Games Like Pulse Codex EP

HEPTAGON is a fast-paced and fluid action game designed to push your reflexes to their limits.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.5% ★, Psychedelic 21.2%, Abstract 10.8%, Surreal 9.6%

Pick a coloring book. Draw a melody. An audiovisual experiment that lets you paint and make music at the same time. Let your brush strokes create sounds based on stroke speed, location, or even your drawing tablet pen pressure. Export a video, picture or sound file to share with others.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.7% ★, Rhythm 26.7%, Abstract 17.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Psychedelic 8%

Kaiju is a collection of 2D and 3D audio visualizations that uses your system audio to drive its effects in real time.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 40.5% ★, Rhythm 26%, Abstract 13.4%, Psychedelic 10.9%, Surreal 8%

An experience where you can place your own music in the application folder and listen to your music play in real time synced with VFX. So relax! Dance! And listen to your own music as the sparks, lasers, fireworks and general other trippy stuff flies in sync!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 41.1% ★, Rhythm 23.3%, Psychedelic 14%, Surreal 13%, Abstract 7.4%

The rhythm platformer that anyone would have come up with. Featuring a dynamically generated glitch-hop soundtrack. Journey to Nirvana to discover the true meaning of your existence. Traverse 49 Pythonesque levels. You'll never hear the same game twice.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 43.4% ★, Rhythm 21.5%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Surreal 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

This is a game where you dodge bullet patterns generated from music using movement and Blink (short warp). Each song lasts about 2 minutes, and there are 9 songs in total.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 44.5% ★, Rhythm 35.3%, Psychedelic 13.7%, 2D 4%, Indie 1.8%

A customisable rhythm game which includes a level editor, Steam Workshop support, automatic level generation and much more!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.3% ★, Rhythm 30.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.9%

Score unique melodies in this minimalist rhythm game. Experience a dynamic music that reacts to your actions, and try to survive until the end.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 40.8% ★, Rhythm 30.9%, Abstract 14.6%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Stylized 2.7%

Liquor is grain's essence—drink more, age less. With love, anything becomes booze. Humans are 70% water, but hungover men are 100% alcohol! Right now, as doomsday begins, three hungover men rush toward the apocalypse's center for one last drink with a long-lost friend.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.3% ★, Rhythm 19.3%, Psychedelic 18.8%, Abstract 16.7%, Surreal 15%

A puzzle game, where pieces are generated based on your mp3/wav music. Put the track back into shape using sound as your only clue. Pop, rock, rap, classics - this game works perfectly with all music genres.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 52.3% ★, Rhythm 30.3%, Abstract 13.6%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 0.5%

PsyQik is a fast-paced psychedelic action game, featuring vibrant neon visuals and innovative interactive effects. Immerse yourself in an otherworldly adventure as you uncover the ultimate truth in a mesmerizing world that captivates your eyes and mind.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 43.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 29.1% ★, Psychedelic 22.2%, Stylized 2.2%, Indie 1.4%

Bunny Beats is a listening first rhythm learning game with procedurally generated rhythms. Each bunny swings its mochi hammer with a distinct rhythm; master the rhythms on the fly to make the best mochi for the moon goddess!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 46% ★, Rhythm 30.8%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Stylized 3.1%, 2D 3%

✨Let your desktop dance to the beat! DiscoCat is an audio-reactive desktop pet designed to bring life to your workspace. Whether you're coding, writing, or just vibing to music, this cyber-cat captures every audio track from your system and transforms it into vibrant rhythms.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48.5% ★, Rhythm 31.5%, Psychedelic 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, 2D 3.1%

TT is for your THUMBS When a scene begins, a song will be played. If YOU can match the right keys at the right moment, your SKILL improves and the flowers turn green.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 51.4% ★, Rhythm 36.4%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, 2D 2.6%, Indie 1.5%

Hemomancer is a story set in a surreal world. It's also a roguelite game with RPG, visual novel and musical/rhythm elements. Gameplay and narrative is designed to challenge you, so prepare to struggle.

Why similar: Rhythm 28.2%, Psychedelic 19.9%, Surreal 18.6%, Abstract 15.7%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

A dynamic rhythm game where players follow the dynamic music beats by tapping the drums with the mouse and keyboard.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 57.7% ★, Rhythm 37.8%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Dash and blast your way through rhythmically entranced enemies. Can you keep up with the beat?

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 44% ★, Rhythm 28.6%, Psychedelic 14.2%, Combat 7.8%, Stylized 3.7%

A hypnotic wave shooter where calm is your greatest power. Release petals into the void and drift through fractal worlds that breathe with the music.

