Games Like McOsu

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 60.7%, Music 29.8%, Difficult 2.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%, Anime 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest experience to the core circle-clicking mechanics of the game that inspired McOsu.

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 55.6%, Music 30.3%, Difficult 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game demands extreme rhythmic precision and focus, mirroring the high-difficulty ceiling found in McOsu.

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: Rhythm 41.7%, Music 26.3%, VR 20.3%, Anime 5.1%, Difficult 4%

Why You'll Like It: As a premier VR rhythm game, it captures the physical intensity and spatial awareness required for McOsu's VR mode.

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.1%, Music 35.7%, Anime 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%, Difficult 2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced rhythm action with a vibrant anime style, appealing to the same visual and gameplay preferences as McOsu.

Master your aim with KovaaK’s, the world’s best aim trainer. With over 200,000 scenarios, playlists and more! Embrace total customization, including a map editor and game physics. More than just a trainer, it’s a dynamic, community-driven platform that elevates your gameplay.

Why similar: Indie 74.3%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Singleplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for aim training, sharing the same mechanical focus on cursor movement and speed that McOsu players value.

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 57.4%, Music 28%, Anime 8.1%, Difficult 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers high-speed, high-difficulty rhythm gameplay with a massive library of music and a polished anime aesthetic.

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

Why similar: Rhythm 53%, Music 34.7%, Anime 8.8%, Indie 2.3%, 2D 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on complex rhythmic patterns and timing, providing a deep challenge for players who enjoy the technical side of rhythm games.

Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.6%, Music 29.7%, VR 17.7%, Indie 2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This VR rhythm game offers a fluid, high-energy experience that complements the movement-based gameplay of McOsu.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Music 33.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Psychological Horror 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game is legendary for its extreme difficulty and reliance on muscle memory, which aligns perfectly with the practice-heavy nature of McOsu.

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Difficult 7%, Multiplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends bullet-hell mechanics with rhythm-based gameplay, creating an intense experience that tests reaction times.

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

Why similar: Rhythm 54.8%, Music 33.9%, Difficult 6.7%, Indie 2.2%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, highly tactile rhythm experience that rewards precision and rhythmic flow.

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 54.8%, Music 21.3%, VR 10.5%, Difficult 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-action game provides a visceral, high-speed experience that demands total focus and rhythmic consistency.

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 41.3%, Rhythm 41.2%, Anime 12.4%, Indie 2.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-speed rhythm game that focuses on pure mechanical skill and music variety.

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 56.6%, Music 34%, Anime 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Difficult 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style rhythm game is known for its fast, visual-heavy gameplay and excellent soundtrack.

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 47.3%, Rhythm 45.1%, Difficult 3.7%, Anime 1.6%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong level-editor community and difficult, rhythm-based gameplay that mirrors the custom-map culture of McOsu.

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 60.3%, Music 24.8%, Anime 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 3%, Difficult 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a definitive anime-style rhythm game that requires high-speed button inputs and rhythmic accuracy.

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 69.4%, Music 18.1%, Anime 10%, Indie 1.4%, 2D 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed rhythm game features complex patterns and a strong anime aesthetic that will feel familiar to McOsu players.

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 55.3%, Music 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Difficult 3.2%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-platformer hybrid offers a clean, minimalist aesthetic and challenging timing-based gameplay.

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 49.8%, Rhythm 45.7%, Indie 1.8%, Great Soundtrack 1.4%, Difficult 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It allows players to generate rhythm tracks from their own music library, offering the same level of customization found in McOsu.

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: Rhythm 59.1%, Music 36%, VR 3.3%, Anime 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, story-driven rhythm experience with VR support that adds a unique layer of immersion.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Rhythm 62.4%, Music 37%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm FPS rewards players for shooting on the beat, combining mechanical skill with intense musical synchronization.

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 67.1%, Music 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Difficult 5.4%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that requires players to move and attack strictly to the beat, demanding constant rhythmic attention.

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 61.9%, Music 35.4%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game integrates rhythm mechanics into a dungeon-crawler, rewarding players for staying in sync with the beat.

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 68.9%, Music 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Difficult 4.1%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It forces players to perform every action in time with the music, creating a unique rhythm-based FPS experience.

