- #1 DEEMO -Reborn-
97% matchVery Positive87% of 3,312 reviews2020
Dev: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Why similar: Music 41.2%, Rhythm 39.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Adventure 4.8%, Action 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines a beautiful, atmospheric adventure with rhythm mechanics, focusing on an emotional story told through music.
- #2 UNBEATABLE [white label]
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,536 reviews2021
Dev: D-CELL GAMES
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.3%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Emotional 7.3%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the strong narrative focus and anime-inspired rhythm gameplay that makes the seed game so compelling.
- #3 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
96% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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 47.5%, Rhythm 31.5%, Anime 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5%, Adventure 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality rhythm game featuring an extensive anime soundtrack and a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #4 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
95% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Why similar: Music 58.4%, Anime 20.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: As a companion title in the same universe, it provides the essential narrative context and world-building for fans of the seed game.
- #5 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
94% matchVery Positive95% of 22,334 reviews2022
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 46.4%, Music 32.5%, Anime 11.8%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Action 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential anime rhythm experience that captures the high-energy, performance-focused spirit of the genre.
- #6 Giraffe and Annika
94% matchVery Positive93% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: atelier miminaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 59.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
Why similar: Music 39%, Rhythm 31.9%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game that integrates rhythm-based boss battles into its exploration-heavy, story-driven world.
- #7 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 41.7%, Rhythm 37%, Anime 8.7%, Story Rich 3.6%, Sci-fi 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully weaves a touching, character-focused story into its unique, timing-based rhythm mechanics.
- #8 Sayonara Wild Hearts
93% 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 43.2%, Rhythm 37.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 3.3%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive pop album that functions as a high-speed, atmospheric musical journey with a strong sense of style.
- #9 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 59.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 21.9%, Anime 9.9%, Emotional 6.4%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality rhythm game that features a space-faring narrative and a clean, modern anime aesthetic.
- #10 Milthm
91% matchVery Positive94% of 464 reviews2023
Dev: 森零工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm in rains. Realization in dreams. "All the words, belong to a melody of rain. Resonating within ripples, dreams of human remain. Wading through unknown dreams, our understanding shall be gained..."
Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 28.1%, Anime 12.3%, Emotional 8.2%, Casual 4%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this rhythm game emphasizes emotional resonance and atmospheric storytelling through its music.
- #11 Muse Dash
90% 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 46%, Rhythm 36.7%, Anime 9%, Female Protagonist 5%, Casual 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, high-energy rhythm game that leans heavily into anime tropes and fast-paced, accessible action.
- #12 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
89% 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 40.8%, Rhythm 36.1%, Anime 11%, Sports 4.6%, Casual 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game with a distinct anime style and a focus on cosmic, atmospheric themes.
- #13 DJMAX RESPECT V
89% 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: Rhythm 44.3%, Music 37.5%, Anime 8.7%, Sports 3.4%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for rhythm games, it offers a massive library of music and a polished, professional presentation.
- #14 Everhood
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,889 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Music 55.4%, Rhythm 32.3%, Story Rich 4.6%, Adventure 3%, Action 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-based RPG that features a deep, surreal story and intense musical combat encounters.
- #15 GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
A new rhythm music game starring the songstresses of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Lumen, Lola, and Luxia singing 15 different songs. Follow the notes to the pounding beat and aim for a top score in this electrifying rhythm game!
Why similar: Rhythm 61.7%, Anime 17%, Action 10.5%, Casual 9.8%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This title brings the high-energy action of the Gunvolt series into a rhythm-focused format with a strong anime presentation.
- #16 Melatonin
86% 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 61.8%, Music 33.3%, Action 2.3%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dreamy, hand-drawn rhythm game that explores the surreal nature of dreams through rhythmic challenges.
- #17 Soundfall
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,134 reviews2022
Dev: Drastic GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 43.1%, Music 42.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling adventure where every action is synced to the beat, blending rhythm mechanics with exploration.
- #18 Nientum - Op.ZERO
84% matchVery Positive99% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Music 33.6%, Rhythm 29.3%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Emotional 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark-fantasy rhythm game that focuses on narrative immersion and challenging gameplay.
- #19 Notanote
84% matchVery Positive88% of 926 reviews2024
Dev: zzzProject
Windows
Welcome to Notanote!
