
A side-scrolling action game inspired by ancient myth. Attack, dodge, jump, parry, and unleash special attacks — every action creates sound and builds the rhythm of battle.
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A side-scrolling action game inspired by ancient myth. Attack, dodge, jump, parry, and unleash special attacks — every action creates sound and builds the rhythm of battle.

Scuttle
You are reincarnated as a crab in this fast-paced rhythm platformer. Gain speed by hitting notes on beat with full 3D control. Time your jumps and boosts to the music as you race across dancing shorelines while dodging hostile urchins and seagulls.

Han'yo
After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.
You are reincarnated as a crab in this fast-paced rhythm platformer. Gain speed by hitting notes on beat with full 3D control. Time your jumps and boosts to the music as you race across dancing shorelines while dodging hostile urchins and seagulls.
Why similar: Rhythm 34%, Music 20.1%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Runner 6.2%
After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Action 7.9%, Stylized 7.6%
Hljod is an adventure rhythm game set in a mysterious world inspired by Northern and Eastern European legends. Explore dreamlike locations, learn new melodies, and defeat monsters in musical duels. Restore color to the world and achieve creative ascension.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.8%, Music 23.8%, Mythology 15.4%, Stylized 9%, Fantasy 6.9%
Taka Taka is a Japanese-folklore-inspired rhythm game. Play as Tengu and Oni, an unlikely pair attempting to survive a world of Yokai. Match the characters with their colorized notes and face increasingly more conniving enemies in order to progress through the world of Yokai.
Why similar: Rhythm 33.1%, Mythology 25.6%, Music 20.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Action 4.7%
Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.5%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Music 17.3%, Combat 7.2%, Fantasy 5.7%
A rhythm-action platformer where every move syncs to the music. Dash, jump, and escape through a mystical world shaped by rhythm to save your mother’s life. Rhythm was the life of the island of Suri, who will step up when its harmony is broken?
Why similar: Rhythm 45.6%, Music 26.1%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Action 4.9%
AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.
Why similar: Rhythm 33.9%, Music 23.3%, Fast-Paced 21.8%, Cinematic 6%, Atmospheric 5%
From the peace of the Prince stole the Princess! Fight the army of Koschei and save his beloved! Shoot and throw bombs at enemies
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.5%, Music 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Runner 10.3%, Action 10.1%
Vivian starts running to change her fate――― A simple and rhythmic 2D side-scrolling action game. Match the correct actions to the music as you race through a collapsing fantasy world. Currently, only Stage 1 is available in this early access version.
Why similar: Rhythm 41.6%, Side Scroller 20%, Runner 11.9%, Action 8%, Fantasy 5%
Fast-paced rhythm runner where you have to avoid obstacles and defeat numerous enemies to the beat of the music.
Why similar: Rhythm 41.2%, Music 17.9%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Runner 11.8%, Fantasy 7.7%
RKD is a first-person rhythm game where you can deflect bullets, dash, and slice enemies with a katana in perfect sync with your own beat using the in-game custom music editor.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.3%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Music 10.6%, Runner 9.1%, Action 5.5%
An immersive 360-degree rhythm experience where music and motion collide. Trigger a dynamic audio-visual show with every hit, and watch the world come alive! Don't just play the tracks, become a part of the performance!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 26.2%, Fast-Paced 24.2%, 2D 2.2%, Indie 1.2%
Understander is a rhythm-infused 2D action-adventure. Master the "timing" to escape a mysterious laboratory alongside the protagonist, Meti!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
Step into the mystical world of OverRealm, where you step into the rhythm and fight invasive creatures!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Mythology 21.2%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Fantasy 6.7%
An unprecedented fusion of rhythm and martial arts! Strike down evil spirits from all directions (四方八方) with perfect timing. Become one with the oriental melodies, reach the state of Deukdo (Enlightenment), and restore the world's lost harmony with your own hands.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 20.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%
Welcome to Wonder Record Shop! This is a collection of rhythm mini-games, each record containing a unique and wondrous adventure. Embark on refreshing, adorable hand-drawn adventures and let your sense of rhythm bring you endless joy.
