- #1 MUPO
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Finley Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grab your keyboard and jump into the rhythm in MUPO. This fast-paced rhythm game is driven by skill, creativity, and community. Build maps, climb leaderboards, and shape the game’s future. And there’s so much more to come—stay tuned. Be part of the MUPO journey!
Why similar: Typing 27.2% ★, Rhythm 23.5%, Music 20.1%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Score Attack 8.7%
- #2 Typing Tempo
96% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Rainbeat Games
Windows · Linux
Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!
Why similar: Typing 36.4% ★, Rhythm 31.7%, Music 20.4%, Difficult 10.5%, Indie 0.5%
- #3 Rhythmic Keyboard
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Lando Games
Windows
Rhythmic Keyboard is a music-based typing game with integration of a talent system that allows for the player to increase their effectiveness. Procedurally spawned keys inhibit pattern formation, so reaction speed and hand/eye coordination are a priority -- not memorization.
Why similar: Typing 37.5% ★, Rhythm 34.4%, Music 22.9%, Stylized 4.4%, Action 0.6%
- #4 Dash Out
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: r3nsen
Windows · Linux
A music-based game where you dash through the levels and complete rhythmic challenges
Why similar: Music 36%, Rhythm 35.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #5 Intralism
94% matchVery Positive86% of 4,876 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 48.6%, Rhythm 33.3%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Difficult 6.7%, Indie 0.4%
- #6 Keyboard Rush
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Reality Games
Windows · Linux
Rhythm based typing game. Improve your typing skills or learn to type while typing to the beat on levels of varying difficulty from no typing experience to pro typist.
Why similar: Typing 48.4% ★, Rhythm 45.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Action 1.2%, Indie 0.4%
- #7 Thumper
93% matchVery Positive92% of 4,345 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 42.1%, Music 22.8%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Atmospheric 4%
- #8 Sonic Surge - Rhythm Showdown
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowvisuals
Windows
Sonic Surge: Rhythm Showdown is a fast-paced rhythm game based on classical games of our childhood where players battle to the beat and hitting notes to unleash powerful combos and grind for the highest score. Master the music, dominate opponents, and conquer electrifying tracks!
Why similar: Typing 28.5% ★, Rhythm 26.5%, Music 24.3%, Score Attack 11.8%, Stylized 5.8%
- #9 PolyTap
91% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: PolyTapOfficial
Windows
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.4%, Music 32.8%, Difficult 17%, Action 1.3%, Indie 0.4%
- #10 Beatcore zero
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Follow the fun
Windows
Try Beatcore for free! A simple rhythm game where you hit beats as they come down the lanes. This version does not permit access to the workshop.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.5%, Music 23.8%, Typing 20.7% ★, Score Attack 14.4%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #11 Super Mega Awesome Typing
90% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: NS Game Studio
Windows
Unleash your inner typing maestro in SUPER MEGA AWESOME TYPING! Epic music, neon vibes, achievements! Get ready to tap to the beat and upskill your typing to BEAST MODE. The only limit is yourself!
Why similar: Typing 43.3% ★, Rhythm 37.8%, Music 14%, Retro 4.9%
- #12 Beat Vector
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sledding Cloud
Windows · Mac
An immersive 360-degree rhythm experience where music and motion collide. Trigger a dynamic audio-visual show with every hit, and watch the world come alive! Don't just play the tracks, become a part of the performance!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.1%, Music 35%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, Psychedelic 1.1%, Indie 0.5%
- #13 Twin Horizons
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Exploding Cable Productions
Windows · Mac
You may think this is a simple rhythm action game with the simple controls of tapping and holding the keyboard, but what's that above? Yes, you need to pay attention to those as well! Can you handle the 8-lane madness?
Why similar: Music 42.2%, Rhythm 39.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Retro 5.2%, Action 1.3%
- #14 Fury of Light
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Complex Realms
Windows · Linux
Keep your focus and follow the light in this fast-paced action game!
Why similar: Music 35.8%, Rhythm 35.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Action 0.8%
- #15 Shapes N Music
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: very remarkable games
Windows
A brutal bullet-hell rhythm game where every death is your fault. Dodge hazards, dash and die to a varied soundtrack synced to intense levels. Master 4 more game modes built to steal your evenings. Can you beat each level without taking a hit?
Why similar: Rhythm 37.7%, Music 28.4%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Retro 5.1%
- #16 BandRoll
86% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Bluespy StudiosPub: Next in Game
Windows · Mac
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: Rhythm 30.5%, Music 28.2%, Fast-Paced 16%, Difficult 11.7%, Stylized 7.5%
- #17 BIT.TRIP BEAT
86% matchVery Positive80% of 881 reviews2010
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 48.5%, Music 37.9%, Difficult 8.2%, Retro 3.6%, Indie 0.9%
- #18 Rhythm Journey
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.7%, Music 37.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Indie 1%, Action 0.6%
- #19 Fingerdance
84% matchVery Positive97% of 388 reviews2025
Dev: zniqPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
The game that simply confuses your fingers.
Why similar: Typing 51.5% ★, Rhythm 33.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 0.9%, Indie 0.5%
- #20 RiBeat!
