Games Like Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY

RS+ is a music learning subscription platform. Practice guitar, piano, and bass at your own pace with an expanding song library and customizable learning tools that automatically adapt to your skill level.

Why similar: Music 27.1%, Rock Music 18.3% ★, Rhythm 17.9%, Education 13.6%, Software 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match by far, using real guitar or bass input, guided lessons, and a large song-based learning system built on the same core idea as Rocksmith.

So much more than a VR drum kit. Learn to drum step by step, flex your skills with the built-in rhythm game, and build your own custom kit from a library of 60+ percussive instruments without the limitations of money or physical space. Fun, intuitive drumming for pros and newcomers alike!

Why similar: Music 47%, Rhythm 29.7%, Education 18.1%, Simulation 3.9%, Casual 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the same practice-oriented simulation feel to drums, with realistic technique and room to build actual playing skills.

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: Music 45.4%, Rhythm 40.2%, Moddable 9.4% ★, Family Friendly 3%, Casual 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the comedy, it is still an instrument-performance game where reading cues and shaping musical phrases is the core appeal.

Play air guitar and write rock history in VR! Unplugged lets you rock out hard to some of the biggest rock songs, including The Offspring, Weezer & Ozzy Osbourne. Become a rock legend with Steel Panther’s Satchel as your mentor. Are you ready to ROCK?!

Why similar: Music 40.1%, Rock Music 29.2% ★, Rhythm 26.6%, Arcade 2.4%, Casual 1%

Why You'll Like It: Even without a real guitar, it recreates the fantasy of strumming and fretting through song-based play in a very Rocksmith-adjacent way.

Drums Rock is an arcade drums game for VR, follow the rhythm of rock with your drums and smash the demons. Live a unique campaign: with different levels, challenges, songs and worlds. Drums Rock is an ideal game to feel like a rock hero, while destroying hordes of demons to the rhythm of rock!

Why similar: Music 35.5%, Rhythm 30.4%, Rock Music 28.9% ★, Arcade 1.9%, Simulation 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same song-by-song mastery loop into rock drumming, with strong timing feedback and performance energy.

DvDrum is a realistic, customizable Drum Simulator Software with high-quality Studio Sound. Build, Learn, Play your Virtual Drums in Real-Time using MIDI, Keyboard, Pedals, Pads, Drumkits. Expand content with your own or 3000 Steam Workshop items, including sounds, images, drumkits & Drumless Tracks

Why similar: Music 39.9%, Rhythm 26.3%, Education 14.4%, Software 9.8% ★, Simulation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This leans more sim-like than arcade-like, making it a good fit if you want Rocksmith’s educational flavor applied to drums.

Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.

Why similar: Music 36.6%, Rock Music 27% ★, Rhythm 25.5%, Local Multiplayer 3.9%, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its physical drumming to rock and metal tracks captures the same satisfying sense of performing music rather than just tapping notes.

Grab your friends and get ready to rock - Band Space is the VR game that lets you form your dream music group. Tune up and take the stage, mastering guitar, bass, drums and keyboard with up to four players. Slide to catch notes, power through the drum beat, and dazzle with your keyboard.

Why similar: Music 38.3%, Rock Music 26.9% ★, Rhythm 25.4%, Simulation 3.4%, Co-op 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Playing instrument parts inside full songs gives it a similar band-practice feel, especially if you like the performance side of Rocksmith.

Maestro is a unique VR rhythm game where you conduct a symphonic orchestra using just your hands. Every gesture matters, your hands are precisely tracked to keep the tempo, cue the instruments, and shape the music in real time. The music is yours to direct, not to follow.

Why similar: Music 44.4%, Rhythm 31.1%, Education 14.6%, Simulation 4%, Family Friendly 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Rocksmith’s 'perform music by following readable cues' appeal, just through conducting instead of guitar or bass.

Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

Why similar: Music 62.4%, Rhythm 27.8%, Addictive 3.8% ★, Local Co-Op 1.7%, Arcade 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Rocksmith, it builds gameplay around music you know, even if it is more abstract and less instrument-focused.

