- #1 A Dance of Fire and Ice
97% matchVery Positive94% of 83,956 reviews2019
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 27.7 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 34.5%, Music 28.1%, Level Editor 18.8%, Co-op 4.9%, Arcade 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist controls hide demanding, constantly evolving beat-timing patterns that closely match Rhythm Doctor’s one-input rhythmic precision.
- #2 Melatonin
96% matchVery Positive94% of 8,198 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 51.4%, Music 23.8%, Cute 5.8%, Colorful 4.2%, Comedy 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This story-led rhythm game uses imaginative everyday scenarios and clear audiovisual cues to create the same approachable but inventive feel.
- #3 Bits & Bops
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,163 reviews2025
Dev: Tempo Lab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.8%, Music 35.1%, Funny 6.7%, Cute 5%, Comedy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its playful collection of highly polished rhythm microgames captures Rhythm Doctor’s delight in teaching a new musical gimmick for every level.
- #4 Just Shapes & Beats
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,151 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.3 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 35.2%, Music 31.8%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%, Co-op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It turns songs into readable, escalating obstacle courses, making every track feel like a distinctive audiovisual boss battle.
- #5 Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets
94% matchVery Positive93% of 792 reviews2023
Dev: SURTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 33.8%, Music 30.9%, Comedy 8.2%, Arcade 6.3%, Anime 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cheerful single-player rhythm adventure with eccentric stages, boss encounters, and a similarly whimsical sense of humor.
- #6 Rift of the NecroDancer
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,307 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 57.9%, Music 21.4%, Level Editor 8.3%, Arcade 3.9%, Colorful 2%
Why You'll Like It: This compact rhythm game emphasizes clever lane-based challenges and memorable musical encounters rather than merely chasing high scores.
- #7 Beatblock
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,355 reviews2025
Dev: BubbleTabbyPub: SKY HOUR WORKS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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 26%, Music 24.8%, Level Editor 20.5%, Modern 10.5%, Arcade 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its accessible rhythm gameplay and integrated level editor make it a strong option for creating and playing inventive custom beatmaps.
- #8 Spin Rhythm XD
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,239 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 36.6 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 41.9%, Music 38.6%, Arcade 7%, Colorful 4.7%, Action 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: The elegant wheel-based input creates a satisfying flow-state rhythm challenge with excellent readability and a robust custom-track scene.
- #9 UNBEATABLE
91% matchVery Positive92% of 7,794 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Rhythm 39.5%, Music 33.7%, Anime 8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Arcade 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its narrative focus, stylized world, and rebellious music-game energy make it an especially good choice for players who value Rhythm Doctor’s campaign.
- #10 Everhood
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,043 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄
Why similar: Music 36%, Rhythm 24.3%, Level Editor 14.1%, Story Rich 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its surreal story and music-driven boss battles provide the same sense that rhythm encounters can advance a strange, heartfelt narrative.
- #11 Crypt of the NecroDancer
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,523 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 52.3%, Music 20.7%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Co-op 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It builds an entire roguelike around moving to the beat, delivering rhythm mechanics that fundamentally shape every decision.
- #12 Sayonara Wild Hearts
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,941 reviews2019
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 40.5%, Music 40.2%, Arcade 6.1%, Colorful 3.9%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: This emotionally charged pop-album adventure pairs stylish arcade set pieces with a cohesive musical journey rather than isolated songs.
- #13 DJMAX RESPECT V
89% matchVery Positive89% of 34,968 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 69.2 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 43%, Music 31.2%, Anime 6.6%, Arcade 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its deep song library and polished note-chart gameplay make it a great next step for players seeking more traditional but demanding rhythm challenges.
- #14 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,655 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 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 62.7%, Music 28.2%, Cute 3.5%, Anime 3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A welcoming drum-rhythm game with a huge song selection, clear timing feedback, and both solo and local multiplayer modes.
- #15 SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 533 reviews2023
Dev: Second Impact GamesPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
It’s Super Crazy Rhythm Castle, the chaotic rhythm adventure! A puzzling co-op mashup unlike anything you've ever heard. Solo, or with a band of up to three friends … … Can you conquer the castle?
Why similar: Rhythm 25.9%, Music 25.7%, Local Co-Op 15%, Co-op 8.1%, Comedy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its campaign mixes rhythmic challenges with inventive environmental objectives and supports chaotic local co-op play.
- #16 Muse Dash
86% matchVery Positive91% of 122,371 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Music 40.7%, Rhythm 37.7%, Anime 7.1%, Cute 4.6%, Funny 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This approachable two-button rhythm action game combines bright presentation, catchy songs, and increasingly tricky patterns.
