Games Like Helltower

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 46.5%, Roguelike 17.6%, Action 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Fantasy 3.8%

rhythm without restraint. open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.

Why similar: Rhythm 64.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 14.8%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 41.3%, Roguelike 15%, Music 11.6%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

《Give Me Back!》 is a barrage avoidance adventure game. It will take you into a fantasy world. During the adventure, you only need to avoid snowflakes, cross the waves, and overcome many difficulties to survive until the end. Here, reaction speed and calm judgment are the only rules of survival!

Why similar: Rhythm 51.4%, Action 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Music 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Unlike anything seen before, Midnight Riff is a true rhythm roguelike. Vibe to the rhythm and jam out to deal damage and win battles with the unique active-time rhythm battle system. Can you become the rhythm of the night?

Why similar: Rhythm 52.1%, Roguelike 18.2%, RPG 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Fantasy 4.2%

Shoot to the beat! Rhythm Station is a rhythm-based action roguelike set in space

Why similar: Rhythm 57.7%, Roguelike 22.4%, Action 12.1%, 2D 5%, Combat 2.3%

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 52.2%, Music 15.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action 8.1%, Arcade 8.1%

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 58.2%, Music 17.6%, Action 13%, Arcade 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Digbeat: Godot Deeper is a rhythm digging arcade game. Move to the beat and try to reach new depths!

Why similar: Rhythm 54%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 4.7%

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 46.8%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

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%, Music 16.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

『Dodge × Beat』 Enjoy the world of sympathia in rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 48.5%, Music 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%

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 45.6%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Music 4.5%

A neon pixel rhythm-arcade roguelite. Charge and launch orbit blades, bounce through enemy waves, build synergies, trigger FEVER bursts, master clean rebounds, survive evolving boss patterns, and chase high-score survival runs on Steam Leaderboards.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.2%, Action 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action Roguelike 6.1%

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 53.9%, RPG 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, 2D 4.3%

Master the rhythm of combat in this roguelite where attacks must hit on beat! Match inputs to music as you battle through conspiracy hotspots like Government Bases, Bimini Road, and alien worlds. Uncover artifacts, craft game-breaking builds, and uncover the truth behind Harmonic Convergence.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Action 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Action Roguelike 5.4%

A rhythm-based dungeon crawler with authentic retro charm. Explore mysterious ruins, find powerful weapons, and slay to the beat. Designed and built for the original NES, playable on Steam with modern enhancements.

Why similar: Rhythm 56%, Roguelike 20%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Fantasy 3.1%

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 56.5%, Roguelike 20.3%, Music 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, RPG 4.1%

Hip to be Squared is a fast paced, bullet hell dungeon crawler where you create insane builds to clear an ever changing dungeon filled with abstract enemies. All enemies in Hip to be Squared attack in sync with the music. The only path to success is to choose your upgrades wisely.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Action 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action Roguelike 6%

ThumBeat: Button Basher Edition is a short-form, button-bashing rhythm game for busy people!

Why similar: Rhythm 61.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, 2D 4.8%

A rhythmic roguelite starring a cute dragon who fights with musical farts! Time your attacks to the beat, defeat enemies for energy coins, and trigger new platforms before the old ones crumble in this fast-paced 3D adventure where standing still means certain doom.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Action 15.6%, Action Roguelike 5.4%, Fantasy 5%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action 14.7%, Fantasy 5.2%, 2D 4.4%

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

Why similar: Rhythm 59.3%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Music 7.8%, 2D 4%

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 75.6%, Music 9.3%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 3.8%, RPG 3.6%

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.4%, RPG 16.5%, Music 15.4%, Funny 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 68.5%, Action 22.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 67.5%, Action 17.5%, Music 15%

Clap Clash is a fast-paced roguelike that blends rhythm-based combat with deck-building strategy. Make split-second decisions before each beat, unlock powerful skills, and adapt to an ever-changing adventure filled with risks and rewards.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 7.1%

A pseudo-rhythm top-down shooter game, where your actions will loop to fight geometric foes!

Why similar: Rhythm 53.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 12.6%, 2D 3.5%

Between bullet hell, black markets, and star-map strategy, chart a branching route of your own. Combine Scatter, Missile, Homing, and Laser weapons with 100+ items and 30+ random events—each sortie reshapes your build. Balance risk and reward in unknown systems and blaze your trail through the void.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.3%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.9%

Join Elliot Taylor in a musical roguelike adventure to master a legendary 20-minute symphony and awaken his inspiration.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.3%, Roguelike 21.8%, Fantasy 5.7%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 76.3%, Action 16.7%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

SlipDream Resonator is a multi-directional rhythm game with unique twin-stick controls. Inspired by both classic rhythm games and top-down shooters, SlipDream Resonator offers addictive arcade gameplay designed to challenge while featuring eye catching visuals and a heart pumping soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.3%, Music 13.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 13.1%, 2D 2.6%

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 54.7%, Music 16.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

A crazy rythm game with 70+ short songs (10 seconds-long). How long can you survive?

