Games Like Muse Dash

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 43.1%, Music 34.5%, Anime 6.9%, Sexual Content 4.3%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast, polished key-based rhythm action with a huge soundtrack and slick anime-styled presentation that scratches the same high-energy music-game itch as Muse Dash.

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 47.2%, Rhythm 28.8%, Anime 9.9%, Sexual Content 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its bright anime aesthetic, straightforward note charts, and easy-to-hard accessibility make it one of the closest pure rhythm-game alternatives to Muse Dash.

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 44%, Music 29.5%, Anime 9.2%, Cute 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: If you love Muse Dash for catchy songs, cute visuals, and satisfying arcade timing, this is another top-tier anime rhythm game built around that same appeal.

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 49.1%, Rhythm 34.3%, Anime 6.6%, Cute 3.4%, Female Protagonist 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes anime presentation, fan-favorite music, and rhythm play with a bit more spectacle, making it a strong next step for Muse Dash players who want more flair.

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 56.1%, Music 23.9%, Anime 9.3%, Casual 3.1%, Arcade 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This combines polished lane-based rhythm gameplay with anime-girl styling and a very approachable, content-rich feel that lines up well with Muse Dash fans.

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 43.5%, Music 42.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Anime 3.4%, Arcade 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its simple-to-read inputs, stylish audiovisual feedback, and casual-friendly arcade energy make it a great fit for players who like Muse Dash's immediate flow.

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 58.9%, Music 29.1%, Casual 3.5%, Cute 3.1%, Anime 3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Muse Dash, it wraps accessible rhythm mechanics and a cheerful, colorful presentation around an enormous library of feel-good songs.

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 54.8%, Music 28.1%, Cute 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Colorful 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although dreamier and less anime-styled, it shares Muse Dash's accessible structure, excellent music sync, and wonderfully readable one-more-song rhythm flow.

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 37.5%, Rhythm 34%, Anime 8.8%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Cute 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled rhythm action game has the same bright, playful tone and easy-to-grasp structure that makes Muse Dash so bingeable.

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: Music 36.6%, Rhythm 33.7%, Anime 8.6%, Sexual Content 5.7%, Cute 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish anime presentation and clean lane-based rhythm gameplay give it a very similar balance of visual charm and satisfying timing-based play.

"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.

Why similar: Music 46%, Rhythm 36.8%, Anime 9%, Female Protagonist 5%, Casual 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime aesthetic, music-first design, and approachable rhythm structure make it a natural recommendation for players who want more characterful song-driven play.

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: Music 40.3%, Rhythm 37.7%, Anime 7.2%, Cute 4.7%, Funny 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It nails the same satisfying sense of timing mastery and catchy replayability as Muse Dash, even though its presentation is more minimalist and story-focused.

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: Rhythm 40.4%, Music 39.8%, Anime 6.5%, Difficult 3.7%, Cute 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dense song list and highly refined classic rhythm mechanics for players who enjoy Muse Dash's score-chasing side but want a more traditional lane format.

The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.3%, Music 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Female Protagonist 3.2%, Difficult 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It turns rhythm play into a fast, characterful lane-based challenge, making it a strong fit for Muse Dash fans who want more reactive note-reading intensity.

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 43.9%, Rhythm 43.3%, Difficult 4.2%, Colorful 2.3%, Arcade 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its tactile, pick-up-and-play rhythm design and strong soundtrack make it a great choice for Muse Dash fans who care most about the feel of hitting notes cleanly.

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 43.5%, Music 38.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Difficult 3.8%, Colorful 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a superb match for players who love Muse Dash's strict timing focus and want an even purer test of rhythmic precision.

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 71.1%, Cute 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, 2D 2.8%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its cute 2D anime style and hybrid of rhythm and bullet-hell action echo the playful, action-forward side of Muse Dash.

"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 39.8%, Music 39.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Difficult 4.3%, 2D 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It channels a similar marriage of music and visual action, with colorful chaos and strong soundtrack energy that appeals to Muse Dash players.

