- #1 Midnight Pulse
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this stylish rhythm platformer you will traverse an obstacle ridden terrain while listening to a wide variety of music. Equipped with a fully functional level editor create levels with your own music and share them with your friends!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.7%, Action 29.8%, Indie 21.6%
- #2 Scrambled
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunscale Studios
Windows
In a new mix of genres, Scrambled lets you groove away while cracking eggs. This Beat 'em up/Rhythm concoction will test the skills you didn't know you had! Master the systems and find your playstyle. Make the battlefield your dance floor!
Why similar: Rhythm 38.3%, Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Action 23.5%, Indie 9.7%
- #3 Swarm
96% matchVery Positive93% of 283 reviews2020
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows
The Network has been infested. Face a giant creature ruled by music to cleanse it. Fight while switching between 2 complementary Game Modes!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Indie 25.9%, Rhythm 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%
- #4 9001
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniel Petersen
Windows · Linux
The year is 9001. Humanity has spread across the stars. While the masses suffer in absolute poverty, the wealthy elite use their incredible resources to genetically engineer themselves into something more than mere mortals. The galaxy is now ruled by these tyrants. Can you defeat them?
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Fast-Paced 34.6%, Indie 27.5%
- #5 Ninjapple
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Ninjapple is a crazy 2D platformer in which you need to collect the five elemental medalions to bring peace back to the world ! Take part in this adventure throughout many levels !
Why similar: Action 45.9%, Indie 33.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%
- #6 Stage Fright (by Broan Games)
95% matchMixed44% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Broan Games
Windows · Mac
Stage Fright is a single player rhythm and horror game where you take the role of a piano prodigy who is overwhelmed by musical performance anxiety. This anxiety manifests itself as a supernatural ghost girl, the mysterious HANNAH, who haunts your concerts to strain your ability and sanity.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Indie 28.4%, Action 25.7%
- #7 biorhythm
94% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Brady SoglinPub: Overfull Games
Windows · Mac
You are bacteria, lost in the human bloodstream. Explore, fight, and uncover the mystery of your new home to the beat of the heart.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Action 30.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #8 Mayhem Masters
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Ballista
Windows
Mayhem Masters is a fast-paced arena blaster where the key to victory is skill and tactical thinking. Collect the best powerups for yourself, and obliterate your opponents with explosions, blocks, or diseases. Choose one of 15 colourful, archetypal characters and master the Mayhem!
Why similar: Action 34.5%, Fast-Paced 28.3%, Indie 25%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%
- #9 iota
91% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Ronald DeStefanoPub: itb interactive LLC
Windows
are you ready for a challenge? iota is a hardcore, precision platformer with one important difference: there is no jump button. instead, you will bounce up and down, left and right as you struggle over and over again to reach the next trial. do you have what it takes? can you beat iota?
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Indie 30.6%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%
- #10 Entertainment Hero 2
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Windzen
Windows
Training's Over, Hero! Conquer Eleven Stages Full of Unique Enemies and Obstacles! Confront All Nine Exciting Boss Battles Leading to the Final Boss! Find Secret Power-Ups and Additional Weapons to Help You on Your Way!
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Fast-Paced 34.6%, Indie 27.5%
- #11 Boom Stick
90% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Fortyate
Windows
Boom Stick is a Fast-Paced Shooter with projectile based combat. Inspired by many of the Old School Shooters but with some new Ideas.
Why similar: Action 45%, Indie 32.6%, Fast-Paced 22.4%
- #12 Smasher
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beau BrueggemannPub: Beautron LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Smasher is a fast-paced, maneuvery dodge-and-smash-em-up.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Action 24.7%, Indie 17.9%
- #13 Snake
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play the classic that transcends generations.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Fast-Paced 36.6%, Indie 26.6%
- #14 CONTINUE
89% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel PineconePub: Kajak Games
Windows
Cut and delete your way through a chaotic computer world filled with programs. Every program has a purpose, but what is yours?
Why similar: Action 31%, Fast-Paced 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Indie 21.7%
- #15 Jazz Lightning : Castle Dungeons
84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Kappa Bits Games
Windows
A single player pixel 2D action platformer where you need to find your way through lethal castle dungeons and obtain their mythical gems.
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Fast-Paced 34.6%, Indie 27.5%
- #16 Circuit Slinger
88% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: MioMaxPub: SMU Guildhall
Windows
Circuit Slinger is a VR rhythm game where players purge corrupted code to a beat.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Rhythm 36.5%, Indie 26.7%
- #17 Rhythmy
85% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: InsaneHawk
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Rhythmy" is a new arcade-style rhythm bullet hell game, try to dodge and survive many levels while listening to Thaehan, F-777, Boom Kitty and more! If you're seeking for some hardcore bullet hell challenge, while listening to some epic music, you better be ready!
