- #1 Mirth Melody
97% matchVery Positive94% of 536 reviews2024
Dev: Clay Game Studio
Windows
Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.
Why similar: Music 42.6%, Rhythm 35.9%, Stylized 7.2%, Colorful 5.2%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #2 Dancing Line
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,619 reviews2026
Dev: Somnartis 夙艺Pub: Cheetah Technology Corporation Limited
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Guide an ever-growing Line through a multiple of environments, listening carefully to the music. Tap the screen to make a sharp turn, avoiding obstacles and reacting to the World changing before your eyes.
Why similar: Rhythm 44.1%, Music 43.8%, Stylized 6.3%, Colorful 4.3%, 3D 1.1%
- #3 Relapse
96% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows · Linux
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Music 45.4%, Stylized 4.4%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #4 Rhythm Bang
95% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RiskiVR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!
Why similar: Music 51.3%, Rhythm 41.4%, Colorful 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #5 KickBeat Steam Edition
94% matchMixed66% of 772 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!
Why similar: Music 50.6%, Rhythm 42.4%, Action 7%
- #6 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
94% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 46.7%, Action 4.2%
- #7 Laserlife
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2015
Dev: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
Why similar: Rhythm 50%, Music 50%
- #8 MASH VP! Re:VISION
90% matchVery Positive86% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM
Windows
[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 49.2%, Music 44.1%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #9 Groove Coaster
91% matchMixed67% of 1,604 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 47.8%, Music 45.1%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #10 LUA
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic Rain Studios
Windows
LUA is a vibrant rhythm-action game about skating to the beat of the music, where you will embark on an adventure and heal family conflicts through a musical journey.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.9%, Music 35.8%, Fantasy 5.1%, Stylized 5.1%, Third Person 4.3%
- #11 BIT.TRIP CORE
89% matchMixed59% of 156 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 53.8%, Music 37.4%, Action 8.8%
- #12 Party Pumper
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: Fibrum Limited
Windows
Born in the vibrations of music, Party Pumper is a game about parties and for parties! Player's goal is to entertain the audience by mixing a music samples. Combine this with a dance movements and fun party gadgets action, interact with partygoers crowd and pump the party!
Why similar: Music 52.9%, Rhythm 47.1%
- #13 Rhythm Girl
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Pauline Game
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of music magic book with Kung fu girl and enjoy your travel of music!
Why similar: Music 47.6%, Rhythm 44.4%, Action 8%
- #14 Project: Bits
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Project: Bits (Pronounced Beats) is a complimentary music and rhythm game. It's primary goal functions as a distribution platform for various songs and steps. Listen to the music. Feel the groove. Hit the arrows.
Why similar: Music 50.4%, Rhythm 49.6%
- #15 BIT.TRIP FATE
86% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Why similar: Music 46%, Rhythm 43%, Action 11%
- #16 BIT.TRIP VOID
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...
Why similar: Music 46.1%, Rhythm 43.1%, Action 10.8%
- #17 RiBeat!
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sweet Banana
Windows
RiBeat! is a challenging rhythm-puzzle game where you move to the beat of the music while avoiding obstacles, solving puzzles, and jamming out in musical showdowns. Bob your head to catchy tunes as Muira, the musical frog, embarks on a groovy adventure in a world that syncs with the rhythm!
