- #1 Spin Rhythm XD
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,237 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 68.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Casual 6.7%, 3D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features high-precision mouse and controller interaction that mirrors the rhythmic aiming mechanics of Rhythia.
- #2 A Dance of Fire and Ice
96% matchVery Positive94% of 83,245 reviews2019
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 74.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Casual 4%, Co-op 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly challenging rhythm game that strips the genre down to pure, precise timing mechanics.
- #3 One Finger Death Punch 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,497 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Rhythm 40.4%, Arcade 22.4%, Casual 22.3%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game turns rhythmic timing into a high-speed combat experience that rewards precise, well-timed inputs.
- #4 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
95% matchVery Positive90% of 11,421 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Rhythm 77.6%, FPS 17.1%, First-Person 3.3%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based FPS requires players to time every action to the beat, capturing the intense precision required in Rhythia.
- #5 Metal: Hellsinger
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,987 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.
Why similar: Rhythm 72.1%, FPS 14.4%, First-Person 9.1%, 3D 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly combines first-person shooter mechanics with strict rhythmic timing, mirroring the FPS rhythm feel of the seed game.
- #6 Just Shapes & Beats
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,972 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"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 79.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Co-op 3.5%, 2D 3.1%, Online Co-Op 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It blends bullet-hell intensity with rhythmic movement, creating a chaotic yet satisfying arcade experience.
- #7 Double Kick Heroes
94% matchVery Positive81% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Club
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!
Why similar: Rhythm 75.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 5.2%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that demands both musical timing and target-hitting accuracy to survive waves of enemies.
- #8 Geometry Dash
91% matchVery Positive93% of 636,037 reviews2014
Dev: RobTop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 103.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Why similar: Rhythm 82.8%, Arcade 7.5%, 2D 5.1%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in precision-based arcade rhythm gameplay that demands perfect timing and reflex-heavy inputs.
- #9 Aaero
92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,051 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 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 96.1%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This on-rails rhythm shooter focuses on tracing paths and aiming at targets in sync with a dynamic soundtrack.
- #10 Rhythm Doctor
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,899 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 75.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Co-op 5.2%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the nuance of rhythmic timing, rewarding players for hitting beats with extreme precision.
- #11 Super Hexagon
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,108 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Rhythm 68.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Minimalist 6.6%, Indie 3.2%, Casual 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist, high-speed game focuses entirely on rhythmic reflexes and precision movement in a tight, arcade-style loop.
- #12 Beat Saber
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 76,232 reviews2019
Dev: Beat Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 58.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15.2% ★, Multiplayer 6.1%, Minimalist 5.8%, First-Person 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for rhythm-based precision, requiring players to hit targets in a 3D space with perfect timing.
- #13 Melatonin
89% matchVery Positive94% of 8,171 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 86%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 5.2% ★, Arcade 3.9%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that uses dream-like visuals to teach complex, precise rhythmic patterns.
- #14 DJMAX RESPECT V
87% matchVery Positive89% of 34,793 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 72.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Casual 5.5%, PvP 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-polish rhythm game that offers a deep challenge for players looking to master complex patterns.
- #15 Intralism
88% matchVery Positive86% of 4,876 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Rhythm 69.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 8.8% ★, Arcade 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Minimalist 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on difficult, precision-based rhythm challenges that test your reaction times.
- #16 Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,689 reviews2019
Dev: Vitamin GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Why similar: Rhythm 65.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 5.3%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell rhythm game that demands both rhythmic accuracy and precise dodging in a minimalist aesthetic.
- #17 Muse Dash
85% matchVery Positive91% of 122,075 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Rhythm 88.6%, Casual 4.4%, Arcade 3.9%, 2D 1.9%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines traditional rhythm gameplay with arcade-style action and visual flair.
- #18 Thumper
86% matchVery Positive92% of 4,405 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 91.6%, Arcade 5.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Known as a rhythm-violence game, it offers intense, high-speed arcade action that requires extreme focus and timing.
