Games Like Symphony

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music 34.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.3% ★, Rhythm 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Bullet Hell 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most direct evolution of the music-driven procedural shmup gameplay found in Symphony.

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music 36.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.4% ★, Rhythm 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that defined the genre of using your own music library to generate arcade-style bullet-hell combat.

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Music 37.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21% ★, Rhythm 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Bullet Hell 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration in the series, featuring modern visuals and expanded procedural generation mechanics.

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 60.6%, Rhythm 18.2%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 16.4% ★, Indie 1.7%, Arcade 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A premier music-based game that procedurally generates tracks based on your local music files, focusing on rhythm and flow.

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 62%, Rhythm 19.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.7% ★, Indie 2%, Arcade 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The classic title that pioneered the concept of turning any music track into a playable, rhythm-synced experience.

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.7%, Music 39.5%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.6%, Bullet Hell 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike shooter where all actions, including shooting and reloading, must be performed in time with the music.

Butcher loads of zombies in Rhythm with Metal! Survive on the highway to hell fighting an epic freakshow! Now with 30 levels of pure madness! 19 Licensed tracks and a Community Level Editor to import your own songs!

Why similar: Music 33.4%, Rhythm 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Arcade 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that requires you to blast zombies to the beat of heavy metal music.

Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Music 39.1%, Rhythm 17.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 17.6% ★, Bullet Hell 7.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist bullet-hell game where you must dodge patterns that are perfectly choreographed to the music.

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

Why similar: Music 55.4%, Rhythm 29.8%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Indie 1.9%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic rhythm-based bullet-hell game that demands precise movement to survive intense musical sequences.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Music 59.8%, Rhythm 33%, Action 3.4%, Shooter 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm-based FPS where your ability to shoot on the beat directly increases your power and score.

A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!

Why similar: Music 62.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 6.5%, Action 4.6%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a heavy focus on music and rhythmic combat mechanics.

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Why similar: Music 53.9%, Rhythm 25.1%, Bullet Hell 10%, Arcade 4.6%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A music-synced bullet-hell game that features a level editor and highly rhythmic, challenging boss encounters.

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Music 46.7%, Rhythm 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Action 6%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-based shmup where you play through the game in reverse, requiring you to undo actions to the beat.

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: Music 61%, Rhythm 29.4%, Action 4.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed rail shooter that integrates music into every aspect of the environment and gameplay.

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: Music 49%, Rhythm 41.2%, Action 3.5%, Indie 3.4%, Arcade 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-violence game that combines high-speed movement with intense, beat-driven action.

Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.

Why similar: Music 58.2%, Rhythm 22.6%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 6.1% ★, Indie 3.1%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based shooter that uses procedural generation to create visuals based on your music.

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Music 43.3%, Rhythm 22.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.2% ★, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that forces players to shoot, dash, and melee in sync with the beat.

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Music 51.2%, Rhythm 34.3%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 4.2%, Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rail shooter where every shot and movement is perfectly synced to a pulsing, electronic soundtrack.

Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!

Why similar: Music 57.2%, Rhythm 20.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Procedural Generation 2.8%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action-roguelike where your weapon's firing pattern is determined by the musical notes you collect.

Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

Why similar: Music 43%, Rhythm 21.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.7% ★, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Arcade 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike where the entire game world reacts to the rhythm of the music.

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: Music 60.2%, Rhythm 29.6%, Action 3.9%, Indie 3.4%, Casual 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game where you must perform all your moves to the beat of the background track.

Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any song into a rhythm-bullet-hell epic battle.

Why similar: Music 37%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19.4% ★, Rhythm 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that uses music to dictate the intensity and flow of the bullet-hell patterns.

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: Music 50.2%, Rhythm 37.2%, Indie 6.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that focuses on precise timing and musical synchronization.

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Music 47.1%, Rhythm 24.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 15.9% ★, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelite that blends bullet-hell mechanics with musical timing requirements.

AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.