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sweet Banana
Windows
RiBeat! is a challenging rhythm-puzzle game where you move to the beat of the music while avoiding obstacles, solving puzzles, and jamming out in musical showdowns. Bob your head to catchy tunes as Muira, the musical frog, embarks on a groovy adventure in a world that syncs with the rhythm!
Why similar: Music 41.7%, Rhythm 39%, Difficult 12.2%, Stylized 5.5%, Action 0.8%
- #21 Lumi Trek
82% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Gray Muscat
Windows · Mac
Lumi Trek is a unique rhythm platformer where you have to combine the three primary colors of light to overcome obstacles. Change the color of the moving star at the right time, and stay calm when deadly traps appear. It may sound simple, but this challenge will make your hands sweat!
Why similar: Rhythm 36.4%, Music 33.3%, Difficult 14%, Score Attack 11.1%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #22 Laserlife
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2015
Dev: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Music 46.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #23 Mazino
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ahmet Babagil
Windows
A neon-soaked casino twist on classic maze-chase action. Navigate glowing mazes as "Chip," dodge cunning Dealers, ride hot streaks, hit jackpots, and let the music-reactive visuals pull you into one more run. The house always wins... unless you're on a Blazing Streak.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Rhythm 22%, Score Attack 17.6%, Music 13.9%, Difficult 9.6%
- #24 Beat Weaver
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Echolox Interactive
Windows
3D multi-track rhythm action with space-time bending mechanics that reward your style as much as your precision. Hit notes and switch tracks to add instruments to the mix. Become a remix machine, enter the flow state and uniquely approach each song of a highly replayable, genre-defying soundtrack.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.3%, Music 29%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 7.4%
- #25 Relapse
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 50.2%, Music 43.8%, Stylized 4.4%, Action 0.9%, Indie 0.8%
- #26 Keyboard Maestro Voyage
80% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: OnozukaPlan
Windows
"Keyboard Maestro Voyage" is a music game using a MIDI keyboard, simulating real performances. Play in sync with flowing notes in this classic-style game. Start quickly by simply choosing a song and sheet music.
Why similar: Music 43.6%, Rhythm 39.8%, Score Attack 16.6%
- #27 Piano High Score
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bird Bath Games
Windows
Everything you love about rhythm games, brought to your digital piano. Load your own MIDI files, play on real keys, and climb online leaderboards.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Music 35.5%, Score Attack 15.9%, Stylized 4.7%, Psychedelic 1.2%
- #28 Beatlow
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windfall Studio
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced rhythm game where every mistake costs a life. Hit the right keys in time with the music, survive escalating mutators, upgrade your skills, and push your run as far as possible.
Why similar: Rhythm 43.8%, Music 18.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Score Attack 11.4%, Fast-Paced 10.1%
- #29 Rotoscape
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: N-GON Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game about rotating shapes. To save the Shapiverse. Rotoscape is a minimalistic fast-paced action puzzle game about rotating shapes with a soundtrack by Geoplex.
Why similar: Rhythm 20.1%, Music 19.5%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Score Attack 12.8%, Difficult 11.3%
- #30 AGAINST
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 315 reviews2025
Dev: Joy Way
Windows
AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.
Why similar: Rhythm 33.8%, Music 33.8%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Stylized 4%
- #31 Chiptune DJ
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Por si las moscas
Windows
Chiptune DJ is a rythm based game where you play along catchy 8-bit chiptune music to improve your rythmic and coordination skills. Build up your combos and beat your previous scores as you get better and better.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.3%, Music 41.6%, Retro 9.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #32 弥赛亚症候群/Messianic Syndrome
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MaybeGames
Windows
Messianic Syndrome is a rhythm game blending AVG narrative and RPG elements. Players earn points and collect items through music gameplay, fulfilling plot conditions to explore the story. Enhance your skills, raise your rating, and tackle higher difficulties to unlock all story content!
Why similar: Rhythm 39.9%, Music 28.2%, Score Attack 16.7%, Surreal 11.1%, Drama 3.9%
- #33 Quaver
74% matchVery Positive92% of 16,461 reviews2022
Dev: Swan
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 56.2%, Music 37.8%, Difficult 5.4%, Indie 0.6%
- #34 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
75% 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.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.4%, Music 45%, Action 0.9%, Indie 0.7%
- #35 Turtoa: Global Rhythm
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sillysoft Games
Windows · Mac
Feel the rhythm of exotic cultures and amazing instruments in this beautiful aquatic world music game.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.2%, Music 32.4%, Typing 24.2% ★, Atmospheric 5.6%, Psychedelic 1.1%
- #36 Twin Edge
74% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Filip "Arcy" BiałokozowiczPub: ScoreSpace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Twin Edge is a refreshing circular take on the Rhythm Game genre. Divide your attention evenly between two rotating circles and try not to lose your rhythm!
Why similar: Rhythm 34.5%, Music 31.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Score Attack 10%, Stylized 6.2%
- #37 Notanote
73% matchVery Positive88% of 926 reviews2024
Dev: zzzProject
Windows
Welcome to Notanote!
