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Games Like God of Rock

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Rhythm.

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The God of Rock has gathered the universe’s greatest musicians to clash for musical supremacy. Battle to the beat by hitting notes in rhythm and unleash harmonic attacks against opponents in this competitive rhythm-fighting game hybrid.

Reviews: Mixed — 54% — of 70 reviews
Released: 2023-04-17
Developer: Maximum Entertainment
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMixed48% of 89 reviews2018
    Dev: BYU Animation - Class of 2018Pub: BYU Center for Animation
    Windows

    Beat Boxers is the world's first Rhythm-Fighting Game. In order to win, players have to attack to the beat of the music. The closer you hit to the beat, the stronger your attacks. Keep up the rhythm and outplay your opponent!

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  2. #2 Fight of Gods
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 868 reviews2019
    Dev: Digital Crafter
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    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Your prayers have been answered! For the first time ever, gods, holy spirits and mythological characters from around the globe and throughout history will clash in an explosive 2D fighter where the entire world is at stake!

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  3. #3 Dead as Disco
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,156 reviews2026
    Dev: Brain Jar Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

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  4. #4 Fantasy Strike
    96% matchMixed61% of 2,093 reviews2019
    Dev: Sirlin Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    95% matchVery Positive80% of 456 reviews2020
    Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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!

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  6. #6 Ragnarock
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,196 reviews2021
    Dev: WanadevStudio
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    93% matchVery Positive92% of 197 reviews2017
    Dev: Sector-K Games
    Windows
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  8. #8 Rainbowcore Hypernova
    92% matchVery Positive81% of 179 reviews2023
    Dev: Nucko Games
    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,800 reviews2023
    Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    91% matchMixed63% of 4,187 reviews2022
    Dev: NEOPLE Inc.Pub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!

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  11. #11 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 2,048 reviews2021
    Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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!

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  12. #12 Spin Rhythm XD
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,182 reviews2023
    Dev: Super Spin Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  13. #13 Duel of games
    88% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: 理工互助会
    Windows

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  14. #14 TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: EvilCoGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    86% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: Tinimations
    Windows

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    87% matchMixed55% of 130 reviews2021
    Dev: Limestone GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
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    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Dev: Bit Dragon
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    82% matchVery Positive91% of 16,547 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Windows
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  25. #25 Dojo Masters
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixeled Vision
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive88% of 65,573 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 17.6 hrsMean: 82.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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  27. #27 Two Strikes
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 301 reviews2025
    Dev: Retro ReactorPub: Entalto Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello There GamesPub: Warner Music Group
    Windows

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    Windows
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  30. #30 GUILTY GEAR
    77% matchVery Positive80% of 702 reviews2019
    Dev: Arc System Works
    Windows
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    76% matchMixed42% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: Oh Baby Games
    Windows

    Fight your way to glory in this intense platform fighter. Master the manoeuvres of a unique roster of characters and utilise strategies to strike your opponent like Bam. Bam. Boom!

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    77% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: Komi Games Inc.
    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive91% of 179 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: Developer Dob
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Nucko Games
    Windows

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    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 931 reviews2024
    Dev: Thomas Moon Kang
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    76% matchVery Positive89% of 338 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  38. #38 Killer Instinct
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 5,590 reviews2017
    Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 75,959 reviews2018
    Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 8,543 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 104 reviews2025
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    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,011 reviews2026
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    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,326 reviews2025
    Dev: 7th Beat Games
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    71% matchVery Positive91% of 202 reviews2023
    Dev: Aerie Digital
    Windows

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    Why similar: Multiplayer 50.3%, PvP 45%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  46. #46 Just Shapes & Beats
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,363 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  47. #47 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 4,632 reviews2019
    Dev: Arc System Works
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    68% 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!

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  49. #49 Slash It Ultimate
    72% matchMostly Positive70% of 662 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
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    Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

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  50. #50 Gorilla Showdown
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2026
    Dev: Sloth King
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    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.

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  51. #51 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 10,975 reviews2016
    Dev: Arc System Works
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

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    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,191 reviews2023
    Dev: Glee-Cheese StudioPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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  53. #53 Beats Of Fury
    70% 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.

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  54. #54 Mega Knockdown
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2022
    Dev: dhamster
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fighting game where the action only moves when you do. Plan your next move, then strike, evade and punish! Knock 'em down and press the advantage! Fight colorful hand-drawn characters, and challenge your friends to an epic battle of wits!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.8%, Spectacle fighter 16.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Multiplayer 10%, PvP 9.2%

  55. #55 BlasterBeat
    67% 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.

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    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Ogopogoid Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    GCM2 is fierce arena combat with an RPG job system for 1-4 players. Battle to the top of the class tree and get massively powered-up!

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 43.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Colorful 11.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Anime 9.1%

  57. #57 Sclash
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 568 reviews2023
    Dev: Bevel bakeryPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.2%, Spectacle fighter 15.6%, 2.5D 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

  58. #58 Duels of Fortune
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2023
    Dev: Cosmic Hat Games
    Windows

    A crazy, explosive fighting game with an expressive combo system and a diverse character roster! Play as superhumans, skeletons, aliens, and even stick figures! Battle dangerous foes, take part in lots of exciting singleplayer modes, throw your opponents into the sun, and so much more!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.5%, 2.5D 23.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, PvP 12.5%, Combat 4%

  59. #59 HYPERBEAT
    63% matchVery Positive100% of 367 reviews2025
    Dev: Dreamware Media
    Windows

    Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

    Why similar: Rhythm 57.9%, Stylized 15.6%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Colorful 6.5%, Action 4%

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