Games Like Raindrops

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 32.8%, Music 26.9%, Casual 14.7%, Action 12.8%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Raindrops, this game features precise mouse-based rhythmic controls that require fluid movement to match the music.

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 39.4%, Music 28.6%, Casual 9.8%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strictly minimalist rhythm game that focuses on singular, precise inputs to maintain a rhythmic flow.

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: Rhythm 23.8%, Music 22.8%, Casual 13.7%, Action 11.3%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines bullet-hell action with rhythm-based gameplay in an abstract environment, mirroring the intensity of Raindrops.

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 49.5%, Music 20.5%, Indie 16.7%, Action 9.5%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, hand-drawn rhythm game that focuses on relaxing, rhythmic patterns and clean visual design.

"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 41.7%, Music 33.6%, Action 10.8%, Indie 9.8%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an abstract, minimalist visual style paired with intense rhythmic action that feels very similar to the core loop of Raindrops.

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 35.1%, Music 30.4%, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.9%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game strips rhythm gameplay down to its core, focusing on precise timing and minimalist visual cues.

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 32.8%, Music 24.4%, Indie 14%, Action 11.7%, Casual 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm game that uses simple, abstract visuals and paddle-based movement similar to the mouse-driven mechanics of Raindrops.

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.2%, Music 24.1%, Indie 15.6%, Minimalist 11%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist platformer where the environment and obstacles react perfectly to the beat, echoing the abstract musical nature of Raindrops.

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 45.5%, Music 23.5%, Action 16.3%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, abstract rhythm game that relies on spatial awareness and rhythmic timing to navigate through a surreal environment.

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 46.6%, Rhythm 32.3%, Indie 11.1%, Casual 8.1%, Action 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to play through your own music library, creating a unique, rhythm-synced experience that feels very personal.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 38.5%, Music 37.1%, Indie 6.9%, Action 5.9%, Casual 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that requires high precision and timing, appealing to players who enjoy the challenge of Raindrops.

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 30.9%, Music 28.8%, Action 21.8%, Indie 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends high-speed movement with music-synced action, providing a similar feeling of riding the sound waves.

Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.4%, Music 25%, Casual 12.3%, Action 10.7%, Minimalist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A music-focused rhythm game that emphasizes the atmospheric connection between the player's inputs and the soundtrack.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 36.2%, Indie 24.8%, Music 15.1%, Action 9.5%, Minimalist 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more frantic, its minimalist aesthetic and reliance on rhythmic movement make it a great companion to Raindrops.

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 29.4%, Music 18.9%, Abstract 13.3%, Action 13.2%, Casual 13%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist rhythm game that focuses on simple shapes and rhythmic patterns.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 32.8%, Music 24.9%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 14.9%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that focuses on consistent, steady beats and minimalist visual feedback.

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

Why similar: Casual 31.1%, Action 28.6%, Indie 22.3%, Rhythm 18%

Why You'll Like It: A casual rhythm game that focuses on quick, reactive inputs to match the music.

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 35%, Action 22.2%, Casual 21%, Music 12.1%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that offers a clean, 2D interface and satisfying musical feedback.

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 30.6%, Music 27%, Action 17.1%, Indie 12.7%, Casual 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm mechanics with action-adventure elements, keeping the focus on staying in sync with the beat.

Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.

Why similar: Casual 31.1%, Action 27.6%, Indie 21.6%, Music 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, music-driven action game that shares the minimalist, indie spirit of Raindrops.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 40.2%, Music 38.8%, Casual 8.9%, Action 4.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 2D rhythm game that focuses on simple, satisfying inputs that sync perfectly with the music.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Casual 24.2%, Indie 22%, Rhythm 10.4%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that distills combat into simple, timed inputs, matching the minimalist input philosophy of Raindrops.

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 38.1%, Music 33.3%, Casual 15.3%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that celebrates chiptune music with simple, accessible gameplay mechanics.

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: Rhythm 38%, Music 32.8%, Action 9.5%, Indie 9.2%, Casual 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns your music into a visual bullet-hell experience, emphasizing the connection between sound and action.

It's a rhythm game inspired by the Reflection. The ball will bounce slope to slope, You should press any key when the ball hits the slope.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.9%, Casual 30.6%, Indie 19.8%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, singleplayer rhythm experience that prioritizes a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

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: Rhythm 42.2%, Music 25.9%, Indie 15.4%, Action 12.8%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: Uses rhythm-based typing to create a unique challenge that requires both focus and musical timing.

