- #1 Ballad : As the Music Goes
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 50 Rats Games
Windows · Mac
Ballad is a musical cosy 3rd person 3D adventure game. Explore several biomes, discover melodies in order to call, help, sooth, interact with the world and villagers around you thanks to your Kalimba ! Or just chill and jam in a colorful place, whatever you choose, magic of music awaits you !
Why similar: Music 59%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Casual 6.3%, Cartoony 2.7%
- #2 When the Embers Wake
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Llamaplay
Windows
When the Embers Wake is a third person narrative adventure with a cause to create awareness about the very current and real threats on wildlife. You play as a red panda that needs to survive amidst environmental challenges, threats and also grief.
Why similar: Music 40.6%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 8.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #3 Arbor Island
95% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: CarrelSpace
Windows
A short, relaxing game about exploring different areas on an island. There is also a scavenger hunt for each area.
Why similar: Music 37.6%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Exploration 11%, Casual 7.7%, Adventure 7.2%
- #4 SOUNDXWORLD
94% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Lorag GamesPub: Lorag Entertainment
Windows
SOUNDXWORLD™ is a new and exciting way to experience new exclusive music, art and entertainment events in a changing and expanding metaverse.
Why similar: Music 29%, Simulation 18.2%, Casual 16.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.6%
- #5 Beat The Game
94% matchMixed69% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Worm Animation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Beat the Game is an adventure game where you find your way with sounds. Sounds you find introduce cinematic cutscenes as the story unfolds. You can create new combinations on your holographic music mixer throughout the game. In the end you perform a live show with all the sounds you find.
Why similar: Music 56.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Indie 7.3%, Stylized 2.9%
- #6 Sphaera
93% matchMostly Negative37% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Sphaera is a game about relaxation and exploration in a huge grass field filled with animals.
Why similar: Music 27.5%, Adventure 14%, Simulation 13.4%, Casual 12.8%, Indie 6.3%
- #7 Lume
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stylie Novell
Windows
Navigate a world on the brink of oblivion, as a lone guardian harnessing the power of light you unravel mysteries begging to be uncovered, overcome puzzles, and restore life to a shattered realm in this captivating adventure journey.
Why similar: Music 31.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%, Open World 7.2%
- #8 Cosmic DJ
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,054 reviews2014
Dev: Gl33kPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 76%, Casual 17%, Indie 7%
- #9 Balloon
91% matchMostly Negative34% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
A fun arcade game of skill and reaction. You have to control the balloon piloted by the brave treasure hunter. Your goal - to collect treasure from each room and stay alive.
Why similar: Music 32.5%, Simulation 18.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Casual 15.8%, Indie 7.8%
- #10 Drummer Talent VR
90% matchMixed57% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Tungsten Games
Windows
Drummer Talent VR is a drumming simulation VR music game. Everyone can be a drum talent, come and join us.
Why similar: Music 70%, Simulation 13.7%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 5.6%
- #11 Luminote Mio: Aqualoom at Ocean's End
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LOGIC - Thizen Studio
Windows
Luminote Mio: Aqualoom at Ocean's End is a cozy narrative aquascape decoration game. This creative simulation follows Mio, a girl from a small seaside village now lost to the disappearance phenomenon. Decorate aquascapes, meet new friends, and journey across the ocean!
Why similar: Simulation 22.7%, Adventure 18.4%, Casual 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Exploration 11.3%
- #12 StepX
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 93 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
The most popular music game is now available on steam. The easiest way to realize your musical ideas is with just a few mouse clicks. In front of you is a panel with notes with different musical instruments. You can adjust the tempo, volume, tonality. You can import and export your creations.
Why similar: Music 44.5%, Simulation 24.8%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 10.1%
- #13 Hunters Life
88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: David Ruland
Windows
Hunters Life is a game where you have to go through different rooms. Each room has a finish point and to solve this you need to find clues and combine them to open up next room.The game is simple, it can be finished quickly depending on your mind skills.
