- #1 A Dance of Fire and Ice
97% matchVery Positive94% of 79,811 reviews2019
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Music 43.3%, Rhythm 33.6%, Level Editor 10.3%, Difficult 5.9%, Arcade 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the strict, one-button, minimalist rhythm gameplay that focuses on extreme precision and rhythmic patterns.
- #2 Project Arrhythmia
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,560 reviews2019
Dev: Vitamin GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Why similar: Music 44.1%, Rhythm 26.7%, Level Editor 12.3%, Difficult 6.8%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell mechanics with rhythmic synchronization in a way that mirrors the intensity and level-editor focus of Intralism.
- #3 Just Shapes & Beats
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,089 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"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 48.8%, Rhythm 34.1%, Difficult 7.4%, Fast-Paced 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, rhythm-based bullet-hell game that demands perfect timing and fast reflexes to survive.
- #4 Geometry Dash
95% matchVery Positive93% of 567,135 reviews2014
Dev: RobTop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 98.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Why similar: Music 46.7%, Rhythm 27.2%, Level Editor 13.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Arcade 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same level-editor culture and extreme difficulty curve that makes Intralism so addictive for competitive players.
- #5 Spin Rhythm XD
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,165 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 44.7%, Rhythm 30.6%, Fast-Paced 8.9%, Difficult 5.9%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-skill ceiling with fast-paced, rhythmic gameplay that feels fluid and challenging.
- #6 Rhythm Doctor
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,916 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 47.9%, Rhythm 31.1%, Level Editor 13.8%, Arcade 3.2%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strict, single-beat timing mechanics that require deep concentration and rhythmic mastery.
- #7 Thumper
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,345 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 42.3%, Music 38.8%, Fast-Paced 7.8%, Difficult 6.6%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, high-speed rhythm game that emphasizes raw speed and rhythmic precision in a minimalist, atmospheric environment.
- #8 BARRIER X
93% matchVery Positive85% of 2,336 reviews2016
Dev: NoclipPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 48.4%, Rhythm 24%, Difficult 9.1%, Level Editor 5.5%, Arcade 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist arcade game where speed and rhythm are essential to navigating obstacles without failing.
- #9 Soundodger+
91% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Music 38.4%, Rhythm 22.6%, Level Editor 9.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 9.5% ★, Fast-Paced 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell rhythm game that requires precise movement to avoid obstacles synced to the music.
- #10 Audiosurf 2
91% matchVery Positive83% of 6,017 reviews2015
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
Why similar: Music 62.4%, Rhythm 24.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 9.3% ★, Indie 1.2%, Arcade 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to play through your own music library, creating a unique, rhythm-synced experience every time.
- #11 Super Hexagon
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,964 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Rhythm 30.8%, Music 22.9%, Difficult 19.1%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, Arcade 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in minimalist, high-speed difficulty where rhythmic movement is the only way to survive.
- #12 Muse Dash
89% matchVery Positive91% of 120,271 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Music 59.3%, Rhythm 34.5%, Difficult 2.2%, Anime 1.5%, Arcade 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced rhythm gameplay with a vibrant, arcade-style aesthetic.
- #13 MUSYNX
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,572 reviews2018
Dev: I-InfernoPub: Wave Game
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Indie rhythm game MUSYNX now on STEAM! Real "KEY" Sound System, Classic Gameplay, Unique Visual Themes and Constant Music Updates! MUSYNX is waiting for you!
Why similar: Music 62.2%, Rhythm 26.3%, Fast-Paced 3.2%, Arcade 2.5%, Anime 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional, high-speed rhythm game that focuses on accuracy and pattern recognition.
- #14 DJMAX RESPECT V
88% matchVery Positive89% of 34,062 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!
Why similar: Music 46.2%, Rhythm 39.9%, Difficult 4.9%, Multiplayer 3%, Arcade 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A premier rhythm game that offers a massive library and high-difficulty tracks for dedicated players.
- #15 One Finger Death Punch 2
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,478 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Fast-Paced 42.6%, Rhythm 24.4%, Arcade 7.5%, Indie 7.3%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based combat game that relies on fast-paced, precise inputs to maintain the flow of action.
- #16 BIT.TRIP RUNNER
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,946 reviews2011
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 50.5%, Rhythm 33%, Minimalist 5.2%, Difficult 4.5%, Arcade 4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-platformer that forces players to synchronize their movements with the beat to succeed.
