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In this stylish rhythm platformer you will traverse an obstacle ridden terrain while listening to a wide variety of music. Equipped with a fully functional level editor create levels with your own music and share them with your friends!

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Developer: Fat Pixel Studios
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Why similar: Rhythm 56.7%, Action 24.9%, Indie 18.4%

  2. #2 Stage Fright (by Broan Games)
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    Why similar: Rhythm 53.4%, Indie 25.1%, Action 21.4%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Why similar: Rhythm 73.5%, Action 20.2%, Indie 6.3%

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    95% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
    Dev: MioMaxPub: SMU Guildhall
    Windows

    Circuit Slinger is a VR rhythm game where players purge corrupted code to a beat.

    Why similar: Rhythm 43.9%, Action 31.7%, Indie 24.4%

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    96% matchMixed59% of 156 reviews2012
    Dev: Gaijin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.

    Why similar: Rhythm 63.5%, Action 19.7%, Indie 16.8%

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    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2023
    Dev: Mahad DareshaniPub: dArtist Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Compete against your friend in a battle of music! Battle to the beat as a character of your choosing to see who becomes "The King of Rhythm". Will you be the King? Play and Find out!

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    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 655 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

    Why similar: Rhythm 45.1%, Action 31%, Indie 23.9%

  8. #8 Crazy Beat's Junction
    93% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: indie-du
    Windows · Mac

    Crazy Beat's Junction is Rhythm Action Game.Press buttons and move cars on the road to the goal.Make the best traffic control.

    Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Action 28.9%, Indie 22.3%

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    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VR Game Media
    Windows

    “Rock’n Slayer" is a VR rhythm action game in which you become a rock star and defeat demons. Attack and play the instrumental demons to the beat and get the audience cheering!

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    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stellar Stellar Studios
    Windows

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  11. #11 BIT.TRIP VOID
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
    Dev: Gaijin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: RedOctane Games
    Windows

    Stage Tour is a rhythm-action game that blends familiar, accessible note-highway gameplay with exciting modern twists. It’s poised to rekindle the flame of plastic-instrument rhythm gaming with new features and modes, diverse bandmates and instruments, competitive depth, and seasonal events.

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    88% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
    Dev: Maksim Chugunov
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  14. #14 BIT.TRIP FATE
    91% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
    Dev: Gaijin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    83% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Garett A C Hunter
    Windows

    Shoot, punch, and cast to the enemies beat. Survive chaotic and dynamic tempo driven rounds. Dash to keep within tempo range or dash to avoid incoming damage.

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    89% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    84% matchVery Positive93% of 280 reviews2020
    Dev: OKYO GAMES
    Windows

    The Network has been infested. Face a giant creature ruled by music to cleanse it. Fight while switching between 2 complementary Game Modes!

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    77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: No Laugh Studios
    Windows

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  19. #19 VELUCITY
    86% matchMixed42% of 97 reviews2020
    Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
    Windows

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    80% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    82% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: Poobool
    Windows · Mac

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    89% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
    Dev: Chainsawesome Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 47 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Jertlemiah
    Windows · Linux

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    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Panda Blade Software
    Windows

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    82% matchVery Positive92% of 950 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MetronomikPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: CH
    Windows

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    85% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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  36. #36 Tempo Cube
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mo1111
    Windows

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    Dev: Pigeon Games
    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: PolyTapOfficial
    Windows

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    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  40. #40 Rhythm Girl
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac

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    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Flocons Studio
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  43. #43 Raindrops
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 169 reviews2020
    Dev: PooboolPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

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    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: 广州雷氪沉浸技术有限公司
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    78% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: JMJ Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  46. #46 Super Pentagon
    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    65% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive96% of 103 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    67% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Sprytosaur Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Rhythm 74.9%, Action 19.6%, Indie 5.6%

  51. #51 Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical
    66% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: INSIDE SYSTEMPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

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    75% matchMixed66% of 770 reviews2014
    Dev: Zen Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    70% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2018
    Dev: AAAGAMES
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive85% of 586 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.

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    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ae.studio
    Windows

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  56. #56 Beats Warrior: Nian
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Liujiajun
    Windows

    "Beats Warrior: Nian" is a strange rhythm action adventure game. The story tells that Nian and Bao never miss the adventure! Nian will use special beat combat techniques to defeat creatures and bosses in several worlds.

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  57. #57 Aaero
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,028 reviews2017
    Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    71% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
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    Windows

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