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 60.5%, Music 29.7%, Difficult 2.5%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%, Anime 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A community-driven rhythm game that closely mimics the mechanics and feel of circle-clicking rhythm titles.

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 47.4%, Rhythm 45%, Difficult 3.7%, Anime 1.6%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-difficulty, rhythm-synced levels that require the same level of focus and precision as 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 55.5%, Music 30.4%, Difficult 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strict rhythm game that tests your timing and precision with increasingly complex patterns.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 33.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Psychological Horror 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based rhythm platformer with a massive library of community-created levels that demand extreme focus.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 35.8%, Anime 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%, Difficult 2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-energy rhythm gameplay with a vibrant anime aesthetic similar to the visual style of 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 74.8%, Multiplayer 15%, Singleplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While an aim trainer, it shares the same focus on mouse precision and reaction time that makes McOsu an effective practice tool.

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 41.6%, Music 26.3%, VR 20.5%, Anime 5.1%, Difficult 4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive VR rhythm game that utilizes similar spatial awareness and timing mechanics as McOsu's VR mode.

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 57.2%, Music 28.1%, Anime 8.1%, Difficult 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, high-tier rhythm game with a vast soundtrack and challenging patterns that test your rhythmic endurance.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 45.5%, Music 29.7%, VR 17.9%, Indie 2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that emphasizes fluid movement and precision, offering a similar immersive experience to McOsu's VR support.

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 34.8%, Anime 8.7%, Indie 2.2%, 2D 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strict timing and precision, rewarding players who can master complex rhythmic patterns.

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 41.1%, Anime 12.4%, Indie 2.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-quality rhythm game with a wide variety of music and difficulty levels to master.

"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 50.7%, Music 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Difficult 7.1%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based bullet hell that requires intense focus and movement precision to survive the music-synced obstacles.

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 34%, Difficult 6.7%, Indie 2.2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique control scheme that emphasizes precision and rhythmic flow, providing a fresh challenge for rhythm veterans.

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 54.7%, Music 21.3%, VR 10.6%, Difficult 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, psychedelic rhythm-action game that demands high-speed reactions and rhythmic consistency.

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 24.7%, Anime 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 3%, Difficult 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm game featuring an anime aesthetic and challenging note-charting that appeals to fans of the genre.

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 21.5%, Anime 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Difficult 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, accessible rhythm game that offers a fun and challenging experience for players of all skill levels.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 55.2%, Music 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Difficult 3.2%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that focuses on timing and precision, mirroring the difficulty found in McOsu.

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 56.5%, Music 34%, Anime 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%, Difficult 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game with fast-paced visuals and a great soundtrack that matches the intensity of McOsu.

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 66.9%, Music 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Difficult 5.5%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that forces you to move and attack in perfect sync with the beat, blending rhythm with strategic 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 1.5%, Difficult 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to play through your own music library, creating unique rhythmic tracks that test your reaction time.

Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

Why similar: Rhythm 50.3%, Music 29.4%, VR 19.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter that blends music-synced action with precision aiming, perfect for those who enjoy McOsu's VR mechanics.

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 70.8%, Music 21.9%, Indie 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%, Difficult 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dreamlike rhythm game that focuses on precision and timing through a series of unique, music-synced challenges.

The ultimate training and warmup solution for FPS/TPS players: Aimbeast combines human-like AI and lot of useful scenarios to make you better at all types of shooters in a fast and efficient way. Are you ready to become an Aimbeast?

Why similar: Indie 55.2%, Multiplayer 32.6%, Singleplayer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful aim trainer that helps refine the mouse control necessary for high-speed rhythm gaming.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.5%, Difficult 19%, Music 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty game that relies entirely on rhythm and pattern recognition to survive.

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 68.8%, Music 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Difficult 4.2%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that requires you to shoot, reload, and dodge in time with the music.

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 35.5%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler where every action is synced to the beat, rewarding players who maintain a consistent rhythm.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 39.6%, Indie 14.7%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that demands high-level timing and pattern mastery, appealing to the same skill set as rhythm games.

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 15.9%, Difficult 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced combat game that relies on rhythmic button inputs to execute stylish and precise attacks.

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 57.6%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Indie 3.5%, 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 37.4%, Anime 8.2%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 95.4%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.4%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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 31.9%, Anime 10.7%, Difficult 6.4%, Multiplayer 2%

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 54.3%, Music 33%, VR 10.8%, Indie 1.9%

“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 53.6%, Music 29.9%, Anime 11.1%, Psychological Horror 3.3%, 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 53.5%, Music 33.6%, Difficult 7.9%, Anime 2.7%, Indie 1.4%

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 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Indie 15.8%

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 55.6%, Music 27%, Difficult 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Multiplayer 1.9%

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 48.8%, Music 33.3%, VR 14.2%, Indie 3.7%

[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 63.3%, Music 36.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Can you think twice in under a second?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.5%, Difficult 38%, Indie 11.4%, Psychological Horror 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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!

[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 83.6%, Anime 14.7%, Psychological Horror 1.7%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 50.6%, Music 32.4%, VR 17%

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 30.9%, Anime 8.3%, Indie 4%, Multiplayer 1.5%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 47.9%, Music 31.7%, VR 11.6%, Anime 8%, Psychological Horror 0.6%

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.2%, Anime 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Indie 5.5%

Training game for FPS games. Helps you become a better aimer. Includes a lot of different practice scenarios, which is great for warmup or taking your aim to the next level.

Why similar: Indie 100%

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 96.3%, 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 56.6%, Music 33%, Anime 9.5%, Multiplayer 0.9%

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 67.1%, Music 20.6%, Difficult 9.4%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Welcome to Notanote！

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

Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.

Why similar: Anime 85.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, 2D 3%

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 81.9%, Anime 14.2%, Indie 2.1%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 45.1%, Music 29.4%, VR 15.5%, 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 54.3%, Music 35.9%, Difficult 4.2%, Anime 3.6%, Indie 1.7%

A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills!

Why similar: Multiplayer 73%, Indie 27%

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 45.3%, Music 30.9%, VR 21.7%, Indie 2.2%