Action 18.6%
- #21 Groove Coaster
84% matchMixed67% of 1,604 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 59.6%, Music 25.5%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #22 STAGE TOUR
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RedOctane Games
Windows
Stage Tour is a rhythm-action game that blends familiar, accessible note-highway gameplay with exciting modern twists. It’s poised to rekindle the flame of plastic-instrument rhythm gaming with new features and modes, diverse bandmates and instruments, competitive depth, and seasonal events.
Why similar: Rhythm 65.3%, Action 23.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #23 Super Pentagon
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Shapeful Games
Windows
Super Pentagon revolves around a unique rhythm game concept, challenging vision, focus and beat skills alike!
Why similar: Rhythm 60.2%, Action 14.1%, Music 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, 2D 4%
- #24 The Sound of Piano
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MONARCH LIMITED
Windows
A hardcore keyboard rhythm game with pure piano tracks. Every note hit generates a real piano key sound. Designed for intermediate+ players, use our skill test to find your rating. No AI music, just raw human-crafted tracks. Features an Auto MIDI Converter to import and play your own files.
Why similar: Rhythm 58%, Music 24.6%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #25 Ten Ten
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Daruma The Factory, Inc.
Windows
Ten Ten is a unique game that combines shooting, puzzles, and bullet-dodging.
Why similar: Rhythm 60.6%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 11.1%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #26 BIT.TRIP VOID
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...
Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Music 25.4%, Action 22.3%
- #27 SCREENSABER
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simon JJ Lake
Windows · Mac · Linux
SCREENSABER is a rhythm game where you swing your sword to the beat without smashing your TV. Keep your distance as you face the music, unlock new outfits and swords for your custom character, and explore the virtual world as you save it from destruction.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 22.5%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #28 Helltower
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Pikiboiii
Windows
A roguelike RPG mixing spectacular action and rhythmic combat, in a dystopic hell where each soul has to face their past in order to leave.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.4%, Action 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Music 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #29 Bullet Hero
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: vertoker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hero - is a musical bullet-hell based on rhythm. Play, dodge, survive, repeat. Create your own levels and share with everyone. Become a truly bullet hero
Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Music 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action 9.2%, Story Rich 3.2%
- #30 Pitchfork Perfect
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: KYD Games Inc.
Windows
Jam, dodge, and shred your way through the gates of heaven in this musical bullet hell! Battle oppressive angels with the power of music and fight for your freedom. Will you face the music? Or stay silent?
Why similar: Rhythm 53.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 17.7%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #31 KickBeat Steam Edition
77% matchMixed66% of 772 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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%, Music 29.7%, Action 15.3%
- #32 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
76% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Rhythm 63.4%, Music 27.3%, Action 9.3%
- #33 Crazy Beat's Junction
78% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: indie-du
Windows · Mac
Crazy Beat's Junction is Rhythm Action Game.Press buttons and move cars on the road to the goal.Make the best traffic control.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.5%, Action 25.6%, Music 19.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #34 Relapse
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows · Linux
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 61.2%, Music 27.4%, Action 9%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #35 Shapes N Music
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: very remarkable games
Windows
A brutal bullet-hell rhythm game where every death is your fault. Dodge hazards, dash and die to a varied soundtrack synced to intense levels. Master 4 more game modes built to steal your evenings. Can you beat each level without taking a hit?
Why similar: Rhythm 46.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Music 18.1%, Action 8.1%, 2D 2.3%
- #36 slapTrax
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: liqPub: slapTek LLC
Windows · Linux
rhythm without restraint. open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.
Why similar: Rhythm 75.4%, Action 18.4%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #37 Retro/Grade
75% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
Dev: 24 Caret Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Why similar: Rhythm 59.4%, Music 21.3%, Action 19.3%
- #38 Cableman
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Grabbly
Windows · Linux
Move to the rhythm of the world, find your way through the levels and don't let the spark catch up to you in this rhythm puzzle game.
Why similar: Rhythm 70.8%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #39 TAPSONIC BOLD
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Rhythm 65.8%, Music 21%, Action 13.2%
- #40 Rhythm Girl
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Pauline Game
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of music magic book with Kung fu girl and enjoy your travel of music!
