Games Like Tempo

Welcome to the psychedelic world of Vectronom: experience waves of color and a pulsing geometric path that changes with the beat! All set to a hypnotic electronic soundtrack. There’s only one thing to do: turn up the volume and go with the flow.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.4%, Level Editor 23.6%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Colorful 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant rhythm-platformer that requires you to move in sync with the music to navigate shifting environments.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Rhythm 44.7%, Level Editor 37.5%, Colorful 6.7%, Arcade 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive rhythm-based platformer that shares the same high-energy, precision-based gameplay found in Tempo.

Drift at full speed across gaps, traps, and neon-drenched environments that react to a captivating soundtrack. Build and play community-made tracks, or dive straight into a spectacular campaign.

Why similar: Level Editor 32.8%, Racing 27%, Arcade 13.8%, Psychedelic 8.9%, Surreal 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed rhythm racing game that emphasizes movement and platforming flow over strict note-hitting.

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 43.6%, Level Editor 32.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Colorful 6.3%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based rhythm game that focuses on timing and pattern recognition within a platforming-adjacent structure.

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 64.7%, Surreal 9.9%, Relaxing 9.5%, Colorful 7.1%, Arcade 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, hand-drawn rhythm game that captures the casual and stylized charm of Tempo.

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 53.1%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Colorful 7.8%, Casual 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished rhythm-action game that offers a satisfying, fluid experience for players who enjoy music-driven gameplay.

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: Rhythm 28.9%, Experimental 20.3% ★, Racing 12%, 3D Platformer 8.8%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based racing game where the track and obstacles are generated by your own music library.

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.7%, Level Editor 28.4%, Racing 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that tests your reflexes with fast-paced, music-synced obstacles.

"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 86.9%, Action 5.7%, Colorful 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This chaotic rhythm-action game features platforming-like dodging mechanics that feel very similar to Tempo's arcade roots.

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Why similar: Rhythm 57%, Arcade 11.5%, Stylized 10.1%, Colorful 7.1%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rhythm game that blends racing and action into a seamless, highly stylized musical journey.

Free-to-play intense rhythm, racing, and adventure! Play the story campaign, or hang out in the arcade. Play your way with a huge array of gameplay options. What's your rhythm style? Supports keyboard, gamepad, or arcade-style controllers.

Why similar: Rhythm 39.3%, Level Editor 29.2%, Racing 21.2%, Colorful 4.8%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-racing hybrid that focuses on lane-based movement and music-synced challenges.

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: Rhythm 58.9%, Psychedelic 24.8%, Action 5.4%, Arcade 5.1%, Racing 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-racing game that provides an intense, high-speed experience similar to the racing elements in Tempo.

Arclight Beat is a minimalistic rhythm based 3D platformer in which you control various level elements by modifying the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.2%, 3D Platformer 20.5%, Action 12%, Third Person 8.1%, Colorful 6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-platformer that utilizes 3D environments to create a unique sense of scale and timing.

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 44.6%, Level Editor 23%, Psychedelic 13.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Colorful 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strict but rewarding rhythm game that focuses on precision movement and pattern-based navigation.

Music Racer 2000 is a music-adapting racing/runner/action game in an aesthetic retrowave world where you use your music to race your unique cars!

Why similar: Rhythm 34.6%, Racing 22.2%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Third Person 8.7%, Stylized 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A follow-up to the original rhythm-racer that refines the arcade-racing experience with new visual styles.

CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

Why similar: Rhythm 73.8%, Colorful 11.5%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that emphasizes timing and movement through colorful, arcade-style levels.

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 43.3%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 19.7% ★, Level Editor 16.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: A community-driven rhythm game that offers a wide variety of casual, arcade-style play modes.

rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.8%, Level Editor 34.4%, Casual 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual rhythm game that focuses on simple, satisfying mechanics and level-based progression.