Why similar: Music 46.9%, Rhythm 38.9%, Stylized 5.9%, Action 4%, Soundtrack 1.8% ★
- #18 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,193 reviews2013
Dev: Threaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Why similar: Music 55.3%, Rhythm 39.3%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #19 Sophia
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claysoft
Windows
Sophia is an action-rhythm game about helping people fight their inner demons. Follow the music to explore Sophia’s world, connect with others, travel into their psyche and face the shadow. Parry, dodge, repeat.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Music 35.7%, Action 7%, Colorful 6.9%, Female Protagonist 2%
- #20 Rhythm of Five
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harang Games
Windows
Become the heir of Samsin, the goddess of life, and journey through five mythic worlds to the beat. A Korean-mythology pixel-art game blending 4-key rhythm action with egg-nurturing.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.8%, Music 37.2%, Mythology 13.7%, Colorful 4.5%, Fantasy 3.1%
- #21 Aaero
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,051 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
Why similar: Music 48%, Rhythm 44.8%, Action 7.2%
- #22 BeatBlasters III
82% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Chainsawesome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.6%, Music 42.3%, Action 9.2%
- #23 Pastel☆Parade
78% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Music 49.3%, Rhythm 39.9%, Action 4.2%, Colorful 3.5%, Female Protagonist 2.5%
- #24 The Polynomial - Space of the music
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2010
Dev: Dmytry Lavrov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
Why similar: Music 52.1%, Rhythm 39.3%, Action 4.7%, Colorful 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #25 Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure
79% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: SuperChop Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ephemerid is a tiny rock fairy tale about a tiny paper mayfly. Part rhythm game, part point-and-click adventure, and part rock opera.
Why similar: Music 48.7%, Rhythm 47.7%, Adventure 3.6%
- #26 Muse Dash 2
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: peropero
Windows · Mac
Continue the classic gameplay of parkour rhythm games, while adding new rhythm gameplay and multiplayer online mode. Welcome everyone to enjoy a wonderful musical journey in "Muse Dash 2"!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.7%, Music 45.7%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #27 Club Dance Party VR
79% matchMostly Negative32% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Odin Inc.
Windows
- Exciting dance time for those who are tired of work! Experience the real rhythm through realistic rhythmical VR! New conceptual club dance party within your home! - Club Dance Party VR –
Why similar: Music 49.2%, Rhythm 46%, Action 4.8%
- #28 Sympathia
77% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: DoriGhiku
Windows
『Dodge × Beat』 Enjoy the world of sympathia in rhythm!
Why similar: Music 51.3%, Rhythm 41.4%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #29 Luminous Project
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SENTIMENTUM
Windows
Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 58.4%, Rhythm 34.3%, Colorful 5.1%, Female Protagonist 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #30 Klang 2
76% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Tinimations
Windows
Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.
Why similar: Music 45%, Rhythm 43.5%, Action 5%, Colorful 3.7%, Surreal 1.8%
- #31 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,458 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.
Why similar: Music 49.4%, Rhythm 41%, Action 4.2%, Female Protagonist 2.4%, Adventure 2.1%
- #32 The Sound of Piano
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MONARCH LIMITED
Windows
A hardcore keyboard rhythm game with pure piano tracks. Every note hit generates a real piano key sound. Designed for intermediate+ players, use our skill test to find your rating. No AI music, just raw human-crafted tracks. Features an Auto MIDI Converter to import and play your own files.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 45.9%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #33 Twin Horizons
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Exploding Cable Productions
Windows · Mac
You may think this is a simple rhythm action game with the simple controls of tapping and holding the keyboard, but what's that above? Yes, you need to pay attention to those as well! Can you handle the 8-lane madness?
Why similar: Music 50%, Rhythm 41.9%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%, 3D 0.6%
- #34 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
75% matchMixed64% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: JMJ Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.5%, Music 45.2%, Action 7.3%
- #35 Muse Dash
73% matchVery Positive91% of 122,075 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Music 50.3%, Rhythm 43.9%, Colorful 2.6%, Female Protagonist 1.6%, Action 1.2%
- #36 SURI: The Seventh Note
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tathvamasi Studios
Windows
A rhythm-action platformer where every move syncs to the music. Dash, jump, and escape through a mystical world shaped by rhythm to save your mother’s life. Rhythm was the life of the island of Suri, who will step up when its harmony is broken?
Why similar: Rhythm 46.9%, Music 44.1%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 1.8%, Female Protagonist 1.6%
- #37 TapSonic World Champion VR
74% matchVery Positive83% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
TAP & Slide - Grab the controller and feel the Music!
