- #1 Beat.School: DJ Simulator
97% matchMixed54% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: NonLinear Educating Inc.
Windows · Mac
Beat.School is an interactive DJ simulator that lets you gain the skills you need to succeed as a performing artist. Featuring photo-realistic versions of popular DJ gear, Beat.School let's you practice DJing right from the comfort of your own computer.
Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, Casual 22.5%, Indie 17.3%, Music 16.4%
- #2 MUSYNX
96% matchVery Positive89% of 6,771 reviews2018
Dev: I-InfernoPub: Wave Game
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Indie rhythm game MUSYNX now on STEAM! Real "KEY" Sound System, Classic Gameplay, Unique Visual Themes and Constant Music Updates! MUSYNX is waiting for you!
Why similar: Music 68.1%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 12.4%, Simulation 5%
- #3 Rhythm World - Master Project
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Extra Dimension
Windows
《Rhythm World - Master Project》is a music game combine with simulation system. Dive yourself into the music ocean! There are over 20 original music and there will be over a hundred music in the future update =w=. You can interact with R-chan in this game, the improvement of r-chan will help you get more score in rhythm game!
Why similar: Simulation 51%, Casual 27.3%, Indie 21.7%
- #4 VELUCITY
94% matchMixed42% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
Windows
VELUCITY, a rhythm game with a new feel, is released in Steam through Early Access! Enjoy the game with a keyboard that anyone can easily start with.
Why similar: Music 49%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 23.4%
- #5 Flow:The Sliding
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 299 reviews2017
Dev: CubamanoPub: EasyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 0 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!
Why similar: Casual 54.9%, Indie 45.1%
- #6 Incredibox
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,914 reviews2021
Dev: So Far So Good
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Why similar: Music 63.4%, Casual 28%, Indie 8.6%
- #7 Beat
93% matchMixed63% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Alex Meng
Windows
Basically, the purpose of this game is to pass a level, and listen to the music. Pass a level, and try a harder one. Just use your mouse to choose, and use your spacebar to play, EASY!!! Everyone can play the music. Now, there are 11 different songs in the game, and there will be more. You can also upload your own song in the game.
- #8 Rock God Tycoon
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 316 reviews2017
Dev: Fern NigroPub: EmberWulf
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Create, manage, and guide your very own band to success!
Why similar: Music 42.7%, Simulation 27.5%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 11.2%
- #9 Cosmic DJ
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,054 reviews2014
Dev: Gl33kPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring...
Why similar: Music 62.2%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 14.9%
- #10 Melody/心跳旋律
89% matchVery Positive83% of 168 reviews2020
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Classic play, brand new audio experience! Simple operation brings more accurate and comfortable feel, There are more than one track waiting for you to unlock!
Why similar: Music 57.8%, Simulation 21.1%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 6.1%
- #11 TAPSONIC BOLD
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Music 62.9%, Casual 37.1%
- #12 Robo Maestro
85% matchVery Positive97% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Joost van Dongen
Windows
Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!
Why similar: Music 52.3%, Simulation 22.9%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 11%
- #13 Equalizer
88% matchMixed44% of 126 reviews2017
Dev: Sergey ShushunovPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Equalizer is a musical arcade game in which you act as the main character inside a music tape recorder where you have to jump on platforms and discover new possibilities, such as music tracks and environments.
Why similar: Music 54.1%, Casual 25.9%, Indie 20%
- #14 Malody V
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 631 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Simulation 47.4%, Casual 43%, Indie 9.6%
- #15 DvDrum, Ultimate Drum Simulator!
86% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2017
Dev: DarkTiger Developments
Windows
DvDrum is a realistic, customizable Drum Simulator Software with high-quality Studio Sound. Build, Learn, Play your Virtual Drums in Real-Time using MIDI, Keyboard, Pedals, Pads, Drumkits. Expand content with your own or 3000 Steam Workshop items, including sounds, images, drumkits & Drumless Tracks
Why similar: Music 48.9%, Simulation 26.4%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 10.6%
- #16 Spin Rhythm XD
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,237 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Music 67.7%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14%
- #17 Mix Universe
81% matchVery Positive96% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Chris ZukowskiPub: Zuko Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Mix Universe is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut connecting nodes to create music that you can upload to the universe for everyone to play!
