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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Rhythm, Indie, Singleplayer.

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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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    95% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Rhythm 43.9%, Action 32%, Indie 24.1%

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    96% matchMixed59% of 156 reviews2012
    Dev: Gaijin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    Why similar: Rhythm 63.6%, Action 19.8%, Indie 16.6%

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    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2023
    Dev: TheMa dArtistPub: dArtist Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 662 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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

    Why similar: Rhythm 45.1%, Action 31.3%, Indie 23.6%

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    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 48.9%, Action 29.2%, Indie 22%

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    87% matchNo user reviews
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    “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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    Dev: Stellar Stellar Studios
    Windows

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    85% 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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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Threeclipse
    Windows

    Crown & Applause is a narrative rhythm game about a royal jester whose performances stir a kingdom ruled by silence. Dance through grand spectacles, face a restless crowd, and shape what remains when the final curtain falls.

    Why similar: Rhythm 73.8%, Action 20.2%, Indie 6%

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    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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

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    79% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    90% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
    Dev: Gaijin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Garett A C Hunter
    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
    Dev: 24 Caret Games
    Windows
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    79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: 育成カードパズル
    Windows

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

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    83% matchVery Positive93% of 281 reviews2020
    Dev: OKYO GAMES
    Windows

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    76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: No Laugh Studio
    Windows

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    89% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
    Dev: Chainsawesome Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    80% matchMixed71% of 24 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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

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    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hexadess Games Inc.
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive92% of 958 reviews2018
    Dev: La MoutardePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Panda Blade Software
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MetronomikPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mo1111
    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: CH
    Windows

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    68% matchMixed65% of 127 reviews2026
    Dev: Pigeon Games
    Windows

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    84% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
    Dev: Curious Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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  41. #41 PolyTap
    69% matchMostly Negative32% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: PolyTapOfficial
    Windows

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  42. #42 Pan Beats
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: pan
    Windows

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  43. #43 Rhythm Girl
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
    Dev: Pauline Game
    Windows · Mac

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  44. #44 Tiny Jukebox
    68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Flocons Studio
    Windows

    A crazy rythm game with 70+ short songs (10 seconds-long). How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Rhythm 68.6%, Action 25.7%, Indie 5.7%

  45. #45 Scrambled
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sunscale Studios
    Windows

    In a new mix of genres, Scrambled lets you groove away while cracking eggs. This Beat 'em up/Rhythm concoction will test the skills you didn't know you had! Master the systems and find your playstyle. Make the battlefield your dance floor!

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    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: 广州雷氪沉浸技术有限公司
    Windows

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    Why similar: Rhythm 69.4%, Action 25%, Indie 5.6%

  47. #47 Raindrops
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 169 reviews2020
    Dev: PooboolPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

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    65% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    76% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: JMJ Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2020
    Dev: Geeky Panda Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 40.4%, Indie 30.4%, Rhythm 29.2%

  51. #51 Super Pentagon
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Shapeful Games
    Windows

    Super Pentagon revolves around a unique rhythm game concept, challenging vision, focus and beat skills alike!

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    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TBM StudiosPub: Lit Network
    Windows

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

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    Why similar: Rhythm 74.8%, Action 19.7%, Indie 5.5%

  54. #54 Nekomew's Potty Trouble
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 105 reviews2018
    Dev: Pikewin
    Windows

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    Why similar: Rhythm 78.4%, Indie 21.6%

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    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
    Windows

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  56. #56 Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical
    66% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: INSIDE SYSTEMPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

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  57. #57 Aaero
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,042 reviews2017
    Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.7 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: Rhythm 64.5%, Action 19.7%, Indie 15.8%

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