Why similar: Music 44.3%, Rhythm 40.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Casual 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that emphasizes musical difficulty and singleplayer progression in a clean, modern style.
- #20 Beat Souls
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.
Why similar: Music 38.6%, Rhythm 33.2%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm game that features cute anime aesthetics and challenging, beat-synced movement.
- #21 A Dance of Fire and Ice
82% 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: Rhythm 46.7%, Music 43.9%, Casual 2.3%, Atmospheric 2.2%, Action 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but challenging rhythm game that focuses on precision and musical flow.
- #22 Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 9,798 reviews2025
Dev: Nestopi Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Why similar: Anime 35.2%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric experience that focuses on storytelling through music and low-fidelity aesthetics.
- #23 Hailing from the Abyss
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Jiwoo LeePub: Next in Game
Windows
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: Music 37.8%, Rhythm 33.1%, Anime 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-adventure hybrid that captures a sense of mystery and exploration within its musical framework.
- #24 The Artful Escape
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,871 reviews2021
Dev: Beethoven and DinosaurPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.
Why similar: Music 67.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Story Rich 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven musical adventure that focuses on self-discovery and visual spectacle, perfect for fans of story-rich music games.
- #25 Crypt of the NecroDancer
81% 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 60.2%, Music 27.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 1.4%, Adventure 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-adventure hybrid that forces players to move and fight to the beat of a dynamic soundtrack.
- #26 Live Rise!!: 4K Fever
79% 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 40.7%, Rhythm 30.6%, Anime 8.7%, Sports 6.6%, Female Protagonist 4.7%
- #27 Witch's Rhythm Puzzle
81% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2023
Dev: FogimePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Cute sexy witches battle one another in this unique puzzle rhythm game combo! Drop blocks in rhythm to defeat and undress your enemies. Enjoy some ecchi fun while you clear rows of blocks and jam to tunes in this satisfying puzzle game.
Why similar: Music 42.1%, Rhythm 33.4%, Anime 9.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Casual 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of puzzle-solving and rhythm-based action that features a whimsical, anime-inspired world.
- #28 PLATiNA :: LAB
79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,173 reviews2025
Dev: HIGH-END Games
Windows
A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.
Why similar: Rhythm 70.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action 7.3%, Casual 7.1%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #29 Pastel☆Parade
78% matchVery Positive95% of 210 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 42.4%, Rhythm 31.4%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Casual 4.2%
- #30 Rift of the NecroDancer
77% 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 64.8%, Music 27%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Action 1.8%, Indie 0.7%
- #31 MASH VP! Re:VISION
78% 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 45.3%, Rhythm 45.2%, Action 4.7%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #32 UNBEATABLE
76% matchVery Positive92% of 5,540 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Music 37.3%, Rhythm 36.6%, Anime 10%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 3.3%
- #33 RhythmStrike
77% 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 42.2%, Rhythm 34%, Anime 7.5%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #34 DEFLATE
74% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: dizzylab
Windows · Mac
A 4-key vertical rhythm game featuring two chart types:Rhythm-focused Drum Mode and melody-driven Melody Mode. Developed by the Chinese indie music platform dizzylab, with a large and continuously expanding music library!
Why similar: Music 41%, Rhythm 39.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 4.9%, Action 2.2%
- #35 HYPERBEAT
72% 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 42.9%, Rhythm 40.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action 3.2%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #36 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Rhythm 75.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #37 Noctuary
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,534 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: Anime 30.8%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Emotional 21.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #38 CRYMACHINA
73% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?
Why similar: Anime 34%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #39 Kizuna AI - Touch the Beat!
74% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Gemdrops, Inc.
Windows
Say hello (morning!) to a new kind of rhythm game, and hang out in a virtual space with Kizuna AI!
Why similar: Music 40.6%, Rhythm 35.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Anime 8.3%, Action 2.6%
- #40 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
76% matchMixed65% 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: Music 41.5%, Rhythm 39.8%, Anime 11.6%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2%
- #41 Hatsune Miku VR
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 653 reviews2018
Dev: Crypton Future MediaPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
World-famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku invites you to join her on stage in in this VR music game! Aim for a perfect score as she sings and dances to some of her most iconic songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.4%, Music 29%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 9.3%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #42 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
71% 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 58%, Music 30.2%, Casual 7.1%, Anime 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #43 Steel Century Groove
71% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Sloth Gloss Games
Windows
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 40.4%, Music 38.7%, Anime 8.6%, Adventure 3.9%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #44 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
70% matchVery Positive95% of 546 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!