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 47.2%, Music 42.9%, Anime 8.1%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This vocaloid-inspired rhythm game captures a lot of the same anime-music appeal as Muse Dash while leaning into highly readable arcade charts and expressive visuals.

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Music 38.8%, Rhythm 38.5%, Anime 5.7%, Difficult 4.6%, Cute 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This one shares Muse Dash's cartoon energy, lighthearted tone, and accessible rhythm gameplay, just with a sillier fantasy twist.

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 53.8%, Music 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Female Protagonist 4.5%, Difficult 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more roguelike-focused, it still offers that addictive beat-matching loop and great soundtrack that many Muse Dash players enjoy.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Music 37.1%, Rhythm 34%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Beautiful 6.3% ★, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same pop-music exhilaration and stylish, feminine audiovisual energy, even if it leans more into interactive album than strict rhythm charts.

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 57.3%, Music 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Difficult 2.7%, Female Protagonist 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This pushes the rhythm-action angle much harder, but the core idea of moving and attacking strictly to the beat still makes it an interesting Muse Dash follow-up.

A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.5%, Anime 15.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Colorful 3.7%, Arcade 3%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime-inspired style, female-led music focus, and sharp rhythm gameplay make it one of the most vibe-compatible alternatives to Muse Dash.

“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 39.3%, Music 36.4%, Anime 9.3%, Cute 5.5%, Female Protagonist 4.5%

What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.7%, Music 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Difficult 2.8%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is another playful, song-driven arcade rhythm game with strong personality and plenty of quick-hit stages for Muse Dash-style session play.

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

Why similar: Music 67.4%, Anime 12.8%, Rhythm 5.1%, Colorful 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers sleek, high-speed rhythm combat with excellent flow, making it a good pick if you like Muse Dash most for its kinetic timing satisfaction.

Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.

Why similar: Music 48.8%, Rhythm 41.3%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its smooth audiovisual presentation and easy-to-read note patterns make it a solid recommendation for players chasing Muse Dash's casual-friendly rhythm rush.

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 47.1%, Music 44%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Action 1%

Why You'll Like It: Its music-synced combat keeps the rhythm-action blend front and center, appealing to players who enjoy Muse Dash's sense of attacking in time with a soundtrack.

This game is a rhythm action game in which the player purifies souls by pinching them with girls' thighs! The player controls the thighs and pinches the flowing souls in rhythm. Let's purify souls by pinching them with thighs in rhythm! Let's Paradise!

Why similar: Music 37.2%, Rhythm 34.3%, Anime 8.8%, Cute 7%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

Why similar: Rhythm 21%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Anime 16.2%, Cute 13.1%, Sexual Content 12.7%

It’s Super Crazy Rhythm Castle, the chaotic rhythm adventure! A puzzling co-op mashup unlike anything you've ever heard. Solo, or with a band of up to three friends … … Can you conquer the castle?

Why similar: Music 46.3%, Rhythm 42.1%, Colorful 2.7%, Funny 2.7%, Arcade 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though more puzzle-heavy than Muse Dash, it still delivers a colorful, comedic, music-driven experience that fits players looking for upbeat rhythm variety.

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.

Why similar: Music 46.7%, Rhythm 44.5%, Colorful 2.9%, Casual 2.3%, Difficult 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This keeps the same accessible music-riding style as AVICII Invector while broadening the track variety for players who mainly want a stylish rhythm cruise.

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Music 42.6%, Rhythm 33.2%, Anime 8.7%, Female Protagonist 5%, Cute 4.1%

Erotic Rhythm is a music game that will leave you wanting more, just hit the notes accurately and the girl will swing her body to the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.1%, Music 30.6%, Sexual Content 9.1%, Hentai 6.6%, Anime 6.5%

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

Why similar: Music 40.9%, Rhythm 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Difficult 6.1%, Colorful 1.8%

"Dream Rhythm" is an addictive rhythm game. Simple operation, beautiful songs, bring you a dreamy flow experience.