- #17 Crypt of the NecroDancer
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,253 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 55.8%, Music 34.8%, Difficult 7.1%, Indie 1.7%, Action 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler where every move must be made to the beat of the music.
- #18 Groove Coaster
86% matchMixed67% of 1,585 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Music 53.7%, Rhythm 38.6%, Arcade 3.5%, Difficult 1.8%, Action 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that emphasizes visual flair and fast-paced, rhythmic action.
- #19 Rhythm Journey
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 50.5%, Rhythm 37.4%, Difficult 7.4%, Indie 2.4%, Casual 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that requires precise timing to navigate complex, music-synced levels.
- #20 Music Racer
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2018
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 44.6%, Rhythm 27.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.4% ★, Difficult 5.8%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style game where your music dictates the speed and layout of the track.
- #21 Quaver
82% matchVery Positive92% of 16,461 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: Music 47.9%, Rhythm 42%, Level Editor 3.6%, Difficult 2.6%, Indie 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A community-driven, open-source rhythm game that focuses on skill-based play and custom beatmaps.
- #22 Neon Beats
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,544 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Music 53.7%, Rhythm 38.5%, Difficult 3.5%, Minimalist 2.6%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, rhythm-platformer that uses music to guide the player through challenging, fast-paced levels.
- #23 Sayonara Wild Hearts
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,747 reviews2019
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 57.3%, Rhythm 36%, Arcade 3.2%, Action 1.3%, Casual 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, rhythm-action game that prioritizes flow and musical synchronization over complex inputs.
- #24 Beat Saber
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 75,839 reviews2019
Dev: Beat Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
Why similar: Music 45.3%, Rhythm 30.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 7.5% ★, Fast-Paced 7.2%, Difficult 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that requires full-body synchronization and intense, fast-paced movement.
- #25 Pianistic
79% matchVery Positive86% of 267 reviews2020
Dev: Bytecat Games
Windows
Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.
Why similar: Music 40.2%, Rhythm 29.3%, Level Editor 12.9%, Difficult 7.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 3.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist rhythm game that focuses on piano-based tracks and precise, difficult inputs.
- #26 Typing Tempo
79% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Rainbeat Games
Windows · Linux
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: Music 38.2%, Rhythm 35.1%, Level Editor 12.6%, Difficult 7.4%, Arcade 4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm game that replaces buttons with typing, requiring rhythmic accuracy under pressure.
- #27 Cosmophony
80% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Bento-StudioPub: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.
Why similar: Music 70.5%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Difficult 9.7%, Indie 3.4%, Action 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, music-driven shooter that demands quick reactions and rhythmic awareness.
- #28 Rift of the NecroDancer
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,345 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 53.9%, Music 30.7%, Level Editor 4.2%, Difficult 4.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 3.5% ★
- #29 Project Rhombus
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,402 reviews2017
Dev: SEROSOOPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.
Why similar: Music 39.2%, Rhythm 34.3%, Difficult 8.7%, Fast-Paced 5.9%, Arcade 4.4%
- #30 MuseSwipr
76% matchVery Positive86% of 680 reviews2022
Dev: Kartsu
Windows
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.
Why similar: Music 47.3%, Rhythm 32.1%, Level Editor 9.9%, Difficult 7.4%, Casual 1%
- #31 RhythmStrike
74% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
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 56.8%, Rhythm 33.4%, Arcade 4.4%, Indie 1.8%, Casual 1.3%
- #32 AVICII Invector
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,364 reviews2019
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.
Why similar: Music 55.1%, Rhythm 32.3%, Indie 5.9%, Casual 4.7%, Multiplayer 2%
- #33 Linea, the Game
77% matchVery Positive86% of 995 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
Why similar: Music 43.8%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 10.6% ★, Indie 10.3%, Difficult 9%
- #34 Chiptune Champion
78% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Transform your keyboard into an instrument and play along to the melody of catchy chiptunes in this challenging rhythm game. Now with tap mode!
Why similar: Music 55.3%, Rhythm 35.5%, Level Editor 6.3%, Indie 1.8%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that focuses on chiptune music and high-difficulty, fast-paced note patterns.
- #35 Melatonin
73% matchVery Positive94% of 7,961 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 51.9%, Music 38.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 3.5% ★, Indie 2.5%, Difficult 1.7%
- #36 AudioSurf
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,066 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.4 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 62.7%, Rhythm 25.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 7% ★, Fast-Paced 1.4%, Arcade 1.3%
- #37 Beat Hazard
74% matchVery Positive95% of 7,422 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music 48.5%, Rhythm 31.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15% ★, Arcade 1.6%, Indie 1.1%
- #38 Beatblock
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 861 reviews2025
Dev: BubbleTabbyPub: SKY HOUR WORKS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 43%, Rhythm 28.3%, Level Editor 12.5%, Difficult 6.3%, Minimalist 4%
- #39 MASH VP! Re:VISION
71% matchVery Positive86% of 417 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM Co., Ltd.
