- #1 Sayonara Wild Hearts
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,747 reviews2019
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36.5%, Music 32.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, LGBTQ+ 8.1%, Arcade 5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential rhythm-action game that matches the high-energy, pop-infused aesthetic and emotional narrative of UNBEATABLE.
- #2 Hi-Fi RUSH
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,068 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Rhythm 60.5%, Music 27.1%, Anime 4.9%, Colorful 3.3%, Action-Adventure 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, rhythm-synced combat with a vibrant, character-driven story that mirrors the rebellious spirit of the seed game.
- #3 Rhythm Doctor
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,916 reviews2025
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 38.6%, Music 33.6%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%, Arcade 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, story-rich experience where rhythm mechanics are intricately woven into the narrative progression.
- #4 Everhood
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,889 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Music 45.4%, Rhythm 34.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Colorful 4%, Action-Adventure 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, music-heavy adventure that prioritizes unique narrative storytelling and rhythm-based encounters.
- #5 vivid/stasis
94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,373 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that leans heavily into visual novel elements, LGBTQ themes, and a surreal, artistic presentation.
- #6 Rift of the NecroDancer
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,345 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 63.6%, Music 20.5%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Arcade 3.7%, Hand-drawn 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action title featuring a female protagonist and high-energy gameplay that fits the arcade-rhythm niche.
- #7 Melatonin
93% matchVery Positive94% of 7,961 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 57.6%, Music 24%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Colorful 4.1%, Arcade 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn rhythm game that shares the dreamlike, artistic quality and focus on rhythmic precision.
- #8 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
92% matchVery Positive89% of 2,016 reviews2021
Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Why similar: Rhythm 42.1%, Music 33.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 5.8%, Colorful 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-rhythm game centered on a musical rebellion against a corrupt industry, mirroring the core themes of the seed.
- #9 Goodbye Volcano High
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,797 reviews2023
Dev: KO_OP
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about love, change, and the end of the world. Guide Fang through their final year of high school as they try to make things right before time is up.
Why similar: Music 33.6%, LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the emotional, character-focused narrative and music-centric themes found in the seed game's story.
- #10 The Artful Escape
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,871 reviews2021
Dev: Beethoven and DinosaurPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.
Why similar: Music 63.6%, Story Rich 14%, Colorful 6.8%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of music, artistic expression, and a journey of self-discovery through a stylized world.
- #11 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
90% matchVery Positive95% of 22,334 reviews2022
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 46.9%, Music 25.4%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Arcade 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive anime-style rhythm game that aligns with the visual aesthetic and music-focused gameplay of UNBEATABLE.
- #12 Everhood 2
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,289 reviews2025
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
Why similar: Music 39.1%, Rhythm 37.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Choices Matter 6.3%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the psychedelic, music-driven narrative style of its predecessor with expanded gameplay mechanics.
- #13 Paradise Killer
89% matchVery Positive93% of 4,378 reviews2020
Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.8%, Story Rich 24.4%, Exploration 18.1%, Choices Matter 17.3%, Adventure 1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on exploration, music, and a unique, highly stylized aesthetic that resonates with the vibe of UNBEATABLE.
- #14 Spin Rhythm XD
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,165 reviews2023
Dev: Super Spin Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 47%, Music 38.8%, Arcade 7%, Colorful 4.4%, 3D 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, high-intensity rhythm experience that captures the arcade-flawless feel of the seed game.
- #15 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 37,969 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy experience that uses music and atmosphere to build a compelling, character-driven world.
- #16 Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets
86% matchVery Positive93% of 772 reviews2023
Dev: SURTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 40.8%, Music 33.6%, Arcade 6.8%, Anime 6.7%, Colorful 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, narrative-driven rhythm game that balances difficulty with a lighthearted, hand-drawn aesthetic.
- #17 Umurangi Generation
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,190 reviews2020
Dev: ORIGAME DIGITAL
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.
Why similar: Exploration 52.8%, Colorful 39.3%, Singleplayer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, rebellious game that uses music and photography to tell a story about a changing world.
- #18 Muse Dash
85% matchVery Positive91% of 120,271 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Rhythm 40.5%, Music 39.4%, Anime 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Colorful 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, anime-inspired rhythm game that focuses on accessible but fast-paced musical action.
