Games Like ThumBeat: Button Basher Edition

open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 1.2%

A crazy rythm game with 70+ short songs (10 seconds-long). How long can you survive?

Why similar: Rhythm 50.6%, Action 11.2%, 1980s 9.9%, 1990's 6.9%, Colorful 5.9%

A Classic 4-Key Rhythm Game - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master

Why similar: Rhythm 60.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Score Attack 7.2%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 5%

Minimalist cube jumper with good music and plenty of levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 61.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 5.9%, Colorful 5.6%

Cute simple rhythm game! All you have to do is press the falling notes in time with the rhythm! The game can be enjoyed by both sound game beginners and those who are familiar with sound games, with familiar songs and three different difficulty levels. Please try to play this game!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.4%, Score Attack 10.5%, Action 9.8%, Casual 8.2%, Arcade 5.5%

Enjoy some sweet chiptunes while you dodge frantically about a 3x3 grid. Get a perfect score, and unlock added difficulty modifiers for an extra challenge. Keep Dodge Dude from getting hit 10 times, and he'll smile because you're good at the game.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 11.9%, Casual 9.9%, 1980s 9%

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 71.3%, Action 14.6%, Casual 14.1%

"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 53.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 13.7%, Casual 11.4%, 2D 5.6%

It's a rhythm game inspired by the Reflection. The ball will bounce slope to slope, You should press any key when the ball hits the slope.

Why similar: Rhythm 76%, Casual 12.6%, 2D 7%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Digbeat: Godot Deeper is a rhythm digging arcade game. Move to the beat and try to reach new depths!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 13.9%, 2D 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

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 64%, Arcade 12.2%, Casual 9.5%, Action 8.8%, 2D 3.6%

Flipping Beat is an intense rhythm game where you blow up the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by an abstract world.

Why similar: Rhythm 50%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.9%, Score Attack 8.9%, Casual 6.4%

A very intense rhythm game where you enforce road safety on unsuspecting fish

Why similar: Rhythm 61.6%, 1980s 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 7.2%, 2D 6%

It is a journey that guides lost beings home 🏠 "Rizufuritan!" is a Memory-based Flip-and-Rhythm Game where you memorize living things and press your favorite key to the Rhythm 🎵

Why similar: Rhythm 72.5%, Casual 10.8%, 2D 7.5%, Colorful 6.3%, Indie 2%

Revasion is a minimalistic action arcade game with an energetic soundtrack. A challenging colorful bullet hell survival experience. A hybrid gameplay experience inspired by bullet hell and breakout classics.

Why similar: Rhythm 47.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 12.9%, Casual 10.8%, Colorful 4.6%

Rhythm with Tempo Cube! This is a rhythm game, Cube will bounce between walls and blocks to rhythm with the music. Use WASD along the move directions at the right time to score and combo! You may upload your own midi file to create your custom game scene!

Why similar: Rhythm 73.7%, Casual 11.6%, 2D 7.6%, Action 4.7%, Indie 1.3%

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 61.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 5.2%

Space Shark Wrangle Fest is a fast-paced, top-down 2D action arcade game where you wrangle space sharks! Collect power-ups, hit combos, and fly through wormholes that react to the beat of the energetic soundtrack. A fresh take on classic arcade gameplay that's packed with adrenaline and excitement.

Why similar: Rhythm 51.7%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 10%, Casual 7.7%, Retro 4.6%

Get ready for new type of rhythm action game you may have never experienced before. Listen to various awesome music, control your ball, and dodge all the obstacles to get through all the levels. But be prepared to any unexpected and "unfair" gimmicks designed throughout the levels.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.2%, Score Attack 14.4%, Casual 9.2%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.5%

An exciting 2D arcade game where you control a ball to the rhythm of music. Break through a kaleidoscope of colorful obstacles using just one rule: click to jump up. Conquer new heights and prove your skills in this hypnotic challenge!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Casual 8.2%, 1980s 7.8%, 1990's 5.4%

『8ave.-Octave-』 is an 8-keyboard music game featuring a piano motif. To focus solely on playing the keys, no special operations like flicks or slides are required. The sheet music consists only of notes and long notes, allowing you to easily enjoy the feel of playing piano on a keyboard.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 8.9%, Casual 8.9%, Action 7.7%

Sisyphus is a music rhythm game in which players control Sisyphus to kick out rocks to the rhythm.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.4%, Casual 14%, Arcade 13.7%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

