Games Like Quaver

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 60.3%, Music 29.9%, Difficult 2.5%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%, Anime 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a perfect practice environment for osu!mania-style mechanics, which are the primary inspiration for Quaver's gameplay.

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 51.8%, Music 28.3%, Competitive 11.3%, Difficult 3.1%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for competitive, high-speed vertical rhythm gameplay on Steam with a massive library of tracks.

A community-driven rhythm game with a focus on creativity and expression.

Why similar: Rhythm 73.3%, Level Editor 12.6%, Casual 6.2%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, sleek vertical-scrolling rhythm game that mirrors Quaver's clean aesthetic and focus on community-driven content.

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 49.4%, Music 30.8%, Competitive 12.3%, Indie 3.7%, Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A community-focused rhythm game that emphasizes moddability and custom map creation similar to the Quaver ecosystem.

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 51.5%, Music 35.8%, Difficult 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, high-skill control scheme that rewards precision and rhythm mastery in a competitive arcade format.

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 47.6%, Rhythm 42.5%, Indie 2.5%, Anime 2.4%, Casual 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic vertical-scrolling rhythm experience with a wide variety of music genres and multiple difficulty levels.

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 48.3%, Rhythm 41.2%, Level Editor 4%, Difficult 2.7%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on difficult, community-made maps that require intense focus and rhythmic precision.

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 50.1%, Music 30.8%, Level Editor 6%, Difficult 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While different in visual style, it demands the same level of rhythmic accuracy and pattern recognition found in high-level Quaver play.

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 49.5%, Music 36.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Level Editor 3.4%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated vertical-scrolling rhythm game that captures the retro, indie feel of early rhythm titles.

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: Rhythm 50.4%, Music 36.8%, Level Editor 8.7%, Indie 2.2%, Anime 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, precision-based rhythm experience that tests your ability to maintain timing under complex conditions.

Qwilight is the most feature‑rich free BMS/BMSON player, offering diverse game modes, broad hardware support, rich online features, and easy accessibility. Community‑driven challenges and profile titles expand through the official Discord.

Why similar: Rhythm 68.8%, Music 23.2%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vertical-scrolling rhythm game that directly caters to competitive players looking for 4K/7K gameplay and online leaderboards.

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 40.6%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Anime 1.6%, Difficult 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-energy rhythm game that captures the addictive, competitive nature of Quaver in a more stylized format.

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 67.4%, Music 22.8%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Casual 3.7%, Difficult 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: While the input method differs, it provides a highly polished, competitive rhythm experience with a massive song list.

Lynium is a free vertical scrolling rhythm game. Play the classic 4K to 7K style or Lynium's own Standard mode, in 2D or 3D. Over 1,100 beatmaps you can preview before playing, a full beatmap editor, a skin editor, replays, live spectating and world rankings.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 30.4%, Competitive 11.4%, Level Editor 8%, Casual 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play rhythm title that emphasizes custom level creation and accessible vertical gameplay.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 81.4%, Level Editor 6.9%, Casual 5.6%, Multiplayer 4%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A versatile, multi-mode rhythm game that supports custom beatmaps and online competition across various playstyles.

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 52.9%, Music 28.8%, Difficult 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that emphasizes difficult patterns and controller-based precision.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 53.1%, Music 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Difficult 2.5%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-platformer hybrid that focuses on tight timing and great soundtracks, appealing to the casual-to-competitive transition.

Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

Why similar: Rhythm 51.5%, Music 35.1%, Level Editor 9.4%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on level editing and multiplayer competition, mirroring the community-driven aspect of Quaver.

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: Rhythm 41.8%, Music 30.9%, Competitive 15.8%, Difficult 4.4%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning rhythm game that provides a unique take on vertical-scrolling note charts.

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 51.8%, Rhythm 42.6%, Indie 1.8%, Great Soundtrack 1.7%, Casual 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses procedural generation to turn your own music library into a rhythm game, offering endless replayability.

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 70.7%, Music 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Difficult 2.9%, Level Editor 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based combat with arcade mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy high-intensity rhythmic action.

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 49.7%, Music 34.8%, Level Editor 6%, Difficult 5.8%, Casual 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D rhythm game that focuses on fast-paced, difficult patterns for players looking to improve their reaction times.

