Games Like Music Racer

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 38.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 28.5% ★, Rhythm 22.6%, Racing 2.5%, Arcade 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the music-procedural genre that transforms your music collection into a unique, high-speed racing track.

Music Racer 2000 is a music-adapting racing/runner/action game in an aesthetic retrowave world where you use your music to race your unique cars!

Why similar: Rhythm 25.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.1% ★, Runner 15.1%, Racing 13.7%, Abstract 11%

Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to the seed game, offering refined visuals and expanded gameplay mechanics in the same style.

Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Why similar: Rhythm 26.8%, Music 26.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Runner 10.1%, Retro 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking retro-futuristic aesthetic and intense, rhythm-based obstacle dodging that mirrors the feel of Music Racer.

Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of BARRIER X!

Why similar: Music 31%, Rhythm 23.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, reflex-intensive arcade game that demands perfect timing to navigate obstacles, much like the core loop of Music Racer.

Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms. Each MP3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.1% ★, Music 23.3%, Rhythm 22.7%, Runner 10.1%, Colorful 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that uses procedural generation to create levels based on the intensity and tempo of your own music files.

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 39.4% ★, Rhythm 25.7%, Music 25.4%, Action 2.3%, Colorful 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a shooter, it shares the core DNA of procedural generation based on music, creating intense visual spectacles synced to your tracks.

Dub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game including music from Bossfight and the DJs of Geometry Dash. Spin your crazy wheel in harmony with the song and keep dodging left and right avoiding obstacles at high speed. Do you rock the funky roads of Dub Dash?

Why similar: Racing 30.7%, Rhythm 29.9%, Music 27.2%, Action 7.3%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced racing with rhythm-based gameplay where the environment shifts and pulses to the beat of the soundtrack.

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Why similar: Music 30.4%, Racing 28.8%, Retro 14.4%, Runner 8.6%, Arcade 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the exact 1980s synthwave aesthetic and driving feel that makes Music Racer so visually distinct.

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Why similar: Racing 59.4%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 5.6%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A survival racing game that blends arcade-style driving with music-reactive environments and high-speed maneuvers.

Put the pedal to the metal or your girl will die! Experience the atmosphere of the world inspired by 80s with their neon lights, VHS tapes and synth pop. Buckle up! Gaming experiment in genre of music runner - not a game, aesthetic concept.

Why similar: Racing 35.6%, Music 34%, Retro 15.8%, Casual 4.8%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the retro-futuristic driving experience, emphasizing the atmospheric, neon-drenched aesthetic found in the seed game.

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 46.2%, Music 28%, Difficult 12%, Action 3.5%, Arcade 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly intense rhythm-action experience that focuses on speed, precision, and visceral audio-visual feedback.

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 44.6%, Rhythm 27.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.3% ★, Difficult 5.8%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult rhythm game that emphasizes timing and pattern recognition, perfect for players who enjoy the challenge of Music Racer.

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 31.3%, Music 30.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Arcade 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-intensity rhythm gameplay that rewards precision and flow, appealing to fans of music-based challenges.

Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

Why similar: Music 41.3%, Rhythm 25.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.1% ★, Arcade 2.6%, Colorful 2%

Why You'll Like It: The original procedural music racer that set the standard for syncing gameplay mechanics to user-provided audio files.

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: Music 45.4%, Rhythm 42.9%, Action 6.4%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rail-shooter that perfectly syncs its gameplay and environment to the music, providing a similar sense of flow and speed.

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 39.5%, Rhythm 37.9%, Arcade 6.6%, Colorful 4.7%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dreamlike arcade experience that blends racing, rhythm, and action into a cohesive, music-driven narrative journey.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Music 42.4%, Difficult 7%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-platformer that uses music to guide the player through challenging, neon-lit obstacle courses.

Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 28.5% ★, Music 23.2%, Rhythm 20.6%, Difficult 7.6%, Abstract 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique bullet-hell rhythm game where the entire screen reacts to the music, requiring precise movement to survive.

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 39.5%, Rhythm 35.1%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality rhythm game that incorporates racing elements and space-flight mechanics synced to a curated soundtrack.

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.4% ★, Rhythm 25.2%, Music 23.8%, Arcade 5.2%, Colorful 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses your music library to generate a chaotic, music-reactive twin-stick shooter experience.

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

Why similar: Music 36.2%, Rhythm 32.1%, Difficult 18.9%, Colorful 4.7%, Arcade 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging rhythm-based platformer where every jump and movement is perfectly synced to the beat of the music.

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

Why similar: Difficult 32.4%, Rhythm 31.6%, Music 15.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in rhythm-based reflex gameplay where the music dictates the pace and intensity of the challenge.

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 28.9%, Music 21.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Abstract 10.8%, Arcade 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based arcade game that tests your reflexes with fast-paced, music-synced obstacles.

PalmRide, the retrofuturistic fast-paced driving game inspired by classic games, and the modern outrun aesthetics. Drive through busy streets of the city, climb the tallest mountains, or just chill out on your way to the beach. Avoid obstacles and be the first in the leaderboard! Be the rad guy!

Why similar: Rhythm 26.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19.9% ★, Racing 16.5%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, retro-styled driving game that focuses on the aesthetic and mood of 1980s synthwave culture.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.8%, Music 33.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 4.9%, 3D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A synesthetic experience that turns music into a visual and interactive journey, focusing on the flow state found in rhythm games.

🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

Why similar: Music 41.4%, Rhythm 23%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.9% ★, Retro 6.5%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented rhythm game that blends first-person shooting with music-based gameplay mechanics.

This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!

Why similar: Music 37.5%, Rhythm 36.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game where every combat move must be performed to the beat of the background music.

MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Music 31%, Racing 13.6%, Casual 6.1%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that incorporates racing-like visual elements and fast-paced note tracking.

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-Based Procedural Generation 35.1% ★, Rhythm 21.9%, Music 20.9%, Runner 12.3%, Colorful 4.4%

EX-XDRiVER is a futuristic arcade-style rhythm game with racing game elements. Master precise gameplay over tracks from a growing list of artists, and use drifting to your advantage to sweep the competition!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.5%, Racing 23.5%, Music 12.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 39.5% ★, Music 25.6%, Rhythm 25.3%, Arcade 2.5%, Colorful 1.6%

It’s the year 2030, the era of flying vehicles. A one-off championship for wheel based vehicles has been organised, with cutting-edge electric cars boosted by Xenon gas. Drift through cities like Tokyo and Dubai as fast as you can and claim eternal glory!

Why similar: Racing 32.5%, Difficult 20.2%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic arcade racing game that captures the high-speed, neon-lit atmosphere of the genre.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 36%, Music 32.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Runner 10.3%, Indie 3.4%

A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.

Why similar: Music 26.6%, Rhythm 26.3%, Experimental 23.3%, Difficult 9.4%, Colorful 4.3%

Experience a new way to listen to your favourite music. Audio-reactive arcade game where you dodge pulsating shapes. The player spin around the center and dodges the neon shapes that move slower or faster depending on the audio.

Why similar: Music 33.6%, Rhythm 31.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Casual 7.2%

Play your own songs to three different game modes on, newly updated to, eight different maps, or fight the three unlockable bosses! Play on four different difficulties to get a range of challenge! Keep track of your stats and compare them to your friends! Earn all the achievements by playing and getting better at it!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 35.6% ★, Music 25.3%, Rhythm 22.6%, Action 6.5%, 3D Platformer 4.8%

"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 37.4%, Music 35.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Colorful 2.1%

BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 29.3%, Music 27.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 24.2% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%, Colorful 3.7%

MusicWave is a challanging Rhythm game for Electronic Dance Music that uses the home row of the keyboard. Players can create, share and download custom tracks through third party tools. With a modern skin and beautiful effects, each song will captivate your senses.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 30.1% ★, Rhythm 23.8%, Action 11.2%, Casual 10.3%, Indie 8.7%

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

Why similar: Music 33.5%, Rhythm 27.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 6%, Racing 5.8%

Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life!

Why similar: Music 42.4%, Rhythm 36%, Action 5.9%, Colorful 5.8%, Casual 5.1%

Feel the Neon in Your Bones! How would you like to experience your favorite genre of music in a new and exciting way? BandRoll creates an awesome mix of captivating gameplay and gorgeous visuals for you to play as you listen to songs you like.

Why similar: Music 29.1%, Rhythm 28.2%, Difficult 11.5%, 3D Platformer 8.2%, Arcade 7%

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 38.5%, Music 37.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Action 3%, Casual 2.9%

A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

Why similar: Music 44.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.7% ★, Rhythm 21.3%, Arcade 3.7%, Action 2.5%

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 29.5%, Music 28.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.8% ★, Difficult 7.3%, Multiplayer 4.6%

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

Why similar: Music 30.4%, Rhythm 27.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Abstract 9.9%, Arcade 6.7%

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 47.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.8% ★, Arcade 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Casual 5.2%

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 36.1%, Rhythm 32.1%, Abstract 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Colorful 4.6%

As a subatomic particle you start a journey into subatomic space! This arcade title takes you to the limits of your reaction speed - and with the powerful level editor you can create even harder challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 25.2%, Music 25.1%, Racing 11.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%

From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.3%, Music 34.4%, Difficult 7%, Arcade 5.3%, Retro 4.5%

Free-to-play intense rhythm, racing, and adventure! Play the story campaign, or hang out in the arcade. Play your way with a huge array of gameplay options. What's your rhythm style? Supports keyboard, gamepad, or arcade-style controllers.

Why similar: Music 32.3%, Rhythm 31.9%, Racing 14.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Colorful 3.8%

Drift at full speed across gaps, traps, and neon-drenched environments that react to a captivating soundtrack. Build and play community-made tracks, or dive straight into a spectacular campaign.

Why similar: Music 35.4%, Runner 17.2%, Racing 16.7%, Abstract 10.7%, Arcade 9%

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: Rhythm 35.3%, Music 35.3%, Colorful 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%, 3D 4.1%

Hurtle through beautiful unforgiving worlds, where every frame is enthralling, every moment is exhilarating, every death is deserved, and every success is earned. RACE | DODGE | DIE | REPEAT

Why similar: Rhythm 24%, Runner 18.6%, Racing 13.5%, Abstract 12.3%, Difficult 11.6%

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 42.5%, Music 39.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 5.6%, Difficult 3.7%

CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

Why similar: Rhythm 29%, Music 28.2%, Runner 16.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Colorful 4.5%

Get in your favorite car and set records alone or with friends in this unique arcade game!

Why similar: Racing 39.8%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Runner 8.3%, Retro 7.7%