Games Like Sayonara Wild Hearts

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 41.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Music 21.2%, Action 3.7%, Stylized 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the rhythm-action synergy of Sayonara Wild Hearts with its vibrant, comic-book aesthetic and music-synced combat.

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 42.8%, Music 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Action 3%, Arcade 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This 'rhythm-hell' game offers an intense, visceral experience where every movement is perfectly timed to a pounding, atmospheric soundtrack.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

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

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in synesthesia, this rail shooter transforms music into a visual spectacle that feels like a direct spiritual ancestor to the seed game.

"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 34.6%, Music 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Action 1.8%, Colorful 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm game where you navigate through bullet-hell patterns that are meticulously choreographed to an electronic music soundtrack.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57.9%, Stylized 14.5%, Action 9.2%, Story Rich 4.9%, 3D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This lightning-fast platformer emphasizes speed and style, rewarding players who master the rhythm of its movement mechanics.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 56%, Stylized 16%, Colorful 10.1%, Action 8.6%, 3D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its heavy focus on music, street culture, and fluid movement, this game shares the cool, stylized energy found in the seed game.

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 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Rhythm 23%, Colorful 2.9%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-RPG that uses music as a core mechanic for both combat and storytelling in a surreal, psychedelic world.

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 53.7%, Music 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Colorful 4.1%, Arcade 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dream-themed rhythm game that uses hand-drawn, colorful aesthetics to create a relaxing yet engaging musical experience.

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 40.8%, Music 38.3%, Arcade 6.1%, Colorful 4.1%, Casual 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished rhythm game that focuses on fluid, tactile controls and a curated electronic music library.

Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Stylized 21.6%, Arcade 17%, Action 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, cinematic shooter that blends extreme sports with slow-motion combat, creating a rhythmic flow state similar to the seed game.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Beautiful 55.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Colorful 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on rhythm, it shares the same beautiful, artistic, and emotionally resonant atmosphere that defines the seed game's visual identity.

Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of the Underworld as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Skate fast to destroy demons and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to a hardened skater.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.4%, Beautiful 26.4% ★, Stylized 9.4%, Action 8.9%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, surreal art style and a focus on the rhythmic, flowing nature of skateboarding through a dreamlike world.

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

Why similar: Music 62.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Stylized 9.1%, Casual 5.4%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game elevates a classic puzzle concept into a transcendent, music-driven experience that mirrors the dreamy atmosphere of the seed game.

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: Music 37.9%, Rhythm 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Action 5%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that tasks you with flying through stunning environments while tracing paths to the beat of an electronic soundtrack.

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 74.9%, Arcade 10%, Action 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style survival racer features a neon-drenched aesthetic and a soundtrack that reacts dynamically to your driving performance.

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 40.3%, Music 40%, Arcade 6.3%, Colorful 4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A clever rhythm game that focuses on the concept of 'off-beat' timing, offering a unique and challenging musical experience.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 50.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Music 12.3%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Stylized 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title for atmospheric storytelling that captures the same sense of wonder and emotional progression found in the seed game.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.8%, Beautiful 28.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 2.6%, Atmospheric 2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-RPG with a legendary soundtrack and a strong, stylish female protagonist that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

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 43.8%, Music 27%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Arcade 6.3%, Female Protagonist 6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential rhythm game that celebrates music and dance with a bright, anime-inspired visual style.

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

Why similar: Music 37.3%, Rhythm 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Beautiful 6.3% ★, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This vibrant rhythm game combines traditional music-matching mechanics with side-scrolling action and a cute, colorful aesthetic.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Music 50.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Stylized 8.8%, Action 4.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game emphasizes fluid movement and rhythmic archery, set in a vast, atmospheric world that encourages exploration.

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 44.7%, Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Music 17.9%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike that forces you to move and fight to the beat of the music, turning every dungeon crawl into a rhythmic performance.

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Beautiful 51% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Colorful 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and emotionally charged platformer that shares the artistic, atmospheric sensibilities of the seed game.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.7%, Action 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush game with a heavy focus on rhythm-based patterns and a pulsing, synth-heavy soundtrack that demands total focus.

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 36.5%, Music 32.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, LGBTQ+ 8.1%, Arcade 5%

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Music 49.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Casual 8.7%, Stylized 8.2%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive story that uses simple, rhythmic mini-games to convey a powerful emotional narrative about love and growth.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.9%, Rhythm 29.5%, Music 14.1%, Arcade 7.1%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade game where the rhythm of the music dictates the intensity of the gameplay.

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 36.1%, Rhythm 35.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Arcade 6.5%, Colorful 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced rhythm-action game where you dodge obstacles and collect beats in a vibrant, anime-styled environment.

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 55.7%, Music 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Arcade 3.2%

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Beautiful 40.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 38.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Casual 4.6%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, atmospheric game that focuses on the joy of movement and exploration, capturing a similar sense of freedom to the seed game.

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 32.6%, Music 30.3%, LGBTQ+ 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Stylized 6.1%

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

Why similar: Music 48.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Rhythm 14.7%, Casual 4.5%, Arcade 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-puzzle game where the music and visuals evolve in perfect harmony with your gameplay performance.

A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Colorful 6.3%, Story Rich 3.4%

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.9%, Beautiful 27.7% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Fantasy 3.5%, Atmospheric 3%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, turn-based RPG featuring a poetic narrative and a beautiful, hand-painted aesthetic centered on a female protagonist.

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Music 43%, Rhythm 36.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Casual 4.3%, Action 3.3%

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: Rhythm 40.1%, Music 36.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Colorful 5.2%, Action 4.9%

Rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring intense visuals and gameplay, dynamic keyboard and mouse controls, and community integration. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Music 39.6%, Rhythm 36.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.1%, Colorful 3.6%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 78%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.9%, Casual 12%, Stylized 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Indie 4.7%

"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 43.2%, Rhythm 37.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 3.3%, Casual 3%

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 38.7%, Music 32%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Arcade 4.2%, Colorful 2.8%

Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Why similar: Rhythm 33.6%, Music 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Arcade 6%, Colorful 3.1%

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: Music 35%, Rhythm 34.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Colorful 4%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Music 47.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Rhythm 11.4%, Colorful 3.8%, Stylized 3%

If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

Why similar: Beautiful 31% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Stylized 5.5%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 11.4%, Casual 6.2%

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 38.6%, Music 36.1%, Arcade 6.4%, Colorful 4.6%, Casual 3%

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 62.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.7%, Story Rich 8%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Indie 2.4%

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.3%, Female Protagonist 37.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Casual 9.8%, Adventure 3.3%

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Music 56.7%, Stylized 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.2%, Casual 4%

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 49.5%, Music 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Action 4.4%, Female Protagonist 2.8%

Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?

Why similar: Rhythm 39.9%, Music 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 4.9%

Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 12.4%, Colorful 11.2%, Casual 7.5%

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Beautiful 56.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Stylized 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Casual 3.9%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Music 35.1%, Rhythm 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Colorful 4.1%

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

Why similar: Beautiful 24.5% ★, Music 23.2%, Rhythm 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 6.1%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 40%, Music 39.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Arcade 5.3%, Action 3.5%

Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 70%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Action 5.4%, Fantasy 2.7%, 3D 2.4%

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 49%, Rhythm 36.9%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 1.1%

A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

Why similar: Music 63.6%, Stylized 10.4%, Colorful 6.4%, Story Rich 4.4%, Action 4.2%