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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 84.6%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 4.8%

Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!

Why similar: Music 75.7%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 6.7%

AVSEQ is an audio-visual sequencer puzzle game. Connect falling atoms to unlock near-endless varieties of music at each stage. Every level of AVSEQ is a music sequencer with 2.2300745198530623×10^43 possible audio permutations, that's 22 tredecillion in total! No, we're not making those numbers up. We actually did the math.

Why similar: Music 59.8%, Casual 29.7%, Indie 10.5%

Turba provides a gameplay experience unlike any you have encountered before. Load in music from your PC and combo blocks to your favorite tunes in this unique new twist on the “match-3” style game! The blocks on the game board generate and move to the beat of the song you choose.

Why similar: Music 61.1%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 9.2%

Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.

Why similar: Music 65.4%, Casual 25.3%, Indie 9.3%

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 74.2%, Indie 25.8%

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 63.6%, Education 32.1%, Casual 4.3%

Chime was a much-loved music puzzle game on Xbox Live Arcade, PC and PS3. What happens if you file away the rusty edges? New music + new modes + new visuals = CHIME SHARP.

Why similar: Music 56.4%, Casual 43.6%

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 80.1%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 5.7%

Pythagoria is a brain-teasing number puzzle game.

Why similar: Education 78.1%, Casual 17.5%, Indie 4.3%

The much-talked-about "Polyrhythm" on social media has finally been officially released! Can you handle the 3/4, 5/4, 7/4... and all those crazy polyrhythms!? It’s simple yet incredibly challenging! A new kind of rhythm game is here! Come and test your rhythm skills in this beat-pounding madness!

Why similar: Education 67.1%, Casual 29%, Indie 3.8%

Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.

Why similar: Music 70.8%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 7.4%

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 75%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 2.7%

Micron is a unique fusion of puzzle and rhythm gameplay. Place pieces on the board to deflect bullets of energy that fire to the beat. Guide the bullets to the exit through 51 challenging levels — and 12 bonus levels — featuring a variety of distinctive soundscapes. Your solutions create the music.

Why similar: Casual 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

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 58.4%, Education 26.8%, Casual 12.4%, Indie 2.4%

Aurora Nights is an entertaining educational game for learning to identify the constellations.

Why similar: Education 63.9%, Casual 24.8%, Indie 11.3%

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 72.8%, Casual 21%, Indie 6.3%

Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!

Why similar: Music 46%, Education 38.8%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 3.6%

A new puzzle game of wits and recognition.

Why similar: Casual 73.8%, Indie 26.2%

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: Music 61.3%, Casual 25.5%, Indie 13.2%

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 89.3%, Indie 10.7%

Learn over 200 Japanese words by completing fun challenges. Unlock mini-games, art and music.

Why similar: Education 66.1%, Indie 17.2%, Casual 16.7%

Mini Tone is a minimalist puzzle game that combines musical notes and physical intuition. Find the perfect angle and launching point to eliminate all musical blocks from each level. Can you execute the Perfect Path?

Why similar: Music 75.6%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 4.7%

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Casual 90.7%, Indie 9.3%

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: Casual 35%, Music 32.7%, Education 19.8%, Indie 12.4%

Learn guitar and piano with an expanding library of thousands of songs!

Why similar: Music 52.1%, Education 36.5%, Casual 11.4%

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 57.9%, Education 31%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 3.2%

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Indie 53.1%, Casual 46.9%

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: Music 70.2%, Casual 21.3%, Indie 8.5%

Beat the Game is an adventure game where you find your way with sounds. Sounds you find introduce cinematic cutscenes as the story unfolds. You can create new combinations on your holographic music mixer throughout the game. In the end you perform a live show with all the sounds you find.

Why similar: Music 89.3%, Indie 10.7%

One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you.

Why similar: Music 55%, Education 28.8%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 4.5%

Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.

Why similar: Music 54.9%, Education 22.8%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 2.7%

Steno Arcade is a suite of arcade games designed to teach and drill steno fundamentals in an immersive, addictive, responsive, and interactive way.

Why similar: Music 48.7%, Education 28.2%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 6.4%

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 53.7%, Education 30.1%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 4.6%

Infinite puzzles and Infinite levels, the typical infinite challenges of attracting, engaging users and comfortable music, try this magical puzzle game what educational effect it!

Why similar: Casual 75.8%, Indie 24.2%

Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.

Why similar: Music 96.2%, Indie 3.8%

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 88.1%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 4.1%

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 90.4%, Indie 9.6%

FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.

Why similar: Music 88.1%, Indie 6.4%, Casual 5.5%

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 80.5%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 3%

TRIOS is a relaxing, minimalist maths puzzle game. Take your time, chill out with some numbers. Deceptively simple, surprisingly challenging.

Why similar: Education 58.7%, Casual 34.7%, Indie 6.5%

The most popular music game is now available on steam. The easiest way to realize your musical ideas is with just a few mouse clicks. In front of you is a panel with notes with different musical instruments. You can adjust the tempo, volume, tonality. You can import and export your creations.

Why similar: Music 55.4%, Casual 32.9%, Indie 11.7%

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: Music 86.4%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 4.4%

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 77.7%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 5.8%

‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory.

Why similar: Music 82%, Casual 18%

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: Music 93.1%, Indie 6.9%

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 45.3%, Music 38.7%, Indie 16.1%

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 74.8%, Casual 20%, Indie 5.2%

Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!

Why similar: Music 93.1%, Indie 6.9%

Want to learn to read Japanese? Let's start with hiragana! Learn the Japanese alphabet through puzzles and arcade-style challenges.

Why similar: Education 48.9%, Casual 37.4%, Indie 13.7%

Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.

Why similar: Music 55.3%, Casual 34%, Indie 10.7%

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: Music 90.1%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 3.8%

Got a keen eye? Then try to solve these colorful soothing puzzles while listening to relaxing music!

Why similar: Casual 83.3%, Indie 16.7%

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

Why similar: Casual 72.1%, Indie 27.9%