- #1 Tetris® Effect: Connected
97% matchVery Positive94% of 8,990 reviews2021
Dev: Monstars Inc.Pub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!
Why similar: Falling Blocks 43.8% ★, Music 16.1%, Psychedelic 8.6%, Score Attack 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the ultimate evolution of the sensory puzzle experience, perfectly capturing the music-synced, immersive flow found in Lumines.
- #2 Rez Infinite
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,272 reviews2017
Dev: Monstars Inc.Pub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.
Why similar: Rhythm 33.8%, Music 30.8%, Psychedelic 18.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary, this game offers a similar synesthetic experience where action and music merge into a single cohesive rhythm.
- #3 Mixolumia
96% matchVery Positive98% of 284 reviews2020
Dev: davemakes
Windows · Mac
Mixolumia is an entrancing musical arcade puzzler where diamond blocks slide together on a gem-shaped board and explode in glittering chain reactions.
Why similar: Falling Blocks 51.7% ★, Music 20.2%, Score Attack 6.9%, Puzzle 6.1%, Arcade 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, stylish falling-block puzzle game that places a heavy emphasis on audio-visual feedback and rhythmic gameplay.
- #4 Super Hexagon
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,108 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Rhythm 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Music 16%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the intense, fast-paced, music-driven focus that makes the gameplay loop of Lumines so compelling.
- #5 Shatter
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,336 reviews2010
Dev: SidhePub: PikPok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Arcade 20.3%, Psychedelic 13.6%, Rhythm 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brick-breaker with a phenomenal soundtrack and rhythm-based mechanics that feel incredibly satisfying to play.
- #6 CROSSNIQ+
94% matchVery Positive90% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: FUTURE MEMORY
Windows · Mac · Linux
CROSSNIQ+ (CROSS-neek plus) is a speed-focused, arcade-style puzzle game inspired by "y2k-era" visual design - a tribute to highly polished, small-scope Japanese games from the late 90's.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Puzzle 15%, Arcade 14%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the arcade-style, high-energy aesthetic and puzzle-rhythm loop with a vibrant, neon-soaked presentation.
- #7 Katamari Damacy REROLL
93% matchVery Positive93% of 6,670 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.4%, Colorful 15.7%, Casual 11.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Arcade 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the quirky, music-heavy, and highly stylized aesthetic that defines the unique Mizuguchi-adjacent experience.
- #8 Thumper
92% matchVery Positive92% of 4,405 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 36.7%, Music 26.5%, Psychedelic 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Arcade 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-intensity, rhythm-synced sensory overload that mirrors the addictive, fast-paced nature of Lumines.
- #9 Chime
91% matchVery Positive94% of 787 reviews2010
Dev: Zoë ModePub: OneBigGame
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A Zoë Mode production for the video game charity initiative OneBigGame, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this acclaimed puzzle experience.
Why similar: Music 49.1%, Rhythm 18.3%, Puzzle 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Casual 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A music-creation puzzle game where placing blocks builds the track, mirroring the core loop of Lumines.
- #10 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: Music 41.7%, Rhythm 37.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pure rhythm game that matches the high-energy, neon-drenched aesthetic and electronic music focus of Lumines.
- #11 BIT.TRIP BEAT
90% matchVery Positive81% 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 32.4%, Rhythm 25.9%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Colorful 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-action game that shares the retro-arcade, music-focused DNA of the Lumines series.
- #12 Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® 2
88% matchVery Positive82% of 2,892 reviews2021
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.
Why similar: Falling Blocks 22.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Puzzle 15.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Colorful 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for falling-block puzzle games, offering the same competitive, high-speed satisfaction as the genre's best.
- #13 Auditorium
89% matchVery Positive84% of 304 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!
Why similar: Music 69.2%, Puzzle 16.2%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on manipulating light and sound to create a harmonious, rhythmic experience that rewards careful timing.
- #14 Aaero
89% 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 44.8%, Rhythm 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Action 6.3%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines on-rails action with music-synced gameplay that feels very similar to the flow and energy of Lumines.
- #15 Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
86% matchVery Positive81% of 366 reviews2020
Dev: INFINITY Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Arcade 17.7%, Casual 10.1%, Action 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade puzzle game that shares the vibrant, fast-paced, and colorful nature of the Lumines experience.
- #16 QbQbQb
87% matchVery Positive90% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: Rezoner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.
Why similar: Music 71%, Casual 11.1%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique circular puzzle game that emphasizes rhythm and music-synced gameplay in a minimalist, arcade-style format.
- #17 Linelight
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,110 reviews2017
Dev: My Dog Zorro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.2%, Casual 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Indie 13.7%, Action 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that uses music and flow to guide the player through its levels with a focus on timing.