- #19 Beatblock
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,234 reviews2025
Dev: BubbleTabbyPub: SKY HOUR WORKS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 65.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Minimalist 9.6%, Retro 5.5%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that uses grid-based interaction and level-editing to keep gameplay fresh.
- #20 Pistol Whip
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,112 reviews2019
Dev: Cloudhead Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Rhythm 64.7%, Arcade 13.9%, FPS 12%, First-Person 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that forces players to time their shots and movements to the beat of the music.
- #21 BEAT 'EM DOWN
84% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Ambitious Games
Windows
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: Rhythm 50%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 16.5% ★, FPS 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, First-Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It merges FPS mechanics with rhythm-based combat, fitting the unique genre-bending style of Rhythia.
- #22 rote² (roteSquare)
82% matchVery Positive95% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: Poobool
Windows
rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 84.2%, Casual 10.8%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist rhythm game that uses simple shapes and precise timing to create a relaxing but challenging experience.
- #23 Crypt of the NecroDancer
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,473 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: Rhythm 94.1%, Co-op 1.6%, 2D 1.4%, Indie 1.4%, Retro 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game forces players to move and attack on a grid, strictly adhering to the beat of the music.
- #24 Audiosurf 2
82% matchVery Positive83% of 6,049 reviews2015
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 70.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Rhythm 65%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.8% ★, Arcade 4.8%, Casual 3.6%, Multiplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It transforms your own music library into a high-speed arcade track that requires precise lane-switching and collection.
- #25 Quaver
80% matchVery Positive92% of 17,007 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 90.1%, Casual 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive, community-driven rhythm game that emphasizes fast-paced, high-skill ceiling gameplay.
- #26 Glisynth
78% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Team Charlotte
Windows
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 72.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Casual 6.8%, 2D 4%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, arcade-style rhythm game that emphasizes simple, satisfying inputs and rhythmic flow.
- #27 Neon White
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,663 reviews2022
Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Why similar: FPS 51.6%, First-Person 28.6%, 3D 11.6%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily a speedrunning game, its focus on precise movement, aiming, and rhythmic flow makes it a strong thematic match.
- #28 Polylylyrhythm
79% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: NamariKartePub: Annulus
Windows
The much-talked-about "Polyrhythm" on social media has finally been officially released! Can you handle the 3/4, 5/4, 7/4... and all those crazy polyrhythms!? It’s simple yet incredibly challenging! A new kind of rhythm game is here! Come and test your rhythm skills in this beat-pounding madness!
Why similar: Rhythm 75.4%, Minimalist 10.4%, Casual 9.9%, 2D 3%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist rhythm game that focuses on the educational and precise aspects of complex musical patterns.
- #29 Slash It Ultimate
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 668 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!
Why similar: Rhythm 68.1%, Casual 26%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, action-oriented rhythm game that focuses on quick, precise inputs to match the music.
- #30 Malody V
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 631 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Rhythm 63.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Casual 11%, Multiplayer 6.4%, PvP 3.8%
- #31 Rhythm Destruction
81% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 77.9%, Casual 16.9%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends shoot-em-up mechanics with rhythm gameplay, requiring precise aiming and timing.
- #32 Project Rhombus
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,403 reviews2017
Dev: SEROSOOPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 65.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Casual 6.4%, 2D 3.7%
- #33 fluXis
75% matchVery Positive84% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: flustix
Windows · Linux
A community-driven rhythm game with a focus on creativity and expression.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.6%, Minimalist 11.4%, Casual 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%, PvP 5.7%
- #34 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
73% matchVery Positive86% of 855 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 60.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Casual 6.8%, PvP 4.4%
- #35 Rizline
74% matchMixed67% of 141 reviews2026
Dev: Pigeon Games
Windows
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 75%, Arcade 11.4%, Casual 10%, 2D 2.1%, Indie 1%
- #36 EX-XDRiVER
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Team XDRV
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 72.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%, 3D 2.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #37 Lynium: Play the Rhythm
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Legend
Windows
Lynium is a competitive 2D and 3D music video game You can play the different traditional or original game modes
Why similar: Rhythm 59.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 13.8% ★, Arcade 7.8%, Casual 5.8%, PvP 3%
- #38 Betrix
74% matchVery Positive81% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: NJ No.1Pub: NJ No.1
Windows
Betrix is a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.