- #19 Neon White
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,708 reviews2022
Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Why similar: Anime 48.7%, Story Rich 27.8%, Adventure 10.2%, 3D 9%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish game that relies on rhythm-like precision and a high-energy soundtrack to drive its narrative.
- #20 Cat Leather Jackets
84% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: diogoh3xPub: Garoa Studios
Windows
A graphic novel styled music/rhythm game about a teenage punk rock and ska punk band.
Why similar: Music 39.6%, Rhythm 36.3%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Story Rich 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends visual novel storytelling with rhythm elements in a charming, indie-focused package.
- #21 ROBOBEAT
82% matchVery Positive95% of 1,783 reviews2024
Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.8%, Music 40.8%, Arcade 9%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that captures the high-octane, music-synced action found in the seed game.
- #22 Persona 3 Reload
81% matchVery Positive94% of 54,437 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42.5 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: Anime 38.1%, Story Rich 23.3%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Colorful 9.5%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates a deep, character-driven story with a strong emphasis on music and a stylish, anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #23 Crypt of the NecroDancer
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,253 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 64.9%, Music 22.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Adventure 0.7%, 2D 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational rhythm-dungeon crawler that set the standard for music-synced gameplay mechanics.
- #24 Haste
81% matchVery Positive92% of 12,106 reviews2025
Dev: Landfall
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Colorful 10.4%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a female protagonist that emphasizes movement and rhythm-like flow.
- #25 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
82% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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: Music 40.9%, Rhythm 35%, Anime 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Visual Novel 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm gameplay with visual novel elements and a strong anime aesthetic.
- #26 Nientum - Op.ZERO
80% matchVery Positive99% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.3%, Music 26%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich game that incorporates rhythm mechanics into a dark, fantasy-inspired setting.
- #27 Steel Century Groove
79% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Sloth Gloss Games
Windows
Steel Century Groove is a rhythm RPG where you pilot mecha in dance battles! Using your own music or the built-in soundtrack, master the deep rhythm combat system, assemble a team of colossal superstars, make friends, and challenge rivals on the road to the ultimate dance championship.
Why similar: Rhythm 36.6%, Music 27.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Anime 7.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based JRPG that focuses on story-rich character development within a unique, music-heavy world.
- #28 Persona 5 Royal
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 125,442 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Why similar: Anime 38.1%, Story Rich 29.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Colorful 8.5%, Adventure 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features an iconic soundtrack and a deep, stylish narrative that resonates with the themes of rebellion and music.
- #29 I Write Games Not Tragedies
78% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Studio WifePub: Yotsuba Interactive
Windows
An emo-inspired narrative rhythm game exploring growing pains, addiction, romance and music. Scream with Ash as he makes the transition from baby bat to elder emo, guide him through his crash outs and help him navigate his (teenage) dirtbag life through music.
Why similar: Rhythm 31.7%, Music 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that integrates rhythm-based gameplay with a dark-comedy narrative.
- #30 HYPERBEAT
77% matchVery Positive100% of 339 reviews2025
Dev: Alice BottinoPub: Dreamware Media
Windows
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 34.4%, Music 28.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Arcade 4.4%
- #31 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
79% matchMixed70% of 1,354 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"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: Music 37.3%, Rhythm 36.6%, Anime 10%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A music-adventure game that emphasizes anime-style storytelling and rhythm-based progression.
- #32 Metro Gravity
76% matchVery Positive94% of 700 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.
Why similar: Rhythm 39.7%, Music 31.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Exploration 6.9%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #33 UNBEATABLE [white label]
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,536 reviews2021
Dev: D-CELL GAMES
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #34 PROJEKT GODHAND
74% matchVery Positive98% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
ULTIMATE TOOL ASSISTED BULLSHITTING KEYBOARD DESTRUCTION RHYTHM GAME
Why similar: Rhythm 55.2%, LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Anime 14.1%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #35 Pastel☆Parade
75% matchVery Positive95% of 210 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Music 37%, Rhythm 35.4%, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Visual Novel 3.3%
- #36 RhythmStrike
74% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Aninoss
Windows · Linux
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 37.9%, Music 36.4%, Anime 7.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #37 Hailing from the Abyss
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Jiwoo LeePub: Next in Game
Windows
Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!