LEZ is a rhythm game in the style of osu!mania with 6 keys. It's an indie game made by only one person in July 2020 with the goal to make a rhythm game with an unique design.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.4%, Music 29.3%, Difficult 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 1%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that prides itself on extreme difficulty and precise timing requirements.

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: Rhythm 44.1%, Music 38.2%, Competitive 7.8%, Level Editor 5.2%, Casual 2.9%

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: Rhythm 51.9%, Music 41.9%, Indie 2.4%, Casual 2.1%, Anime 1.5%

LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world!

Why similar: Rhythm 57.2%, Music 37.2%, Casual 2.1%, Anime 1.8%, Multiplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer rhythm game that focuses on social competition and music-based performance.

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 82%, Level Editor 11.6%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.7%, Music 34.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Casual 3.1%, Indie 1.3%

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: Rhythm 60.8%, Indie 12.8%, Casual 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Difficult 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie rhythm title that offers a straightforward, action-oriented approach to music-based gameplay.

Glisynth is a rhythm game that uses two types of notes. The Q row on the keyboard is used for yellow notes, while the A row is used for white notes.

Why similar: Rhythm 90.8%, Casual 3.4%, Anime 3%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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: Rhythm 49.3%, Music 35.8%, Level Editor 8.6%, Difficult 4.3%, Indie 1.9%

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 56.3%, Music 37.7%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Slash down the monsters - with rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.1%, Music 34.4%, Indie 10.5%, Casual 10%

Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Music 36.9%, Difficult 4%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Indie 1.5%

"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 48.4%, Music 33%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Difficult 5.4%, Multiplayer 2.8%

Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

Why similar: Rhythm 76.8%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 11.5%

Survive as long as you can in a procedurally generated world of Square.

Why similar: Music 38.5%, Rhythm 36.3%, Level Editor 9.1%, Difficult 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

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: Rhythm 57%, Music 39.5%, Casual 1.3%, Indie 1.1%, Anime 1.1%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 44.5%, Music 35.2%, Level Editor 7.8%, Difficult 5.6%, Multiplayer 3.2%

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 51.4%, Rhythm 44.3%, Indie 1.9%, Casual 1.2%, Great Soundtrack 1.1%

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 52.3%, Music 39.9%, Indie 4.1%, Casual 3.7%

Doomer Rhythm Baseball

Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 35.6%, Level Editor 7.1%, Difficult 5.8%, Indie 1.5%

Beat Aim - rhythm aim trainer designed for FPS players with AI generated maps. Makes improving your aim incredibly fun while listening to your favorite songs. Open any music and customize level generation. Combination of osu! and KovaaK's trainer.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.5%, Competitive 19.4%, Music 16.6%, Level Editor 6.8%, Difficult 5.4%

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 87.6%, Level Editor 6.5%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Welcome to Notanote！

Why similar: Rhythm 52.9%, Music 37.8%, Difficult 6.2%, Casual 2.5%, Indie 0.3%

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 58.3%, Music 39.6%, Indie 2.1%

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 53.5%, Music 38.4%, Casual 2.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%, Difficult 1.5%

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 90.3%, Casual 4.2%, Multiplayer 4%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Rhythm 45.7%, Music 35.9%, Level Editor 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Difficult 4.8%

Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!

Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 40.2%, Level Editor 5.2%, Indie 2.4%, Anime 2.1%

Asterika is a challenging bullet hell rhythm game! Forget falling notes. Move to the beat instead! Weave through bullet patterns, and master the chaos on the grid!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Music 31.4%, Level Editor 7.2%, Difficult 6.1%, Anime 2%

Pulsen is a music and rhythm game where you listen to music and move along to the beat. Can you master your timing and groove through the expansive song list and challenging patterns? Hit arrows to the beat of the music, the better your accuracy the better your score!

Why similar: Rhythm 88.3%, Casual 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Anime 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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 56.9%, Music 37.1%, Indie 2%, Anime 1.9%, Casual 1.9%

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 55.9%, Music 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Difficult 1.5%, Anime 0.7%

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 35.1%, Level Editor 8.5%, Difficult 5.5%, Indie 1.9%

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 74.7%, Music 17.7%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%