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: Music 52%, Rhythm 38.8%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Arcade 3.4%, Casual 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: If what you love most is Rocksmith’s note highway and precision timing, this delivers a similarly satisfying read-and-execute flow.

Shred your guitar or smash your drum set like a rockstar! Play the original soundtrack in dynamic stages, progress through the campaign to get new skins, or customize your experience with custom songs, gameplay modifiers, and multiple control schemas!

Why similar: Music 39%, Rhythm 26.9%, Rock Music 26.4% ★, Simulation 3.4%, Arcade 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a guitar-themed VR rhythm game that taps into the same fantasy of actively performing rock parts.

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 64.2%, Rhythm 28.4%, Arcade 2.5%, Casual 2.5%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a hands-on music interaction sandbox that feels closer to playing with songs and parts than to a traditional score-chaser.

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 61.5%, Rhythm 26.1%, Moddable 6.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.4%, Local Multiplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its custom-music support and replayable song-driven structure appeal to the same players who enjoy practicing against their own library.

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: Music 46.5%, Rhythm 43.8%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Anime 2.6%, Arcade 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the best pure note-highway rhythm games on Steam for players who mainly want chart mastery and song repetition.

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: Music 51.5%, Rhythm 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Arcade 3.3%, Anime 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This offers tightly synced chart reading and performance satisfaction for anyone drawn to Rocksmith’s timing and musical flow.

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 61.1%, Rhythm 28.1%, Anime 3.5%, Arcade 2.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its straightforward focus on playing songs accurately makes it a good lower-tier choice for the practice-minded side of Rocksmith fans.

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: Music 48.4%, Rhythm 35.5%, Moddable 10.1% ★, Multiplayer 2.6%, Anime 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a polished song-based rhythm game with clear timing feedback, steady improvement, and strong learn-through-repetition appeal.

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

Why similar: Music 47.2%, Rhythm 33.5%, Moddable 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 3.5%, Arcade 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its flowing patterns and readable lanes make it another strong pick for players who enjoy musical immersion and gradual skill-building.

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: Music 45.8%, Rhythm 32.3%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%, Co-op 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its tutorial-driven rhythm design makes it a good fit if you enjoy learning timing patterns step by step rather than just chasing scores.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 72.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Arcade 6.9%, Casual 5.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The community-driven chart ecosystem and multiple play styles make it appealing if you like practicing lots of songs and patterns.

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 59%, Rhythm 36.8%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Casual 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This captures the joy of trying to perform musical parts in real time, even if it is much sillier and less instructional.

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

Why similar: Music 39.8%, Rhythm 35.5%, Education 11.4%, Moddable 4.2% ★, Family Friendly 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more casual and creative, but the music-building interaction gives it a software-like feel that overlaps with Rocksmith’s musical playfulness.

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: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 38.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Co-op 2.8%, Family Friendly 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the instrument theme, but its strict timing and repetition-heavy improvement loop mirrors Rocksmith’s disciplined practice side.

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 54.6%, Music 35.8%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Casual 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.4%, Music 40.2%, Arcade 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Anime 3.4%

Made by and for skaters, the dual stick controls faithfully reproduce your feet on the skateboard for an ultra-realistic experience. Try out real-life iconic skate spots, customise your skater and equipment with items from the top brands

Why similar: Simulation 42.3%, Family Friendly 33.2%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Singleplayer 7.6%

Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ & Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD.

Why similar: Music 54.4%, Co-op 13.6%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

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 52%, Rhythm 33.4%, Local Co-Op 5%, Simulation 3.5%, Anime 3%

You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations. Learn to recognize chords played on over 20 different instruments and synthesizers.

Why similar: Music 63.6%, Education 32.3%, Casual 4.2%

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: Music 48.5%, Rhythm 45.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%, Multiplayer 1.5%, Casual 0.9%

SAVE CHRISTMAS WITH THE POWER OF ROCK! Santa needs your help! Take your guitar and rock all around the world, delivering presents in the Merry Christmas Stage Sled with the help of the Reindeer Band. Test your skills in this amazing music game, with incredible rock versions of the best known Christmas Carols.

