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 19.8%, Spectacle fighter 18.6% ★, Cartoony 8.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest tonal match on Steam, mixing music-themed boss fights, colorful anti-corporate rebellion, and rhythm-infused action in a similarly playful package.

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 36.8%, Hack and Slash 34.3%, Anime 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish real-time combat, party banter, anime flair, and soundtrack-first presentation make it a great fit for Hi-Fi RUSH fans who want more action with attitude.

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 60.1%, Music 26.8%, Action 5%, Stylized 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Hi-Fi RUSH, it makes combat feel best when you act on the beat, with every attack syncing to a soundtrack that drives the whole experience.

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 44%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Stylized 12%, Action 10.4%, Colorful 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While lighter on combat, it nails the cel-shaded swagger, music-forward presentation, rebellious tone, and movement-heavy flow that make Hi-Fi RUSH so appealing.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Character Action Game 24.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Spectacle fighter 16.6% ★, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Hi-Fi RUSH borrows heavily from character-action design, and DMC5 is one of the best examples of combo-driven, style-ranked combat on Steam.

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 35.1%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Spectacle fighter 15.8% ★, Character Action Game 15.1% ★, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you loved Hi-Fi RUSH's soundtrack-fueled boss fights and stylish aggression, this is another loud, kinetic action game built around pure momentum.

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 25.5%, Character Action Game 19.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 17.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 17%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same kind of expressive, timing-sensitive spectacle combat where chaining stylish attacks is as important as simply winning fights.

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 54.7%, Music 27.4%, Robots 9.1%, Action 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This one channels the same 'fight in sync with the soundtrack' appeal, just through acrobatic FPS movement instead of melee combos.

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 38.8% ★, Hack and Slash 26%, Spectacle fighter 20.7% ★, Action 8.3%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie character-action game delivers fast combo systems, over-the-top anime energy, and a similarly scrappy, stylish sense of fun.

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 8.8%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Hi-Fi RUSH's cartoon energy, anti-corporate chaos, traversal-driven action, and irreverent sense of humor almost beat for beat in spirit.

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 38.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Spectacle fighter 15.8% ★, Character Action Game 10% ★, Robots 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid melee combat, memorable soundtrack integration, and stylish sci-fi world give it a similar blend of action spectacle and musical momentum.

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 64.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Music 13.9%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its core gimmick of shooting, reloading, and moving on the beat scratches the same musical action itch from a first-person angle.

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 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the clearest 'combat-to-the-music' recommendations on Steam, translating rhythm timing into colorful top-down action.

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 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 28.7%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Furi matches Hi-Fi RUSH's emphasis on timing, boss-centric intensity, and soundtrack-powered adrenaline even though it is more severe in tone.

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 50.9%, Music 23.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Comedy 5.7%, Colorful 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a much smaller-scale take on rhythm-meets-action, but its lighthearted tone and beat-synced battles make it a natural fit.

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 24.7%, Character Action Game 23.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Spectacle fighter 16.3% ★, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish ranking system, combo experimentation, and fast-paced sword-and-gun combat align closely with the action side of Hi-Fi RUSH.

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%, Music 25.9%, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Action 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps musical timing for razor-sharp movement timing, but it delivers the same kind of high-speed, stylish, score-chasing action rush.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 10.7%, Stylized 10.3%, Anime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its speedrun-friendly stages, strong soundtrack, bold visual style, and obsession with flow-state performance appeal to the same part of the brain as Hi-Fi RUSH.

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 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Spectacle fighter 16.6% ★, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This reboot offers a more punk, colorful take on character-action combat that overlaps nicely with Hi-Fi RUSH's youthful, high-energy vibe.

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%, Great Soundtrack 25%, Music 21.1%, Action 3.6%, Stylized 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more abstract and linear, but its playable-pop-album structure and music-led spectacle capture Hi-Fi RUSH's audiovisual magic.

Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!

