Games Like Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 71.1%, Music 19.7%, Anime 3.8%, Cute 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a massive library of iconic Vocaloid tracks and a polished rhythm interface that appeals to fans of Japanese music games.

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Why similar: Rhythm 58.8%, Music 29.1%, Casual 3.5%, Cute 3.1%, Anime 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the cute, anime-inspired aesthetic and high-energy rhythm gameplay found in Taiko no Tatsujin.

DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.1%, Music 18.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, PvP 5.5%, Casual 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A premier rhythm game that offers a deep, professional-grade experience with a vast library of music and high-quality production.

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: Rhythm 71.6%, Music 12.7%, Casual 11.4%, Anime 3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a sleek, arcade-style rhythm experience with a strong emphasis on anime-inspired visuals and music.

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 69%, Music 27.7%, Anime 1.3%, Difficult 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a high-octane arcade experience with a unique visual style that feels like a natural evolution of the Taiko experience.

"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 57%, Music 33.9%, Anime 2.8%, Cute 2.6%, Casual 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines the beloved music of the Touhou series with engaging rhythm mechanics and a charming anime art style.

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: Rhythm 62.8%, Music 27.9%, Cute 3.5%, Anime 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the core essence of rhythm-matching with a unique one-button mechanic that is both accessible and incredibly challenging.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.7%, Music 22.9%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Casual 4.1%, Difficult 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically simpler, it captures the intense, rhythmic focus and high difficulty ceiling that Taiko players enjoy.

Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.

Why similar: Rhythm 77.4%, Music 16.5%, Cute 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Difficult 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, hand-drawn aesthetic and dream-like rhythm gameplay that feels both relaxing and satisfying.

EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.8%, Music 23.7%, Casual 7%, Difficult 3.4%, Anime 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade rhythm series that offers a nostalgic and highly technical experience for fans of the genre.

Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

Why similar: Rhythm 64.3%, Music 22.9%, Casual 6%, Cute 3.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: It brings a humorous, arcade-like approach to rhythm games that prioritizes fun and personality over strict technical perfection.

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: Rhythm 55.4%, Music 23.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Casual 6.6%, Difficult 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, high-energy experience that uses precise controls to make the player feel like they are performing the music.

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 82.7%, Music 13.6%, Difficult 2%, Cute 1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title expands on the rhythm-combat formula with diverse mini-games and a vibrant, modern presentation.

Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let's defeat the enemies together!

Why similar: Rhythm 50.2%, Music 27.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Cute 4.1%, Anime 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to Patapon, it uses rhythmic commands to control units in a cute and strategic way.

Project Heartbeat is the ultimate cute community-driven rhythm game, featuring music from top artists of the Eurobeat genre made popular by the Initial D anime and manga.

Why similar: Rhythm 64.4%, Music 24.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Anime 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This community-driven rhythm game features a customizable anime aesthetic and gameplay that feels very familiar to fans of classic Japanese rhythm titles.

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: Rhythm 46.3%, Music 20.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%, PvP 7.3%, Casual 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, space-themed rhythm experience with a strong focus on anime-style music and visuals.

"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: Rhythm 58%, Music 30.2%, Casual 7.1%, Anime 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that focuses on a unique, stylized anime world and a distinct musical identity.

[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 64.4%, Music 25.5%, Casual 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-energy, action-packed rhythm experience that keeps players on their toes.

A new rhythm music game starring the songstresses of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Lumen, Lola, and Luxia singing 15 different songs. Follow the notes to the pounding beat and aim for a top score in this electrifying rhythm game!

Why similar: Rhythm 72.8%, Casual 15.7%, Cute 5.3%, Anime 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-energy tracks from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series with a fast-paced, anime-styled rhythm interface.

Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!

Why similar: Rhythm 53.6%, Music 28.6%, Casual 9.7%, Anime 3.6%, Cute 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie-developed rhythm game that focuses on cute visuals and accessible gameplay.

DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.

Why similar: Rhythm 68.9%, Music 28.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Anime 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more atmospheric and narrative-driven rhythm experience with beautiful piano-based music.

Let's get the party started! Play solo or connect with your friends, pick a track, choose your instrument and start playing away. The fun never stops: Import your own tracks and prove that you and your buddies are not going down in history as the ultimate Disaster Band.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.1%, Music 27.8%, Casual 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Cute 3%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, multiplayer-focused rhythm game that emphasizes the chaos and fun of playing music with friends.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Rhythm 81.3%, Music 14.6%, Difficult 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends rhythm-based movement with dungeon-crawling mechanics, appealing to players who want rhythm in a different gameplay context.

