Games Like Soundodger 2

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Rhythm 29%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Level Editor 14.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Abstract 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the exact same core philosophy of dodging complex, music-synced bullet patterns in a vibrant, artistic environment.

"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 46%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Difficult 20.4%, 2D 3.1%, Colorful 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive rhythm-based bullet-hell experience that perfectly mirrors the dodge-to-the-beat gameplay of Soundodger 2.

Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Rhythm 24.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Level Editor 12.2%, Difficult 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the seed game, it offers the same fundamental mechanics and charm that fans of the series will immediately recognize.

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

Why similar: Rhythm 27.6%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully integrates rhythm-based mechanics into a chaotic bullet-hell arena shooter where the environment reacts to every beat.

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Colorful 4.1%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to use your own music library to generate intense, rhythm-synced bullet-hell combat scenarios.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.8%, Difficult 26.5%, Level Editor 20.9%, Colorful 5.7%, Arcade 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is built entirely around precision rhythm-based platforming and obstacle dodging that feels very similar to the level design in Soundodger 2.

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 47.6%, Difficult 17%, Level Editor 16.7%, Arcade 7%, Colorful 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure, minimalist rhythm game that focuses on precision movement and timing, mirroring the rhythmic focus of the seed game.

Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

Why similar: Rhythm 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Level Editor 12.1%, Arcade 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines heavy metal rhythm gameplay with shoot-em-up mechanics, requiring you to hit beats to fire your weapons at oncoming threats.

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 7.7%, Difficult 6.9%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends rhythm-based movement with traditional bullet-hell mechanics, requiring players to dance through patterns to survive.

NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Difficult 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore rhythm game that forces players to navigate intense bullet-hell patterns while maintaining perfect timing with the music.

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Relaxing 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Beat Hazard 3, it offers the same music-visualizer-turned-shooter experience that fans of Soundodger 2 will enjoy.

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

Why similar: Difficult 42.6%, Rhythm 34.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Minimalist 5.2%, Colorful 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though not a traditional shooter, its high-speed, rhythm-based pattern dodging captures the same 'flow state' required in Soundodger 2.

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 67.8%, Difficult 21.5%, Arcade 5.7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, its rhythm-based movement and intense, visceral obstacle navigation provide a similar sense of high-speed, music-driven focus.

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: Rhythm 82.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Difficult 3.7%, Casual 3%, Colorful 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic music-driven experience that allows you to play through your own tracks, emphasizing the connection between audio and gameplay.

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 76.2%, Difficult 19.9%, Action 2%, 2D 2%

Why You'll Like It: It forces players to move and fight strictly to the beat of the music, rewarding rhythmic consistency just like the seed game.

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Rhythm 26.2%, Action 22.3%, Arcade 18.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Casual 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns combat into a rhythm-based experience where every button press must be perfectly timed to the music and on-screen action.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.7%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its fast-paced, bullet-hell-heavy boss fights require the same twitch reflexes and pattern recognition.

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

Why similar: Rhythm 74.2%, Difficult 9.7%, Colorful 5%, Arcade 4.2%, 2D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm game that incorporates action elements, requiring players to react to obstacles in time with the music.

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 7.8%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that blends rhythm-based gameplay with a classic shoot-em-up structure.

Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!

Why similar: Rhythm 20.9%, Difficult 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Abstract 14.2%, Arcade 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, rhythm-heavy arcade game that requires precise movement through shifting, dangerous patterns.

Everyday Shooter is an album of games exploring the expressive power of abstract shooters. Dissolute sounds of destruction are replaced with guitar riffs harmonizing over an all-guitar soundtrack, while modulating shapes celebrate the flowing beauty of geometry.

Why similar: Casual 100%

Why You'll Like It: An indie classic where every action you take creates musical notes, effectively turning the entire game into a rhythm-based composition.

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Action 5.6%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming bullet-hell shooter that features a fantastic, high-energy soundtrack that drives the intensity of the gameplay.

Rhythm connects! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart!

Why similar: Rhythm 53.8%, Level Editor 22.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 5.7%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, minimalist rhythm game that emphasizes fluid movement and arcade-style precision.

