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%, Rock Music 18.1% ★, Rhythm 18%, Education 13.5%, Software 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It's the original real-guitar learning game, built around plugging in a guitar or bass and following note highways almost identical to Rocksmith 2014's core system.

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 46.9%, Rhythm 29.8%, Education 18%, Simulation 4%, Casual 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Rocksmith for drums, it mixes realistic technique practice, song support, and sandbox tools in a sim that can be as educational or casual as you want.

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 38.5%, Rhythm 25.6%, Education 13.9%, Software 9.6% ★, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on learning and simulating real drumming with interactive feedback, giving you another music-software-style experience rather than a pure arcade rhythm game.

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 61.4%, Rhythm 26.2%, Moddable 6.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.4%, Local Multiplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Using your own music to generate tracks gives it the same personal-library appeal as Rocksmith's custom-song culture, just translated into lane-based rhythm play.

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%, Rock Music 29.1% ★, Rhythm 26.8%, Arcade 2.5%, Casual 1%

Why You'll Like It: Its air-guitar gameplay captures the fantasy of playing along to rock tracks, even if it trades a real instrument for accessible VR hand tracking.

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 35.4%, Rhythm 30.6%, Rock Music 28.8% ★, Arcade 1.9%, Simulation 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a rock-song practice loop with readable patterns and a pick-up-and-play structure that scratches a similar 'learn the part, then nail the performance' itch.

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 36.4%, Rock Music 26.9% ★, Rhythm 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 3.9%, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its Viking drumming is more arcadey, but the strong rock and metal energy plus physical beat-matching make it a natural fit for Rocksmith players wanting rhythm action.

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 40.3%, Moddable 9.4% ★, Family Friendly 3%, Casual 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It turns melody and pitch control into a playful instrument-performance game, making it unusually close in spirit to Rocksmith's 'actually play the notes' appeal.

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 62.3%, Rhythm 28%, Addictive 3.8% ★, Local Co-Op 1.7%, Arcade 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original still offers that satisfying 'play your music collection as a game' hook that overlaps nicely with Rocksmith's song-driven structure.

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 51.7%, Rhythm 38.9%, Multiplayer 3.6%, Arcade 3.4%, Casual 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its tactile note motions and excellent soundtrack focus make it feel closer to learning patterns and musical timing than a typical button-only rhythm game.

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 51.4%, Rhythm 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Arcade 3.3%, Anime 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs strong song-driven rhythm play with approachable inputs and a broad soundtrack, making it an easy next step if you like structured music gameplay.

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%, Rhythm 28.5%, Arcade 2.6%, Casual 2.5%, Multiplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes hands-on music making and improvisation rather than strict scoring, appealing if you like Rocksmith as much for musical play as for lessons.

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: Music 47%, Rhythm 33.6%, Moddable 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 3.6%, Arcade 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its smooth full-body note patterns and optional custom content make it a strong casual music alternative with a similarly satisfying sense of progression.

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 46.2%, Rhythm 44%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Arcade 2.5%, Anime 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers serious chart depth and a polished song library for players who enjoy drilling timing and mastering tracks song by song.

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 47.1%, Rhythm 34.9%, Moddable 9.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is less educational, but its highly physical, readable rhythm charts and huge custom-song scene echo Rocksmith's practice-meets-performance loop.

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 60.9%, Rhythm 28.3%, Anime 3.5%, Arcade 2.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its clean note charts and song-first design make it a simple, accessible rhythm pick for players who mainly want more musical practice loops.

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 45.5%, Music 40.1%, Arcade 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Anime 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more arcade-anime than educational, but its dense note charts and performance focus still reward the same kind of musical repetition and mastery.

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 45.4%, Rhythm 32.4%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%, Co-op 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-button timing challenges are all about internalizing rhythm and consistency, which can appeal to players who enjoy practice-focused music gameplay.

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 45.4%, Rhythm 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Co-op 2.9%, Family Friendly 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It strips rhythm mastery down to pure timing, making it a strong challenge choice for Rocksmith players who like disciplined repetition.

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%, Rhythm 35.4%, Casual 5.6%, Local Multiplayer 2.1%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends licensed music with approachable rhythm lanes, giving you a more arcade-like but still song-centric alternative.

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: Music 52.1%, Rhythm 40.2%, Arcade 2.8%, Anime 2.3%, Casual 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeper, more technical rhythm game, great if what you love in Rocksmith is repeatedly refining precision on dense note charts.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 71.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Arcade 6.9%, Casual 5.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its multi-mode rhythm support and custom-chart community make it a good sandbox option for players who enjoy drilling songs repeatedly.

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

Why similar: Music 39.3%, Rhythm 35.9%, Education 11.5%, Moddable 4.2% ★, Family Friendly 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more toward playful music creation, but it shares Rocksmith's accessible, family-friendly approach to learning by doing.

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 58.8%, Rhythm 36.9%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Casual 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This party-focused instrument game is looser and sillier, yet it still taps into the fun of jamming recognizable parts together with friends.

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

Why similar: Music 55.9%, Rhythm 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Anime 2.6%, Arcade 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It wraps catchy track mastery in a very accessible format, good if you want quick musical sessions without Rocksmith's hardware setup.

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 57.2%, Rhythm 39.1%, Casual 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its guitar-themed rhythm premise makes it a lightweight thematic match for players who mainly want more rock-flavored music gameplay.

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%, Education 14.6%, Simulation 4.1%, Family Friendly 3.9%

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 38.9%, Rhythm 27%, Rock Music 26.3% ★, Simulation 3.5%, Arcade 3.2%

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 42.5%, Family Friendly 33.1%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Singleplayer 7.7%

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 46.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%, Multiplayer 1.3%, Casual 1%

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 51.7%, Rhythm 33.5%, Local Co-Op 5.1%, Simulation 3.6%, Anime 3.1%

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 35.9%, Rhythm 27.9%, Rock Music 27.1% ★, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Family Friendly 3.7%

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 63.5%, Education 32.2%, Casual 4.2%

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%

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 55.1%, Rhythm 35.9%, Simulation 3.9%, 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 54.1%, Rhythm 43.3%, Casual 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 54.7%, Music 35.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Casual 3.2%, Singleplayer 1%

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 30.2%, Rhythm 26.3%, Rock Music 24.4% ★, Education 13.6%, Simulation 3%

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: Music 50.8%, Rhythm 44%, Open World 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 47.4%, Simulation 24.5%, Education 20.6%, Casual 7.5%

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 66.4%, Rhythm 29.5%, Multiplayer 1.6%, Arcade 1.5%, Casual 0.5%

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 53.9%, Rhythm 38%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Casual 1.4%

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 44.5%, Rhythm 26.2%, Education 20.3%, Simulation 4.3%, Multiplayer 3.1%

A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!

Why similar: Music 45.9%, Rhythm 29.6%, Education 18.4%, Family Friendly 4%, Casual 1.5%

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 53.9% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Open World 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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 48%, Music 45.6%, Anime 3%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%, Multiplayer 0.8%

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%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.

Why similar: Music 59.1%, Rhythm 35.9%, Anime 3.2%, Casual 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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 59.5%, Rhythm 31%, Simulation 6.3%, Casual 3.1%

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

Why similar: Music 85.2%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 4.3%

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 49.7%, Rhythm 19.5%, Software 14.5% ★, Moddable 10.5% ★, Simulation 4.2%