SlipDream Resonator is a multi-directional rhythm game with unique twin-stick controls. Inspired by both classic rhythm games and top-down shooters, SlipDream Resonator offers addictive arcade gameplay designed to challenge while featuring eye catching visuals and a heart pumping soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 57%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Casual 8.2%, Score Attack 6.6%

Rainbow Rendezvous is a delightful and colorful cartoon-style endless runner game

Why similar: Rhythm 50.9%, Arcade 13.6%, 1980s 10.3%, Casual 7.5%, 1990's 6.8%

Getting so bored with the reality, you download Vtuber Beats, a recently very popular streamer app to kill the time. Here you will encounter many gorgeous, talent streamers showing off their skills. Your job is to impress them and maybe get to date them in real life, who knows.

Why similar: Rhythm 73.6%, Casual 15.5%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

The First Rhythm game in where there is now over 30+ buttons pressed for each note on rhythm; the first full keyboard rhythm game. Each song will feature songs by Marcus Owen Bell.

Why similar: Rhythm 74.1%, Casual 16%, Colorful 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Flow to the beat of your own music in this punishingly difficult mouse-precision arcade game. Enjoy endless challenge and replayability with over 30 different levels of various difficulties. Includes Steam achievements and leaderboards.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 8.9%, Score Attack 8%, Colorful 4.2%

Multimind is a relaxing game that tests the player's ability to multitask. Players need to maintain the stability of multiple game items at the same time and try to persist as long as possible as the game difficulty increases.

Why similar: Rhythm 73.2%, Casual 15.8%, 2D 8%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A free-to-play 2D Rhythm-based action game where you don't have to be on the beat but rather have to dodge the beats. Compete with the world with global leaderboard and be number 1 in all difficulties: Easy, Hard and Impossible!? Take a deep dive into this retro-type game with over 5 songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.9%, Action 13.5%, Casual 11.3%, Colorful 6.5%, 2D 6.2%

RESOBEAT is a PC (Steam) rhythm-action game. Hit notes flying to a central judgment line from all directions. It's simple to learn, but 20+ dynamic 'gimmicks' will rotate the screen, swap keys, and alter the playfield. Features a map editor for creating and sharing levels using your own MP3s.

Why similar: Rhythm 77.2%, Casual 12.9%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Story mode: With over 100 levels, control the character to finish eating the beans in each level to complete the level; Competitive mode: Compete with friends to see who can earn more points. Each player has 4 lives and earns points by defeating monsters and eating beans.

Why similar: Rhythm 63.4%, 1980s 15.9%, Casual 13.4%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Traffic Command Reborn - Take command of the traffic in the streets, redirecting cars, and telling them when it is okay to stop, and when it is okay to go. One big game of Red light green light keeps you on your feet in this addicting traffic driving game.

Why similar: Rhythm 59.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Casual 14%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 1.4%

A hybrid of a block breaker and a music game. A strange and fun mechanic where all of the stages fit on one screen. And the antithesis of the easy-to-see music game.

Why similar: Rhythm 62.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.2%, Casual 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

In this stylish rhythm platformer you will traverse an obstacle ridden terrain while listening to a wide variety of music. Equipped with a fully functional level editor create levels with your own music and share them with your friends!

Why similar: Rhythm 74.9%, Action 19.6%, Indie 5.6%

Minimalist Rhythm Clicker. Click the shapes within quick succession to regain health and increase score until you reach the end of the song.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 14%, Score Attack 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Become a digital god in a fast-paced rhythm bullet hell. Freeze time, reverse reality, and survive waves of chaotic energy synced to music. Master your abilities and reach the highest level of reality.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 11.1%, Casual 9.4%, 1980s 7%

WELCOME TO THE “STEP THEATER” :) “STEP THEATER” is a vibrant rhythm game where the story unfolds and the screen comes closer to success with every step you take. Dive in and enjoy this charming, vibrant drama!

Why similar: Rhythm 69.2%, Casual 11.3%, 2D 6.7%, Colorful 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

TETRACHROMA is a block stacking puzzle action game with a new color changing mechanic inspired by Reversi. Manage the constantly changing colors of the board to clear 15+ lines with a single piece.