Why similar: Rhythm 74.2%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 1%
- #45 Symphonic Rain
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Music 36.7%, Rhythm 30.9%, Anime 11.7%, Emotional 6.2%, Adventure 4.3%
- #46 Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets
71% matchVery Positive93% of 772 reviews2023
Dev: SURTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.
Why similar: Music 41.2%, Rhythm 38.8%, Anime 6.9%, Adventure 4.1%, Casual 3.4%
- #47 Concerto on White: Cajon Story
69% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: C11 Games
Windows
Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!
Why similar: Music 46.1%, Rhythm 37.2%, Anime 11.5%, Action 3.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #48 Kill The Music
68% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Music 39.4%, Rhythm 37%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action 3.2%
- #49 Project Heartbeat
70% matchVery Positive89% of 389 reviews2020
Dev: EIRTeam
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Project Heartbeat is the ultimate cute community-driven rhythm game, featuring music from top artists of the Eurobeat genre made popular by the Initial D anime and manga.
Why similar: Rhythm 45%, Music 43.1%, Anime 9.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #50 GIRLS MADE PUDDING
67% matchVery Positive95% of 721 reviews2025
Dev: Kazuhide OkaPub: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
"When there's nobody there to see you, you disappear." In Girls Made Pudding, two girls tour a series of towns that people have disappeared from.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39%, Adventure 23.5%, Anime 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Indie 7%
- #51 Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER
67% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Starlike Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
"Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER" is a spin-off of the popular rhythm game "Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL." Play band-style arrangements of original songs through an intuitive 4-lane system that anyone can enjoy, and explore a new story.
Why similar: Rhythm 61.6%, Anime 15%, Action 11.7%, Casual 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 Tadpole Treble
70% matchVery Positive96% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: BitFinityPub: BitFinity, Sunken Treasure Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!
Why similar: Music 77.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 8.1%, Indie 3.5%
- #53 Ark Mobius
69% matchVery Positive90% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: YellowDuckWorks
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
This is a game containing "beautiful girl + rhythm game + multi ending GALGAME". In 2320, a huge monster appeared on the earth.Only magic energy can do harm to the monster.However,there is no more magic energy left on earth. So,you need to gain the energy from magical girls and save your world.
Why similar: Rhythm 67.7%, Anime 21.4%, Action 4.9%, Casual 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #54 ADEN
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 671 reviews2024
Dev: takayakata
Windows
Dance, dance, and dance some more! A kawaii side-scrolling dance battle for the new age! Control the mysterious girl Toaka and save the world from destruction!
Why similar: Rhythm 37.1%, Music 36.7%, Anime 15.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Action 1.8%
- #55 ヘブンバーンズレッド
69% matchMixed61% of 6,061 reviews2022
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 164.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド (ヘブバン)』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG!
Why similar: Anime 25.3%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Emotional 20.9%, Sci-fi 11%, Adventure 10.5%
- #56 Steel Century Groove: Midnight
67% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Sloth Gloss Games
Windows
Pilot mecha in rhythm-RPG dance battles in this free standalone adventure from the world of Steel Century Groove. Assemble a squad of colossal dancers and groove your way through a neon city where it's always night.
Why similar: Music 39.4%, Rhythm 39%, Anime 10%, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #57 PROJEKT GODHAND
65% matchVery Positive98% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
ULTIMATE TOOL ASSISTED BULLSHITTING KEYBOARD DESTRUCTION RHYTHM GAME
Why similar: Rhythm 63.7%, Anime 17.8%, Action 6.2%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #58 KANADE
66% matchVery Positive84% of 343 reviews2025
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
A visual novel about becoming lovers with Kanade—a half-human, half-alien girl. Enjoy a tender relationship with Kanade and witness how love blossoms into a song that saves the world.
Why similar: Anime 29.6%, Emotional 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%
- #59 Ark Mobius: Censored Edition
67% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2021
Dev: YellowDuckWorks
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
This is a game containing "beautiful girl + rhythm game + multi ending GALGAME". In 2320, a huge monster appeared on the earth.Only magic energy can do harm to the monster.However,there is no more magic energy left on earth. So,you need to gain the energy from magical girls and save your world.
Why similar: Anime 55.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Casual 11.9%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%