Why similar: Psychedelic 28.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.3% ★, Abstract 23.7%, Surreal 14.9%, Indie 3.5%

Do not forget your cosmic origins! Travel the universe to find Jesus and save Christmas once and for all.

Why similar: Rhythm 35.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 28% ★, Abstract 20.9%, Surreal 12.9%, Indie 1.7%

Ritum Bitum is a 2-in-1 concept: it is a rhythm game and keyboard simulator. The speed, color and position of the letters are determined by your music. Enjoy music while learning keyboard techniques.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 57.5% ★, Rhythm 39%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 42% ★, Rhythm 34.2%, Abstract 16.5%, Combat 4.1%, Indie 2.5%

Astral Planes is a music-driven action roguelite. Pilot a drifting craft through a reactive space, collecting and shaping authored musical motifs. Movement, timing, and survival determine how each run performs the music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48.1% ★, Rhythm 26.4%, Abstract 11.4%, Psychedelic 8.2%, 2D 2.9%

This is a music game where players can practice rhythm skills. Players will practice some basic music structures, and the music will be transformed into attack skills to defeat different enemies.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 46% ★, Rhythm 27.3%, Spectacle fighter 24.5% ★, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

"draw music" is a rhythm game made up of Dots 800(px) x 480(px). You can experience characters, musical instruments, and classical music of each Dot through game play.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 45.1% ★, Rhythm 35%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Combat 6%, 2D 2.2%

Music95 is a special music game. There is no premade beatmaps. Game content is automatically created by player's own music track. So player can immerse in their favorite music. Try it Out！

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 49% ★, Rhythm 27.5%, Psychedelic 18%, Stylized 3.1%, Indie 1.6%

The music is the enemy. Dodge hazards generated directly from the soundtrack in fast, reactive arcade runs. Master precision and score in Chart Mode or survive escalating procedural loops in Rift Mode.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48% ★, Rhythm 35.2%, Abstract 11.5%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 2.3%

AUDION (early access) is an abstract, single-player arcade-style VR game focused on “spatial strategy” and fast-paced, physical gameplay ~ Get ready to smash Ions!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48% ★, Abstract 17.9%, Rhythm 17%, Psychedelic 8.7%, Surreal 6.5%

Ultimate Drummer is an action-platformer where you play as a lone drummer on a sacred quest to restore harmony to a fractured world. Use a fully playable step-sequencer drum kit to reshape reality, awaken lost musicians, and bring music back to life.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 42% ★, Rhythm 28.6%, Surreal 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Multiple Endings 4.6%

Maneuver your way through strange worlds and get to experience soundscapes that transport your mind to new dimensions. Prepare to explore 7 abstract environments, while 7 instrumental sound-tracks inspired by Trance, Techno, Hardcore and other dance related music guide you through your journey.

Why similar: Rhythm 30.9%, Psychedelic 28.4%, Abstract 21.8%, Surreal 18.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Save the world with breakbeats.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.2%, Psychedelic 21.4%, Surreal 20.6%, Abstract 12.9%, Dark Humor 7.4%

Shoot to the beat in this fast-paced rhythm rail shooter. Blast your way through a psychedelic musical universe, racking up combos and climbing the leaderboards. Easy to learn, challenging to master, with an ever-expanding track list that ensures the beat never stops.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 44% ★, Rhythm 28.8%, Psychedelic 11.9%, Abstract 11.9%, Stylized 2.7%

Insane Twin Stick Rythmic shooter. Defeat waves of enemies shooting to the beat. Conquer every genre from chill house to hectic breakbeat.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48.1% ★, Rhythm 30.1%, Psychedelic 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Combat 2.4%

Tempo Trigger is a rhythm and aiming skill game. Players can compete in the leaderboard or create something truly memorable with stream chat.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 53.4% ★, Rhythm 31.4%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Indie 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

MeloMisterio is a music-driven 3D platformer where every action you take creates melodies. Use those melodies to control mechanics and reach the goal.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 49.5% ★, Rhythm 38.1%, Abstract 7.2%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Ranocta is a note-drop 2D rhythm game in a space that crosses straight and circular shapes. In an emotional and beautiful world full of colors and sounds, experience your own performance to recover lost light.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 28.2% ★, Hand-drawn 18.9%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Discover a new way to experience your music in Beat Vortex, a rhythm game where your favorite songs shape the world. Fly through twisting tunnels that pulse, bend, and react to every beat. You’ll dodge, roll, and flow in sync with the rhythm—chasing high scores or just vibing to the music you love.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 56.2% ★, Rhythm 32.3%, Abstract 5.7%, Indie 2.9%, Stylized 1.7%

Unlike anything seen before, Midnight Riff is a true rhythm roguelike. Vibe to the rhythm and jam out to deal damage and win battles with the unique active-time rhythm battle system. Can you become the rhythm of the night?