Why similar: Music 66.9%, Casual 22.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #14 FRACT OSC
87% matchVery Positive86% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: Phosfiend Systems
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
Why similar: Music 68%, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 5.3%, Casual 3.3%
- #15 Annotation of Love
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Tombas Tomáš Basovnik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Annotation of Love is a set of three mini-games and three Czech songs (EN, DE subtitles). While listening to original songs you will experience particular stages of love and critical points of relationships. The main protagonist He experiences phases of being in love with She step by step.
Why similar: Music 64.4%, Casual 23.9%, Indie 11.7%
- #16 Guinea Pig Temple
82% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: MilksteakPub: Milksteak Entertainment
Windows
You are the hero, and it’s time to save your guinea pig friends! Eat food! Squeak! Popcorn! Gather all types of food and friends for a fun temple party. When you've gathered enough friends and resources, the temple's final portal opens for you to join the grand celebration!
Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Casual 17.8%, Exploration 13.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Open World 11.1%
- #17 Show Must Go On
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: NiVision
Windows
SHOW MUST GO ON is an easy to play rhythm VR game. Jump onto the stage and make your music show. Feel the beat. Hit the drums. Puncture the bubbles. Play with the rhythm. Fill the stage with colors and lights. If you like energetic music, rhythm, and drums, this game will give you a lot of fun!
Why similar: Music 60.9%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 12.6%
- #18 AVSEQ
85% matchMixed42% of 74 reviews2012
Dev: Big Robot Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
AVSEQ is an audio-visual sequencer puzzle game. Connect falling atoms to unlock near-endless varieties of music at each stage. Every level of AVSEQ is a music sequencer with 2.2300745198530623×10^43 possible audio permutations, that's 22 tredecillion in total! No, we're not making those numbers up. We actually did the math.
Why similar: Music 63.5%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 12%
- #19 Unmanned helicopter
83% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Is a helicopter flight simulator. Control the helicopter and move along the points of your route, and then make a safe landing on the landing pad to complete the level. Prove to yourself and your friends that you are the best pilot!
Why similar: Music 49.6%, Simulation 27.6%, Indie 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #20 The Plane Effect Prologue
81% matchVery Positive86% of 160 reviews2021
Dev: Innovina/StudioKikuPub: PQube
Windows
Play the first 30 minutes of a dystopian isometric adventure, following a lonely office worker as he attempts to return home in the face of impossible odds. Experience a remarkable journey expertly brought to life with gorgeous visuals, crafted and tailored by VFX experts.
Why similar: Dystopian 41%, Adventure 26.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Casual 7.9%, 3D 5.5%
- #21 Musician
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: ZhangHaiLong
Windows
A musician is a game that can generate animated music, and you can freely import the MIDI orbit in the game. Play the favorite music and write the music that belongs to your own step by step.
Why similar: Music 56.3%, Simulation 19.4%, Casual 16%, Indie 8.3%
- #22 MIRAGE
81% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: MIRAGE VR
Windows
Be immersed in a transcendental experience that brings your music to life. Use your own music and watch the environment react. Play music in any music player and MIRAGE will listen and respond. This is a world-class music visualizer.
Why similar: Music 59.7%, Simulation 17.7%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 7%
- #23 QbQbQb
80% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Rezoner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.
Why similar: Music 74%, Casual 17.7%, Indie 8.3%
- #24 Auditorium
79% matchVery Positive84% of 301 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!
Why similar: Music 78.3%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 7.5%
- #25 Guilt
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mingog
Windows
A beautiful first-person narrative short story set after your death. Immerse yourself in a mind-blowing world as you face a traumatic event from your past.
Why similar: Music 46.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Mystery 5.9%
- #26 Basics In Intermediate Filmmaking
77% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Stopshut
Windows
Basics In Intermediate Filmmaking is a pre-apocalyptic puzzle horror. You explore an abandonded power plant in order to document what happened to the infamous Fortitude Electric power company. Use your camera to solve different puzzles around the facility, and try to survive.