Why similar: Rhythm 55.8%, Music 27%, Action 17.1%
- #41 Elliot's Show Time
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: IlustreversoPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 71.3%, Music 22.2%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #42 Old School Musical
72% matchVery Positive92% of 969 reviews2018
Dev: La MoutardePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 59.9%, Action 16%, Music 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 1.3%
- #43 Rhythm Brawl
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: TheMa dArtistPub: dArtist Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Compete against your friend in a battle of music! Battle to the beat as a character of your choosing to see who becomes "The King of Rhythm". Will you be the King? Play and Find out!
Why similar: Rhythm 76.5%, Action 23.5%
- #44 A City Sleeps™
72% matchMixed57% of 95 reviews2014
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 16.6%
- #45 Bullet Beat: Musical Shoot'em up
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2019
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!
Why similar: Rhythm 36.3%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Music 20.8%, Action 11.7%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #46 Midnight Pulse
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this stylish rhythm platformer you will traverse an obstacle ridden terrain while listening to a wide variety of music. Equipped with a fully functional level editor create levels with your own music and share them with your friends!
Why similar: Rhythm 71.9%, Action 28.1%
- #47 Light ☼ Room
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: • NullTalePub: • NullTale Scape
Windows
☼ Musical space adventure where bullet hell levels lead you through the story, to break your heart.. and monitor to -`ღ´-
Why similar: Rhythm 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Music 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #48 VELUCITY
71% matchMixed42% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
Windows
VELUCITY, a rhythm game with a new feel, is released in Steam through Early Access! Enjoy the game with a keyboard that anyone can easily start with.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.4%, Music 23.4%, Action 19.2%
- #49 Revasion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Invisible Game Design
Windows · Mac
Revasion is a minimalistic action arcade game with an energetic soundtrack. A challenging colorful bullet hell survival experience. A hybrid gameplay experience inspired by bullet hell and breakout classics.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action 19.8%, Music 6.7%, 2D 2.7%
- #50 The Bard's Kingdom
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panda Blade Software
Windows
A rhythm experience where music heals a silent kingdom. Earn mystical resources, unlock magical abilities, and restore lost relics. Master a 6 lane rhythm game to restore the Kingdom of Cadenza.
Why similar: Rhythm 67.7%, Action 15.3%, Music 11.6%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #51 Muse Dash 2
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: peropero
Windows · Mac
Continue the classic gameplay of parkour rhythm games, while adding new rhythm gameplay and multiplayer online mode. Welcome everyone to enjoy a wonderful musical journey in "Muse Dash 2"!
Why similar: Rhythm 59.9%, Music 26%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 TRACE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TofuPub: Seryn
Windows
TRACE is a rhythm game combining arcade-style elements with the precision and competitiveness of PC rhythm games. Follow the music and experience the full energy of an arcade in the comfort of your own home!
Why similar: Rhythm 63.6%, Music 19.5%, Action 11%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #53 RHYTHMETRIC
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gawyn Games
Windows
A pseudo-rhythm top-down shooter game, where your actions will loop to fight geometric foes!
Why similar: Rhythm 55%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 13.8%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #54 Astra Moment:DIMENSION
67% matchPositive77% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Jeonghwa Arts College
Windows
『Astra Moment:DIMENSION』 is a keyboard-type rhythm game with four lanes. Experience the new play experience of SF rhythm games with original music by students from Jeonghwa University of the Arts, a dimension note system with vibes processed in the air, and operators to help you play.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.2%, Music 24.2%, Action 13.6%, 2D 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 Rift of the NecroDancer
65% matchVery Positive94% of 6,131 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 80.1%, Music 14%, Action 4.3%, 2D 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #56 Anti-Anti-Cheat: a musical action game
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartales
Windows · Linux
This is a musical action game where you need to dodge many enemy bullets appearing to the rhythm of music. Can you defeat Anti-Cheat?
Why similar: Rhythm 41.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Music 20.9%, Action 9.9%, 2D 2.6%
- #57 賦格協奏
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 像遊心生工作室Pub: 無
Windows
Fugue Concerto is a cute 2D pixel rhythm game. Use arrow keys to catch notes from four directions, while pressing Spacebar on the final beat of each measure. Team up with robots to restore an abandoned factory! This dual-hand, groove-keeping mechanic offers a totally fresh rhythm experience.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #58 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
68% matchMixed64% 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: Rhythm 59.1%, Music 25.5%, Action 15.4%
- #59 Aaero
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,051 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 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: Rhythm 57%, Music 27.6%, Action 15.4%