- #1 Beat.School: DJ Simulator
97% matchMixed54% of 90 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 44.2%, Casual 22.4%, Indie 17.5%, Music 16%
- #2 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 51.2%, Casual 27%, Indie 21.8%
- #3 MUSYNX
95% matchVery Positive89% of 6,572 reviews2018
Dev: I-InfernoPub: Wave Game
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 19.8 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 67.5%, Casual 14.7%, Indie 12.7%, Simulation 5.1%
- #4 Flow:The Sliding
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 299 reviews2017
Dev: CubamanoPub: EasyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 0 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!
Why similar: Casual 54.6%, Indie 45.4%
- #5 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 48.4%, Casual 27.8%, Indie 23.8%
- #6 Beat
93% matchMixed62% of 63 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.
- #7 Incredibox
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,634 reviews2021
Dev: So Far So Good
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Why similar: Music 62.1%, Casual 28.9%, Indie 8.9%
- #8 Equalizer
91% matchMixed44% of 126 reviews2017
Dev: Sergey ShushunovPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.8 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 53.5%, Casual 26.1%, Indie 20.4%
- #9 Melody/心跳旋律
89% matchVery Positive83% of 165 reviews2020
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 57.1%, Simulation 21.5%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #10 Robo Maestro
86% matchVery Positive97% of 97 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 51.5%, Simulation 23.4%, Casual 13.8%, Indie 11.2%
- #11 Rock God Tycoon
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 314 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%, Simulation 28%, Casual 18.7%, Indie 11.4%
- #12 TAPSONIC BOLD
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,197 reviews2019
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!
Why similar: Music 62.4%, Casual 37.6%
- #13 ODDADA
83% matchVery Positive95% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Sven Ahlgrimm
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
Why similar: Music 65.3%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 16.2%
- #14 Malody V
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 547 reviews2023
Dev: Mugzone
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Ultimate music game simulator
Why similar: Simulation 47.7%, Casual 42.7%, Indie 9.7%
- #15 Cosmic DJ
86% 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 61.6%, Casual 23.2%, Indie 15.2%
- #16 O2Jam : The Beginning
78% matchMixed43% of 72 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: Simulation 35.3%, Casual 31.1%, Music 26.2%, Indie 7.5%
- #17 Spin Rhythm XD
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,165 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 37.0 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 67.1%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 14.4%
- #18 DvDrum, Ultimate Drum Simulator!
84% matchVery Positive86% of 125 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 48.2%, Simulation 26.9%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 10.8%
- #19 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 49.5%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 23%
- #20 Beat the Song
82% 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%, Indie 50%
- #21 Drums Hero
81% 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%, Simulation 24%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 14.4%
- #22 Electronauts - VR Music
79% matchVery Positive92% of 497 reviews2018
Dev: Survios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 64.5%, Casual 22.5%, Indie 13%
- #23 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 69.7%, Casual 16.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #24 Mix Universe
73% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Chris ZukowskiPub: Zuko Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Mix Universe is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut adding beautiful vibes to the universe. Everything you hear and see is 100% real-time and editable in-game.
Why similar: Music 55.6%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 16.8%
- #25 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 43.9%, Casual 23.1%, Indie 18%, Music 15%
- #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 39.8%, Simulation 30.2%, Casual 17.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #27 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 59.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 46.7%, Casual 41%, Indie 12.2%
- #28 Maestro
68% matchVery Positive96% of 494 reviews2024
Dev: Double Jack
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 52.8%, Simulation 26.3%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 6.3%
- #29 Paradiddle
71% matchVery Positive92% of 656 reviews2022
Dev: Emre Tanirgan
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 55.7%, Simulation 25.6%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 8.7%
- #30 Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
64% matchVery Positive88% of 24,945 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft - San FranciscoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 74.6 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 73.8%, Simulation 19.8%, Casual 6.5%
- #31 MuseSwipr
70% matchVery Positive86% of 680 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 72.9%, Casual 17.1%, Indie 10%
- #32 Re:Flex
67% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Marc Studio
Windows
Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!
Why similar: Casual 62.8%, Indie 37.2%
- #33 Betrix
69% matchVery Positive81% of 180 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 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #34 Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER
66% matchVery Positive91% of 64 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%
- #35 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 48.5%, Music 25.8%, Casual 25.7%
- #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 41.1%, Indie 32.1%, Music 26.8%
- #37 Music Store Simulator
70% matchMixed56% of 196 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%
- #38 Music Band Manager
75% matchMixed54% of 360 reviews2017
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.8 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 49.1%, Simulation 29.8%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 10.2%
- #39 MusicWave
73% matchMixed65% of 75 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 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #40 Quaver
66% matchVery Positive92% of 16,461 reviews2022
Dev: Swan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Music 73.1%, Indie 13.8%, Casual 13.1%
- #41 Pianistic
71% matchVery Positive86% of 267 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%, Casual 18%, Indie 10%
- #42 Piano Glow
64% matchVery Positive100% of 115 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 55.8%, Simulation 28.6%, Casual 15.6%
- #43 Beat Aim - Rhythm FPS Trainer
72% matchVery Positive90% of 231 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 55%, Music 45%
- #44 Melody Mania
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Andreas Achim Stange
Windows
Let your talent shine when you sing along your favorite songs in this fun party game! A variety of modes let you play with friends or compete against them. An open song format and AI powered editor tools provide boundless possibilites.
Why similar: Casual 72.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #45 Music Store Simulator Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 360 reviews2023
Dev: Crystalia GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
With Music Store Simulator Prologue 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 90.9%, Indie 9.1%
- #46 Notanote
64% matchVery Positive88% of 926 reviews2024
Dev: zzzProject
Windows
Welcome to Notanote!
Why similar: Music 74%, Casual 23.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #47 Rhythia
60% matchMostly Positive75% of 585 reviews2026
Dev: Capo Games
Windows · Linux
Rhythia is a game about aiming and hitting musical beats with precision timing, within a dynamic 3x3 grid system. Use your reflexes to target flying blocks, combine accurate aim with perfect rhythm, and finally master the leaderboards against players who challenge your precision skills.
Why similar: Casual 81.1%, Indie 18.9%