- #1 Sympathia
97% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: DoriGhiku
Windows
『Dodge × Beat』 Enjoy the world of sympathia in rhythm!
Why similar: Music 38.3%, Rhythm 36.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4.8%
- #2 MASH VP! Re:VISION
96% matchVery Positive86% of 417 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM Co., Ltd.
Windows
[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 47%, Music 36.6%, Futuristic 6.2%, Action 4.7%, Casual 4.5%
- #3 Elliot's Show Time
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ruisu DesignPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.4%, Music 31.3%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #4 VELUCITY
95% matchMixed42% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
Windows
VELUCITY, a rhythm game with a new feel, is released in Steam through Early Access! Enjoy the game with a keyboard that anyone can easily start with.
Why similar: Rhythm 43.3%, Music 33.2%, Casual 7.8%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 5.7%
- #5 Rhythm Bang
94% 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 45.1%, Rhythm 42.8%, Casual 5.4%, 2D 4.7%, Indie 1.3%
- #6 Rhythm Girl
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Pauline Game
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of music magic book with Kung fu girl and enjoy your travel of music!
Why similar: Rhythm 43.7%, Music 39.8%, Casual 7.3%, Action 6.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #7 Relapse
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.3%, Music 40.5%, Casual 3.5%, Action 3.5%, 2D 2.1%
- #8 Groove Coaster
92% 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 49.2%, Music 38.9%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #9 BEATris
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 47 reviews2021
Dev: Rhythmical Badass
Windows
BEATris is a puzzle-based rhythm game. Feel the rhythm as you bash the blocks with the power of music! Enjoy various levels with unique soundtracks. Make and share your own level on Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Rhythm 40.5%, Music 34.6%, Casual 9%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 5%
- #10 BIT.TRIP BEAT
91% 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 48.4%, Music 36.4%, Arcade 4.4%, Casual 3.3%, Action 3.2%
- #11 Sisyphus
89% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: ArchZoDo
Windows
Sisyphus is a music rhythm game in which players control Sisyphus to kick out rocks to the rhythm.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.5%, Music 26.5%, Casual 9.7%, Arcade 7%, Indie 2.9%
- #12 The Polynomial - Space of the music
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2010
Dev: Dmytry Lavrov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
Why similar: Music 43.6%, Rhythm 38.5%, Bullet Hell 4.1%, Arcade 3.9%, Action 3.8%
- #13 Reflector Rhythm Master
88% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Kiki Castella
Windows
A hybrid of a block breaker and a music game. A strange and fun mechanic where all of the stages fit on one screen. And the antithesis of the easy-to-see music game.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.4%, Music 37.6%, Arcade 5.8%, Casual 4.8%, Action 4.4%
- #14 Bullet Beat: Musical Shoot'em up
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!
Why similar: Music 31%, Rhythm 28.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 5.5%, Casual 5.3%
- #15 Santa Rockstar
86% matchVery Positive83% of 336 reviews2016
Dev: Bekho TeamPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
SAVE CHRISTMAS WITH THE POWER OF ROCK! Santa needs your help! Take your guitar and rock all around the world, delivering presents in the Merry Christmas Stage Sled with the help of the Reindeer Band. Test your skills in this amazing music game, with incredible rock versions of the best known Christmas Carols.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.5%, Music 41.5%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #16 KickBeat Steam Edition
86% 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 46.1%, Rhythm 45.4%, Action 6%, Indie 2.5%
- #17 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
84% 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 52.4%, Music 42.5%, Action 3.7%, Indie 1.5%
- #18 Laserlife
84% 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 52.4%, Music 44.5%, Indie 3.1%
- #19 Beat Vector
82% 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 44.1%, Music 35.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Futuristic 6%, Casual 4.5%
- #20 Club Dance Party VR
82% matchMostly Negative32% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Odin Inc.