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Rhythm 46.8%, Casual 19.4%, Action 18%, Indie 11.5%, 2D 2.2%

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 28.9%, Music 24.7%, Abstract 12.9%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9%

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 51.9%, Casual 29.8%, Minimalist 7.8%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 2.8%

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 27.7%, Music 26.5%, Casual 13.1%, Action 11.8%, Indie 10.5%

A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you.

Why similar: Casual 35.8%, Action 33.7%, Indie 30.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based arcade game that focuses on simple, responsive mechanics and colorful, abstract visuals.

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 34.3%, Music 28.4%, Casual 13.1%, Action 12.4%, Indie 7.7%

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: Casual 30.9%, Action 30.5%, Indie 24.1%, Rhythm 13.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual rhythm game that focuses on simple, wave-like movement and musical synchronization.

Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.

Why similar: Casual 38.2%, Action 32.2%, Indie 29%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A score-attack game that emphasizes rhythm and action in a minimalist, crowdfunded indie package.

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: Casual 25.1%, Rhythm 21.5%, Music 19.4%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: An audio-reactive game that turns simple circular inputs into a rhythmic, musical experience.

Rhythm in rains. Realization in dreams. "All the words, belong to a melody of rain. Resonating within ripples, dreams of human remain. Wading through unknown dreams, our understanding shall be gained..."

Why similar: Rhythm 46%, Music 21.8%, Casual 20.3%, Indie 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Music 28.3%, Rhythm 27.2%, Casual 18.5%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.7%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Action 73.8%, Indie 18.1%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Music 33.3%, Indie 12.2%, Minimalist 5.7%, 2D 3.3%

64.0 is a minimal fast-paced arcade game, where you shoot the squares that have the same color as the background.

Why similar: Rhythm 34.1%, Action 18.9%, Indie 16.7%, Abstract 14.6%, Music 7.2%

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

Why similar: Rhythm 25.6%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 25%, Action 24.2%

Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction.

Why similar: Casual 40%, Action 22.7%, Indie 19.2%, Rhythm 10.3%, Music 7.8%

Starri is a body-controlled rhythm game you can play with just a webcam, no VR required. Feel your heart pumping as you slash or catch the beat, dodge obstacles, and turn the wheel. Engage your body with more than 50 songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.2%, Action 26.3%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 6.1%, 2D 1.6%

Arclight Beat is a minimalistic rhythm based 3D platformer in which you control various level elements by modifying the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.6%, Action 40.4%, Abstract 14.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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%, Rhythm 31.6%, Indie 8.2%, Casual 6.3%, Action 5.6%

8infinity (8 infinity) is a dynamic and rhythm game where the player reaches eights “8” - levels of infinity.

Why similar: Casual 36.3%, Action 36.3%, Indie 27.3%

BeatBeat is a rhythm platformer. Move with your left hand. Groove with your right hand. Run, jump, tap, hold, and mash your way through levels packed with vaporwave aesthetics and funky beats. Beat Beat the game.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.1%, Music 28.6%, Action 12.9%, Minimalist 10.5%, Indie 7.5%

Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 30%, Music 27.7%, Action 14.9%, Casual 14%, Indie 11.8%

Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction.

Why similar: Casual 60.2%, Action 20.2%, Indie 19.6%

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: Rhythm 30.1%, Music 25.9%, Action 13.9%, Casual 12.9%, Indie 10.5%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 29.2%, Music 27.2%, Action 15%, Abstract 12.6%, Indie 11.3%

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.7%, Music 30.9%, Casual 17%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 23.7%, Casual 20.4%, Action 20.4%, Music 18%, Indie 17.5%

Rhythm connects! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart!

Why similar: Rhythm 41.1%, Casual 25.7%, Action 21.7%, Indie 8%, 2D 2.3%

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 34.1%, Music 32.6%, Action 15.5%, Indie 13.7%, 2D 3%

WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.

Why similar: Casual 26%, Action 25.2%, Indie 19.7%, Music 17.7%, Minimalist 8%

DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested.

Why similar: Music 31.3%, Casual 24.4%, Action 22.9%, Indie 21.4%

Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.4%, Music 21.4%, Casual 15.4%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Slash down the monsters - with rhythm!

Why similar: Casual 39.6%, Indie 30.4%, Rhythm 15.8%, Music 14.2%

Beats Fever is a VR rhythm game set in stylish and charming world stages, where players enjoy cool music and catch incoming notes.

Why similar: Rhythm 30.4%, Music 27.5%, Casual 14.8%, Action 14.7%, Indie 12.6%