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This shooter emphasizes movement and rhythm, forcing players to dodge through dense bullet patterns while keeping pace with the music.

🚀 Play as Wavey the Rocket as he tries to stop the moon from being destroyed by an evil corporation that removes fizz from soda! A precision side scroller like no other, it's hand-crafted and set to some seriously funky hip hop.

Why similar: Difficult 46.3%, Arcade 26.2%, Action 15.5%, Stylized 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game features rhythm-based movement through complex obstacle courses, capturing the 'weaving' feel of Soundodger 2.

DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 13.5%, Casual 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns electronic music into a weapon, requiring you to sync your attacks and movement to the drops and beats of the soundtrack.

Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Bullet Hell 43.7%, 2D 6%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike incorporates bullet-hell elements and rhythm-based movement, making it a great fit for fans of the genre.

Asterika is a challenging bullet hell rhythm game! Forget falling notes. Move to the beat instead! Weave through bullet patterns, and master the chaos on the grid!

Why similar: Rhythm 34.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Difficult 16%, Level Editor 13.6%, Arcade 7.5%

SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Difficult 12.6%, Abstract 12.3%, Minimalist 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist bullet-hell game that focuses on tight, rhythmic dodging mechanics in a clean, arcade-style environment.

A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you.

Why similar: Action 57.8%, Casual 42.2%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, rhythm-focused arcade game that utilizes a level editor to allow for endless music-synced challenges.

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 52.7%, Difficult 20.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Colorful 8%, Action 4.3%

In this mouse-only Bullet Hell, you create your own problems! Featuring unique and strange bullets, different gameplay modes, extreme secrets and even a level editor, Geballer wants to softly stimulate the reptilian part of your brain until you disappear completely.

Why similar: Rhythm 25.4%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Abstract 8.2%, Arcade 7.1%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 4.2%, 2D 2.7%

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 12%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While less rhythm-focused, its high-quality bullet-hell patterns provide the same intense, pattern-based dodging challenge found in the seed game.

Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Time 14.1% ★, Arcade 9%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Colorful 6.7%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Time 19.9% ★, Time Manipulation 18.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Abstract 9.2%

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 69.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Level Editor 6.4%, Arcade 5.9%, Colorful 3.2%

Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any song into a rhythm-bullet-hell epic battle.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Colorful 7.5%, Action 3.7%

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Rhythm 43.2%, Level Editor 20.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Colorful 8.9%, Difficult 7.9%

A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Time 17.7% ★, Time Manipulation 16.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

Why similar: Rhythm 33.1%, Level Editor 16.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Abstract 12.8%, Arcade 8.9%

Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Abstract 13.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Minimalist 8.3%

Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.2%, Difficult 19.5%, Abstract 15.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Colorful 6.6%

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Arcade 7.2%, Action 4.5%

Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms. Each MP3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.

Why similar: Rhythm 68%, Relaxing 14.8%, Colorful 11.3%, Action 5.3%, Casual 0.6%

A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.6%, Level Editor 20.3%, Difficult 17.2%, Colorful 6.8%, Minimalist 6.1%

A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.1%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 8.9%, Difficult 8.1%, Casual 1.9%

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

Why similar: Rhythm 59.3%, Colorful 12.7%, Stylized 11%, Action 6%, 2D 5.8%

Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 11.1%, 2.5D 10.3%

Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!

Why similar: Rhythm 31.4%, Bullet Hell 27%, Difficult 21.9%, Minimalist 7.7%, Action 3.7%

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 48.8%, Level Editor 24.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Colorful 7.1%, Action 4.7%

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: Rhythm 64.5%, Level Editor 18.1%, Colorful 7.8%, Stylized 6.7%, Casual 2.9%

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 64.1%, Level Editor 26.3%, Casual 5.4%, 2D 4.2%

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 71.6%, Difficult 13.8%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Action 6.6%

A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

Why similar: Rhythm 40%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 4.6%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Difficult 6.3%, Action 3.8%

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 68.7%, Relaxing 9.5%, Colorful 7.7%, Difficult 4.3%, Arcade 3.9%

Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, Difficult 18.4%, Abstract 12.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Colorful 8%

TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

Why similar: Bullet Time 22.8% ★, Time Manipulation 20.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 8.9%