Why similar: Rhythm 79%, Casual 15%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #39 Pulsen
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: 4-Panel Footprint
Windows
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 49.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 18.4% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Casual 6%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #40 MuseSwipr
73% matchVery Positive86% of 689 reviews2022
Dev: Kartsu
Windows
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 72.6%, Point & Click 16.2%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #41 Neon Beats
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,568 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Rhythm 87.1%, Minimalist 6.2%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 1.7%, Casual 0.7%
- #42 Melody Mania
72% matchVery Positive79% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Andreas Achim Stange
Windows
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 71.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 16.7% ★, Casual 7.4%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #43 Flow:The Sliding
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 299 reviews2017
Dev: CubamanoPub: EasyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 0 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 10.7% ★, Minimalist 10.5%, Arcade 9.8%, FPS 8.1%
- #44 Invector: Rhythm Galaxy
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Hello There GamesPub: Warner Music Group
Windows
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 68.4%, Casual 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.7%, PvP 5.3%, Arcade 5.2%
- #45 PUMP IT UP RISE
68% matchVery Positive81% of 818 reviews2026
Dev: ANDAMIRO
Windows
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: Rhythm 62%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 17.1% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 2.8%
- #46 Music Racer
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2018
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 48.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.3% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Retro 5%
- #47 Beat Aim - Rhythm FPS Trainer
71% matchVery Positive90% of 235 reviews2019
Dev: Kamyker
Windows
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 51.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.8% ★, FPS 11.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #48 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,574 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 73.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Casual 9.7%, 2D 3.1%, Indie 0.9%
- #49 MIRAY
71% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Poobool
Windows · Mac
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 80.5%, Casual 12.4%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #50 Dancing Line
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,619 reviews2026
Dev: Somnartis 夙艺Pub: Cheetah Technology Corporation Limited
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Guide an ever-growing Line through a multiple of environments, listening carefully to the music. Tap the screen to make a sharp turn, avoiding obstacles and reacting to the World changing before your eyes.
Why similar: Rhythm 84.5%, Casual 10.2%, 3D 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #51 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,608 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 75.4%, Casual 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, PvP 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 AVICII Invector
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2019
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.
Why similar: Rhythm 65.4%, Casual 24.1%, Indie 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #53 RhythmStrike
66% matchVery Positive94% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
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 73.6%, Arcade 16.2%, Casual 7.7%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #54 Rift of the NecroDancer
65% matchVery Positive94% of 6,131 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 87%, Arcade 5.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 5.2% ★, 2D 1%, Indie 0.8%
- #55 Beats Of Fury
66% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any song into a rhythm-bullet-hell epic battle.
Why similar: Rhythm 66.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.1% ★, Arcade 2.7%, Indie 1.7%, Casual 1.1%
- #56 Rhythm Brawl
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: TheMa dArtistPub: dArtist Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Compete against your friend in a battle of music! Battle to the beat as a character of your choosing to see who becomes "The King of Rhythm". Will you be the King? Play and Find out!
Why similar: Rhythm 84.5%, Casual 15.5%
- #57 ABC: AUDIO REACTIVE BEAT CIRCLE
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Mlyst
Windows
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: Rhythm 55.1%, Casual 14.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Co-op 4.5%
- #58 BlasterBeat
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 939 reviews2023
Dev: Muted Games
Windows
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 65.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15% ★, Multiplayer 8.7%, PvP 5.5%, 3D 2.9%
