- #1 Jean and Josie
97% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
Jean and Josie is a visual novel about the relationship of a Rabbit and a Kitty.
Why similar: Music 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Immersive Sim 21.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, RPG 10%
- #2 摸鱼电台
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoYu
Windows
Transform into a time-space traveler, unlock modern, future, and vintage scenes, and interact with exclusive radio channels. The game combines ease and depth, providing players with a relaxing audio-visual experience and creating your own immersive radio world!
Why similar: Music 38.6%, Rhythm 22.4%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, 2.5D 13%, Exploration 4.6%
- #3 WotaBeats: Code Aria
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LuxAria Games Studio Limited Company
Windows
《WotaBeats: Code Aria》 is a VR rhythm experience fusing music, idols, and energy. Swing your glowsticks, fight BUGs, and keep the stage alive—feel the beat, live the light. 「Feel the rhythm. Recode the idol.」
Why similar: Music 40.6%, Immersive Sim 24.2%, Rhythm 23.7%, RPG 5.3%, Puzzle 2.2%
- #4 ARIE: Moonprayer
94% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: PhantomWorks
Windows · Mac
ARIE: Moonprayer is a beautiful, short 3D anime exploration experience through an ending world, where melodies weave through your final journey on earth.
Why similar: Music 29.8%, Rhythm 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Cinematic 8.4%
- #5 ARCHETYPES - The Rite Of Passage
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dominik Saur
Windows
Discover the depth of your personality while journeying along the path of initiation as the young Viking Olaf. Every choice will impact your environment, and contribute to a map of your archetypal psychology. Embrace your inner warrior, lover, chieftain, and druid - and change the world!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Immersive Sim 20.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, RPG 10.6%, Strategy 10.3%
- #6 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,192 reviews2013
Dev: Threaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Why similar: Music 61.5%, Rhythm 29.5%, Puzzle 3.3%, Casual 2.5%, Adventure 2.1%
- #7 Rhythm Bang
91% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RiskiVR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!
Why similar: Music 61.1%, Rhythm 32.9%, Casual 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #8 DODORI
91% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: BridgeMusic
Windows
DODORI is a rhythm adventure game where you perform music along the lines of a rotating square. You play as Sara, the vocalist of the Soun High School band, working with your friends to create the ultimate performance. Enjoy DODORI, a high school girl band story with a unique emotional twist!
Why similar: Music 37.3%, Rhythm 24.6%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #9 Dash Out
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: r3nsen
Windows · Linux
A music-based game where you dash through the levels and complete rhythmic challenges
Why similar: Music 49.8%, Rhythm 28.8%, Cinematic 8.9%, Lore-Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 2.7%
- #10 狂潮-Staggering Through The Dark
89% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Longxi Zhao
Windows
This is an AVG trying to tell a story about a city under British governance. In 1970s, newspapers were rife with exaggerated title and drama plots. Xu Dan, a fresh journalist accidentally ran into a collaboration of cops and mafia.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Historical 22.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, RPG 12.1%, Strategy 9.6%
- #11 Before the Echo
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,452 reviews2011
Dev: Iridium Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.
Why similar: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 41.3%, RPG 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #12 DEEMO -Reborn-
88% matchVery Positive87% of 3,321 reviews2020
Dev: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Music 35.4%, Rhythm 24.6%, Immersive Sim 15.4%, Cinematic 9.2%, Third Person 5.1%
- #13 Laserlife
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2015
Dev: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
Why similar: Music 60%, Rhythm 40%
- #14 Chime
86% matchVery Positive94% of 784 reviews2010
Dev: Zoë ModePub: OneBigGame
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A Zoë Mode production for the video game charity initiative OneBigGame, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this acclaimed puzzle experience.
Why similar: Music 64%, Rhythm 18.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Casual 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #15 Relapse
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Music 57.2%, Rhythm 38.6%, Casual 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #16 Cat Leather Jackets
84% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: diogoh3xPub: Garoa Studios
Windows
A graphic novel styled music/rhythm game about a teenage punk rock and ska punk band.
Why similar: Music 52.3%, Rhythm 27.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Casual 3%, Story Rich 1.5%
- #17 Party Pumper
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: Fibrum Limited
Windows
Born in the vibrations of music, Party Pumper is a game about parties and for parties! Player's goal is to entertain the audience by mixing a music samples. Combine this with a dance movements and fun party gadgets action, interact with partygoers crowd and pump the party!
