- #1 BeatBlasters III
97% matchMixed40% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Chainsawesome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.6%, Music 35.1%, Action 7.6%, Platformer 5.9%, Indie 4.9%
- #2 KickBeat Steam Edition
96% matchMixed67% of 773 reviews2014
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!
Why similar: Music 45.7%, Rhythm 44.2%, Action 6.3%, Indie 3.8%
- #3 Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure
96% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: SuperChop Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ephemerid is a tiny rock fairy tale about a tiny paper mayfly. Part rhythm game, part point-and-click adventure, and part rock opera.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.1%, Music 40.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 5.3%
- #4 Laserlife
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2015
Dev: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
Why similar: Rhythm 51%, Music 44.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #5 BIT.TRIP CORE
94% 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 54.4%, Music 32.8%, Action 7.6%, Indie 5.2%
- #6 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,193 reviews2013
Dev: Threaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Why similar: Music 47.4%, Rhythm 38.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 3.4%, Action 2.8%
- #7 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
92% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.4%, Music 42.4%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.4%
- #8 Luminous Project
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SENTIMENTUM
Windows
Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 49.6%, Rhythm 33.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Female Protagonist 3.8%, Indie 3.8%
- #9 PolyTap
91% matchMostly Negative32% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: PolyTapOfficial
Windows
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 50.8%, Music 33.6%, Action 5.9%, Difficult 5.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #10 Relapse
89% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Hexatunes
Windows · Linux
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Music 42.6%, Action 3.7%, Indie 2.7%, 2D 1%
- #11 Party Pumper
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: Fibrum Limited
Windows
Born in the vibrations of music, Party Pumper is a game about parties and for parties! Player's goal is to entertain the audience by mixing a music samples. Combine this with a dance movements and fun party gadgets action, interact with partygoers crowd and pump the party!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.7%, Music 46.3%, Indie 6%
- #12 Sophia
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claysoft
Windows
Sophia is an action-rhythm game about helping people fight their inner demons. Follow the music to explore Sophia’s world, connect with others, travel into their psyche and face the shadow. Parry, dodge, repeat.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.6%, Music 31.2%, Action 6.1%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Hand-drawn 3.3%
- #13 BIT.TRIP FATE
89% 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 43.7%, Music 40.6%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6%
- #14 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,496 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.
Why similar: Music 42.9%, Rhythm 41.1%, Female Protagonist 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 3.5%
- #15 BIT.TRIP VOID
86% 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 43.7%, Music 40.5%, Action 9.5%, Indie 6.3%
- #16 Rhythm Girl
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Pauline Game
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of music magic book with Kung fu girl and enjoy your travel of music!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 42.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 4.6%
- #17 Groove Coaster
84% matchMixed67% of 1,606 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?
Why similar: Rhythm 50.7%, Music 41.5%, Action 6.2%, Difficult 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #18 Rhythm Bang
83% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RiskiVR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!
Why similar: Music 49.1%, Rhythm 45.7%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #19 Lumi Trek
82% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Gray Muscat
Windows · Mac
Lumi Trek is a unique rhythm platformer where you have to combine the three primary colors of light to overcome obstacles. Change the color of the moving star at the right time, and stay calm when deadly traps appear. It may sound simple, but this challenge will make your hands sweat!
Why similar: Rhythm 37.5%, Music 33.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 5.6%, Difficult 4.6%
- #20 MASH VP! Re:VISION
82% matchVery Positive86% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: AXTORM
Windows
[Fusion, Synthesis, Coalescence]"MASH VP! Re:VISION" is a revolutionary rhythm game that “fuses” two lanes and music into a completely new experience.With a variety of tracks, game modes, and a creativity-driven mashup system, it invites you into a new world of music!