Why similar: Music 47%, Rhythm 46.8%, Action 6.2%
- #38 Reflector Rhythm Master
72% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: fogimi
Windows
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 48.9%, Music 45.5%, Action 5.6%
- #39 Neon Cadence
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Meridian Studios
Windows · Linux
Neon Cadence is a synthwave keyboard rhythm game. Tap D F J K to 30 original tracks across J-pop, K-pop, English and instrumental styles, with gold taps, wide notes, holds, glide sweeps and RUSH zones over three difficulties. Open-ended scoring and D-to-SSS ranks reward every clean run.
Why similar: Rhythm 44.5%, Music 41.8%, Stylized 7.7%, Colorful 4.9%, Atmospheric 0.8%
- #40 PolyTap
71% matchMostly Negative32% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: PolyTapOfficial
Windows
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 40.3%, Action 7.1%
- #41 Before the Echo
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,455 reviews2011
Dev: Iridium Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.
Why similar: Rhythm 55.5%, Music 40.8%, RPG 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #42 Elliot's Show Time
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: IlustreversoPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 58.7%, Music 40.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 TRACE
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TofuPub: Seryn
Windows
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 51.6%, Music 35%, Colorful 7.3%, Action 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Frederic: Resurrection of Music
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
Why similar: Music 57.3%, Rhythm 38%, Action 4.8%
- #45 Quaver
68% matchVery Positive92% of 17,007 reviews2022
Dev: Swan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Rhythm 56.4%, Music 43.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #46 Intralism
70% matchVery Positive86% of 4,876 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
Why similar: Music 61.3%, Rhythm 37.2%, Action 1.5%
- #47 Khaos Keys
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: qwqsoftPub: UW Gamedev
Windows
Khaos Keys, a rhythm game utilizing the keyboard like an instrument! Players swiftly move their hands horizontally over the range of keys, striking notes to the rhythm of the music. It’s truly a hand-crafted experience with an original soundtrack! Can you keep up with this intense style of play?
Why similar: Music 50.7%, Rhythm 41%, Action 7.1%, Atmospheric 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #48 AudioSurf
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,100 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
Why similar: Music 60.2%, Rhythm 36.9%, Colorful 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #49 TAPSONIC BOLD
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Rhythm 54.8%, Music 38.7%, Action 6.5%
- #50 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
67% matchVery Positive82% of 2,482 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
Why similar: Music 51.1%, Rhythm 37.1%, Action 4.5%, Fantasy 4%, Female Protagonist 1.5%
- #51 Wonder Record Shop
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DecayedIron
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Wonder Record Shop! This is a collection of rhythm mini-games, each record containing a unique and wondrous adventure. Embark on refreshing, adorable hand-drawn adventures and let your sense of rhythm bring you endless joy.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.5%, Music 44.8%, Fantasy 4.1%, Colorful 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #52 Rhythm Knights: Double Treble
67% match9 user reviews40% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Larsonsoft
Windows
Play as the Rhythm Knights in this hand-drawn colorful rhythm fighter reimagining. Featuring tons of levels and a brand new input system. This package also contains a full remastered version of the original game! This is the ultimate Rhythm Knights package!
Why similar: Music 47.3%, Rhythm 39.2%, Colorful 5.1%, Action 4.4%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #53 Retro/Grade
68% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
Dev: 24 Caret Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Why similar: Rhythm 50.4%, Music 40%, Action 9.7%
- #54 Rift of the NecroDancer
64% matchVery Positive94% of 6,131 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 65.7%, Music 25.3%, Colorful 2.7%, Action 2.1%, Soundtrack 1.8% ★
- #55 Dash Out
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: r3nsen
Windows · Linux
A music-based game where you dash through the levels and complete rhythmic challenges
Why similar: Music 46.4%, Rhythm 40.3%, Colorful 7.2%, Action 4.7%, Atmospheric 1.1%