Why similar: Rhythm 59.3%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Funny 5.4%, 2D 5.3%

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 51.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 9.5%, Action Roguelike 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

A very intense rhythm game where you enforce road safety on unsuspecting fish

Why similar: Rhythm 64%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Funny 6.8%, 2D 5%

Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!

Why similar: Rhythm 65.2%, Music 15.9%, Action 14%, 2D 4.9%

Food! Explosions! Victory! 'Full Course Mayhem' is a rhythm adventure game. Run a restaurant as the only human living in the Land of Monsters.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.4%, Action 18.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Funny 5.5%, Fantasy 4%

A rhythm game which uses MIDI files to allow you to play any piano song. Play a large number of patterns with various customizable difficulties and numbers of keys. Songs in MIDI are easy to find, and they are almost always free.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Music 12.9%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4.2%

Hexwielder is a bullet heaven that tasks you with mixing and matching characters, hexes and upgrades to create the ultimate monster slayer. Choose your character, wield arcane power, and pit yourself against hordes of monsters!

Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Roguelike 21.3%, Action 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 7.3%

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 77.7%, Action 22.3%

BEATris is a puzzle-based rhythm game. Feel the rhythm as you bash the blocks with the power of music! Enjoy various levels with unique soundtracks. Make and share your own level on Steam Workshop.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.2%, Action 19.7%, Music 17.1%, Arcade 10.1%

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 36.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Music 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%

Battle 10 great composer in this classical bullethell. Will you be able to defeat them all?

Why similar: Roguelike 27.5%, Action 22.9%, Arcade 20.1%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

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 52.1%, Music 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action 9.4%, Arcade 6.6%

"Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER" is a spin-off of the popular rhythm game "Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL." Play band-style arrangements of original songs through an intuitive 4-lane system that anyone can enjoy, and explore a new story.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.3%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 16.6%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 73.2%, Action 26.8%

The rhythm RPG where swords are guitars and potions are beers.

Why similar: Rhythm 51.9%, RPG 25.3%, Music 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Welcome to the fantastical, rhythm-filled world of Lily Fantasia! Join the mysterious vampire Lily in a race against time to save your mother! Overcome fierce enemies, wield the magical piano, and claim your destiny as a Rhythm Master!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.2%, Music 15.7%, RPG 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Fantasy 6.4%

『8ave.-Octave-』 is an 8-keyboard music game featuring a piano motif. To focus solely on playing the keys, no special operations like flicks or slides are required. The sheet music consists only of notes and long notes, allowing you to easily enjoy the feel of playing piano on a keyboard.

Why similar: Rhythm 59.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Fantasy 6.6%, Bullet Hell 6.4%

A fast, juicy bullet-hell roguelike where you're lunch fighting back. Pick from 11 meatballs, blast through 10 levels of waves and 5 outrageous bosses, and build a god-tier meatball from 30 weapons & 55 items — without stacking so much you literally fall apart.

Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Action 18.8%, Roguelike 16.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%

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 73.6%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Echo’s Cry blends intense hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-game precision. Cut through hordes of enemies while striking to the beat, combining fast-paced action with perfectly timed inputs. Battle through a dark Victorian world accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.1%, RPG 19.5%, Action 14.1%, Action Roguelike 4.1%, Combat 2.1%

Fight to the beat in a cyberpunk nightclub where movement is your weapon and rhythm is your health. Move, attack, and dash on the beat in this top-down rhythm action roguelike. Chain precise actions, build combos, and survive escalating waves as the music speeds up and the arena grows more chaotic.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.7%, Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, RPG 8.3%, Action 6%

[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 67%, Music 19.2%, Action 12.8%, Singleplayer 1%

With R.P.G. elements, audio calibration settings, an online leaderboard, 7 gold medal achievements, 6 class upgrade ranks, and even keyboard controls for Blue-stack players! Challenge yourself with 120 unique gameplay combinations! Level up your Retro Boosts and blow the competition away!

Why similar: Rhythm 47.6%, Music 18.5%, RPG 15.4%, Arcade 11.4%, 2D 3.6%

Don’t get hit. Everything else gets harder.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Music 7.4%, 2D 4.5%

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 52.3%, Roguelike 18.8%, Music 17.5%, Action 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%