- #18 BIT.TRIP RERUNNER
82% matchVery Positive97% of 404 reviews2023
Dev: Choice ProvisionsPub: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.
Why similar: Rhythm 66.2%, Colorful 12%, Action 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-platformer that maintains the series' commitment to music-driven gameplay and high-speed action.
- #19 Retro/Grade
85% 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 42.8%, Music 40.2%, Action 9.2%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that requires the same focus on timing and musical cues as the more challenging levels of Lumines.
- #20 TAPSONIC BOLD
84% 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 46.2%, Music 38.6%, Casual 9.1%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm game that captures the electronic music focus and arcade intensity of the Lumines series.
- #21 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
83% 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: Music 49%, Rhythm 43.5%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter that focuses on precision and musical immersion, perfect for fans of rhythm-heavy gameplay.
- #22 MASH VP! Re:VISION
80% 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: Music 44.7%, Rhythm 42.2%, Action 5.7%, Casual 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern rhythm-action game that shares the vibrant, arcade-style presentation and music-sync focus.
- #23 Neon Warp
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Axel Sonic
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Neon Warp is a simple yet very unique puzzle game.
Why similar: Arcade 18.2%, Score Attack 14%, Casual 11.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Action 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced puzzle game that emphasizes color and rhythm in its core mechanics.
- #24 Lumines Arise
78% matchVery Positive94% of 919 reviews2025
Dev: Enhance
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A mind-blowing, fiendishly addictive reinvention of the puzzle classic Lumines from the creators of Tetris® Effect: Connected, where sound pulses through your body, mind, and every block you place, triggering dazzling visuals synched to the driving beat of an infectious, eclectic soundtrack.
Why similar: Falling Blocks 43.2% ★, Music 16.5%, Psychedelic 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Score Attack 6.4%
- #25 Tricky Towers
81% matchVery Positive90% of 16,482 reviews2016
Dev: WeirdBeard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 24.9%, Puzzle 18.6%, Arcade 15.9%, PvP 11.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Adds physics to the falling-block genre, providing a chaotic but satisfying puzzle experience that feels fresh and fun.
- #26 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
82% 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: Music 41.4%, Rhythm 36.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Action 6.4%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-puzzle game that directly incorporates rhythm mechanics into its core loop for a fast-paced experience.
- #27 TETRACHROMA
76% matchVery Positive100% of 196 reviews2024
Dev: sparsevector
Windows
TETRACHROMA is a block stacking puzzle action game with a new color changing mechanic inspired by Reversi. Manage the constantly changing colors of the board to clear 15+ lines with a single piece.
Why similar: Falling Blocks 63.2% ★, Score Attack 8.9%, Puzzle 7.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Colorful 3.3%
- #28 Chiptune Champion
81% 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 45.6%, Rhythm 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that celebrates the same electronic music aesthetic found in Lumines with a focus on high-score chasing.
- #29 DJMAX RESPECT V
77% matchVery Positive89% of 34,793 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.7 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 39.4%, Music 36%, Arcade 6.2%, PvP 4.1%, Casual 3.8%
- #30 Waveform
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,141 reviews2012
Dev: Eden Industries
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!
Why similar: Puzzle 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Indie 17.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Casual 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that uses light-wave mechanics to create a rhythmic, flowing experience that feels very similar to Lumines.
- #31 God of Light: Remastered
79% matchVery Positive91% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Playmous
Windows · Mac
God of Light: Remastered is a definitive version of the original award-winning game played by over 15 million people. The Remastered edition features all-new HD graphics, tailored light-physics controls and a remastered soundtrack by UNKLE.
Why similar: Puzzle 39.6%, Colorful 21.3%, Casual 14.8%, 2D 13.7%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that focuses on light and sound, offering a relaxing, atmospheric experience that emphasizes sensory harmony.
- #32 Puyo Puyo™Tetris®
78% matchVery Positive85% of 5,567 reviews2018
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
Why similar: Puzzle 22%, Falling Blocks 17.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Arcade 8%
- #33 Spin Rhythm XD
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,237 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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 37.8%, Rhythm 32.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Colorful 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #34 Tetris® Forever
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 375 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos
Why similar: Score Attack 20.6%, Puzzle 19%, Arcade 18.2%, Colorful 9.9%, Falling Blocks 9% ★
- #35 DoDonPachi Resurrection
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,074 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Score Attack 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 20.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 6.9%
- #36 PUMP IT UP RISE
71% matchVery Positive81% of 818 reviews2026
Dev: ANDAMIRO
Windows
PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.5% ★, Music 16.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Casual 3.9%
- #37 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,656 reviews2023
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The second title in the Katamari Damacy series has returned in a remastered, powered-up version! This new REROLL comes with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements. In Royal Reverie, roll up katamari as the King of All Cosmos in his boyhood!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Action 17.9%, Colorful 10.4%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #38 Puyo Puyo Champions
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 897 reviews2019
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Easy to learn, tough to master! Challenge friends and family in local multiplayer or compete globally via online matchmaking. Built for all ages, this puzzle game comes with a surprisingly competitive edge.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Multiplayer 12%, Arcade 10.2%
- #39 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,223 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Arcade 38%, Score Attack 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 5.8%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #40 EZ2ON REBOOT : R
72% matchVery Positive91% of 6,262 reviews2022
Dev: Neonovice Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 238.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.