Why similar: Rhythm 35.2%, Music 31.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Anime 8.6%, Arcade 6.7%
- #38 Concerto on White: Cajon Story
72% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: C11 Games
Windows
Rhythm + Rich Story & Characters. You play as a new student in Concordia Academy of Music, facing a crisis on your first day joining the Cajon Club. Music dueling, co-op jamming, or even play with a real cajon!
Why similar: Rhythm 34.9%, Music 33.5%, Anime 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Visual Novel 7.2%
- #39 Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2024
Dev: Starlike Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 59.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 57.7%, Music 20.1%, Anime 10.7%, Arcade 9%, 2D 1.9%
- #40 Steel Century Groove: Midnight
73% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Sloth Gloss Games
Windows
Pilot mecha in rhythm-RPG dance battles in this free standalone adventure from the world of Steel Century Groove. Assemble a squad of colossal dancers and groove your way through a neon city where it's always night.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.1%, Music 26.6%, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Anime 8%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #41 Beat Souls
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
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 35.1%, Music 31.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 10.2%, Arcade 6.5%
- #42 DEFLATE
71% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: dizzylab
Windows · Mac
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 41%, Music 33.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 4.7%, Arcade 4.7%
- #43 DJMAX RESPECT V
73% matchVery Positive89% of 34,062 reviews2020
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 50%, Music 32.7%, Anime 9%, Arcade 5%, 3D 1.4%
- #44 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
72% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Rhythm 45.5%, Music 20%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Anime 8.3%
- #45 PLATiNA :: LAB
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,173 reviews2025
Dev: HIGH-END Games
Windows
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 78.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #46 LOUD: My Road to Fame
71% matchVery Positive94% of 187 reviews2023
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A wholesome, music-filled arcade rhythm game in which a young, reclusive rocker goes on a journey of self-discovery. Once she begins to follow her dreams and finds her inner voice, she discovers that it is LOUD!
Why similar: Rhythm 57.2%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Colorful 4.4%
- #47 Bits & Bops
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,696 reviews2025
Dev: Tempo Lab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 47.7%, Music 39.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Colorful 3.7%, 2D 1.4%
- #48 Kill The Music
69% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Nikko Nikko
Windows
Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.
Why similar: Rhythm 35.9%, Music 29.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Anime 8.3%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
- #49 A Dance of Fire and Ice
70% matchVery Positive94% of 79,811 reviews2019
Dev: 7th Beat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 50.8%, Music 37%, Arcade 5.5%, Colorful 3.5%, 2D 1.3%
- #50 Melody's Escape
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,811 reviews2016
Dev: Icetesy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.8%, Music 35%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Colorful 5.6%, 2D 1.8%
- #51 Live Rise!!: 4K Fever
67% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SAKUSORA
Windows · Mac
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: Music 41.4%, Rhythm 40.2%, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 Project Heartbeat
70% matchVery Positive89% of 389 reviews2020
Dev: EIRTeam
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 51.7%, Music 38.4%, Anime 9.9%
- #53 KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
66% matchVery Positive86% of 750 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 41.3%, Music 36.1%, Anime 11.5%, Arcade 6.7%, 3D 1.9%
- #54 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,007 reviews2023
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Why similar: Anime 41.7%, Colorful 27.8%, Adventure 15.8%, 3D 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #55 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
67% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Rhythm 66.4%, Music 25.8%, Female Protagonist 4.5%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #56 Giraffe and Annika
69% matchVery Positive93% of 347 reviews2020
Dev: atelier miminaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 59.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
Why similar: Rhythm 31.3%, Music 29.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 9.1%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
- #57 Rabbit and Steel
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,715 reviews2024
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Why similar: Anime 63%, Colorful 17.9%, 2D 9.6%, Adventure 9.4%
- #58 Little Goody Two Shoes
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,301 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.2%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Anime 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #59 Symphonic Rain
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Rhythm 30%, Music 27.6%, Anime 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #60 NOISZ
68% matchVery Positive94% of 138 reviews2018
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: Rhythm 45.1%, Music 22.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 10.1%, Choices Matter 4.4%