Why similar: Rhythm 47.8%, Music 27.4%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Fantasy 4.3%, 2D 3.6%
Birger’s Saga is a 2D action-platformer set in the world of Jordenheim. Play as Birger, a warrior with a colossal axe, exploring branching paths, battling mythic foes, and uncovering secrets in a Norse realm torn between old gods and new faith.
Why similar: Mythology 31.8%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Combat 10%, Action 8.4%
Show your hype in this rhythm battle to keep your soul from the God of Time. How? Capture souls by playing chords to the rhythm of music, fill your hype bar and attack your enemy when you reach your maximum power!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.3%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Stylized 9.9%, Action 9.4%, Combat 8.8%
When you were little, did you ever make your fingers act like tiny people, letting them hop and dance to the music in the car as the scenery rolled by? A world that begins with lines and sound. That feeling is what Aria:‖ is all about. A quiet little game meant to make you smile.
Why similar: Rhythm 43.1%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Action 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, 2D Platformer 5.9%
Rock like the GODS in God of Riffs: Battle for the Metalverse, a rhythmic heavy metal VR game that'll leave you feeling like an overdriven amp, turned up to 11!
Why similar: Rhythm 43.5%, Mythology 26%, Stylized 8.6%, Fantasy 7.8%, Music 7.5%
A beginner friendly sheet music rhythm game, with cute characters and a shady organization!
Why similar: Rhythm 53.7%, Music 32.3%, Action 5.1%, Stylized 4%, 2D 2.8%
Freedom Finger is a music driven, side-scrolling shooter that sends you blasting and punching through 40 levels of bat$#!% crazy action. Starring Nolan North, John DiMaggio, and Sam Riegel! Soundtrack by Aesop Rock, Red Fang, Com Truise, Power Trip, Ty Segall, and many more!
Why similar: Rhythm 32.7%, Music 17.6%, Side Scroller 17%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10%
Restore a fractured world in this hand-crafted paper-cut puzzle adventure. Join Xiao Miao, a Hmong girl guided by ancient melodies, to help a mysterious elder recover lost memories. Inspired by the Song of the Maple, use music to solve puzzles and explore a living storybook.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.5%, Music 23.4%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Stylized 7.1%, 2D Platformer 4.8%
Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 60.4%, Music 25.6%, Action 10.4%, Indie 3.5%
Vocaless is a unique platformer game with rhythm elements, you must perform all of your actions to the beat! Not only that, but everything in the game, from enemies to obstacles, follows the beat of the music.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.5%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Action 6%, 2D Platformer 5.1%, 2D 3.8%
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 34.5%, Music 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Runner 10.3%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Dash For Your Life is a clever mix of the platformer and horror genres. Your multitasking skills will be brutally tested as you attempt to jump through levels while avoiding startling jump scares from the monsters chasing you.
Why similar: Rhythm 37%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Runner 12.9%, 2D Platformer 7%, Hand-drawn 6.4%
Timo's Adventures is a nervous and demanding 2D musical runner. You will have to be sharp. Especially to avoid the traps of Divinity. 3 rows, 3 lives, it sounds simple, it is not. A dive into a hand-drawn universe. We dance there, we die there ... Come and make a highscore in music!
Why similar: Rhythm 38.9%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Mythology 15.2%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Runner 7.5%
EchoEvade is a fast-paced rhythm-action hybrid. Dodge, catch, and tap to the beat, precision and movement are key!
Why similar: Rhythm 48%, Music 27.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 7.5%, Indie 2.2%
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 63.4%, Music 26.6%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 1.2%
Explore a world filled with corrupted creatures. Focus your mind to cast spells that affect the environment. Wear different tunics for their magical effects, and master playing the Lute in this top-down Game Boy inspired adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 30.7%, Music 28.3%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Fantasy 10.9%, Combat 6.7%
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 52.4%, Music 28.7%, Runner 7.7%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.5%
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 59.7%, Music 17.9%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, 2D 3.8%, Action 2.8%
Veriscape is a 2D side-scroller/rhythm game where the stages are generated using music
Why similar: Rhythm 35.3%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Runner 10.1%, Music 10%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
Tap to the rhythm based on the shapes that emerge!