Why similar: Character Action Game 27.7% ★, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Spectacle fighter 19.1% ★, Beat 'em up 10.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its exuberant spectacle, comic-book presentation, and mechanically expressive action make it a strong pick for anyone who liked Hi-Fi RUSH's playful style.

"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.7%, Action 21.4%, Anime 19.3%, Colorful 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a fashion-forward urban art style, standout music, and flashy real-time combat in a way that feels adjacent to Hi-Fi RUSH's cool-factor.

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 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Cyberpunk 18.6%, Action 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Hi-Fi RUSH, it is all about precision, momentum, and looking cool while executing a demanding combat rhythm, even without literal beat mechanics.

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 26%, Character Action Game 14.4% ★, Music 12.6%, Spectacle fighter 12.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.8%

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%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action 16.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the musical hook, but its mastery-focused melee combat and emphasis on timing, flow, and clean execution make it a good combat-side alternative.

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 44.2% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action 12.1%, Anime 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another stylish single-player action game with anime flair, flashy team-based combat, and a strong audiovisual identity.

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 61.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Music 12.2%, Action 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more roguelike and top-down, but few games commit as fully to rhythm-based combat as this one, making it an easy recommendation for the beat-driven side of Hi-Fi RUSH.

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 40.5%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its neon style, excellent soundtrack, snappy action, and tightly choreographed encounters make it a strong pick for players who loved Hi-Fi RUSH's energy.

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 72.3%, Music 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Action 1.9%, Colorful 1.5%

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 53.1%, Music 26.1%, Comedy 6.8%, Action 4.7%, Anime 3.6%

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 61.2%, Music 26.8%, Anime 4.8%, Colorful 3.2%, Action-Adventure 2.2%

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 23.6%, Comedy 9.8%, Singleplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish action game combines constant movement, trick-based flow, and arcade scoring in a way that captures Hi-Fi RUSH's performance mindset.

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 61.5%, Music 19%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Anime 4.6%, Action 3.2%

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 38%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Comedy 11.2%, Action 7.5%

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 34.8%, Character Action Game 21.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 13.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its cel-shaded presentation, weird humor, and stylish hack-and-slash combat give it a similarly flashy, personality-heavy edge.

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 52.3%, Music 21.9%, Comedy 5.9%, Robots 3.3%, Action-Adventure 3.3%

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 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Music 25.3%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, Colorful 2.8%

"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 48.4%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Music 22.1%, Action 2.4%, Colorful 1.3%

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 25.3%, Cartoony 15.7%, Comedy 13.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

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 30.4%, Action 4.6%, Colorful 3.8%, Anime 3.6%

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 36.4%, Music 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Cartoony 7.2%, Robots 6%

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 32.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action 9.6%

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 26%, Stylized 6.4%, Action 4.4%, Colorful 4%

Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.4%, Music 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Colorful 3.4%, Action 2.4%

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 23.7%, Cyberpunk 7.7%, Cartoony 7.3%, Action 4.9%

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 26.7%, Action 5%, Cyberpunk 4.3%, Action-Adventure 3.5%

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 60.9%, Music 28.3%, Action 4.6%, Colorful 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 27.3%, Cartoony 10.7%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 4%

A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 75%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Anime 6.3%, Colorful 5.5%, Action 2.7%

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 46.7%, Music 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Action 5.2%

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 67.1%, Anime 12.4%, Colorful 12.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Adventure 2.4%

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 40.5%, Music 23%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 5.9%

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%, Music 30%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Adventure 1.1%

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%, Music 27.1%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Platformer 21.3%, Beat 'em up 16.1%, Robots 15.6%, Action 12.7%

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.3%, Platformer 17.7%, Anime 10.9%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%

[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 63.5%, Music 27.7%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 54.5%, Music 26.6%, Cyberpunk 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Action 4.6%

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 52.4%, Music 26.1%, Cyberpunk 5.4%, Action 5.1%, Anime 4.1%