- #17 VIVIDLOPE
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 521 reviews2023
Dev: Jaklub
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Rapid gravity arcade action! Dash! Spin! Slam! Paint!
Why similar: Arcade 29.9%, Funny 22.4%, Cute 21.1%, Colorful 16.9%, Action 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, surreal arcade experience whose shifting music-reactive stages reward timing, pattern recognition, and visual focus.
- #18 Geometry Dash
84% matchVery Positive93% of 646,137 reviews2014
Dev: RobTop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 104.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Why similar: Music 31%, Rhythm 28.8%, Level Editor 25.5%, 2D 3.4%, Colorful 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its music-synced platforming, escalating precision demands, and huge level-creation community suit players who enjoy mastering Rhythm Doctor’s timing puzzles.
- #19 A Musical Story
85% matchVery Positive83% of 302 reviews2022
Dev: Glee-Cheese StudioPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory.
Why similar: Rhythm 39.1%, Music 38.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Cute 5.8%, Colorful 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its entirely musical storytelling and memory-based input sequences offer a particularly narrative-minded alternative to Rhythm Doctor.
- #20 Hi-Fi RUSH
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,991 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Rhythm 53%, Music 26.3%, Comedy 6.7%, Action 4.8%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its action combat and traversal are built around the soundtrack, preserving the feeling of moving through an energetic musical world.
- #21 Neon Beats
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,572 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 49%, Music 43%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish music-platformer where levels and hazards are choreographed around electronic tracks, offering a similarly immediate beat-driven flow.
- #22 ROBOBEAT
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,848 reviews2024
Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.2%, Music 41.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person shooting and movement systems reward acting precisely on beat, while letting players tailor tracks to their preferred tempo.
- #23 Trombone Champ
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,266 reviews2022
Dev: Holy Wow Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Why similar: Rhythm 39.1%, Music 30.3%, Comedy 11%, Funny 8.3%, Cute 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deliberately silly rhythm game whose escalating songs and offbeat presentation appeal to Rhythm Doctor players who enjoy playful musical surprises.
- #24 Thumper
81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,421 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 55.6%, Music 32%, Action 4%, Arcade 3.8%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This intense rhythm-violence game strips timing challenges down to powerful inputs, audiovisual feedback, and relentless boss-like escalation.
- #25 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
80% matchVery Positive90% of 11,430 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.8 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 62.9%, Music 26.8%, Action 5.6%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelite shooter where every movement and shot follows the music, offering a tougher action-focused spin on beat discipline.
- #26 Metal: Hellsinger
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,057 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 49.5%, Music 43.5%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It translates accurate beat timing into stronger first-person combat, making rhythm mastery feel directly powerful.
- #27 The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
82% matchVery Positive83% of 407 reviews2016
Dev: PuubaPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!
Why similar: Rhythm 30%, Music 28.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Comedy 7.5%, Co-op 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines rhythm inputs with party-building RPG combat, providing a strategic, upbeat alternative for players who want more progression around the music.
- #28 Ratatan
77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,114 reviews2025
Dev: TVT Co. Ltd.Pub: Game Source Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let's defeat the enemies together!
Why similar: Music 33.2%, Rhythm 28%, Co-op 8.4%, Comedy 8.3%, Anime 7.5%
- #29 HYPERBEAT
77% matchVery Positive100% of 418 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamware Media
Windows
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 28.6%, Music 25.9%, Level Editor 23.6%, Arcade 4%, Co-op 4%
- #30 Soundfall
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,161 reviews2022
Dev: Drastic GamesPub: Noodlecake
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!
Why similar: Rhythm 51.9%, Music 44%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its co-op action and loot-driven progression are tied to musical timing, making it a good pick for rhythm players wanting a larger adventure format.
- #31 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
76% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 33.2%, Music 32.6%, Anime 7.9%, Arcade 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #32 Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,704 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: Music 21.9%, Rhythm 20.9%, Level Editor 16.6%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
- #33 Songbird Symphony
78% matchVery Positive90% of 699 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Rhythm 36.3%, Music 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Story Rich 7.6%, Cute 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This charming pixel-art story adventure uses rhythm duels and musical minigames to support a heartfelt character-driven campaign.
- #34 Concerto on White: Cajon Story
74% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: C11 Games
Windows
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: Music 27.6%, Rhythm 25.9%, Level Editor 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Comedy 7.2%
- #35 Lofi Ping Pong
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,877 reviews2019
Dev: Calvares
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Meditative rhythm ping-pong
Why similar: Music 25.1%, Rhythm 24.1%, Level Editor 16.3%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%
- #36 RhythmStrike
73% matchVery Positive94% of 191 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: Music 36.5%, Rhythm 34.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Anime 5.8%
- #37 Disaster Band
75% matchVery Positive82% of 716 reviews2022
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Let's get the party started! Play solo or connect with your friends, pick a track, choose your instrument and start playing away. The fun never stops: Import your own tracks and prove that you and your buddies are not going down in history as the ultimate Disaster Band.