Why similar: Rhythm 52.8%, Music 41%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #21 Elliot's Show Time
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: IlustreversoPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 59.1%, Music 35.3%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #22 Aaero
81% 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 46.4%, Music 43%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.2%
- #23 Rhythm Journey
80% matchVery Positive80% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 38%, Difficult 4.9%, Indie 3.5%, Action 2.6%
- #24 The Sound of Piano
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MONARCH LIMITED
Windows
A hardcore keyboard rhythm game with pure piano tracks. Every note hit generates a real piano key sound. Designed for intermediate+ players, use our skill test to find your rating. No AI music, just raw human-crafted tracks. Features an Auto MIDI Converter to import and play your own files.
Why similar: Rhythm 50.4%, Music 40.9%, Action 3.7%, Indie 3%, 2D 1.3%
- #25 Wonder Record Shop
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DecayedIron
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Wonder Record Shop! This is a collection of rhythm mini-games, each record containing a unique and wondrous adventure. Embark on refreshing, adorable hand-drawn adventures and let your sense of rhythm bring you endless joy.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.4%, Music 38.7%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Indie 3.7%, Linear 1.7%
- #26 Pastel☆Parade
78% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Music 44.4%, Rhythm 41.6%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #27 Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm
78% matchMixed64% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: JMJ Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.9%, Music 40.4%, Action 6.5%, Indie 4.2%
- #28 Quaver
76% matchVery Positive92% of 17,129 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: Rhythm 57.5%, Music 38.5%, Indie 2.1%, Difficult 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #29 Retro/Grade
77% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
Dev: 24 Caret Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Why similar: Rhythm 51%, Music 35%, Action 8.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #30 Project: Bits
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Project: Bits (Pronounced Beats) is a complimentary music and rhythm game. It's primary goal functions as a distribution platform for various songs and steps. Listen to the music. Feel the groove. Hit the arrows.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.2%, Music 46.8%
- #31 Neon Beats
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,572 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Rhythm 48.1%, Music 38.7%, Platformer 5.2%, Difficult 2.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #32 BassBlock
74% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: 贝斯方块工作室
Windows
BassBlock is a relaxing, casual 2D platformer rhythm jumper. Inspired by Rhythm Heaven and Geometry Dash, it aims to bring simple joy through effortless interaction!
Why similar: Rhythm 44%, Music 38.1%, Hand-drawn 5.4%, 2D Platformer 4.8%, Indie 3.2%
- #33 Rift of the NecroDancer
73% matchVery Positive94% of 6,307 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 65.7%, Music 22.3%, Female Protagonist 3.2%, Difficult 2.7%, Hand-drawn 2.1%
- #34 CucumbeRunner
73% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Bat Studio
Windows
CucumbeRunner is a action platformer in which you have to help the determined Cucumber through many challenges! Jump, do amazing mid-air stunts, collect gems and uncover carefully hidden secrets!
Why similar: Music 34.2%, Rhythm 28.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 4.6%
- #35 VELUCITY
74% 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: Rhythm 48.4%, Music 37.8%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.6%
- #36 RiBeat!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sweet Banana
Windows
RiBeat! is a challenging rhythm-puzzle game where you move to the beat of the music while avoiding obstacles, solving puzzles, and jamming out in musical showdowns. Bob your head to catchy tunes as Muira, the musical frog, embarks on a groovy adventure in a world that syncs with the rhythm!
Why similar: Music 43.6%, Rhythm 41.7%, Difficult 4.2%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 3.5%
- #37 Boom Fighters
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cocodrilo Dog Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, defeat enemies, avoid obstacles, solve puzzles and more by playing to the rhythm of music as awesome vinyl toys that will save the world from boredom. It will also have a level editor for you to create your own worlds and share them with other players around the world!
Why similar: Rhythm 41.7%, Music 38.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 7.6%
- #38 Bamboo Beat
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Musefarm
Windows
Embark on a journey through the world of Bamboo Beat. Attack, block, and counter to the beat, and take down one formidable foe after another.
