Games Like Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™

CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

Why similar: Music 26.9%, Rhythm 25.8%, Runner 20.9%, Difficult 7.7%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern iteration of the classic rhythm-runner series provides the same fast-paced, side-scrolling platforming challenge.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.9%, Music 27.4%, Cartoony 10.9%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the rhythm-action synergy of Hextech Mayhem with high-production, music-synced combat and platforming.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Music 26.7%, Rhythm 24.7%, Runner 20.3%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational rhythm-runner, it offers the same core gameplay loop of timing jumps and actions to a musical beat.

"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 41.2%, Rhythm 40.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Action 1.9%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intense, rhythm-synced bullet-hell action that demands the same level of focus and timing.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Music 36.8%, Rhythm 30.4%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 6.4%, Side Scroller 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential rhythm-based platformer that matches the high difficulty and music-driven level design of the seed game.

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Music 38%, Rhythm 37%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 6%, Funny 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a quirky, humorous tone paired with tight rhythm-action gameplay that feels very similar in spirit.

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Music 49.6%, Rhythm 40.9%, Difficult 3.6%, Arcade 1.6%, Funny 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar vibrant, cartoony aesthetic and combines rhythm-based inputs with side-scrolling action.

Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.

Why similar: Music 35.8%, Rhythm 35%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-platformer that emphasizes high-speed movement and precise combat timing.

Surf through a pulsating, underground world on platforms pulled from thin air in this challenging, psychedelic, rhythm-infused action platformer that has you defying gravity to a pumping beat.

Why similar: Music 34.6%, Rhythm 33.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 9.5%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer where every movement and action is intricately tied to the beat of the soundtrack.

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 61.8%, Music 24.9%, Difficult 6.4%, Arcade 3.5%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title brings the rhythm-based mechanics of the NecroDancer series into a more action-oriented, multi-genre format.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Music 34.1%, Platformer 20.6%, Difficult 18%, Rhythm 14.7%, Side Scroller 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This difficult platformer features a heavy focus on electronic music and rhythm-synced obstacles.

Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 30.7%, Music 24.5%, Runner 15.8%, Platformer 8.3%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the rhythm-runner formula with more complex mechanics and a polished, colorful art style.

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

Why similar: Music 30%, Rhythm 29.4%, Runner 23.5%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based runner that allows you to generate levels from your own music library, offering infinite replayability.

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 39.4%, Rhythm 38.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Arcade 5.6%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, fast-paced movement and rhythm-based inputs that feel highly responsive and arcade-like.

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: Music 41.7%, Rhythm 37.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Action 3.9%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling rhythm-action game that blends combat and movement into a cohesive, beat-driven experience.

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 46.7%, Rhythm 41.6%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic rhythm-action game that delivers a high-speed, music-driven experience with incredible visual flair.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.6%, Music 31.4%, Difficult 10.3%, Action 3.2%, Arcade 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that focuses on extreme speed and intensity, mirroring the explosive energy of Ziggs' rampage.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Rhythm 35.5%, Difficult 30.2%, Music 18.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, minimalist arcade game where movement must be perfectly synced to the rhythm to survive.

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: Rhythm 34.2%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It distills rhythm-based combat into a fast-paced, satisfying arcade experience that rewards perfect timing.

Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 36%, Music 34.2%, Runner 14.7%, Difficult 9.8%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that demands high precision and rewards players for mastering complex beat patterns.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.1%, Music 38.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strict rhythm-based game that requires precise timing and focus, appealing to fans of difficult rhythm mechanics.

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Music 34.9%, Rhythm 26.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging rhythm-based platformer that features a wide variety of music-synced obstacles and levels.

Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

Why similar: Rhythm 51.5%, Music 33.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based shooter matches the explosive, high-energy combat style found in Hextech Mayhem.

Skybolt Zack is a brand new fast-paced arcade gaming experience! With his Rocket Punches Zack leaps from enemy to enemy, destroying anything standing in his way! Match the colour of the enemies with the buttons on the gamepad to rid the world of Dr Kaz’s robot army!

Why similar: Rhythm 31.2%, Runner 26.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-platformer that uses arcade-style combat mechanics to keep the action moving to the beat.

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: Rhythm 49.5%, Music 46.9%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based dungeon crawler that rewards players for timing their attacks and movement to the beat.