Why similar: Music 49.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 6.9%
- #27 Circuits
77% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 85.3%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #28 Musaic Box
78% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2009
Dev: KranX Productions
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.
Why similar: Music 68.8%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 10.5%
- #29 Chromaestro
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Parsec Productions, LLC
Windows
A musical puzzle game, starring Chromie the cat! Features music that is procedurally generated as you play!
Why similar: Music 67.4%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 10.7%
- #30 Living Cell
74% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the liquidator survived the samosbor in block G-326 of the endless Gigakhrushchyovka. You have to find out what happened in this block, evacuate the residents and find a way out for yourself. But is everything as simple as it seems at first glance?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.5%, Dystopian 20.4%, Hidden Object 9.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #31 Lost in Harmony
76% matchVery Positive83% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: DigixartPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
The first game from DigixArt! Dive into a fantastic musical odyssey, brought by a wonderful soundtrack imagined by renowned composers.
Why similar: Music 54.7%, Casual 29.8%, Indie 15.5%
- #32 EcoBeat
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Yosul Studio
Windows · Mac
Tap to the beat, clean the sea! Turn your rhythm into oxygen.
Why similar: Music 66.8%, Casual 27.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #33 Vinyl
76% matchMixed61% of 323 reviews2016
Dev: Manipulation Machine
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Vinyl is a dynamic indie music game created by graduate students at the University of Utah EAE program, that experiments with the aesthetic distance between gameplay and music.
Why similar: Music 67.8%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 10.6%
- #34 Fred3ric
75% matchMixed64% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Frederic 3 is a continuation of the music games series popular and appreciated around the world. The unique and somewhat crazy plot, music inspired by the classical works, and the title character of Frederic Chopin determine the strength of this game.
Why similar: Music 33.6%, Simulation 21%, Adventure 19.6%, Casual 17.4%, Indie 8.5%
- #35 Rock God Tycoon
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 314 reviews2017
Dev: Fern NigroPub: EmberWulf
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Create, manage, and guide your very own band to success!
Why similar: Music 61.5%, Casual 16.3%, Simulation 16%, Indie 6.2%
- #36 妄想症:Deliver Me
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,517 reviews2018
Dev: 属音制作组Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Based on the best seller 妄想症Paranoia, the story about Lingluo's college life will bring you to a world unknown. She pursues her music dream without knowing her life is about to be turned upside down. Losing her best friend and her confidence, she plunges into the depth of despair. What will she do?
Why similar: Music 51.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Indie 7.7%
- #37 Lumory: A Distant Summer
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lumenveildev
Windows
Wander through bright liminal spaces shaped by distant summer memories. Ride a childhood scooter, reveal hidden paths with Dream Vision, and capture surreal moments with your camera. No combat—just calm exploration.
Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Simulation 22.5%, Casual 19.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Walking Simulator 12.3%
- #38 Songs of the Shore
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bryson McBee
Windows
Explore a mysterious island full of musical shells and secrets to discover in this point-and-click 3D collectathon. Immerse yourself in an ambient and serene soundtrack which is remixed as you collect more shells.
Why similar: Music 48.7%, Exploration 11.3%, Casual 9.9%, Cute 7.3%, Mystery 5.4%
- #39 Go For A Walk
72% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: the color addiction
Windows
Go For a Walk through a world made of music with your canine companion!
Why similar: Music 58.7%, Casual 27.6%, Indie 13.6%
- #40 Percussive VR
71% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Jamhack Games
Windows
Percussive VR is a collection of virtual musical instruments you can play in your home! Learn, practice, perform, or just play — your own creativity is the limit.
Why similar: Music 73.9%, Simulation 13.4%, Casual 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #41 Mysterious Island - A Hidden Object Adventure
71% matchMixed54% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: DnovelPub: Studio2760
Windows
A game in the genre of "hidden object" - look for supplies, fight with predators, explore the surroundings. Discover all the secrets of the Mysterious Island!