Why similar: Music 62.7%, Rhythm 37.3%
- #18 Pulse Grid
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: John Mark Presents
Windows
Pulse Grid is a rhythm-based puzzle game where colored arrows move to the beat. Redirect them by moving and rotating your 2x2 control zone, match colors, and build combos. Master the rhythm to dominate global leaderboards.
Why similar: Rhythm 40.7%, Music 38.9%, Puzzle 11%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #19 Pastel☆Parade
82% matchVery Positive93% of 223 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 57%, Rhythm 30.8%, Visual Novel 5.9%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #20 Santa Rockstar
82% matchVery Positive82% of 342 reviews2016
Dev: Bekho TeamPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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%, Rhythm 35.5%, Casual 7.6%
- #21 Luminous Project
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SENTIMENTUM
Windows
Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 67.4%, Rhythm 26.4%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #22 MASH VP! Re:VISION
80% matchVery Positive86% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM Co., Ltd.
Windows
[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 53.9%, Rhythm 39.3%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 3%
- #23 Timeless Greece: Immersive Heritage Adventures
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bolt Virtual
Windows
Step into the past and relive pivotal moments of Greek history with Timeless Greece: Immersive Heritage Adventures—a bundle of three breathtaking VR experiences that transport you to the heart of ancient and medieval Greece.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.4%, Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Historical 27.1%, Adventure 5.1%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #24 Mirth Melody
78% matchVery Positive94% of 518 reviews2024
Dev: Clay Game Studio
Windows
Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.
Why similar: Music 58.4%, Rhythm 32.2%, Exploration 4.6%, Casual 2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #25 Elliot's Show Time
79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ruisu DesignPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Music 45.9%, Rhythm 44.5%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #26 AudioSurf
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,081 reviews2008
Dev: Dylan Fitterer
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 68.3%, Rhythm 27.9%, Casual 1.9%, Puzzle 1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #27 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,403 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"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 57.4%, Rhythm 27.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Adventure 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #28 Project: Bits
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Project: Bits (Pronounced Beats) is a complimentary music and rhythm game. It's primary goal functions as a distribution platform for various songs and steps. Listen to the music. Feel the groove. Hit the arrows.
Why similar: Music 60.4%, Rhythm 39.6%
- #29 神都不良探 Underdog Detective
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,849 reviews2022
Dev: 天津芸芸科技有限公司
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...
Why similar: Historical 18.7%, Immersive Sim 18.6%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #30 Club Dance Party VR
77% matchMostly Negative32% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Odin Inc.
Windows
- Exciting dance time for those who are tired of work! Experience the real rhythm through realistic rhythmical VR! New conceptual club dance party within your home! - Club Dance Party VR –
Why similar: Music 57.8%, Rhythm 36%, Casual 6.3%
- #31 兽神
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows
“Beast Lord”is a visual novel game. You’ll lead (half-beasts) against ogres, noble oppression, and other crises from an immersive perspective. Players make choices at key points, collect items, experience growth from personal survival to and uncover the world’s power struggles and survival rules.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 32%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, RPG 13.3%, Third Person 5.4%
- #32 Dancing Line
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cheetah Technology Corporation Limited
Windows
Guide an ever-growing Line through a multiple of environments, listening carefully to the music. Tap the screen to make a sharp turn, avoiding obstacles and reacting to the World changing before your eyes.
Why similar: Music 55.8%, Rhythm 37.7%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #33 舌尖上的神兽
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MYSTERY CROWN
Windows
"Beastly Feast"is a visual novel game. Modern Chen Qian transmigrates to a mythical world as a motley-feathered chicken chick. Players advance via decisions and exploration ,and finally become a Chaos Divine Beast, savoring the ultimate thrill of transcending realms through eating.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 32%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, RPG 13.3%, Third Person 5.4%
- #34 Intralism
74% 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 70.4%, Rhythm 28.4%, Casual 1.2%
- #35 KickBeat Steam Edition
75% matchMixed66% of 772 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!
Why similar: Music 64.1%, Rhythm 35.9%
- #36 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
73% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
Why similar: Music 58.8%, Rhythm 41.2%
- #37 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,965 reviews2026
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.
Why similar: Music 40.4%, Rhythm 30.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Adventure 1.8%
- #38 RiBeat!
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sweet Banana
Windows
RiBeat! is a challenging rhythm-puzzle game where you move to the beat of the music while avoiding obstacles, solving puzzles, and jamming out in musical showdowns. Bob your head to catchy tunes as Muira, the musical frog, embarks on a groovy adventure in a world that syncs with the rhythm!