Windows
- Exciting dance time for those who are tired of work! Experience the real rhythm through realistic rhythmical VR! New conceptual club dance party within your home! - Club Dance Party VR –
Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Music 42%, Casual 8%, Action 3.9%
- #21 SlipDream Resonator
80% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Small Brain Games
Windows
SlipDream Resonator is a multi-directional rhythm game with unique twin-stick controls. Inspired by both classic rhythm games and top-down shooters, SlipDream Resonator offers addictive arcade gameplay designed to challenge while featuring eye catching visuals and a heart pumping soundtrack.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Music 29.4%, Arcade 7.2%, Casual 5.8%, Action 5.4%
- #22 Symphony
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
Dev: Empty Clip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 50.7%, Rhythm 28%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Arcade 3.3%, Casual 2.9%
- #23 BIT.TRIP CORE
81% 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 56%, Music 33.2%, Action 7.4%, Indie 3.4%
- #24 Give Me Back!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Whirlwind Studio
Windows
《Give Me Back!》 is a barrage avoidance adventure game. It will take you into a fantasy world. During the adventure, you only need to avoid snowflakes, cross the waves, and overcome many difficulties to survive until the end. Here, reaction speed and calm judgment are the only rules of survival!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.2%, Music 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action 7.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #25 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,191 reviews2013
Dev: Threaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Why similar: Music 48.3%, Rhythm 40.8%, Casual 3.5%, Action 2.7%, Indie 2.2%
- #26 TAPSONIC BOLD
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Rhythm 54.2%, Music 32.6%, Casual 8.1%, Action 5.2%
- #27 Musical Reflex
78% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Eross Video Games
Windows
Musical Reflex is a game as its name suggests where you can test your musical reflex by having fun or trying to improve yourself and try to be the best in the ladder. The principle of the game is pretty simple, press the right keys at the right time all this enbiencer with a music chooses.
Why similar: Rhythm 37.9%, Music 34.5%, Casual 11.9%, Arcade 6.2%, Indie 4.3%
- #28 Party Pumper
77% 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 49.2%, Music 47%, Indie 3.9%
- #29 Wonder Record Shop
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DecayedIron
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Wonder Record Shop! This is a collection of rhythm mini-games, each record containing a unique and wondrous adventure. Embark on refreshing, adorable hand-drawn adventures and let your sense of rhythm bring you endless joy.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.7%, Music 37.5%, Casual 5.7%, Arcade 4.2%, 2D 3%
- #30 Sonar Beat
77% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Life Zero
Windows · Mac
In Sonar Beat, your most valuable ally is rhythm. Your super secret nuclear submarine is under attack and only the most intense musical defense can save it! Boost your senses and launch a counter attack to the music to save yourself.
Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 40.5%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 4%, Indie 2.9%
- #31 PolyTap
75% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: PolyTapOfficial
Windows
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 53.4%, Music 34.8%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5%, Indie 1.1%
- #32 MusicHell
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Sindruid
Windows
MusicHell is a musical bullet hell! Experience awesome music-synced levels or create your own in the level editor.
Why similar: Music 34%, Rhythm 33.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 5.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #33 Rhythm Journey
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 37.4%, Casual 4.8%, 2D 3.8%, Action 2.5%
- #34 EasyPianoGame
75% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: EVT Games
Windows
A rhythm game which uses MIDI files to allow you to play any piano song. Play a large number of patterns with various customizable difficulties and numbers of keys. Songs in MIDI are easy to find, and they are almost always free.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.7%, Music 28.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 4.3%
- #35 BIT.TRIP FATE
76% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Music 41.3%, Action 9.4%, Indie 3.9%
- #36 Pulse Grid
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: John Mark Presents
Windows
Pulse Grid is a rhythm-based puzzle game where colored arrows move to the beat. Redirect them by moving and rotating your 2x2 control zone, match colors, and build combos. Master the rhythm to dominate global leaderboards.