Why similar: Music 38.8%, Rhythm 35.3%, Comedy 10.7%, Funny 8%, Cute 4.5%
- #38 Intralism
75% matchVery Positive86% of 4,876 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.8 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: Music 48.4%, Rhythm 31%, Level Editor 13.6%, Arcade 3.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #39 Everhood 2
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,396 reviews2025
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
Why similar: Music 26.1%, Rhythm 22.4%, Level Editor 18.5%, Comedy 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #40 Pastel☆Parade
71% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Music 40.4%, Rhythm 34.7%, Anime 8.6%, Cute 4.4%, Action 3.2%
- #41 Malody V
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 648 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Rhythm 58.7%, Level Editor 22.6%, Arcade 10.8%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #42 Chiptune Champion
74% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 42.3%, Music 41.5%, Level Editor 13.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #43 Hailing from the Abyss
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Jiwoo LeePub: Next in Game
Windows
Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!
Why similar: Rhythm 32%, Music 31.6%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Anime 6.6%
- #44 BeatBeat
71% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Janarik Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 33.5%, Music 29.7%, Level Editor 26.1%, 2D 3%, Arcade 2.7%
- #45 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,577 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 39.6 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 50.4%, Music 19.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Anime 7.9%, Action 6.5%
- #46 In Falsus
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,141 reviews2026
Dev: lowiro
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In a world bound by truths: connect. In Falsus is a mesmerizing rhythm game tied to an intricate card system brought together through a layered narrative. Taking place in a near-future world, traverse an atmospheric soundscape through the eyes of 5 interconnected protagonists.
Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Music 35.7%, Anime 7.5%, Story Rich 6.3%, Sci-fi 3.9%
- #47 Invector: Rhythm Galaxy
70% 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 39.5%, Music 37.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Colorful 5.5%, Arcade 3.1%
- #48 Beat Souls
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
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: Music 33%, Rhythm 33%, Anime 8.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Cute 5.4%
- #49 fluXis
68% matchVery Positive84% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: flustix
Windows · Linux
A community-driven rhythm game with a focus on creativity and expression.
Why similar: Rhythm 27.7%, Level Editor 21.6%, Modern 16%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
- #50 Project Heartbeat
70% matchVery Positive90% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: EIRTeam
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 47.5%, Music 39.3%, Anime 7.6%, Indie 5.6%
- #51 Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain
66% matchNo user reviews96% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: makarollPub: Studio Maka
Windows · Mac
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 31.9%, Music 25.3%, Level Editor 19.8%, Anime 6.8%, Arcade 5.6%
- #52 MuseSwipr
68% matchVery Positive86% of 692 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 36.1%, Music 33.6%, Level Editor 19.8%, 2D 3%, Action 2.6%
- #53 ABC: AUDIO REACTIVE BEAT CIRCLE
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 59 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: Music 26.2%, Rhythm 25.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Co-op 7.6%
- #54 MUSYNX
69% matchVery Positive89% of 6,815 reviews2018
Dev: I-InfernoPub: Wave Game
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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%, Rhythm 31.6%, Anime 10.2%, Arcade 5.1%, Indie 3%
- #55 DEFLATE
66% matchVery Positive92% of 200 reviews2026
Dev: dizzylab
Windows · Mac
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 40.4%, Music 37.1%, Arcade 5.2%, Cute 4.7%, Anime 4.3%
- #56 Rizline
67% matchMixed68% of 143 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 49.1%, Level Editor 32.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 5%, 2D 2.6%
- #57 EZ2ON REBOOT : R
67% matchVery Positive91% of 6,288 reviews2022
Dev: Neonovice Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 243.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 36.5%, Music 32.6%, Modern 8.8%, Anime 5.5%, Arcade 4.9%
- #58 Project Rhombus
68% 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 42.2%, Music 30.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Colorful 5.3%, 2D 4.6%
- #59 Witch's Rhythm Puzzle
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 227 reviews2023
Dev: FogimePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Cute sexy witches battle one another in this unique puzzle rhythm game combo! Drop blocks in rhythm to defeat and undress your enemies. Enjoy some ecchi fun while you clear rows of blocks and jam to tunes in this satisfying puzzle game.
Why similar: Music 31.3%, Rhythm 28.9%, Anime 6.3%, Arcade 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%