60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Singleplayer, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Action.
A vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up with roguelite runs and a music-layering twist. Each weapon fires on a beat grid, building a live synthwave track from your loadout choices.
Star Razer
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Melody Friends
🩷 Any song on your PC works! Difficulties are generated automatically, and you can press any key you like. It's a super casual rhythm game anyone can just jump into 🎶 Play through songs in your own style with 5 unique friends! 60+ built-in songs included too 🌸✨
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: 1980s 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 12.8%, 2D 4.1%
🩷 Any song on your PC works! Difficulties are generated automatically, and you can press any key you like. It's a super casual rhythm game anyone can just jump into 🎶 Play through songs in your own style with 5 unique friends! 60+ built-in songs included too 🌸✨
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 75.9% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 3.6%, Casual 2.6%, Action 2.6%
Ritum Bitum is a 2-in-1 concept: it is a rhythm game and keyboard simulator. The speed, color and position of the letters are determined by your music. Enjoy music while learning keyboard techniques.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 78.7% ★, Arcade 8.6%, Score Attack 5.8%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: 1980s 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Casual 5.7%, 2D 4.5%
Bass Harrier is a rhythm-fueled shoot 'em up. This world is powered by the Riddim of the music—enemy spawns, environments, and even the lights shift dynamically to the stage's soundtrack. No need for prior experience—just follow the beat, dodge threats, and fire away!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 58.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Score Attack 7.1%, Action 3.7%
Music Score Attack Game. Play YOUR music and spread it across the universe!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 88% ★, Action 12%
Join a snake-like game of tag. Chase and dodge, collect power-ups, and manage chaos to become the longest worm on the playground.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 59.4% ★, Arcade 16.4%, Score Attack 12.2%, Action 6.4%, 2D 3.4%
A customisable rhythm game which includes a level editor, Steam Workshop support, automatic level generation and much more!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 81.7% ★, Arcade 5.9%, Co-op 3.6%, 2D 2.6%, Casual 2.2%
PsyQik is a fast-paced psychedelic action game, featuring vibrant neon visuals and innovative interactive effects. Immerse yourself in an otherworldly adventure as you uncover the ultimate truth in a mesmerizing world that captivates your eyes and mind.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 64.9% ★, 1980s 13.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 5.6%, Casual 3.3%
HyperCore is a “Rhythm Bullet Hell”, mixing the frenetic action of classic bullet hell Shoot'em Up with semi-procedurally generated encounters based on the music. As PRISS, survive the action-packed levels in sync with the music and protect what is left of Humanity.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 47.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, 1980s 14%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 5.1%
Defend the core, build the beat. Oscillon is a arcade survival game. Survive waves, beat challenges, or design your own music in the built-in track editor.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 73.4% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Score Attack 5.4%, Casual 3.8%, 2D 2.9%
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-Based Procedural Generation 66% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Arcade 3.9%, Co-op 3.8%, Action 2.2%
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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 49.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 9%, Indie 2.8%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, 1980s 19.3%, Arcade 18.8%, Score Attack 8.2%, Action 7.3%
Brick breaker arcade action with unique features
Why similar: 1980s 48.3%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 14.5%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Tempo Trigger is a rhythm and aiming skill game. Players can compete in the leaderboard or create something truly memorable with stream chat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 75.6% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 9.2%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
The music is the enemy. Dodge hazards generated directly from the soundtrack in fast, reactive arcade runs. Master precision and score in Chart Mode or survive escalating procedural loops in Rift Mode.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 69.8% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 8.1%, Action 6.6%, 2D 2%
Retro Vision is an interactive music experience. Rotate around a track and avoid obstacles in your way while the world around you reacts to music. Featuring a completely customisable layout and a two button control scheme, it's easy to pick up but hard to put down.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 55.2% ★, 1980s 22%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 8.1%, Indie 2.5%
Blast your way through 130+ dynamic music-driven levels in this twin-stick arcade shooter. Defend against waves of color-coded enemies that spawn to the beat and use tight reflexes and precision color-matching to score big against the chaotic audio-fueled spirals.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 75.3% ★, Arcade 14.4%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Indie 0.8%
Insane Twin Stick Rythmic shooter. Defeat waves of enemies shooting to the beat. Conquer every genre from chill house to hectic breakbeat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 68.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 10%, Action 5.5%, 2D 1.8%
I tried to make 10 common simple mini games with the latest technology and ray tracing! 2021/6/25 Supports DLSS! full screen.The GTX 1080 runs in about 30 frames.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 75.9% ★, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 3.8%, Multiplayer 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!
