Games Like Rez Infinite

Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.7% ★, Rhythm 18.2%, Music 11.6%, Soundtrack 11% ★, VR 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A premier VR rhythm-shooter that perfectly translates the shoot-to-the-beat mechanic into a cinematic, high-octane experience.

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 40.9%, Music 17.5%, Psychedelic 16.9%, VR 11.8%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a similar sense of rhythmic intensity and psychedelic, high-speed movement through a dark, abstract world.

Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Music 31.8%, Psychedelic 25.1%, VR 19.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same visionary team, this game offers the same level of transcendent, music-synced immersion as Rez.

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 48.9%, Music 32.6%, VR 14.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused rhythm shooter that emphasizes precision and timing within a vibrant, futuristic aesthetic.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 33%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 4.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pop album video game that captures the same high-speed, rhythm-driven, and visually stunning on-rails experience.

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 41.3%, Music 31.9%, On-Rails Shooter 20.3% ★, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines on-rails shooting with music-synced flight mechanics, making it a direct spiritual cousin to the Rez experience.

Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.2% ★, Electronic Music 19.9% ★, Rhythm 19.1%, Music 12.8%, Arcade 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Builds on the original's foundation, offering refined on-rails rhythm-shooting gameplay with a stellar soundtrack.

Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community!

Why similar: Rhythm 26.6%, Soundtrack 19.4% ★, Music 19.1%, VR 15.3%, Cyberpunk 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly immersive, flow-state experience where movement and music become one in a neon-drenched VR environment.

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.5%, Music 33.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 4.6%, 3D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses your own music library to generate intense, psychedelic bullet-hell shooter stages that mirror the visual chaos of Rez.

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.1% ★, Flight 23.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.1%, 3D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired on-rails shooter that captures the arcade intensity and fast-paced movement of classic 90s titles.

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 34.7%, Music 23.6%, Flight 16.6%, Emotional 10.1%, Arcade 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm game that emphasizes fluid, tactile control and a deep connection to the electronic music soundtrack.

The critically-acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi comes to PC.

Why similar: Music 60.2%, Rhythm 25.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based puzzle game that shares the same focus on audiovisual synchronization and hypnotic, evolving soundscapes.

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 50.2%, Music 32.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that features high-speed, visually explosive tracks and a strong focus on musical flow.

A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 86.4% ★, Action 8.5%, Fantasy 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic on-rails shooter that shares the same fundamental gameplay loop of navigating through atmospheric, alien environments.

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 54.1%, Music 33.5%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-action game that blends simple, addictive mechanics with a pulsing, retro-inspired aesthetic.

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 30.4%, Music 24%, VR 16.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter that leans into a dark, noir-inspired aesthetic while maintaining the core shoot-to-the-beat gameplay.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Arcade 54.1%, Shooter 26.5%, Action 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell shooter that offers the same level of visual spectacle and arcade-grade challenge.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Arcade 42.6%, Sci-fi 29.5%, Action 27.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the high-intensity, pattern-based shooting action that fans of the more challenging sections of Rez will appreciate.

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 48.7%, Music 34.8%, Shooter 5.8%, Arcade 5%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original music-driven shooter that pioneered the concept of turning your own audio files into an intense, psychedelic battlefield.

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: Rhythm 35.6%, Music 33%, Psychedelic 13.9%, Flight 6.5%, Arcade 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D space shooter that procedurally generates its environment based on the music you play.

Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!

Why similar: Music 34.5%, VR 33.3%, Rhythm 32.2%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm game that allows you to block incoming beats to the rhythm of your own music, creating a personalized flow state.

Polynomial 2 is an amazing visual candy which tends to be a space shooter and a music visualizer. Immersive on screen, mind-blowing in VR.

Why similar: Rhythm 22.8%, Music 18.8%, Flight 16.8%, Psychedelic 16.6%, VR 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded sequel that refines the music-reactive visuals and space-combat mechanics of the original.

A mind-blowing, fiendishly addictive reinvention of the puzzle classic Lumines from the creators of Tetris® Effect: Connected, where sound pulses through your body, mind, and every block you place, triggering dazzling visuals synched to the driving beat of an infectious, eclectic soundtrack.

Why similar: Electronic Music 40.4% ★, Music 16.1%, Emotional 12.6%, Psychedelic 11%, VR 10.1%

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, high-speed bullet-hell shooter that features a fantastic electronic soundtrack and intense visual effects.

EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.

Why similar: Rhythm 28.8%, Electronic Music 24.6% ★, Music 19.2%, Soundtrack 17.2% ★, Arcade 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, classic-style rhythm game that offers a massive library of electronic music and precise, challenging gameplay.

GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 61.3% ★, Cyberpunk 28.7%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed on-rails shooter that emphasizes speed, reflexes, and a pulsing, synth-heavy atmosphere.