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 68%, Music 22.4%, Casual 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Difficult 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, community-driven rhythm game that offers extensive customization and a wide variety of player-created content.

Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger!

Why similar: Rhythm 59.5%, Music 12.1%, PvP 10.7%, Casual 9%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, battle-royale style rhythm game that uses humor and character customization to keep the experience lighthearted.

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 59.9%, Music 27.1%, Casual 5.8%, Difficult 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game integrates rhythm mechanics into a side-scrolling action brawler, offering a fresh take on the genre.

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: Rhythm 73.1%, Music 12.7%, Casual 8%, Anime 2.5%, Cute 1.9%

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: Rhythm 64.3%, Music 28.9%, Casual 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated rhythm game that celebrates chiptune music with a classic, straightforward arcade feel.

A 4-key vertical rhythm game featuring two chart types:Rhythm-focused Drum Mode and melody-driven Melody Mode. Developed by the Chinese indie music platform dizzylab, with a large and continuously expanding music library！

Why similar: Rhythm 63.5%, Music 26.2%, Casual 4.2%, Cute 3.1%, Anime 1.7%

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 66.6%, Casual 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.7%, PvP 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

MEET POPULAR RHYTHM ACTION GAME 'TAPSONIC' SERIES NOW ON STEAM!

Why similar: Rhythm 66.9%, Music 20.5%, Casual 12.6%

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 71.1%, Music 21%, Anime 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.2%, Difficult 1.9%

Enjoy chill Lo-fi walks and fight bosses to K-POP, EDM and Hip-Hop inspired tracks. Features a quirky story, 30 handcrafted levels and various EX-modes to refresh your gameplay.

Why similar: Rhythm 58%, Music 24.3%, Casual 7%, Difficult 4.5%, Cute 2.9%

Say hello (morning!) to a new kind of rhythm game, and hang out in a virtual space with Kizuna AI!

Why similar: Rhythm 59.2%, Music 26.6%, Casual 5.8%, Cute 4.3%, Anime 2.9%

Welcome to Notanote！

Why similar: Rhythm 57.5%, Music 24.9%, Casual 8.2%, Difficult 4.3%, Cute 2.6%

"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: Rhythm 60.5%, Music 25%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Difficult 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 89.2%, Cute 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Difficult 1.9%

The new generation community-driven 4K falling-note rhythm game Live Rise!!: 4K Fever. You will join Mengyu to experience unique rhythm challenges or create your own custom charts to craft your very own rhythm adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.1%, Music 28.5%, Casual 10.6%, Anime 3.2%, Cute 1.8%

Rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring intense visuals and gameplay, dynamic keyboard and mouse controls, and community integration. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 59.2%, Music 29%, Casual 7.4%, Anime 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 62.7%, Music 24.4%, Casual 7.8%, Difficult 4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Rhythm 56.9%, Music 27.6%, Casual 7.5%, Anime 3.6%, Cute 3.5%

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: Rhythm 52.2%, Music 37.3%, Multiplayer 5%, Casual 2.8%, Difficult 2.2%

A rhythm music game where you press buttons while doing fan calls. Show your support for your favorite hololive idols by cheering with your voice!

Why similar: Rhythm 81.7%, Casual 9.7%, Anime 3.6%, Cute 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world!

Why similar: Rhythm 61.1%, Music 24.1%, Casual 6.9%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Anime 3%

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: Rhythm 56.8%, Music 26.1%, Casual 7.5%, Cute 4%, Anime 3.8%

Compete against your friend in a battle of music! Battle to the beat as a character of your choosing to see who becomes "The King of Rhythm". Will you be the King? Play and Find out!

Why similar: Rhythm 81.9%, Casual 18.1%

Face Nekomew's nightmares in this spooky rhythm game!

Why similar: Rhythm 91.7%, Casual 6.2%, Cute 2.1%

Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.

Why similar: Rhythm 48.8%, Music 24%, Casual 22.4%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, such as PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.1%, Music 22.7%, PvP 8.2%, Casual 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.5%

"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: Rhythm 73.1%, Casual 17.7%, Cute 3.8%, Anime 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.9%, Music 23.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%, PvP 6.6%, Casual 4%

Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.1%, Casual 30%, Cute 13.7%, Anime 11%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.2%, Music 27.5%, Cute 3.7%, Casual 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!

Why similar: Rhythm 87.7%, Casual 5.9%, Cute 2.2%, Difficult 2.2%, Singleplayer 2%

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: Rhythm 50.2%, Music 34.2%, Casual 7.6%, Anime 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.

Why similar: Rhythm 83.1%, Casual 11.3%, Cute 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%