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: Rhythm 70.7%, Space 11.5%, Action 7.5%, Colorful 6.4%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that uses your music to dictate the intensity and rhythm of the gameplay.

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: Rhythm 73.7%, Racing 9.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Casual 4.3%, Colorful 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic rhythm-racing game that allows you to ride the beat of your own music collection.

As a subatomic particle you start a journey into subatomic space! This arcade title takes you to the limits of your reaction speed - and with the powerful level editor you can create even harder challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 28.8%, Level Editor 23.8%, Racing 15.9%, Arcade 10.2%, 3D Platformer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-action game that combines high-speed movement with rhythmic elements in a space-themed setting.

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: Rhythm 74%, Colorful 12.3%, Casual 9.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer where you use your voice or rhythm to solve puzzles and navigate the world.

EX-XDRiVER is a futuristic arcade-style rhythm game with racing game elements. Master precise gameplay over tracks from a growing list of artists, and use drifting to your advantage to sweep the competition!

Why similar: Rhythm 48.3%, Racing 34.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-racing game that focuses on competitive arcade-style gameplay and music-synced tracks.

🚀 Play as Wavey the Rocket as he tries to stop the moon from being destroyed by an evil corporation that removes fizz from soda! A precision side scroller like no other, it's hand-crafted and set to some seriously funky hip hop.

Why similar: Retro 25%, Arcade 24.7%, Stylized 16.7%, Action 16.6%, 3D Platformer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-platformer where you control a rocket through music-synced obstacle courses.

Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

Why similar: Rhythm 31.7%, Level Editor 24.6%, Psychedelic 9.9%, Stylized 8.9%, Arcade 5.9%

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.7%, Arcade 19.8%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Colorful 3.9%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed rhythm-arcade game that demands perfect timing and focus.

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄

Why similar: Rhythm 30.8%, Psychedelic 24.4%, Level Editor 17.1%, Surreal 16.5%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An unconventional rhythm-action game that uses music to drive its unique combat and exploration mechanics.

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Why similar: Rhythm 59.9%, Racing 22.3%, Casual 9.9%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that captures the fast-paced, arcade feel of music-based racing titles.

VR rhythm game on steroids. Beat challenging songs with your bare fists in Fit Boxing, wield variety of weapons (blades, tonfas, phasers, staff, saw) in Free Style or dominate the playfield in Real 360 mode. Global and friends leaderboards, calories burnt statistics. Custom songs and videos support.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.9%, Action 22%, Casual 20.1%, Relaxing 8.7%, Colorful 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that encourages movement and physical engagement with the music.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Colorful 10%, Retro 7.7%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational rhythm-platformer that rewards players for timing their jumps and actions to the beat.

A 3D Platformer set in space with 40+ levels and a built-in level editor. Race for the fastest times in campaign or custom levels either by yourself or with your friends online.

Why similar: Level Editor 33.7%, Racing 25%, Space 15.6%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Third Person 6%

A rhythm adventure from a new perspective. Drive and drift to the beat on a futuristic road trip through the music, where the skyline is always in sync.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.3%, Experimental 29.3% ★, Level Editor 24.4%, Colorful 5.3%, Action 3.8%

Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!

Why similar: Rhythm 51%, Level Editor 30.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Conductor is an audiovisual experience creation engine that encourages you to craft, save, and share funky environments with its vibrantly creative tool-set alongside all of your favorite media.

Why similar: Experimental 22.2% ★, Psychedelic 21.5%, Level Editor 18.1%, Surreal 12.4%, Relaxing 8%

Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Colorful 9.3%, Action 6.4%, Casual 5.8%

Dive into a world of blocks that will introduce several fast-paced obstacle courses with 10 levels of gameplay and different atmospheric worlds!

Why similar: Rhythm 40.7%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Colorful 7.1%, Surreal 7.1%

SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!

