Games Like Hi-Fi RUSH

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 44%, Music 19.7%, Spectacle fighter 18.7% ★, Cartoony 8.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest tonal match, mixing music-powered boss fights, colorful animation, and action combat in a similarly playful anti-corporate world.

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 60.2%, Music 26.7%, Action 5%, Stylized 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This turns rhythmic timing into the core of combat just like Hi-Fi RUSH, only through an FPS lens with a soundtrack that directly powers performance.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, Character Action Game 24.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Spectacle fighter 16.7% ★, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Hi-Fi RUSH borrows heavily from this kind of stylish combo-driven character-action design, complete with juggling, ranking, and swagger.

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.6%, Hack and Slash 34.5%, Anime 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines stylish real-time action, slick audiovisual flair, and a rebellious team-vs-corporation vibe that overlaps strongly with Hi-Fi RUSH’s appeal.

Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!

Why similar: Rhythm 55%, Music 27.4%, Robots 8.8%, Action 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another game built around attacking on the beat, translating Hi-Fi RUSH’s rhythmic combat satisfaction into a fast, replayable shooter format.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Spectacle fighter 16% ★, Character Action Game 15.1% ★, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-energy sword combat, meme-worthy soundtrack, and relentless sense of cool hit a lot of the same stylish-action highs.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Character Action Game 19.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 17.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Hi-Fi RUSH was expressive combo freedom and over-the-top spectacle, Bayonetta is one of the genre’s essential touchstones.

Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.7% ★, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Spectacle fighter 20.7% ★, Action 8.3%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime-styled combat, corporate-sci-fi setting, and emphasis on flashy melee combos make it feel like a lower-budget but very relevant cousin.

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: Great Soundtrack 43.6%, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Stylized 12.2%, Action 10.4%, Colorful 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, it nails the cel-shaded swagger, music-first identity, and stylish movement that make Hi-Fi RUSH feel so cool.

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Character Action Game 23.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 19%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its technical melee combat, enemy launching, and score-chasing style are a strong fit if you want more of Hi-Fi RUSH’s character-action backbone.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 10.7%, Stylized 10.6%, Anime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its speedrun-friendly stages, punchy soundtrack, and hyper-stylized first-person action deliver a similar rush of rhythmic flow and personality.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Spectacle fighter 16.8% ★, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The comic-book presentation, combo-heavy arena fights, and punky attitude line up well with Hi-Fi RUSH’s modern, stylized feel.

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.2%, Music 25.8%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, Action 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk presentation and intensely rhythmic flow of movement, parries, and kills make it a strong fit for players who loved Hi-Fi RUSH’s momentum.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Beat 'em up 17.6%, Cyberpunk 11.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers music-driven boss battles with precise timing, sharp visual style, and the same sense that combat is a tightly choreographed performance.

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: Rhythm 64.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Music 13.9%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Hi-Fi RUSH, every attack and dodge feels better when synced to the music, making rhythm an active part of survival and scoring.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Action 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though harsher and more demanding, it shares the same emphasis on flow-state combat, sharp movement, and audiovisual intensity.

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.6%, Action 19.5%, Comedy 19%, Colorful 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its irreverent humor, bright art direction, and momentum-heavy combat-platforming capture a lot of Hi-Fi RUSH’s upbeat, rebellious energy.

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: Rhythm 51%, Music 23.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Comedy 5.7%, Colorful 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter and more comedic rhythm-action option that matches Hi-Fi RUSH’s cartoon energy better than most pure rhythm games do.

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 49.6%, Music 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the few other games built explicitly around music-synced action combat, even if it leans more toward co-op looter-shooter structure.

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: Rhythm 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Music 25.3%, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Colorful 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It approaches things from a very different angle, but its music-driven combat and strong audiovisual personality make it a compelling adjacent recommendation.

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 61.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Music 12.2%, Action 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more roguelike-focused, but its pure commitment to moving and attacking on the beat hits the rhythmic core of Hi-Fi RUSH directly.

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Character Action Game 44.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 12%, Anime 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers stylish anime action, flashy telekinetic combo chains, and a sleek audiovisual identity that scratches a similar single-player action itch.

Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.6%, Action 24.7%, Stylized 23.8%, Comedy 9.7%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its score-chasing action, movement mastery, and stylish soundtrack create a similarly kinetic feeling of turning combat into performance art.

"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: Rhythm 48.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Music 22.1%, Action 2.4%, Colorful 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same idea of gameplay being inseparable from the soundtrack, even though it focuses on bullet-dodging instead of melee combos.

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.

Why similar: Rhythm 25.9%, Character Action Game 14.5% ★, Music 12.5%, Spectacle fighter 12.5% ★, Hack and Slash 11.9%

Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: Stay on beat!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.5%, Music 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Cartoony 7.2%, Robots 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of rhythm mechanics and action combat makes it a natural fit if you want another modern game explicitly built around fighting to the beat.

En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 15%, Cartoony 13.7%, Comedy 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The colorful presentation, playful tone, and timing-focused melee encounters make it a good pick if you liked Hi-Fi RUSH’s lighter, more charming side.

Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Beat 'em up 16.9%, Comedy 10.4%, Action 9.7%, Character Action Game 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its punky humor, stylized boss fights, and deliberately cool action-game attitude overlap nicely with Hi-Fi RUSH’s personality-forward design.

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 73.3%, Music 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Action 2%, Colorful 1.5%

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 61.2%, Music 26.7%, Anime 4.8%, Colorful 3.3%, Action-Adventure 2.2%

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.8%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Character Action Game 10% ★, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends slick action combat, great music, and emotional sci-fi storytelling in a way that appeals to players who want stylish action with substance.

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: Rhythm 53.2%, Music 26%, Comedy 6.8%, Action 4.7%, Anime 3.6%

Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Comedy 11.3%, Action 7.6%

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.6%, Music 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Anime 4.6%, Action 3.2%

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action 9.6%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Character Action Game 21.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its cel-shaded style, eccentric tone, and flashy swordplay make it a worthwhile follow-up for someone craving more stylish anime-inflected action.

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: Rhythm 42.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Music 21.1%, Action 3.7%, Stylized 3%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.1%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Cyberpunk 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 8.3%

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Cartoony 15.8%, Comedy 13.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.2%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 17%, Third Person 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Steel Century Groove is a rhythm RPG where you pilot mecha in dance battles! Using your own music or the built-in soundtrack, master the deep rhythm combat system, assemble a team of colossal superstars, make friends, and challenge rivals on the road to the ultimate dance championship.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.5%, Music 21.9%, Comedy 5.9%, Action-Adventure 3.3%, Anime 3.2%

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%, Music 25.9%, Stylized 6.4%, Action 4.4%, Colorful 4.1%

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!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.2%, Music 30.3%, Action 4.6%, Colorful 3.8%, Anime 3.7%

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: Rhythm 61%, Music 28.2%, Action 4.6%, Colorful 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Rhythm 46.9%, Music 23.6%, Cyberpunk 7.7%, Cartoony 7.4%, Action 4.9%

Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 66.7%, Anime 12.5%, Colorful 12.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Adventure 2.4%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.8%, Cartoony 18.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Comedy 9.3%, Action 5.2%

Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!

Why similar: Rhythm 55.7%, Music 26.6%, Action 5%, Cyberpunk 4.3%, Action-Adventure 3.5%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.1%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Action 11.5%, Colorful 9.3%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!

Why similar: Rhythm 54.6%, Music 26.5%, Cyberpunk 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Action 4.6%

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: Rhythm 50.1%, Music 27%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Rhythm 46.8%, Music 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 5.1%

In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.2%, Music 27.2%, Cartoony 10.8%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 4%

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 60.1%, Music 29.9%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Adventure 1.1%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Character Action Game 22% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Spectacle fighter 16% ★, Action 5.4%

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: Rhythm 40.7%, Music 23%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 5.9%

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Platformer 43.7%, Action 24.1%, Action-Adventure 21%, Singleplayer 7.7%, Adventure 3.5%

High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, Beat 'em up 17.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Cartoony 10.1%, Action 8.5%

Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.5%, Music 26%, Cyberpunk 5.5%, Action 5.1%, Colorful 4.1%