Why similar: Rhythm 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Action 24.4%, Indie 17.7%
- #18 BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer
87% matchVery Positive90% of 81 reviews2016
Dev: Novelline, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A super high difficulty, fantastical 2D action platformer complete with an expansive original soundtrack. 20+ Levels. Multiple playable characters. Rich lore. BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer is Act One in a timeless tale of loss and redemption.
Why similar: Action 48.1%, Indie 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%
- #19 Skeleton Boomerang
84% matchVery Positive96% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Skeleboom ProjectPub: Artisano
Windows
Skeleton Boomerang is a platformer where the hero, Hunter, must use an enchanted boomerang to put an end to an army of bony soldiers led by the voodoo master Mr. Saturday. Get high scores, collect upgrades, find secrets, and overcome many skeletal challenges!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.1%, Action 32.3%, Indie 21.6%
- #20 The United SPACE of America
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Fractured Earth
Windows
The United SPACE of America is a high action, arcade style, run-n-gun bullet hell, twin stick shooter that allows you to absorb enemy bullets with your Proton Sabre while you blast through countless enemies with your shoulder cannon. It takes a bit of hectic coordination. Can you master it?
Why similar: Action 48.2%, Indie 34.9%, Fast-Paced 16.9%
- #21 Pill Baby
77% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: Talha Kaya
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylish hack and slash game about an immigrant who takes drugs for her job. Play as Anna, finding a job and moving to a new country. Explore her new life, struggles, loneliness, relationships, language barrier.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Fast-Paced 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Indie 20.3%
- #22 Slash It Ultimate
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 670 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!
Why similar: Rhythm 37.6%, Action 36.2%, Indie 26.2%
- #23 Thumper
81% matchVery Positive92% of 4,421 reviews2016
Dev: Drool
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 45.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7.5%
- #24 Aaero
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Rhythm 45.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.8%
- #25 God's Challenge
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Holomia
Windows
In the role of an ancient God who has been stripped of his power, along with the two swords of darkness and light, the player must be very agile and skillful to be able to overcome all challenges, to once again regain the power of a God
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Indie 36.4%, Fast-Paced 12.8%
- #26 Old School Musical
79% matchVery Positive92% of 970 reviews2018
Dev: La MoutardePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Action 20.8%, Indie 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%
- #27 64.0
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,493 reviews2017
Dev: rebel rabbit
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
64.0 is a minimal fast-paced arcade game, where you shoot the squares that have the same color as the background.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Fast-Paced 21.8%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9.5%
- #28 Verlet Swing
76% matchVery Positive88% of 712 reviews2018
Dev: Flamebait Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.8%, Action 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Indie 18.9%
- #29 Spark the Electric Jester 2
75% matchVery Positive89% of 759 reviews2019
Dev: Feperd GamesPub: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fast paced 3D action platformer.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 42.5%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Action 25.1%, Indie 5.7%
- #30 BIT.TRIP CORE
82% matchMixed59% of 156 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 56.1%, Action 24.3%, Indie 19.6%
- #31 Sharpshooter Plus
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: yyrGames
Windows
Put down those 40-hour narratives and walking simulators! Your coordination, reaction time, and other skills you developed playing fast-paced shooting games years ago are about to be tested! Sharpshooter Plus is here...can you keep up?
Why similar: Action 48.2%, Indie 34.9%, Fast-Paced 16.9%
- #32 Trace Vector
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2014
Dev: Vexel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Trace Vector is a modern take on tough as nails, high speed, vector, action arcade games from the 1980's. Turn up the music, navigate your ship through high speed warp networks, maintain your fuel reserves, avoid deadly hazards, and try to safely return home! Quarters not required.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.5%, Action 34.2%, Indie 31.3%
- #33 Hardcore Weapon Challenge - FPS Action
77% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Gamungu
Windows
Hardcore Weapon Challenge is an ultimate weapon challenge game as you can understand from the title.
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Fast-Paced 34.6%, Indie 27.5%
- #34 slapTrax
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: liqPub: slapTek LLC
Windows · Linux
rhythm without restraint. open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.
Why similar: Rhythm 66.8%, Action 25.6%, Indie 7.6%
- #35 Sunrise 7
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Ryan Wheeler
Windows · Mac
You are a shadow. Run to escape the Sunrise!
Why similar: Action 39.2%, Indie 28.8%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%
- #36 Really Trash Game
73% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: VGStudioPub: KuKo
Windows
The Mafia wages war on you! Cut your way through cohorts of gangs and dirty cops in this bloody battle. Grab the guns, use the med kits to heal your wounds, and try to survive.
Why similar: Action 45.3%, Indie 32.2%, Fast-Paced 22.5%
- #37 Crazy Beat's Junction
78% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: indie-du
Windows · Mac
Crazy Beat's Junction is Rhythm Action Game.Press buttons and move cars on the road to the goal.Make the best traffic control.