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: Music 56%, Rhythm 40.8%, Action 1.7%, Casual 1.6%
- #40 Invector: Rhythm Galaxy
72% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Hello There GamesPub: Warner Music Group
Windows
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 54.6%, Rhythm 36.1%, Multiplayer 3%, Difficult 2%, Casual 1.7%
- #41 Rhythm Fighter
73% matchVery Positive80% of 454 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 53.4%, Rhythm 34%, Difficult 8.1%, Indie 2%, Action 1.5%
- #42 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,420 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!
Why similar: Rhythm 52.2%, Music 37.3%, Multiplayer 5%, Casual 2.8%, Difficult 2.2%
- #43 HYPERBEAT
67% matchVery Positive100% of 339 reviews2025
Dev: Alice BottinoPub: Dreamware Media
Windows
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: Music 45.9%, Rhythm 31.7%, Level Editor 14.7%, Multiplayer 4%, Arcade 2.6%
- #44 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
67% matchVery Positive86% of 750 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A next-generation rhythm game where story and music intertwine. Enjoy a tracklist filled with famous licensed songs and exclusive original songs made by renowned composers Discover an immersive story, and face endless challenges. Your performance will dictate the fate of the world.
Why similar: Music 49.9%, Rhythm 32.2%, Difficult 6.2%, Multiplayer 4%, Arcade 3.4%
- #45 BIT.TRIP BEAT
72% matchVery Positive80% of 881 reviews2010
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.
Why similar: Music 49.3%, Rhythm 37.2%, Difficult 4%, Minimalist 2.7%, Arcade 2.5%
- #46 Inside My Radio
71% matchVery Positive88% of 468 reviews2015
Dev: Seaven StudioPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 59.6%, Rhythm 33.4%, Indie 3%, Casual 2%, Action 1.9%
- #47 Symphony
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
Dev: Empty Clip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!
Why similar: Music 67%, Rhythm 21%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 6.8% ★, Arcade 1.9%, Indie 1.5%
- #48 Synth Riders
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,638 reviews2019
Dev: Kluge Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Music 48.1%, Rhythm 31.4%, Fast-Paced 8.9%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Arcade 2.7%
- #49 Overpass
69% matchVery Positive91% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.
Why similar: Music 40.2%, Rhythm 26.3%, Level Editor 11.8%, Fast-Paced 10.3%, Difficult 5.7%
- #50 Live Rise!!: 4K Fever
66% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SAKUSORA
Windows · Mac
The new generation community-driven 4K falling-note rhythm game Live Rise!!: 4K Fever. You will join Mengyu to experience unique rhythm challenges or create your own custom charts to craft your very own rhythm adventure.
Why similar: Music 55.6%, Rhythm 30.5%, Level Editor 9.1%, Casual 1.9%, Action 1.5%
- #51 Lofi Ping Pong
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,814 reviews2019
Dev: Calvares
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Meditative rhythm ping-pong
Why similar: Music 49.7%, Rhythm 30%, Level Editor 11.5%, Difficult 6.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #52 Dashy Square
70% matchVery Positive85% of 165 reviews2016
Dev: Kastriot SulejmaniPub: KasSanity
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!
Why similar: Music 47.8%, Rhythm 25.9%, Level Editor 12%, Difficult 7.5%, Arcade 2.9%
- #53 Beat Hazard 2
67% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music 46.3%, Rhythm 32.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 14.9% ★, Arcade 3.3%, Indie 1.6%
- #54 Beat Blast
66% matchVery Positive90% of 414 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 56.4%, Rhythm 26.4%, Difficult 9.1%, Minimalist 3.9%, Arcade 1.4%
- #55 Fermi's Path
70% matchMixed67% of 52 reviews2015
Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
As a subatomic particle you start a journey into subatomic space! This arcade title takes you to the limits of your reaction speed - and with the powerful level editor you can create even harder challenges!
Why similar: Music 42.7%, Rhythm 28.3%, Level Editor 14%, Difficult 5.8%, Arcade 4.4%
- #56 TAPSONIC BOLD
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Music 49.1%, Rhythm 46.3%, Casual 2.8%, Action 1.8%