Why similar: Rhythm 48%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 31.8% ★, Indie 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, 2D 4.6%

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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48.3% ★, Rhythm 46.4%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 54.3%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.6% ★, Surreal 10.5%, Indie 4.5%

3D Joys is a Memory game in VR

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 59.2% ★, Rhythm 37.9%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Melody Flight is a serene and soaring rhythm game.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 58.8% ★, Rhythm 37%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

An interactive audiovisual experience where you blow the fluids of music vibes. Generate maps and effects from your own music and videos. Enter flow state with adaptive mouse inertia blade control.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 39.8% ★, Rhythm 24.7%, Psychedelic 16.3%, Abstract 15.9%, Indie 2.4%

Immerse yourself in the beat of your favorite tunes with Rhythm Any Music! Score points, and watch as the game generates stunning backgrounds that sync perfectly with the rhythm. Get ready to unleash the power of your music and find your rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 46% ★, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Get your wand ready – the battle is sounding! Your spells are fragments of melodies. Compose your own sound and save the world filled with noise! Get into the rhythm and destroy enemies, summon allies and create unique musical compositions! Music is a form of magic!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 36.9% ★, Rhythm 27.9%, Surreal 13.9%, Abstract 12.1%, Multiple Endings 6%

Let your talent shine when you sing along your favorite songs in this fun party game! A variety of modes let you play with friends or compete against them. An open song format and AI powered editor tools provide boundless possibilites.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, 2D 3%, Indie 1.9%

Singalongsong is a simple rhythm game that takes players through her daily life with fun levels, lively hand-drawn animations, and delicate original music.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 51.1% ★, Rhythm 41.9%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A slightly hallucinogenic puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 35.9% ★, Psychedelic 22.6%, Rhythm 18.5%, Abstract 17.4%, Indie 2.8%

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 41.5% ★, Rhythm 28.8%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Abstract 10.3%, Indie 3.3%

This is a game and simulation that allows anyone to easily play the piano with a keyboard. You can load and play more than 10 classic songs and any song you want as a MIDI file .Try a piano rhythm game you've never experienced before.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.5% ★, Rhythm 44.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The Deepening solar system tour is incoming and Jon and his band need to get back in sync. Join them on a tour around the country as they learn their new songs, rock the crowd, and build up the hype for their spacefaring tour.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 44.3% ★, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A stand-alone monster-killing game that performs action strikes and releases cool skills according to the beat of music: -- You can sense energy from the rhythm, and the energy will be transformed into stronger power!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 58.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 31% ★, Combat 5.3%, 2D 2.2%, Indie 1.8%

Scooter Slayer is a musical racing rhythm arcade game that turns your or built-in songs into a unique track, the shape of which, as well as the speed of your car, will depend on the selected song.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 56.1% ★, Rhythm 30.3%, Abstract 10%, Stylized 1.8%, Indie 1.4%

A 4th-Wall-Breaking Pixel Art Horror/Comedy RPG with Rhythm based Bullet Battles happening inside a Retro Operative System

Why similar: Rhythm 38.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 33.6% ★, Psychedelic 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Multiple Endings 5.1%

Share your best beautiful voice with a karaoke game themed around love songs.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 53.1% ★, Rhythm 40.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%

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 61.9% ★, Rhythm 35.5%, Indie 2.6%

You'll respond to the villagers' requests as the new Pyrotechnician of the village called Natsuwa.😇 Draw your own fireworks and use them to mark special moments and illuminate the night sky to touch every heart with your dazzling artistry in rythm with music in this narrative game.🎆

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 49.3% ★, Rhythm 38.5%, 2D 4.5%, Multiple Endings 4.5%, Indie 2.6%

Keyboard Master is a game in which you can test and improve your typing abilities while having a good time. While you play the game and trying to prove your self as a master, a pleasant procedural generated piano note sounds for each key.

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 50.7% ★, Rhythm 41.6%, 2D 4.3%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Want better custom song support in a VR dancing game? Want the option to sing along too? PerformVR does it all using deep musical analysis tools developed by university researchers -- providing you visuals, karaoke & dances that do more than just go along with the beat. Perform in PerformVR!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 65% ★, Rhythm 32.6%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Katto is a rhythm puzzle game that gives you a brainteaser on every beat. Use your two katanas to chop through complex obstacles with beat-perfect strikes and see how far you can go!

Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 57.1% ★, Rhythm 37.8%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%