Why similar: Music 57.4%, Rhythm 39%, Casual 3.6%

Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring...

Why similar: Music 96%, Casual 4%

A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.8%, Music 45.8%, Anime 3%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%, Multiplayer 0.8%

Classic play, brand new audio experience! Simple operation brings more accurate and comfortable feel, There are more than one track waiting for you to unlock!

Why similar: Music 55.3%, Rhythm 35.8%, Simulation 3.8%, Anime 3.2%, Casual 1.6%

[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: Music 53.8%, Rhythm 43.6%, Casual 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: Music 36%, Rhythm 27.8%, Rock Music 27.2% ★, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Family Friendly 3.7%

DrumBeats VR is a drumming music game for VR. Play on iconic drumkits and play in epic scenes! With your driving rhythm you become the backbone of every song you play. With a setlist of 21 songs and more on the way, you can play along to your favorite tunes and feel like you're part of the band

Why similar: Music 30.3%, Rhythm 26.2%, Rock Music 24.5% ★, Education 13.7%, Simulation 3%

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: Music 55.4%, Rhythm 35.4%, Casual 5.4%, Local Multiplayer 2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Rock Star Life Simulator is an extensive fame simulation game. Start this adventure by playing the guitar on the street, form your own band. Protect the fame, money, and charisma you earned with the right decisions and become a world star!

Why similar: Rhythm 33.5%, Music 32.3%, Rock Music 25.7% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Open World 3.5%

Beat.School is an interactive DJ simulator that lets you gain the skills you need to succeed as a performing artist. Featuring photo-realistic versions of popular DJ gear, Beat.School let's you practice DJing right from the comfort of your own computer.

Why similar: Music 47.8%, Simulation 24.1%, Education 20.8%, Casual 7.4%

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: Music 54%, Rhythm 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Casual 1.4%

In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

Why similar: Education 44.8%, Moddable 29.4% ★, Simulation 18.8%, Open World 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Become a DJ: Learn to DJ on Pioneer DJ equipment. Join daily workshops. Connect with community. Level up your skills. Perform to the world. Start your FREE 7 DAY TRIAL today. Access all the premium content.

Why similar: Music 44.7%, Rhythm 26.1%, Education 20.4%, Simulation 4.3%, Multiplayer 3%

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 69.3%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Family Friendly 4.7%, Casual 2.9%

Experience unparalleled board control and responsiveness while you skate iconic real-world skate spots. This is the evolution of skateboarding gameplay. With Independent Foot Control and unique physics-based gameplay, skate gamers finally have the expressive controls they have always dreamed of.

Why similar: Moddable 54.2% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Open World 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!

Why similar: Music 50.1%, Rhythm 19.5%, Software 14.4% ★, Moddable 10.4% ★, Simulation 4.1%

Create, manage, and guide your very own band to success!

Why similar: Music 85.4%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 4.2%

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: Music 49.9%, Rhythm 34.7%, Moddable 9.8% ★, Family Friendly 2.7%, Anime 1.9%

O2Jam : The Beginning is the official PC version based on O2Jam - Music & Game, featuring the entire series collection. Enjoy legendary original tracks, overwhelming note impact, and various key modes! From nostalgic classics to new hits, experience the authentic rhythm action of O2Jam.

Why similar: Music 53.7%, Rhythm 38.9%, Family Friendly 3.7%, Casual 1.6%, Simulation 1.6%

Now you can own and operate your own auto repair service with PlayWay’s Car Mechanic Simulator 2014. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 gives you the behind the scenes view of the daily dealings at local garages and dealership repair shops.

Why similar: Education 46.1%, Simulation 42.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Singleplayer 3%

Drums hero is a drums version of the VR music game. If you are a music player who interested in playing a music. You will love it.

Why similar: Music 59.8%, Rhythm 30.9%, Simulation 6.2%, Casual 3.1%

Piano in online multiplayer lobbies, with leaderboards, gamified training modes (ear, sheet, rhythm and falling notes). Play any song using either a QWERTY computer/laptop keyboard or a piano.

Why similar: Music 52.1%, Education 23.9%, Software 15.5% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Anime 2%