Why similar: Music 57.1%, Rhythm 26%, Arcade 4.8%, Action 3.5%, Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter that combines noir aesthetics with intense, beat-synced combat.

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 64.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Indie 5.3%, Bullet Hell 5.3%, Arcade 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter where your weapons are powered by the drops and beats of electronic music.

Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense experience.

Why similar: Music 87.1%, Action 6.6%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult rhythm-based shmup set in a dark, atmospheric world.

🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

Why similar: Music 61.9%, Rhythm 17.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.5% ★, Action 3.7%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An FPS that incorporates rhythm-based combat mechanics within an indie-style environment.

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Rhythm 21.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shmup that features a dynamic soundtrack and rhythm-synced gameplay elements.

Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!

Why similar: Rhythm 46.3%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Indie 14.9%, Arcade 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful bullet-hell shooter that pulses and reacts to the rhythm of its soundtrack.

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 67.2%, Rhythm 21%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 6.8% ★, Arcade 1.8%, Indie 1.5%

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

Why similar: Music 70.5%, Action 10.2%, Casual 10%, Indie 9.3%

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

Why similar: Music 44.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.9% ★, Rhythm 23.5%, Action 2.7%, Indie 1.5%

Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!

Why similar: Music 54.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.5% ★, Rhythm 17.4%, Indie 4.9%

Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.

Why similar: Music 44.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.7% ★, Rhythm 21.3%, Arcade 3.7%, Action 2.5%

Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!

Why similar: Music 82.7%, Indie 6.3%, Action 6%, Arcade 5%

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: Music 47.8%, Rhythm 23%, Action 15%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

Why similar: Rhythm 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Indie 10.1%, Action 8.1%

Descend into hell and destroy the cursed tapes with occult music known as †HEAVY METAL† to save our children's souls. On your way you will face Satan himself.

Why similar: Music 56.2%, Rhythm 25.7%, Arcade 6%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.8%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Music 61.1%, Rhythm 30.4%, Action 3.6%, Indie 2.3%, Arcade 2.2%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 6.6%, Shooter 6.4%

Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.

Why similar: Music 43.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.9% ★, Rhythm 22.3%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 2.7%

Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.5%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Music 60.6%, Rhythm 26.2%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4.5%, Casual 3.9%

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 48.8%, Music 36.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 7.9% ★, Arcade 2.9%, Indie 1.7%

Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.

Why similar: Music 53.3%, Rhythm 30%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 9.5% ★, Casual 2.4%, Action 2.3%

Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!

Why similar: Music 59%, Rhythm 29.1%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 3.5%, Casual 2.3%

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

Why similar: Rhythm 30.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 4.9%

Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!

Why similar: Music 42.7%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.6% ★, Rhythm 24.5%, Procedural Generation 3.2%, Action 2.3%

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 88.9%, Casual 5.9%, Indie 5.2%

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: Music 57.8%, Rhythm 27.8%, Action 7.2%, Indie 7.1%

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Why similar: Music 52.6%, Rhythm 25.6%, Bullet Hell 9%, Arcade 4.7%, Action 3.3%

Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!

Why similar: Music 62%, Rhythm 31.7%, Action 3.6%, Casual 2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!

Why similar: Music 56.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 5.6%, Action 3.1%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Indie 7.8%, Action 7.8%

Intake is the new retro-futuristic drugstep arcade shooter from Cipher Prime. In this polychromatic love child of Dr. Mario and Ikaruga, you battle a never-ending barrage of pills, pushing your skill and reflexes to the limit to avoid a lethal dosage.

Why similar: Music 66.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Indie 11.7%, Action 10.1%

A next-generation rhythm game where story and music intertwine. Enjoy a tracklist filled with famous licensed songs and exclusive original songs made by renowned composers Discover an immersive story, and face endless challenges. Your performance will dictate the fate of the world.

Why similar: Music 58.8%, Rhythm 29%, Arcade 4.9%, Action 3.4%, Casual 3%

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: Music 57.9%, Rhythm 27.9%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.8%