Why similar: Music 33.3%, Rhythm 32.5%, Sexual Content 8.9%, Hentai 7.5%, Anime 7.1%

A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.2%, Music 35.6%, Anime 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%, Difficult 2%

A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.

Why similar: Rhythm 77.1%, Cute 9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Casual 3.6%, Action 2.1%

[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 49%, Music 46.6%, Casual 2.1%, Action 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Immerse in fiery rhythm! Sex Beats: adult game fusing beats & sizzling anime CG. Notes fly from sides; precise presses trigger seductive animations + ASMR ear play, synced to music for heart-racing ecstasy! Conquer difficulties, unlock stories & auto-play.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.6%, Music 32%, Sexual Content 10.4%, Hentai 7.6%, Anime 6.1%

Discover your perfect MUSE amidst music beats! This is a simple SUPER CASUAL rhythm game, full of colors and beauties! Collect stars and obtain HEARTS from women! Seek your path to the perfect date! Just remember - Girls will be listening. So don't step on her feet...

Why similar: Music 31.9%, Rhythm 30.7%, Anime 8.2%, Sexual Content 7.5%, Hentai 6.6%

Tear sexy villain's clothes apart! Undress the anime girls with a rhythmic challenge. Win your fights while vibing to catchy music.

Why similar: Music 36.3%, Rhythm 32.1%, Anime 8.1%, Hentai 6%, Sexual Content 5%

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 37.7%, Rhythm 31.5%, Anime 7.4%, Sexual Content 6.3%, Cute 5%

Welcome to Notanote！

Why similar: Music 40.1%, Rhythm 38.5%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Difficult 4.5%, Cute 3.9%

UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 41%, Music 39.2%, Anime 9%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Colorful 1.7%

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: Music 44.3%, Rhythm 37.6%, Anime 6.8%, Female Protagonist 3.3%, Arcade 2.2%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Anime 27.4%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Cute 16%, Difficult 8.5%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 43.3%, Music 41.8%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Difficult 2%, 2D 1.4%

The new generation community-driven 4K falling-note rhythm game Live Rise!!: 4K Fever. You will join Mengyu to experience unique rhythm challenges or create your own custom charts to craft your very own rhythm adventure.

Why similar: Music 45.3%, Rhythm 35.9%, Anime 8.3%, Female Protagonist 3.4%, Cute 2.7%

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Music 43.3%, Rhythm 37.8%, Anime 7.5%, Difficult 4.7%, Arcade 2.1%

Need a game with RPG element, rhythm-based combat and Waifus? Everything here in Waifus Smash. Control your hero to explore the world, defeat the enemy and boss under the exiciting background music to save the Obhiro village from threat.

Why similar: Rhythm 34.8%, Music 31.9%, Sexual Content 8.9%, Anime 8.3%, Hentai 5.7%

我が国には八百万の神々がいる 弾幕は八百万発程度では終わらない ノスタルジックでネイティブな弾幕シューティング原風景

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Anime 13%, Difficult 10.9%, Cute 6.8%

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 53.2%, Music 22.7%, Anime 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Cute 3.1%

A 4-key vertical rhythm game featuring two chart types:Rhythm-focused Drum Mode and melody-driven Melody Mode. Developed by the Chinese indie music platform dizzylab, with a large and continuously expanding music library！

Why similar: Music 40.1%, Rhythm 39.7%, Female Protagonist 6%, Anime 4.5%, Cute 4.4%

Classic play, brand new audio experience! Simple operation brings more accurate and comfortable feel, There are more than one track waiting for you to unlock!

Why similar: Music 43.2%, Rhythm 37%, Anime 9.3%, Cute 5%, Casual 1.7%

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Music 43.1%, Rhythm 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Difficult 4.9%, Cute 2.1%

桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.8%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Cute 9.2%, Anime 6.6%

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: Music 43.8%, Rhythm 42.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Difficult 3.2%, Casual 1.1%

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

Why similar: Music 41.3%, Rhythm 41.2%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Colorful 3%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%