Get your fist ready and defeat all the opponents in this VR rhythm action game! Immerse yourself in the fantasy world while throwing your fist to the beat. Release your stress and burn those calories through thrilling exercise!

Why similar: Rhythm 27.7%, Immersive 22.9% ★, Music 19.1%, VR 14%, Fantasy 4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that blends sports-like movement with music-synced combat in a casual, accessible format.

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shooter 29.4%, Arcade 24.5%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Action 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative shooter that allows you to rotate the entire screen, adding a rhythmic, spatial dimension to combat.

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Rhythm 54.9%, Music 29.4%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-shooter where you play in reverse, requiring you to navigate and shoot in sync with the music.

[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 55.2%, Music 35.3%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Flight 40.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

World-famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku invites you to join her on stage in in this VR music game! Aim for a perfect score as she sings and dances to some of her most iconic songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.8%, Cyberpunk 21.3%, VR 18.8%, Music 17.8%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based VR experience that features high-energy music and a vibrant, colorful aesthetic.

CYBRID is the action-rhythm VR of the Cyber Future! Swords and Pistols are in your hands. Slash and Shoot! Don't let this stop you! Run, dodge, and jump among the neon lights of the city to a powerful soundtrack!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.7% ★, Rhythm 23.9%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, VR 13.3%, Shooter 7.2%

Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

Why similar: VR 69.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Sci-fi 4.4%

POLYBIUS is a fast, trippy tunnel shooter playable on a normal screen or in VR. 50 levels of blissful trance shooting action are set to a blistering soundtrack. The PS4 version was EDGE Magazine's VR GOTY in 2017, and the PC version of the game was even used as the basis for a NIN music video.

Why similar: Action 100%

Dance to your favorite music (and workout in “Cardio”) as you catch gems, ride ribbons, smash drums, & dodge barriers. With tracks by Zedd, Lady Gaga, Skrillex, deadmau5, Tiësto, express yourself & get creative with the in-VR editor--with support for your own songs!

Why similar: Rhythm 29.2%, Soundtrack 22.1% ★, Music 21.4%, VR 16.4%, Psychedelic 7.7%

Released into Early Access as one of the first two VR rhythm games April 5, 2016, Holodance constantly evolved and continues to evolve: Punch orbs with your hands, slice drops with laserblades, shoot drones with guns or dance with dragons, with lots of different kinds of beatmaps!

Why similar: Rhythm 33.7%, Music 24.1%, Psychedelic 17.3%, VR 17%, Fantasy 4.7%

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 42%, Music 33.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 4%

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.6%, VR 28.9%, Music 27.4%, Action 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.

Why similar: Electronic Music 31.8% ★, Rhythm 24.2%, Music 14.9%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Arcade 6.6%

A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.

Why similar: VR 42.2%, Sci-fi 21.4%, Action 17%, Shooter 15.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%

ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!

Why similar: VR 49.3%, Action 30.2%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Arcade 55.7%, Action 26.3%, Shooter 18%

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Arcade 43.5%, Psychedelic 24%, Shooter 21%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Action 5%

Immerse yourself in an interactive sonic environment where you build, drop, and jam with your friends and top artists. Remix over 80 tracks and express yourself like never before. Electronauts sets the stage for you to DJ, perform, and make music magic in virtual reality.

Why similar: Music 36.1%, Rhythm 31.4%, VR 26.1%, Arcade 6.4%

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.1% ★, Shooter 27.7%, Cyberpunk 17%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 36.9%, Music 27.4%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 4.5%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 66%, 3D 15.4%, Action 15.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Experience your music collection as 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 41%, Music 27.4%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.3%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Music 34.1%, Psychedelic 27.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Arcade 39.2%, Shooter 31.7%, 3D 15.7%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Astral Slider is an immersive time-attack laser racer. Slide through a number of different astral cyberworlds and blast your way past obstacles to increase your speed and beat your top scores. Play flatscreen or in VR.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.4% ★, Psychedelic 13.5%, Cyberpunk 10.4%, VR 10.1%, Arcade 9.2%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.7%, Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 19.4%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Action 8.1%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shooter 42.5%, Sci-fi 24.5%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 13%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

Why similar: VR 31.7%, Cyberpunk 26.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Rhythm 31.3%, Music 22%, Soundtrack 18.9% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Become one with sound and beauty...Pound, swing, and thrust away! A revolution in VR rhythm games!The automatically generated "scores" are literally infinite... Make - no, BECOME art, together with your favorite music!Show off your skills live as you play and get the audience rocking!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.2%, Music 27.8%, VR 22.7%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 2%

THRASHER is an award-winning arcade odyssey and audiovisual experience. Guide a magnificent space eel, swooping and thrashing it through mesmerizing alien worlds in the ultimate race for survival. Dive into the circle-based combo system, and play any way you like on PC, VR and Steam Deck.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25%, VR 19%, Music 19%, Arcade 11.3%, Atmospheric 8%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Arcade 53.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Action 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%