Why similar: Music 37.1%, Rhythm 33.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 9.9% ★, Arcade 6.4%, Casual 4.2%
- #41 Audiosurf 2
74% matchVery Positive83% of 6,049 reviews2015
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 70.2 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 44.6%, Rhythm 22%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 3%, Arcade 2.4%
- #42 Panzer Dragoon: Remake
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 964 reviews2020
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
Why similar: Action 38.4%, Casual 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #43 Bejeweled® 3
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,118 reviews2010
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Why similar: Puzzle 53.2%, Casual 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Singleplayer 6%, Colorful 4.8%
- #44 Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
73% matchVery Positive90% of 506 reviews2013
Dev: Andrew Morrish
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.5%, Action 17.6%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%
- #45 Suika Shapes
69% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Zanthous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategically match an insane number of shapes and make a watermelon without running out of space in this new hit action puzzle game! Featuring intense versus modes, and relaxing co-operative modes, play online or offline however you'd like!
Why similar: Falling Blocks 63.3% ★, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 5.9%, Puzzle 4.6%, PvP 3.2%
- #46 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
68% matchVery Positive95% of 23,548 reviews2022
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 44.4 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 42%, Music 32%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
- #47 Arkanoid - Eternal Battle
71% matchMixed63% of 381 reviews2022
Dev: PastagamesPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!
Why similar: Arcade 27.9%, PvP 17%, Score Attack 16.5%, Colorful 9.6%, 2D 8.1%
- #48 Hexcells Infinite
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,699 reviews2014
Dev: Matthew Brown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Why similar: Puzzle 69.4%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%, 2D 2%
- #49 AudioSurf
70% 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 45%, Rhythm 23.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 14.6% ★, Score Attack 3.8%, Arcade 3%
- #50 Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,201 reviews2022
Dev: Crypton Future MediaPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Hatsune Miku Logic Paint -MIKULOGI-" has evolved! Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Music 40.4%, Puzzle 23.5%, Colorful 14.8%, Casual 9.8%, 2D 8.3%
- #51 Witch's Rhythm Puzzle
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 226 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 36.9%, Rhythm 27.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Colorful 5%
- #52 Anode
71% matchVery Positive88% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Kittehface Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Anode reintroduces the classic falling-block puzzle genre, with new twists and challenges! Link blocks back and forth across each other. Match angled couplers to create chains of multiple colors. Play Mission Mode and complete randomly-generated objectives for more challenge!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 27.2%, Puzzle 23.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Casual 12.7%, Action 10.8%
- #53 PuzzMiX
66% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
A fresh, exciting music puzzle game featuring The Muse, Lola! Contains 19 songs and 1 BGM track. Collide and mix Lola spheres together to help them evolve! The more they evolve, the greater the score!
Why similar: Puzzle 32.1%, Action 22.8%, Casual 22.8%, Colorful 17.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #54 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,110 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Arcade 33.5%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, Casual 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
- #55 Baba Is You
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 24,514 reviews2019
Dev: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Why similar: Puzzle 58.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #56 Melatonin
64% matchVery Positive94% of 8,171 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 41.4%, Music 23.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 6.2% ★, Colorful 5%, Score Attack 4.7%
- #57 sobosuba
61% matchVery Positive100% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: keepeetron
Windows · Linux
sobosuba is a merge game with ultra-squishy soft-body physics. Satisfying and relaxing -but strategy, tricks, and skill matter for chasing high scores.
Why similar: Falling Blocks 68.2% ★, Score Attack 9.1%, Puzzle 6.8%, Arcade 6.5%, Colorful 3.2%
- #58 TETRUX: Online
68% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2019
Dev: Visigames
Windows
The classic of arcades has returned, and better than ever! Solo or with friends, in TETRUX: Online you can play in a wide variety of gamemodes.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Casual 16.3%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14.1%
- #59 Betrix
65% matchVery Positive81% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: NJ No.1Pub: NJ No.1
Windows
Betrix is a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.
Why similar: Rhythm 56.9%, Puzzle 17.9%, Casual 13.6%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 3.3%
- #60 Re:Flex
63% matchVery Positive86% of 151 reviews2024
Dev: Marc Studio
Windows
Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.3%, Arcade 15%, Colorful 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Casual 5.7%