Why similar: Racing 34.7%, 3D Platformer 29.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Third Person 12%, Action 5%

A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.4%, Level Editor 28.6%, Action 5.1%, Casual 4.9%, Stylized 3.7%

A unique and experimental game mechanic. An open world awaits the player and offers challanges and pushing rythms.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 51.8%, Action 27.1%, Colorful 15.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.

Why similar: Casual 60.1%, Level Editor 24.2%, 3D Platformer 9.8%, Relaxing 2.7%, Action 1.7%

A community-driven rhythm game with a focus on creativity and expression.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.1%, Level Editor 36.9%, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

BeatBeat is a rhythm platformer. Move with your left hand. Groove with your right hand. Run, jump, tap, hold, and mash your way through levels packed with vaporwave aesthetics and funky beats. Beat Beat the game.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Level Editor 32.7%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 4.8%, Action 4%

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 95.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Casual 0.9%

Rhythm connects! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Level Editor 29.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Casual 6.7%, Action 6.2%

a two-player platform-fighter splattered with neon, kinetic movement, and just a sprinkle of bullet time.

Why similar: Action 52.2%, Casual 47.8%

NeverSynth is a 3rd person game that is a rhythm driving simulator.This game is a dynamic action game in which you have to drive a car to rhythmic music and collect beats. The more beats you collect, the more game points you earn.

Why similar: Racing 46.3%, Rhythm 40%, Action 6.9%, Colorful 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Compete for the world record in this fast-paced multiplayer racing platformer! Dash through short and fun levels, or be creative and build your own levels in the fully fledged level editor!

Why similar: Level Editor 44.1%, Racing 26.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Colorful 6.6%, Action 4.9%

Lynium is a competitive 2D and 3D music video game You can play the different traditional or original game modes

Why similar: Rhythm 40.5%, Level Editor 29.3%, Experimental 24.6% ★, Casual 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

Why similar: Rhythm 41%, Level Editor 30.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 10.3%, Action 4.5%

BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 62%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.8%, Stylized 8.8%, Colorful 8%

Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music.

Why similar: Rhythm 53%, Relaxing 13.4%, Stylized 10.2%, Colorful 8.5%, 3D Platformer 6.2%

Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.1%, Psychedelic 17.9%, Stylized 8.6%, Relaxing 8.2%, Colorful 6.6%

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Rhythm 41.1%, Level Editor 29.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Colorful 8.1%, Action 4%

Change the direction of gravity to navigate through packs of levels in this fast-paced, high skill ceiling game! Designed for speed running, this game features a leaderboard, a split timer, and a level editor out of the box.

Why similar: Racing 32.1%, Level Editor 17.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 12.3%, Relaxing 11.5%

JAZZ OUT is a blood-pumping speedrunning FPS platformer where you use enemies as platforms! Punch guards into the air then jump off their heads to gain momentum. Chain gravity-defying combos, master unique moves, and race against time. Perfect your escape and top the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Racing 48.9%, 3D Platformer 36.7%, Action 7.8%, Casual 6.6%

Drift.Wav is a casual drifting game with a synthwave inspired aesthetic. This game is not meant to replicate / simulate actual drift mechanics, but more serve as a fun & relaxing game where you can slide in a synthwave inspired world. See if you can drift your way to the top of the leaderboard!

Why similar: Racing 37%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Relaxing 14.6%, Colorful 8.5%

Totally Unbalanced is a 3D platform game where you have to complete puzzles and overcome obstacles. Totally Unbalanced also features (currently) two multiplayer modes : sumo arena with 4 players and racing mode with 16 players.

Why similar: Racing 56.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Stylized 11.1%, Action 9%, Casual 8.3%

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 58.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Colorful 8.6%, Casual 6.5%, Action 6.4%

Sashimi Slayer is a casual arcade rhythm game with an open-source IRL sword controller. Prove your sword (and rhythm) skills facing down some crazy sea creatures. Parry their strikes and land the perfect cut!

Why similar: Rhythm 66.7%, Arcade 18.1%, Casual 7.7%, Colorful 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%