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 41.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Music 21%, Action 3.7%, Stylized 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm-action game where every movement and attack is perfectly synced to a stellar soundtrack.

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 42.5%, Music 25%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Action 3%, Arcade 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm-violence game that captures the same sense of high-speed, sensory-overload flow as the seed game.

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 44.6%, Music 33.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 4.6%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic synesthesia-driven arcade shooter where music and visuals evolve in perfect harmony.

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 64.2%, Stylized 10%, Colorful 6.4%, Story Rich 4.4%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, music-focused journey that shares the same dreamlike, stylized atmosphere.

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 69.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Casual 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: Transforms a classic puzzle game into a meditative, music-synced experience that emphasizes pure flow.

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 37.6%, Music 32.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, LGBTQ+ 7.8%, Arcade 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-adventure game that features a strong female lead and a vibrant, music-centric anime aesthetic.

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 37.2%, Rhythm 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 5%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed flight mechanics with music-synced combat that feels like a direct cousin to the seed game.

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 57.3%, Stylized 15.1%, Colorful 10%, Action 8.6%, 3D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same vibrant, music-focused urban movement and stylized aesthetic found in the seed game.

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%, Music 38.5%, Arcade 6%, Colorful 4.1%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished rhythm game that emphasizes fluid, tactile movement to match the beat.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.1%, Stylized 13.3%, Action 9.1%, Story Rich 4.8%, 3D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game that rewards rhythm and precision with a high-energy electronic score.

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 54%, Music 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Colorful 4%, Arcade 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game with a dreamy, hand-drawn aesthetic that focuses on relaxing, music-synced gameplay.

"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 34.2%, Music 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 29.2%, Action 1.8%, Colorful 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful rhythm-bullet hell game that relies entirely on its excellent soundtrack to guide the player.

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

Why similar: Music 37.2%, Rhythm 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Arcade 6.5%, Colorful 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish rhythm-puzzle game where the music and visual themes change dynamically with your performance.

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 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 32%, Rhythm 22.8%, Colorful 2.8%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic rhythm-RPG that uses music as the core mechanic for both combat and narrative progression.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.7%, Rhythm 29.3%, Music 13.9%, Arcade 6.8%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty arcade game where the music and gameplay are inextricably linked in a hypnotic loop.

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 55.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Colorful 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the beautiful, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant qualities that make the seed game so memorable.

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 30.3%, Stylized 20.9%, Arcade 17%, Action 14.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends stylish third-person shooting with roller-skating movement to create a unique, flow-based combat experience.

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 40.6%, Music 40.1%, Arcade 6.2%, Colorful 3.9%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A clever rhythm game that focuses on precision and musical patterns within a charming, story-rich package.

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 78.5%, Action 10.2%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game where the music drives the intensity of every encounter.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 50.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Music 12.2%, Atmospheric 3.5%, Stylized 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic, beautiful, and atmospheric adventure that focuses on the emotional experience of movement and sound.

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 41.5%, Beautiful 26.9% ★, Stylized 8.3%, Action 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized skateboarding game that prioritizes aesthetic and flow over traditional sports simulation.

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

Why similar: Music 37%, Rhythm 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Beautiful 6.4% ★, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, anime-styled rhythm game that emphasizes fast-paced action and colorful visual feedback.

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 40.3%, Music 36.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Colorful 5.2%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game where music is the primary weapon and the central theme of the world.

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 38.8%, Music 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Arcade 4%, Colorful 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strict rhythm game that demands perfect timing to navigate through colorful, minimalist environments.

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 54.4%, Music 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Female Protagonist 4.5%, Arcade 3.2%

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 11.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Stylized 7.4%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, funny, and charming indie game that shares the lighthearted, stylized appeal of the seed game.

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 49.8%, Female Protagonist 16%, Casual 8.6%, Stylized 7.8%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive story that uses simple, music-synced gameplay mechanics to convey deep emotional beats.

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 43.8%, Rhythm 40.1%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated rhythm game that focuses on high-speed flight through neon-lit environments set to a specific artist's music.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 58.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Arcade 9%, Colorful 6.3%, Story Rich 3.3%

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 33%, Music 30.4%, LGBTQ+ 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Stylized 5.8%

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 43.4%, Music 37.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action 3.4%, Action-Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler where your ability to time attacks to the beat directly impacts your combat effectiveness.

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 43.7%, Music 27%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Arcade 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, Beautiful 28.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 2.5%, Atmospheric 1.9%

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 52% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Colorful 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%

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

Why similar: Music 43%, Rhythm 36.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Casual 4.2%, Action 3.3%

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 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Music 17.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 1.1%

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 36.2%, Rhythm 35.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Arcade 6.4%, Colorful 4.2%

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 51.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Stylized 8.4%, Action 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.3%

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

Why similar: Music 44.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Stylized 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 5.7%

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 49.4%, Music 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Action 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3%

Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed, and style.

Why similar: Arcade 36%, Colorful 23.5%, Action 14.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Casual 8.2%

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 40.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 38.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 2.9%

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 38.8%, Music 36.2%, Arcade 6.3%, 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 63.5%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 6%, Indie 2.3%

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 39.7%, Rhythm 36.4%, Arcade 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5%, Colorful 3.6%

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 35.1%, Rhythm 35%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Arcade 6.5%, Colorful 4%

ULTIMATE TOOL ASSISTED BULLSHITTING KEYBOARD DESTRUCTION RHYTHM GAME

Why similar: Rhythm 57.5%, LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action 5.6%, Arcade 5.5%

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 34.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Colorful 11.2%, Casual 7.4%

"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 37.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 3.3%, Casual 2.9%

Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 66.8%, Action 6.2%, Music 6%, Story Rich 5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.

Why similar: Rhythm 29.8%, Beautiful 29% ★, Music 27.5%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 2.2%

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

Why similar: Beautiful 31.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Stylized 5.3%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Music 35%, Rhythm 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, 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 24.8% ★, Music 22.9%, Rhythm 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Action 6.1%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 72%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Action 6.7%, Colorful 5.1%, Indie 3%

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 39.4%, Music 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Arcade 5.4%, Action 4.9%

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 37.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 3.4%

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 57.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Stylized 7.2%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Casual 3.8%

Dive into Wheel World as Kat, a rider chosen by ancient cycling spirits. Race elite teams, trick out your bike, and perform the long overdue Great Shift ritual to save a universe on the brink! Your bike is your destiny.

Why similar: Music 35.2%, Stylized 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Colorful 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.4%