Why similar: Rhythm 40.6%, Music 36.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Stylized 4.9%, Atmospheric 1.7%
- #38 Party Pumper
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: Fibrum Limited
Windows
Born in the vibrations of music, Party Pumper is a game about parties and for parties! Player's goal is to entertain the audience by mixing a music samples. Combine this with a dance movements and fun party gadgets action, interact with partygoers crowd and pump the party!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.3%, Music 48.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #39 BandRoll VR
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bluespy StudiosPub: Next in Game
Windows
Feel the Neon Universe in your bones! Would you like to experience your favorite music genres in a new way? No need to worry, BandRoll VR creates amazing universes for you, blended with music genres. You can enjoy playing games while listening to your favorite music.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.4%, Music 27.3%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Stylized 7.1%
- #40 Groove Coaster
73% matchMixed67% of 1,585 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 52%, Music 42.7%, Difficult 3.9%, Action 1.5%
- #41 AudioSurf
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,066 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 53.7%, Rhythm 37.2%, Score Attack 5%, Fast-Paced 3.5%, Indie 0.6%
- #42 Flutterdash
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tigura Games
Windows
Flutterdash is a vibrant, fast-paced rhythm game featuring intense built-in levels and custom music auto-generation. Master unique four-directional rhythm mechanics, and challenge your reaction speed using hardcore gameplay modifiers.
Why similar: Rhythm 30.9%, Music 28.2%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Score Attack 10.8%
- #43 Project: Bits
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Project: Bits (Pronounced Beats) is a complimentary music and rhythm game. It's primary goal functions as a distribution platform for various songs and steps. Listen to the music. Feel the groove. Hit the arrows.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 47.4%
- #44 Neon Beats
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,544 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.7%, Music 39.2%, Difficult 6.7%, Score Attack 5.8%, Indie 0.6%
- #45 Boyce the Voice
70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Emmanuel Ho
Windows · Mac · Linux
Boyce the Voice is a fast-paced rhythm game where an you play Boyce! An unlikely voice actor who is on a mission to change the world...with his voice! Embark on 6 custom designed levels where only quick thinking, wit, and speedy fingers can win the day!
Why similar: Rhythm 34.2%, Music 30.6%, Surreal 14.3%, Stylized 6.7%, Drama 5.8%
- #46 McOsu
70% matchVery Positive89% of 6,349 reviews2017
Dev: McKay
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 57.4%, Music 34.8%, Difficult 7.3%, Indie 0.6%
- #47 KickBeat Steam Edition
71% matchMixed66% of 770 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!
Why similar: Music 50%, Rhythm 47.3%, Action 1.6%, Indie 1.2%
- #48 Nientum - Op.ZERO
68% matchVery Positive99% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Rhythm 28.5%, Music 26.4%, Surreal 12.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.1%
- #49 Spell Beat
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melodica Interactive
Windows
The VR rhythm game where every song is a boss fight. Turn music into spells, duel like a wizard, and unleash devastating magic.
Why similar: Rhythm 31.6%, Music 27.9%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Score Attack 11.5%, Difficult 9.3%
- #50 Anime Dance-Off - Ghost Party
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Welcome to Anime Dance-Off – Ghost Party, the ultimate rhythm and dance game where the vibrant world of anime meets the exhilarating challenge of dance battles! Step into a universe where music and movement collide in a spectacular party experience for seasoned rhythm gamers and newcomers.
Why similar: Typing 36.1% ★, Music 32.1%, Rhythm 31.5%, Indie 0.3%
- #51 Keyboard Piano-ist
69% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: One Unify
Windows · Mac
Play Piano and learn typing at the same time! Discover your inner piano talent. If you are using a Razer Chroma compatible keyboard, the keyboard keys would light up accordingly to the notes! Play the game, learn the piano!
Why similar: Typing 61.2% ★, Rhythm 38.8%
- #52 Mirth Melody
67% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2024
Dev: Clay Game Studio
Windows
Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.
Why similar: Music 47%, Rhythm 43.8%, Stylized 8.3%, Action 0.5%, Indie 0.4%
- #53 Rift of the NecroDancer
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,345 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 66.9%, Music 22.5%, Difficult 7.9%, Stylized 1.9%, Action 0.4%
- #54 Intralism: Rebuild
68% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows
Rebuild - is a remake of fast and hard rhythm game Intralism. 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: Rhythm 29.6%, Music 26.4%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Stylized 7.1%
- #55 Rhythm Bang
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RiskiVR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!
Why similar: Music 52%, Rhythm 47.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #56 Rhythm Fighter
67% matchVery Positive80% of 454 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Rhythm 42.6%, Music 39.6%, Difficult 15.9%, Action 1.1%, Indie 0.8%
- #57 Cosmophony
68% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Bento-StudioPub: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.
Why similar: Music 49.8%, Fast-Paced 29.2%, Difficult 18.1%, Action 1.6%, Indie 1.3%
- #58 TEXT
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Want to learn how to type on the keyboard at the speed of light? Then this simulator is for you! Choose 1 of 9 game types and train your typing skills!
Why similar: Typing 50.5% ★, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Score Attack 13.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%