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Music 36.6%, Rhythm 31.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Cartoony 8.6%, Arcade 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based bullet-hell game that tests your reflexes and timing against a backdrop of intense music.

Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of BARRIER X!

Why similar: Music 35.5%, Rhythm 25%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 7.9%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, rhythm-focused arcade game that requires split-second reactions to survive the music.

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

Why similar: Music 35.1%, Rhythm 32.7%, Cartoony 10.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Arcade 6.3%

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 59.4%, Music 26.2%, Difficult 10.4%, Indie 2%, Action 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive rhythm-action game that forces players to navigate and fight entirely in sync with the music.

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!

Why similar: Rhythm 39%, Music 39%, Cartoony 12.4%, Funny 5.1%, Action 4.5%

Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Collect parts, craft gadgets, and unlock abilities—then rewind time to adapt your approach to every new challenge.

Why similar: Platformer 57.9%, Singleplayer 15.7%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.9%

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 40.9%, Rhythm 36.4%, Cartoony 9.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-action with a vibrant, anime-inspired aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay.

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 50.9%, Music 37.5%, Action 6.7%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, rhythm-based control scheme that challenges your reflexes and timing in a 2D space.

Feel the Neon in Your Bones! How would you like to experience your favorite genre of music in a new and exciting way? BandRoll creates an awesome mix of captivating gameplay and gorgeous visuals for you to play as you listen to songs you like.

Why similar: Music 35.1%, Rhythm 31.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Arcade 6%, Platformer 5.9%

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 33.9%, Rhythm 29.3%, Runner 17%, Difficult 8.6%, Arcade 5.1%

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: Rhythm 47.1%, Music 46.4%, Action 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Rap Pop Jump Core is a hardcore action platformer demanding constant movement, quick decisions, and combat. Navigate a vibrant city by leaping between platforms. One mistake, and you fall to your fate. Escape swiftly!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Difficult 13.7%, Music 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%

Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

Why similar: Rhythm 33.9%, Music 32.6%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 6.9%, Funny 6.2%

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Music 41.8%, Platformer 7.2%, Difficult 5.2%, Indie 1.9%

Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner

Why similar: Runner 41.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Cartoony 10.6%

UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.6%, Music 46%, Arcade 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Never STANDBY in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone?

Why similar: Music 19.5%, Difficult 18.6%, Rhythm 17.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%

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 42.1%, Rhythm 35.1%, 2.5D 9.8%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 2.8%

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

Why similar: Music 42%, Rhythm 38.6%, Arcade 5.9%, Funny 5.8%, Action 3.3%

Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist.

Why similar: Music 40.1%, Runner 31.9%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 2.9%

Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!

Why similar: Music 45.4%, Rhythm 45.1%, Action 5.6%, Indie 3.9%

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.6%, Music 32.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 7.3%, Indie 2.7%

Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more.

Why similar: Music 28.3%, Runner 26.7%, Difficult 10.1%, 2.5D 7.7%, Platformer 7.3%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Action 67.7%, Indie 16.3%, Singleplayer 15.9%

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 46.1%, Rhythm 38.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 4.1%, Indie 2.1%

Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works.

Why similar: Cartoony 62.8%, Singleplayer 16.3%, Action 14.4%, Indie 6.5%

Play your own songs to three different game modes on, newly updated to, eight different maps, or fight the three unlockable bosses! Play on four different difficulties to get a range of challenge! Keep track of your stats and compare them to your friends! Earn all the achievements by playing and getting better at it!

Why similar: Music 41.5%, Rhythm 34.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 8.5%, Indie 4.6%

Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life!

Why similar: Music 45.8%, Rhythm 36.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 5.1%, Indie 3.6%

From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.

Why similar: Arcade 33.9%, Action 21.4%, Singleplayer 18.2%, Funny 13.3%, Indie 13.2%

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.

Why similar: Music 46.5%, Rhythm 43.6%, Difficult 3.3%, Arcade 3%, Singleplayer 2%

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 46%, Rhythm 30.5%, Difficult 14.5%, Action 3.2%, Arcade 2.4%

Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.3%, Music 32.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Indie 2.4%

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

Why similar: Rhythm 35%, Runner 30.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 6.7%

Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Why similar: Singleplayer 43.2%, Action 32.1%, Indie 24.7%