Why similar: Rhythm 41.2%, Action 34.1%, Indie 24.7%
- #38 LOVE 2: kuso
74% matchVery Positive96% of 218 reviews2017
Dev: Fred Wood
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
kuso is the sequel to LOVE, and is a challenging yet fair platformer with a simple aesthetic. You have the ability to run, jump, and leave your own checkpoint. Make your way through acid, long jumps, disappearing platforms, bouncers, giant saws, and much more in this dreadful mechanical world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.6%, Action 34.5%, Indie 27.9%
- #39 Sine Wave City
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Jajmu
Windows
Arcade action -- control the phase and frequency of your sine wave shield to defend the city from incoming lasers.
Why similar: Action 60.7%, Fast-Paced 30.7%, Indie 8.6%
- #40 MusicWave
72% matchMixed65% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: Stephen JosephPub: PUREHEART
Windows
MusicWave is a challanging Rhythm game for Electronic Dance Music that uses the home row of the keyboard. Players can create, share and download custom tracks through third party tools. With a modern skin and beautiful effects, each song will captivate your senses.
Why similar: Action 34.4%, Rhythm 25.9%, Indie 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%
- #41 Vintage Year
75% matchVery Positive80% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Nooner Bear Studio LLCPub: Clique Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Explore the dark underbelly of a massive wine cellar contested with cult bandits, traps, and paranormal bosses. Select from an array of different characters with unique abilities, and opportunities for customization.
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Fast-Paced 35.4%, Indie 26.3%
- #42 Bigwig Flint
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Kanselsprot Entertainment
Windows
Bigwig Flint is a challenging, thrilling, and hilarious top down shooter. A soulfully crafted game with emphasis on perfect classic retro gameplay. Waldemar, the circumcised square, must fight against Bigwig Flint and his many allies. At stake is not only the Universe, but also your sanity.
Why similar: Action 52.5%, Indie 38%, Fast-Paced 9.5%
- #43 Sonar Beat
71% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Life Zero
Windows · Mac
In Sonar Beat, your most valuable ally is rhythm. Your super secret nuclear submarine is under attack and only the most intense musical defense can save it! Boost your senses and launch a counter attack to the music to save yourself.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Indie 17.1%, Action 13.6%
- #44 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows
Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #45 Frederic: Resurrection of Music Director's Cut
71% matchVery Positive85% of 434 reviews2016
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
New version of cult game with new levels and exclusive Steam online multiplayer! 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: Rhythm 35%, Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Action 16.5%, Indie 14.8%
- #46 Rhythm Nights
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Anti Gravity Systems
Windows
An Engaging Beat Smasher experience designed from the ground up to be played with your OWN MUSIC.
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Rhythm 28.5%, Indie 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%
- #47 GRAY GROFA
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #48 Tsumi
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Team Overbloom
Windows
Tsumi is a small arena-type action game where you try to survive as many waves of monsters as you can. Slash your way through the foes and delve into some dark secrets of this world.
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Fast-Paced 27.8%, Indie 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%
- #49 Neon Aileron
66% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Saturday Development, LLCPub: SaturdayDevelopment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Neon Aileron is a shoot 'em up for people who are bad at shoot 'em ups. Enjoy the forgiving gameplay and 16-bit era graphics while shooting lots of enemies that spawn to the soundtrack!
Why similar: Action 48.5%, Indie 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%
- #50 33 Rounds
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Vlad DunaevPub: Red twice potato
Windows
Welcome to 33 Rounds. Complete rounds, dodge many different obstacles and enemies, collect gold, improve stats of your ship. Complete all 33 rounds, defeat the boss and prove to everyone what you can do!
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Fast-Paced 34.6%, Indie 27.5%
- #51 Taurus VR
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Nusakan Studios
Windows
Jump into a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled VR Space-shooter with Taurus VR, a reimagined retro game for VR.
Why similar: Action 61.8%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 4.9%
- #52 Inside My Radio
70% matchVery Positive88% of 472 reviews2015
Dev: Seaven StudioPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life!
Why similar: Rhythm 39.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.3%, Action 18.3%, Indie 13.9%
- #53 BIT.TRIP VOID
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 99 reviews2012
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...
Why similar: Rhythm 45.7%, Action 30.5%, Indie 23.9%
- #54 Mech Rage
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Drageus Games S.A.
Windows
The aliens are coming! The life of your crew is in your hands. Can you defend your ship from the pesky invaders?
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 35.6%, Indie 27.3%
- #55 Cotropitorii
65% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: Alexandru DutaPub: 2 Bad Design
Windows
Cotropitorii is a third-person multi-player action shooter game that celebrates Romanian communism. Up to 32 players can join and pick between two factions and battle it out in death-match mode with over ten different weapons.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%
- #56 BIT.TRIP FATE
71% matchMixed68% of 140 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Action 31.4%, Indie 22.7%
- #57 Cardinal Conclave
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: RoninGameDevPub: Jumpmen Gaming
Windows
In Cardinal Conclave you play as Kip! Battle aliens and fly through the air as your planet's last hope for survival.
Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%