Why similar: Music 56.8%, Casual 27%, Indie 16.2%
- #18 EXA: The Infinite Instrument
82% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: Aesthetic Interactive
Windows
Step into EXA, an immersive musical studio where you can compose, record, and perform music using expressive instruments of your own design. Jam with EXA’s huge sound library or your own, create virtual bands, invent 'impossible' playing styles, export to WAV/MIDI, and so much more.
Why similar: Music 50.1%, Casual 27.4%, Indie 22.5%
- #19 Beat the Song
83% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AAAGAMES
Windows
A music game, where you play songs. You play missing percussion, guitars, pianos, vocals, synthesizers, effects, strings and many more other instruments that change during the game. A total of 127 minutes of music you can play.
Why similar: Music 50.8%, Indie 49.2%
- #20 ODDADA
78% matchVery Positive95% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Sven Ahlgrimm
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A musical toy box, filled with weird creatures, tiny houses and wondrous machines. Create your own songs! Unlock new instruments! Design your own cassettes! Share them! ODDADA!
Why similar: Music 65.9%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 15.8%
- #21 Drums Hero
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: Player Of Music Technology Co.,Ltd
Windows
Drums hero is a drums version of the VR music game. If you are a music player who interested in playing a music. You will love it.
Why similar: Music 42.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Casual 19.5%, Indie 14.2%
- #22 Chiptune Champion
81% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 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 70.2%, Casual 16%, Indie 13.8%
- #23 O2Jam : The Beginning
75% matchMixed52% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: SuperTurbine Technology Inc.
Windows · Mac
O2Jam : The Beginning is the official PC version based on O2Jam - Music & Game, featuring the entire series collection. Enjoy legendary original tracks, overwhelming note impact, and various key modes! From nostalgic classics to new hits, experience the authentic rhythm action of O2Jam.
Why similar: Music 64%, Casual 17.2%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 8.6%
- #24 OFFBEAT
71% matchVery Positive98% of 420 reviews2026
Dev: Whetstone GamesPub: Pantaloon
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
OFFBEAT is a music-tycoon game where you build the recording studio of your dreams. Collect and upgrade increasingly strange musical objects, complete jobs for cash, and record real, actual music.
Why similar: Music 61.2%, Simulation 25.7%, Casual 13.1%
- #25 Electronauts - VR Music
78% matchVery Positive92% of 499 reviews2018
Dev: Survios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Immerse yourself in an interactive sonic environment where you build, drop, and jam with your friends and top artists. Remix over 80 tracks and express yourself like never before. Electronauts sets the stage for you to DJ, perform, and make music magic in virtual reality.
Why similar: Music 65.1%, Casual 22.2%, Indie 12.7%
- #26 MIRAGE
77% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: MIRAGE VR
Windows
Be immersed in a transcendental experience that brings your music to life. Use your own music and watch the environment react. Play music in any music player and MIRAGE will listen and respond. This is a world-class music visualizer.
Why similar: Music 40.5%, Simulation 29.7%, Casual 17.5%, Indie 12.3%
- #27 New Year's Eve 2020
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Sigma WPub: Sigma Publisher
Windows · Linux
Although New Year's Eve of 2020 is over, natural simulation and built-in piano still relax you
Why similar: Simulation 43.5%, Casual 23.2%, Indie 17.9%, Music 15.4%
- #28 MUSYNX:RETURN
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 342 reviews2026
Dev: I-InfernoPub: Wave Games
Windows
The beloved indie rhythm game “MUSYNX” returns! Back to classic gameplay roots—bringing you a pure rhythm gaming experience!
Why similar: Music 53.1%, Simulation 24.2%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #29 rote² (roteSquare)
72% matchVery Positive95% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: Poobool
Windows
rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.
Why similar: Casual 75.6%, Indie 24.4%
- #30 Paradiddle
70% matchVery Positive91% of 680 reviews2022
Dev: Emre Tanirgan
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
So much more than a VR drum kit. Learn to drum step by step, flex your skills with the built-in rhythm game, and build your own custom kit from a library of 60+ percussive instruments without the limitations of money or physical space. Fun, intuitive drumming for pros and newcomers alike!
Why similar: Music 56.5%, Simulation 25.1%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 8.6%
- #31 PolyDome
76% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Plan8
Windows
Step into the Polydome, a musical environment that changes and progresses when you interact with it.