Why similar: Rhythm 57.5%, Music 26.8%, Action 8.2%, 2D 6.3%, Indie 1.1%
A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!
Why similar: Rhythm 33.2%, Music 20.6%, Fast-Paced 18.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Fantasy 5.9%
AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.
Why similar: Rhythm 58.8%, Music 34.2%, Action 5.4%, Indie 1.6%
Trigonometric Equations is a strict side-scrolling rhythm game. Solve the trigonometric equations to fly through fleeting points and curves perfectly!
Why similar: Rhythm 37.3%, Music 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Fantasy 6.3%, 2D 4.1%
Travel through space while vibing to the rhythm of fan-made remixes of Hololive songs! Featuring Normal, Hard, and Suicopath difficulties, this 3d rhythm game can take you from enjoying the scenery and vibing, to sweating buckets over a top score!
Why similar: Rhythm 63.5%, Action 13.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%
From indie pioneers Zen Studios (makers of Pinball FX2 and CastleStorm) comes KickBeat, an innovative rhythm game with a Kung Fu theme, featuring fully 3D characters and high-energy music! You can use your own music to create custom KickBeat tracks, allowing you ultimate replayability!
Why similar: Rhythm 51.2%, Music 37.2%, Action 8.9%, Indie 2.6%
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 46.9%, Music 34.6%, Stylized 7.5%, Fantasy 5%, Action 2.9%
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 71.5%, Music 16.5%, Hand-drawn 4.8%, Action 2.5%, 2D 1.9%
Super Pentagon revolves around a unique rhythm game concept, challenging vision, focus and beat skills alike!
Why similar: Rhythm 57.3%, Music 17.7%, Action 8.4%, 2D 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%
FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.8%, Music 32.5%, Action 13.6%, Indie 4.1%
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 51.2%, Music 19.1%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Atmospheric 5%, Action 4.4%
Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.
Why similar: Rhythm 55.8%, Music 29.6%, Action 11.2%, Indie 3.5%
Jabb is an action game where every weapon you see is a possibility if an enemy has it so can you. Play as this leaf thingy and dash through unique levels and fight some bosses.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Action 15.2%, Combat 11.7%, Stylized 10.9%
When a star falls in a nearby forest, it spurs Po onto a quest to find that light and bring it into their life. Light & Shadow is a shadow puppet platformer where you face your anxieties, push past depression, and seek moments of joy in a grey world. Finding your way isn't always easy, keep going!
Why similar: Rhythm 41.3%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Stylized 5.6%
[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 58.6%, Music 32.6%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...
Why similar: Rhythm 49.9%, Music 32.5%, Action 13.3%, Indie 4.3%
Bright Bob - a Fascinating and colorful game of skill and reaction, Bob only has time to blink :)
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.3%, Music 26.5%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Atmospheric 8%, 2D 6.1%
Keep your focus and follow the light in this fast-paced action game!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.4%, Music 29.2%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Action 5.1%, 2D 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: Music 41.7%, Rhythm 41.5%, Fast-Paced 14.1%, Action 1.8%, Indie 1%
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 58.1%, Music 32.8%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
BassBlock is a casual 2D platform rhythm jumping game inspired by Rhythm Heaven and Geometry Dash, aiming to bring fun through simple and joyful interactions!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.8%, Music 29.1%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, 2D 5.8%, 2D Platformer 2.1%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
LUA is a vibrant rhythm-action game about skating to the beat of the music, where you will embark on an adventure and heal family conflicts through a musical journey.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.7%, Music 25.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Action 5.2%
Rhythm based aiming game focused around hard electronic music. Aim the blaster with your mouse as it blasts rhythmically to the music, and aim at the falling blocks!
Why similar: Rhythm 51.8%, Music 39.2%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
In this fast-paced rhythm runner, every action has an explosive reaction and no amount of mayhem is too much. Take on the role of Hexplosives expert Ziggs as you rampage through the neighborhoods of Piltover!
Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Music 28.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Runner 11.9%, Action 4.1%