Why similar: Music 40.2%, Adventure 22.6%, Cute 11.1%, Hidden Object 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #42 Fire Escape
71% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2020
Dev: iNK Stories
Windows
A neo-Hitchock murder mystery set in Brooklyn. When the clock strikes eight, a suspenseful thriller begins to unfold in real time. Watch closely from the fire escape as your suspicious neighbors embroil you in a simmering, interactive crime.
Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Casual 27.7%, Music 15.2%, Indie 13.6%, Mystery 4.7%
- #43 Frostline
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raptor Entertainment
Windows
In a world gripped by the Ice Age, you manage the last telephone station in the city. Listen to incoming visitors and grant or deny communication according to government orders. Your decisions shape the fate of the region. An atmospheric, story-driven communication simulation: Frostline!
Why similar: Dystopian 28.9%, Post-apocalyptic 20.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 9.7%
- #44 Seishin - Virtual Rhythm
70% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Reilly
Windows
Seishin is a virtual reality rhythm game where the goal is to hit targets the beat of the music. Use your pair of magical drumsticks to hit targets, follow sliders and spin spinners. A strong combination of timing and precision is key to achieving success.
Why similar: Music 86.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #45 Shots fired in the Dark Forest
69% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: FreeAnimals_SoftwarePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
You have to open doors, use teleports, dodge saws and shoot at intelligent hostile plants.
Why similar: Music 36.7%, Adventure 24.6%, Exploration 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Cute 6.9%
- #46 Tune the Tone
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Nerd Owl Games
Windows
Tune the Tone is a rhythm game. Reach to light speed with your fingers at challenging levels. Show your skills and make everyone see your name on online leaderboard. Feel the bass and feel the great atmosphere. Master your beats.
Why similar: Music 42.4%, Simulation 22.6%, Casual 19.3%, Indie 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #47 Zenith Realms
67% matchMixed64% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: May El ZeinPub: Hochschule Darmstadt
Windows
Guide Ninami on a heartfelt journey through the realms of a fractured planet. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and piece together the truth of a shattering past with a mysterious raven.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Mystery 11%, Exploration 10.3%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Adventure 10%
- #48 The Last Show
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SamegoPub: Samego studio
Windows
Explore the dark in The Last Show, uncovering hidden truths through environmental clues and psychological storytelling in a tense, immersive experience.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.2%, Exploration 18.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Mystery 10.4%
- #49 Some Distant Memory
67% matchVery Positive94% of 303 reviews2019
Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Way Down Deep
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse. You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.2%, Adventure 19.4%, Casual 16.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #50 AliveInVR
69% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: AliveIn Tech Ltd.
Windows
Control Ableton Live from VR. Ever wanted to use a giant Push or Launchpad from within VR? AliveInVR controls Ableton Live allowing you to trigger clips, play instruments and mix with a giant 3D Controllerist interface in VR.
Why similar: Music 85.8%, Indie 14.2%
- #51 The Waiting
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Please make your way to the top floor. Bob is waiting for you.
Why similar: Dystopian 21%, Adventure 20%, Casual 16.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.3%
- #52 Static Sky: And Yet It █████
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Rhett TsaiPub: Allfather Productions
Windows
"Static Sky: And Yet It █████" is a literary computer game based on the fear of and resistance to artificial intelligence. It imagines a future dominated by the generative AI "Sekai", where reality and hallucination blend and become indistinguishable.
Why similar: Dystopian 34.7%, Adventure 24.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, 3D 4.5%
- #53 Luminous Project
66% 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 73%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 7%, Cute 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #54 Detective Bureau Simulator
67% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Detective Bureau Simulator
Windows
How successful detective are you? Do you believe you can find the mysteries? Solve incidents by finding clues and using the clues given to you.
Why similar: Simulation 18.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Casual 17.5%, Hidden Object 11%, Walking Simulator 10.2%
- #55 Mirth Melody
63% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2024
Dev: Clay Game Studio
Windows
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: Music 63.3%, Cute 9.2%, Exploration 7.4%, Casual 5.6%, Adventure 5.3%