Why similar: Simulation 47.9%, Music 26.3%, Casual 25.8%
- #32 MusicWave
74% matchMixed65% of 80 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: Casual 56.4%, Indie 43.6%
- #33 MuseSwipr
70% matchVery Positive86% of 689 reviews2022
Dev: Kartsu
Windows
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.
Why similar: Music 73.4%, Casual 16.8%, Indie 9.8%
- #34 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,574 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!
Why similar: Music 47.3%, Casual 40.7%, Indie 12%
- #35 Maestro
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 568 reviews2024
Dev: Double Jack
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Maestro is a unique VR rhythm game where you conduct a symphonic orchestra using just your hands. Every gesture matters, your hands are precisely tracked to keep the tempo, cue the instruments, and shape the music in real time. The music is yours to direct, not to follow.
Why similar: Music 53.5%, Simulation 25.7%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 6.2%
- #36 Raindrops
72% matchVery Positive97% of 169 reviews2020
Dev: PooboolPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Raindrops is a stereo rhythm game, played with your mouse. Notes will be poured from both sides, and the sound will wave towards the direction of succesful hits. Move your mouse, click with both buttons, even scroll to take care of these notes.
Why similar: Casual 41%, Indie 31.7%, Music 27.3%
- #37 Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
63% matchVery Positive88% of 25,295 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft - San FranciscoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 75.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock!
Why similar: Music 74.3%, Simulation 19.3%, Casual 6.4%
- #38 Beat Aim - Rhythm FPS Trainer
71% matchVery Positive90% of 235 reviews2019
Dev: Kamyker
Windows
Beat Aim - rhythm aim trainer designed for FPS players with AI generated maps. Makes improving your aim incredibly fun while listening to your favorite songs. Open any music and customize level generation. Combination of osu! and KovaaK's trainer.
Why similar: Simulation 54.1%, Music 45.9%
- #39 Pianistic
71% matchVery Positive86% of 268 reviews2020
Dev: Bytecat Games
Windows
Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.
Why similar: Music 72.5%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #40 Rocksmith+
69% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 2,100 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft San FranciscoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
RS+ is a music learning subscription platform. Practice guitar, piano, and bass at your own pace with an expanding song library and customizable learning tools that automatically adapt to your skill level.
Why similar: Music 55.7%, Simulation 28.8%, Casual 15.5%
- #41 R.A.V.E - Real-time Audio Visual Experience
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: SURREALIST GAMES, LLC
Windows
R.A.V.E is a multiplayer concert simulator for experiencing livestreamed events. Create the stage, set the lighting, and start the show! Your audience awaits.
Why similar: Music 42%, Simulation 30.9%, Casual 16.1%, Indie 11%
- #42 Music Band Manager
73% matchMixed54% of 361 reviews2017
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Always dreamed of creating your own music band? We will realize your dream! Record songs, release albums and manage group activities! With the advancement of the group, managers will help you, and you will also have to face more than one difficult choice. Compete for a place in the top 100! Conquer the whole world!
Why similar: Music 50%, Simulation 29.3%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 10%
- #43 Re:Flex
66% matchVery Positive86% of 151 reviews2024
Dev: Marc Studio
Windows
Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!
Why similar: Casual 63.1%, Indie 36.9%
- #44 Music Store Simulator
68% matchMixed55% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Crystalia GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
With Music Store Simulator you can lead a musical instruments manufacturing company. Create, sell, earn and reinvest improving and developing your business. Expand your Brand and climb to success in order to become the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #45 Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER
65% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Starlike Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
"Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER" is a spin-off of the popular rhythm game "Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL." Play band-style arrangements of original songs through an intuitive 4-lane system that anyone can enjoy, and explore a new story.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #46 Betrix
67% matchVery Positive81% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: NJ No.1Pub: NJ No.1
Windows
Betrix is a unique block game that combines the block puzzle game and the music game, allowing you to play with the rhythm of music in the stack.
Why similar: Casual 79.3%, Indie 20.7%
- #47 Piano Glow
64% matchVery Positive97% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: TheAlanski
Windows
Piano in online multiplayer lobbies, with leaderboards, gamified training modes (ear, sheet, rhythm and falling notes). Play any song using either a QWERTY computer/laptop keyboard or a piano.
Why similar: Music 56.5%, Simulation 28%, Casual 15.5%
- #48 Notanote
64% matchVery Positive88% of 962 reviews2024
Dev: zzzProject
Windows
Welcome to Notanote!
Why similar: Music 74.4%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 2.2%