Why similar: Rhythm 48%, Music 39%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 3.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #39 Muse Dash
70% matchVery Positive91% of 122,371 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Rhythm 46%, Music 45.6%, Female Protagonist 3.7%, Difficult 1.5%, Action 1.1%
- #40 Muse Dash 2
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: peropero
Windows · Mac
Continue the classic gameplay of parkour rhythm games, while adding new rhythm gameplay and multiplayer online mode. Welcome everyone to enjoy a wonderful musical journey in "Muse Dash 2"!
Why similar: Rhythm 50.7%, Music 42.1%, Action 5.5%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #41 Twin Horizons
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Exploding Cable Productions
Windows · Mac
You may think this is a simple rhythm action game with the simple controls of tapping and holding the keyboard, but what's that above? Yes, you need to pay attention to those as well! Can you handle the 8-lane madness?
Why similar: Music 45.6%, Rhythm 44%, Action 6.2%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #42 Rhythm Fighter
70% matchVery Positive80% of 457 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
Why similar: Rhythm 43.1%, Music 39.1%, Difficult 5.2%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4.4%
- #43 Santa Rockstar
70% matchVery Positive82% of 348 reviews2016
Dev: Bekho TeamPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
SAVE CHRISTMAS WITH THE POWER OF ROCK! Santa needs your help! Take your guitar and rock all around the world, delivering presents in the Merry Christmas Stage Sled with the help of the Reindeer Band. Test your skills in this amazing music game, with incredible rock versions of the best known Christmas Carols.
Why similar: Rhythm 49%, Music 45.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #44 Kimekyawa♥GenkaiBeat-chan!!
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team KimekyawaPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Smash the cute monsters with fun! This is a rhythm game with easy controls!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Music 42.3%, Action 5.2%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Indie 3.8%
- #45 Frederic: Resurrection of Music
69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Music 51.9%, Rhythm 39.8%, Action 4.3%, Indie 4.1%
- #46 Intralism
68% matchVery Positive86% of 4,876 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
Why similar: Music 55.6%, Rhythm 38.9%, Difficult 2.5%, Indie 1.6%, Action 1.4%
- #47 McOsu
68% matchVery Positive89% of 6,404 reviews2017
Dev: McKay
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.
Why similar: Rhythm 59.2%, Music 35.7%, Difficult 2.4%, Indie 2%, 2D 0.4%
- #48 Klang 2
67% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Tinimations
Windows
Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.7%, Music 41.9%, Action 4.6%, Difficult 2.9%, Indie 2%
- #49 Sonar Beat
69% 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 46.8%, Music 43.4%, Indie 4.9%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #50 Dash Out
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: r3nsen
Windows · Linux
A music-based game where you dash through the levels and complete rhythmic challenges
Why similar: Rhythm 41.8%, Music 41.8%, Difficult 4.9%, Action 4.2%, Linear 2.7%
- #51 Club Dance Party VR
68% matchMostly Negative32% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Odin Inc.
Windows
- Exciting dance time for those who are tired of work! Experience the real rhythm through realistic rhythmical VR! New conceptual club dance party within your home! - Club Dance Party VR –
Why similar: Rhythm 49.6%, Music 46%, Action 4.4%
- #52 BEATVISTA
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ShadeLurk
Windows
For little ones and hardcore players alike. BEATVISTA is a rhythm game where every track, with music and video from AI video creators, gets a stage of its own. Play one-button mini-games or hammer through HELL charts on four keys, and rewind any tricky passage to practice.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.4%, Music 38.5%, Action 4.6%, Difficult 4.5%, Indie 2.2%
- #53 Chiptune DJ
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Por si las moscas
Windows
Chiptune DJ is a rythm based game where you play along catchy 8-bit chiptune music to improve your rythmic and coordination skills. Build up your combos and beat your previous scores as you get better and better.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.1%, Music 44%, Indie 4.9%
- #54 Old School Musical
66% 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 52.3%, Music 24.8%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 7%, Indie 4.9%