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 70.8%, Music 21.4%, Anime 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.2%, Difficult 1.9%

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: Rhythm 60.6%, Indie 16%, Difficult 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure test of reaction time and rhythm, stripping away complexity to focus on high-speed combat inputs.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Anime 57.7%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Vertical-scrolling rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring hybrid keyboard and mouse mechanics and music-synced visual effects. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 51.8%, Music 37.3%, Anime 8.2%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.8%, Music 29.8%, Anime 11%, Psychological Horror 3.4%, Indie 1.3%

A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.6%, Music 33.5%, Difficult 7.9%, Anime 2.7%, Indie 1.4%

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: Rhythm 47.9%, Music 31.8%, Anime 10.7%, Difficult 6.4%, Multiplayer 2%

Enjoy a fun, grid tapping game that gets faster the more you play. See how long you can last tapping the flashing buttons. Now with a bunch of fun skins!

Why similar: Anime 42.1%, Psychological Horror 25%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Indie 16%

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 54.4%, Music 33%, VR 10.7%, Indie 1.9%

Rhythia is a game about aiming and hitting musical beats with precision timing, within a dynamic 3x3 grid system. Use your reflexes to target flying blocks, combine accurate aim with perfect rhythm, and finally master the leaderboards against players who challenge your precision skills.

Why similar: Rhythm 95.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.5%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

The best VR rhythm game compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch! Music Inside! You can choose any song from either your own music library or the never-ending list on SoundCloud. With multiplayer mode, you can play with your friends next door or with any users anywhere.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.9%, Music 33.3%, VR 14.1%, Indie 3.7%

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: Rhythm 55.7%, Music 27%, Difficult 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%, Multiplayer 2%

[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 62.9%, Music 36.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

[VR Benchmark from VRKanojo]It is a benchmark for VR. Let's measure the performance of your PC!It has a function that can become a fan in extra mode.

Why similar: VR 83.4%, Anime 14.8%, Psychological Horror 1.8%

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.2%, Anime 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Indie 5.5%

TAP & Slide - Grab the controller and feel the Music!

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 32.4%, VR 16.8%

Say hello (morning!) to a new kind of rhythm game, and hang out in a virtual space with Kizuna AI!

Why similar: Rhythm 48%, Music 31.7%, VR 11.4%, Anime 8%, Psychological Horror 0.7%

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 96.2%, Indie 2.1%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.7%, Music 32.9%, Anime 9.5%, Multiplayer 0.9%

Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

Beat Aim - rhythm aim trainer designed for FPS players with AI generated maps. Makes improving your aim incredibly fun while listening to your favorite songs. Open any music and customize level generation. Combination of osu! and KovaaK's trainer.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.2%, Music 20.6%, Difficult 9.4%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

THE DREAMCORE RHYTHM EXPERIENCE

Why similar: Rhythm 82.1%, Anime 15.9%, 2D 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 55.4%, Music 30.8%, Anime 8.3%, Indie 4%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Released into Early Access as one of the first two VR rhythm games April 5, 2016, Holodance constantly evolved and continues to evolve: Punch orbs with your hands, slice drops with laserblades, shoot drones with guns or dance with dragons, with lots of different kinds of beatmaps!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.2%, Music 29.4%, VR 15.4%, Anime 8.1%, Indie 1.9%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.4%, Music 35.8%, Difficult 4.2%, Anime 3.6%, Indie 1.7%

Can you think twice in under a second?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.1%, Difficult 38.1%, Indie 11.5%, Psychological Horror 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Welcome to Notanote！

Why similar: Rhythm 55.1%, Music 35.2%, Difficult 8.1%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Beats Fever is a VR rhythm game set in stylish and charming world stages, where players enjoy cool music and catch incoming notes.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.4%, Music 30.9%, VR 21.5%, Indie 2.2%

Face Nekomew's nightmares in this spooky rhythm game!

Why similar: Rhythm 97.5%, Indie 2.5%

LEZ is a rhythm game in the style of osu!mania with 6 keys. It's an indie game made by only one person in July 2020 with the goal to make a rhythm game with an unique design.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.1%, Music 26.5%, Difficult 9.2%, Indie 0.9%, 2D 0.9%

Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.6%, Music 32.4%, Difficult 7.1%, Indie 3%, 2D 0.6%

Glisynth is a rhythm game that uses two types of notes. The Q row on the keyboard is used for yellow notes, while the A row is used for white notes.

Why similar: Rhythm 81.6%, Anime 14.4%, Indie 2.1%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 94%, Multiplayer 2.5%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, 2D 0.8%