Why similar: Rhythm 54.7%, Music 29.6%, Casual 8.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #37 Astra Moment:DIMENSION
71% matchPositive77% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Jeonghwa Arts College
Windows
『Astra Moment:DIMENSION』 is a keyboard-type rhythm game with four lanes. Experience the new play experience of SF rhythm games with original music by students from Jeonghwa University of the Arts, a dimension note system with vibes processed in the air, and operators to help you play.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.8%, Music 37.3%, Action 5.3%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 4.5%
- #38 Pastel☆Parade
70% matchVery Positive95% of 210 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Music 43.7%, Rhythm 41.6%, Casual 5.9%, Action 3.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #39 BIT.TRIP VOID
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...
Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Music 41.3%, Action 9.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #40 TapSonic World Champion VR
72% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
TAP & Slide - Grab the controller and feel the Music!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.2%, Music 41.2%, Casual 5.5%, Action 5.1%
- #41 Band Stage
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 3193
Windows
In the game, you will be placed on a colorful stage and play wonderful music with different musical instruments. There are a vast number of popular golden songs here, covering various styles such as pop, rock, classical, and electronic, fulfilling all your imaginations about music.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Music 45.1%, Casual 9.6%
- #42 Luminous Project
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SENTIMENTUM
Windows
Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 51.4%, Rhythm 35.5%, Casual 6%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 2.5%
- #43 BeatBlasters III
73% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Chainsawesome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.
Why similar: Rhythm 51%, Music 37.8%, Action 7.8%, Indie 3.4%
- #44 Frederic: Resurrection of Music
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
Why similar: Music 49.7%, Rhythm 38.3%, Casual 5.4%, Action 4%, Indie 2.5%
- #45 Quaver
69% 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 58.2%, Music 37.7%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #46 Shapes N Music
70% 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 40.4%, Music 29.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 3.3%
- #47 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 59.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 52.5%, Music 18.4%, Arcade 7.1%, Casual 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #48 Kimekyawa♥GenkaiBeat-chan!!
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team KimekyawaPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Smash the cute monsters with fun! This is a rhythm game with easy controls!
Why similar: Rhythm 41.2%, Music 40.4%, Casual 7.9%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.6%
- #49 Music Inside: A VR Rhythm Game
70% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Music Inside
Windows
The best VR rhythm game compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch! Music Inside! You can choose any song from either your own music library or the never-ending list on SoundCloud. With multiplayer mode, you can play with your friends next door or with any users anywhere.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.7%, Music 42.6%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 3%
- #50 Polyrhythm Master
67% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Kiki Castella
Windows
A music game in which you play visually represented, complex polyrhythms with surprisingly simple controls. Neither the difficulty nor the ease of existing music games exist here.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Music 37.2%, Casual 5.4%, Action 4.2%, Arcade 4.1%
- #51 Project: Bits
68% 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 53.6%, Music 46.4%
- #52 Hi On Rhythm
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Fever Night
Windows
A rhythm game? A bullet-hell? Is there a way to have it all? Then let us get Hi on the Rhythm!!
Why similar: Rhythm 36.2%, Music 32.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 5.7%, 2D 3.6%
- #53 Chiptune Champion
68% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Transform your keyboard into an instrument and play along to the melody of catchy chiptunes in this challenging rhythm game. Now with tap mode!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 44.1%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 1.7%
- #54 sCATter
68% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
Windows
sCATter is the world's first VR shooting rhythm game with a new feel. Test your rhythm with music and compare rankings with people all over the world. Easy difficulty levels that anyone can enter, to Extra difficulty levels for rhythm game masters!
Why similar: Rhythm 37.3%, Music 34%, Casual 9.5%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%
- #55 Keyboard Maestro Voyage
66% 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 44.7%, Rhythm 42.4%, Arcade 4.6%, Casual 4.3%, 2D 2.8%
- #56 Aaero
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,028 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.9 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 47%, Music 44.1%, Action 6.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #57 RhythmStrike
64% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
Rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring intense visuals and gameplay, dynamic keyboard and mouse controls, and community integration. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!
Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Music 38.4%, Arcade 6.9%, Futuristic 5.7%, Casual 3.9%