Why similar: Music 56.3%, Rhythm 31.1%, Puzzle 6.3%, Casual 2.7%, Adventure 1.9%
- #39 Beat Bots
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt J Hart
Windows
A casual musical puzzle game - make beats with bots! Listen to the target beat, then solve how to correctly replicate the beat by using a variety of tile types to manipulate bots that each represent a different drum sound
Why similar: Music 54.7%, Rhythm 28.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Casual 5.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #40 Disaster Band
71% matchVery Positive82% of 705 reviews2022
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 54.9%, Rhythm 31.4%, Cartoon 9.1%, Casual 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Frederic: Resurrection of Music
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
Why similar: Music 66.6%, Rhythm 29.4%, Casual 4%
- #42 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,384 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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 58.4%, Rhythm 32.3%, Casual 3.1%, Adventure 2.7%, Story Rich 2.2%
- #43 RhythmStrike
68% matchVery Positive94% of 156 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 50.4%, Rhythm 29.6%, 2.5D 15.4%, Casual 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #44 Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure
71% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: SuperChop Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ephemerid is a rock fairy tale about a paper mayfly. Part rhythm game, part point-and-click adventure, and part rock opera.
Why similar: Music 57.7%, Rhythm 37.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #45 The Ming Dynasty: Firewood and Flames
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drilling Wood For Fire
Windows · Mac
Visual Novel: Late Ming. Players take on the role of the scheming Zheng Wuji, who is compelled to procure a batch of giant golden sandalwood for the imperial palace. They navigate through a series of conspiracies and uncover the truth, while experiencing the love and hatred of seven beauties.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.2%, Historical 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, RPG 12%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
- #46 Rhythm Girl
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Pauline Game
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of music magic book with Kung fu girl and enjoy your travel of music!
Why similar: Music 57.9%, Rhythm 36.1%, Casual 6%
- #47 MelodyJourney
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: DreamCube
Windows
A light and casual music game with multiple nested modes. In game, players take on the role of a slime with an unknown background, collecting energy through rhythm-based gameplay to power up a spaceship and uncover its story.
Why similar: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 30.8%, Cartoon 8.5%, Third Person 5%, RPG 4.8%
- #48 Hotel Transylvania Popstic
69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Specular Theory
Windows
Hotel Transylvania Popstic is a super fun VR rhythm game that combines high energy music with full body movement. The goal is to match fast-moving patterns of colorful orbs flying toward you with the corresponding colors on each end of your Wands or Popstic.
Why similar: Music 42%, Rhythm 31.4%, Strategy 16.2%, Casual 6.4%, Adventure 4%
- #49 Circuits
69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 86.7%, Puzzle 9%, Casual 3.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #50 弥赛亚症候群/Messianic Syndrome
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MaybeGames
Windows
Messianic Syndrome is a rhythm game blending AVG narrative and RPG elements. Players earn points and collect items through music gameplay, fulfilling plot conditions to explore the story. Enhance your skills, raise your rating, and tackle higher difficulties to unlock all story content!
Why similar: Music 38%, Rhythm 31.7%, Visual Novel 14.8%, RPG 7.3%, Cartoon 5.9%
- #51 The Sound of Piano
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MONARCH LIMITED
Windows
A hardcore keyboard rhythm game featuring pure piano tracks. Every note you hit generates a real key sound for a true piano response. Designed for intermediate players and beyond, use our unique skill test algorithm to discover your rating. No AI-generated music, just raw human-crafted tracks.
Why similar: Music 54.5%, Rhythm 38.7%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #52 Musical Vibes
67% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: ZikWave Studios Inc.
Windows
Discover a new dance game playable with the camera of your smartphone connected to your PC! Dance, hands free, to great music and learn new cool moves! Full-body tracking thanks to AI!
Why similar: Music 60.3%, Rhythm 32.5%, Casual 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #53 Kimekyawa♥GenkaiBeat-chan!!
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team KimekyawaPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Smash the cute monsters with fun! This is a rhythm game with easy controls!
Why similar: Music 54.7%, Rhythm 31.7%, Casual 6.1%, Cartoon 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #54 Chiptune Champion
67% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.8 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: Music 59%, Rhythm 37.8%, Casual 3.2%
- #55 BUG
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INT Games Studio
Windows
You're HR investigating a missing employee. On the surface, it seems like a routine personnel issue until you open his computer, and a dark world built on overtime work and psychological control slowly comes into view. Peer through the screen to uncover the truth and stay awake until the end.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 32.1%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, RPG 10.9%, Puzzle 6.8%