Why similar: Arcade 21.4%, Score Attack 16.2%, 1980s 10.1%, Action 9.6%, Casual 9.3%

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 84.7%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 3.2%, Colorful 2.4%, 2D 1.9%

Tomo Jam is a rhythm game where your controller becomes a real musical instrument. Play real MIDI songs solo or with up to four players, improvise freely, and add your own music to explore a deep, expressive sandbox built for creativity and fun.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.5%, Action 13.8%, Casual 11.6%, 2D 6.1%, Colorful 5.8%

Pure arcade survival! Guide an unstoppable Neo snake through 50+ devious stages. Eat, shoot, and chase the hi-score in this synthwave-fueled tribute to the 80's.

Why similar: Arcade 20%, 1980s 18.4%, Action 16.6%, Casual 12.4%, Score Attack 11.8%

A fast paced casual game that will test your reflexes and mind.

Why similar: Rhythm 52.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Casual 14.6%, Retro 5.4%, 2D 5.2%

Flicker is a rhythmical Jump-and-avoid game. eat yellow squares(like pack-man!), and avoid other squares.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.3%, Action 13.9%, Casual 11.6%, Score Attack 8.3%, Colorful 5.2%

A rhythm game which uses MIDI files to allow you to play any piano song. Play a large number of patterns with various customizable difficulties and numbers of keys. Songs in MIDI are easy to find, and they are almost always free.

Why similar: Rhythm 61.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Casual 8.2%, Action 6.6%, 2D 5.5%

Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.

Why similar: Rhythm 77.1%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

BEATris is a puzzle-based rhythm game. Feel the rhythm as you bash the blocks with the power of music! Enjoy various levels with unique soundtracks. Make and share your own level on Steam Workshop.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.2%, Action 14.9%, Casual 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Indie 4.2%

Meteors are falling from the sky. Hurry up, your objective is to eliminate them by aligning same-colored blocks and launching them upward. Meteorder is an exciting tile-matching puzzle game where you can compete against opponents, explore various planets, and enjoy the beats.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.9%, Score Attack 12.9%, Action 8.9%, 2D 6.4%, Colorful 6.1%

《Moirs》is a 7 Keys rhythm game, step into the world of music and enjoy the journey!

Why similar: Rhythm 63.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.6%, Casual 7.5%, Colorful 2.7%

In the colorful soundscapes of LIMYN, you rotate with the rhythm, guiding a delicate thread through a geometric maze. Each rotation, a tick in time; each transition, a note in an ever-evolving melody. Obstacles dance, enemies lurk, but you are in command.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.7%, Casual 9.2%, 2D 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Colorful 5.3%

Space Beastz is a cooperative multiplayer music and rhythm game. On a music-playing spaceship, players must time their actions just right to keep multiple instruments running and make the most amazing music the galaxy has ever heard!

Why similar: Rhythm 54.1%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Casual 11.5%, Retro 4.2%

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 69.7%, Action 16.1%, Casual 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Suzunone Miu and Rinto will perform a live show in "Live Action-BIT THEATER"! Topping off the live show with energetic voices and sounds assigned to the buttons will make the live show even more fun!

Why similar: Rhythm 61.5%, Casual 12.4%, 1980s 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 4.7%

Everything you love about rhythm games, brought to your digital piano. Load your own MIDI files, play on real keys, and climb online leaderboards.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 13%, Casual 8%, Colorful 3.2%

Strum, strike, and jam away! Liven up your VR gig! Perform on stage in a band as a pianist, a guitarist, a bassist or a drummer, all in VR! Grab your friends' play data and enjoy a VR jam session together! Perform your favorite songs from the BEMANI series in VR!

Why similar: Rhythm 57.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Casual 10.3%, Action 8.8%, Score Attack 8.6%

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 65.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Casual 7.7%, 2D 5.9%, Colorful 4%

Among the Stars is a competitive 2D rhythm game featuring a minimalist, modern and space-themed visual style, along with an electronic soundtrack. Enjoy regular esports competitions and a built-in level editor to create and share unique levels.

Why similar: Rhythm 76.7%, Casual 12.8%, Colorful 8.2%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Ultimate music game simulator

Why similar: Rhythm 66.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 12.5%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Welcome to Pulsagon, a high-speed, shape-shifting rhythm game where reflexes meet geometry in a dance of perfect timing. Every beat is a test. Every shape is a challenge. And every misstep? A pulse closer to chaos.

Why similar: Rhythm 54%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.6%, Casual 7.3%, Retro 6.2%

Welcome to MusicRunner, a new type of rhythm and action game!

Why similar: Rhythm 73.1%, Action 13.3%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%