Why similar: 1980s 36.5%, Arcade 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Score Attack 14.5%, Action 9.5%
A dynamic rhythm game where players follow the dynamic music beats by tapping the drums with the mouse and keyboard.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 90.6% ★, Action 3.4%, Casual 2.5%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Discover a new way to experience your music in Beat Vortex, a rhythm game where your favorite songs shape the world. Fly through twisting tunnels that pulse, bend, and react to every beat. You’ll dodge, roll, and flow in sync with the rhythm—chasing high scores or just vibing to the music you love.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 80.2% ★, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 3.1%, Action 2.6%, Indie 1.5%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, 1980s 29.2%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.7%, 2D 4.3%
Bunny Beats is a listening first rhythm learning game with procedurally generated rhythms. Each bunny swings its mochi hammer with a distinct rhythm; master the rhythms on the fly to make the best mochi for the moon goddess!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 73% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 7.8%, 2D 2.8%, Casual 1.5%
Celtique is a high-speed rhythm driving game set on a hostile alien world where music is your only navigation system.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 64.7% ★, 1980s 20.2%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Infinite Rhythm Action. Join Ace and PZO-116 as they repel alien invaders whose only weakness is music. Battle using any song from local files or online video with automatic beatmap generation. Nail the perfect run and top the leaderboard on your favourite tracks. Your music will save the world.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 60.6% ★, Co-op 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Score Attack 6.4%
Shoot with style to YOUR songs! RhythmSlinger is a kinetic trick-based VR rhythm shooter that generates fast-paced levels from .mp3 file
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 77.7% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Action 6.4%, Score Attack 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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-Based Procedural Generation 64.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 8%, Co-op 5.7%, Action 3.1%
Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 60.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Casual 3.2%
A physics-based 2D action roguelite set in a dungeon of glass. Master intense combat, be immersed in captivating visuals with adaptive music and sound design tailored to your gameplay.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 63.3% ★, Arcade 11%, Co-op 10.7%, Score Attack 7.9%, Action 4.2%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 19.6%, Co-op 13.9%, Action 13.1%, Score Attack 9.4%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: 1980s 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Gun Customization 15.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 6.3%
In this action roguelite with unique and themed characters, create your build and face hordes of enemies with up to 4 friends online, kill monsters, collect their souls, face bosses and survive!
Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Class-Based 16.7%, Co-op 13.5%, Arcade 9.8%
Happy Oshare Time is an idol VR game where you can dress up, perform in rhythm-game concerts and do photoshoots! Try performing with your friends using multiplayer mode!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 79.4% ★, Co-op 9.1%, Casual 4.2%, Online Co-Op 3.5%, Multiplayer 2.1%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Arcade 19.7%, Co-op 16.4%, Action 12.9%, Score Attack 6%
A room-scale VR rhythm game that will have you moving and grooving all around with a simple premise: be in the right place at the right time with your hands as you navigate procedurally generated choreography.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 86.3% ★, Arcade 8.9%, Casual 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.9%
PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 71.2% ★, Arcade 15.2%, Action 6.2%, 2D 3.6%, Casual 2.5%
The Ultimate Evolution of the Classic Breakout, Reborn for the Modern Era.Aim for high scores with combos! With block arrangements that change every time you play, this endlessly fresh version of Breakout never gets old.
Why similar: 1980s 41.6%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 15.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, 2D 5.2%
A twin-stick shooter where your music is your weapon. Whichever track you choose will power your engines and your lasers, but beware: your enemies are also driven by the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 67.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 4.6%, 2D 2.1%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, 1980s 28.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 8.9%, Perma Death 8.4%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, 1980s 25.9%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 14%, Casual 5.3%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: 1980s 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Co-op 7.8%, Action 7.3%
Pulsar is a VR shooter that combines procedural generation with your music. Built in audio analysis will challenge your reflexes and accuracy with dynamic game play and visual effects. Key Features: in-game file browser and audio analysis 10 different worlds 2 game modes Weapon customization
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 68.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 7.6%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Dive into the neon world of night rides with a retrowave soundtrack. Earn scores, buy new cars and enjoy great retro music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 59.8% ★, 1980s 27.7%, Perma Death 10.6%, Casual 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, 1980s 27.8%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.8%, Score Attack 5.9%
Astra Quest is a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter. Design modular starships with unique cores, bases, and devices. Survive intense battles, earn Evolution Points, and unlock upgrades in Adventure and Evolution modes to dominate the neon-lit cosmos.
Why similar: 1980s 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Soar Up The Charts is a fast-paced rhythm game and arcade style rail shooter where music is your weapon! 🎸With tracks provided by Alden Ave and KeepFlying, be ready to turn it up and blast your way through those radio robots! 🎺
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 67.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
A musically interwoven driving arcade game. Fast paced Audio visualization YouTube integration Beat songs to compete on leaderboards and earn credit to buy new cars.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 63.7% ★, 1980s 20.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 2%, Casual 1.7%
It's mating season! Play as a young buck seeking love in the forest. Mate with love interests through a series of progressively faster rhythm games while blasting away competing bucks to extend your run.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 68% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.4%
Developed in 1984, Flow Racing flows in real-time right through the synthesized pipes of the space-time-interweb, right to you, in your future, or your past. Wherever you are.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.6% ★, 1980s 27.2%, Arcade 14%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, 1980s 27.9%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.4%, Score Attack 5.9%
Enter the audio-visual elysium where survival depends on sense of rhythm, icobeat gameplay based on three key elements: move to the beat, dodge the enemies, and change the playing field around you!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.4% ★, Perma Death 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 10.5%, Score Attack 9.2%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: 1980s 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Co-op 15.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 6.5%
A puzzle game, where pieces are generated based on your mp3/wav music. Put the track back into shape using sound as your only clue. Pop, rock, rap, classics - this game works perfectly with all music genres.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 91% ★, 2D 3.2%, Casual 2.7%, Score Attack 2.5%, Indie 0.3%
Melody Flight is a serene and soaring rhythm game.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 90.2% ★, Arcade 4%, Casual 2.4%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.5%
You need to break many bricks.
Why similar: 1980s 53.8%, Arcade 27.2%, 2D 8.7%, Casual 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, 1980s 26.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Score Attack 9.2%, Co-op 7.7%
