- #1 Elliot's Great Symphony
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ruisu DesignPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Join Elliot Taylor in a musical roguelike adventure to master a legendary 20-minute symphony and awaken his inspiration.
Why similar: Rhythm 66%, Roguelite 25%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 1.8%
- #2 Levantera: Tale of The Winds
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Lasso Games
Windows · Linux
Get ready to set sail! You are the captain of the M.S. Tradewind, a trade ship bound for the open sea! Gather your crew, test your sea readiness, and explore the world in this 8-bit action/RPG inspired by NES classics.
Why similar: Pirates 81.9% ★, Adventure 18.1%
- #3 7th Sea: A Pirate's Pact
96% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight for what's right—as an up and coming pirate! Battle slavers, sea monsters, and your own corrupt government to become a hero of the high seas. But will you betray your own crew for wealth and power?
Why similar: Pirates 88.9% ★, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 3.3%
- #4 Tempo Cube
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mo1111
Windows
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 78.3%, Funny 9%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 2%
- #5 MIRAY
94% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Poobool
Windows · Mac
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 84%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #6 Rizuhuritan! Rhythmic Flip (Re)Turn
93% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: 青木とと / Toto Aoki (ˊᗜˋ*)
Windows · Mac
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 78.5%, Colorful 8.5%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #7 BeatBucs
92% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bigote Studios
Windows · Mac
Hop on a rhythm pirate adventure! Dodge enemies and face off against epic bosses, each moving to their own original track. From dancing crabs to Penguin DJs, navigate a dangerous pirate world. Can you survive the beat?
Why similar: Rhythm 43.8%, Pirates 35.8% ★, Funny 7.7%, 2D 4.4%, Colorful 3%
- #8 Scratchin' Melodii
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LJ LephemStar
Windows
Scratchin' Melodii is a rhythm game about self expression. Repeat or remix the notes to find your own groove in this radical and ridiculous Funk & Hip-Hop adventure.
Why similar: Rhythm 75.4%, Funny 7.2%, Colorful 6.7%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 2.4%
- #9 Cube Jump
91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Exceptional Games
Windows
Minimalist cube jumper with good music and plenty of levels!
Why similar: Rhythm 78.1%, Colorful 8.7%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #10 slapTrax
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: liqPub: slapTek LLC
Windows · Linux
rhythm without restraint. open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.
Why similar: Rhythm 86.6%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Indie 2.4%
- #11 Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)
89% matchMixed61% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold!
Why similar: Pirates 84.7% ★, Adventure 15.3%
- #12 A Pirate's Pleasure
88% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Heart's Choice
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sail the Caribbean Sea in this epic tale of true love, treasure, and intrigue. How will you navigate the changing tides? Only you can decide.
Why similar: Pirates 84.1% ★, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 4.7%
- #13 Frog story
87% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: FieldODDPub: kovalevviktor
Windows
The story of a frog trapped in an eternal maze, help a frog with knowledge of karate to go through this maze and get free
Why similar: Rhythm 62.3%, Colorful 8.7%, Funny 8.4%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 6.7%
- #14 biorhythm
86% matchPositive91% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: Brady SoglinPub: Overfull Games
Windows · Mac
You are bacteria, lost in the human bloodstream. Explore, fight, and uncover the mystery of your new home to the beat of the heart.
Why similar: Rhythm 74.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #15 Emiru Game
85% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Marcus Owen Bell
Windows
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 83.3%, Colorful 11.7%, Singleplayer 5%
- #16 Metonymy
86% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: Joseph Bramlett
Windows
Metonymy follows the story of Colin, Enoch and Tracy as they travel across a dystopian version of limbo filled with a corrupt theocratic government known as the Choir and the unbreakable hordes of the disease that appose them.
Why similar: Rhythm 74.3%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 8.3%
- #17 Forest Walk
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MilleNth Games
Windows
Forest Walk is a game about influencing characters met through dialogue, actions, or items obtained. With branching dialogue paths and outcomes, you can choose to help or ruin those around you as you climb to the top of the mountain.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Funny 9.5%, Exploration 9%, Colorful 7.7%
- #18 RESOBEAT
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Orange Mango Games
Windows
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 86.5%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #19 All Systems Dance
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mighty Yell Studios Inc.
Windows
Automation is not the answer; DANCE is the key to disruption! Help liberate citizens of a consumption-obsessed, corporate dystopia in All Systems Dance: an expressive dance battle adventure. Connect moves, express yourself, feel the music. Join The Movement. The revolution will not be choreographed.
Why similar: Rhythm 63.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Colorful 7.3%, Funny 3.8%
- #20 VTuber Beats
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triple-SPub: Secret Labo
Windows
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 84.7%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 2.7%
- #21 Rift of the NecroDancer
80% matchVery Positive95% of 5,636 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 92.2%, Colorful 3.3%, 2D 1.9%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #22 SHUFFLE SHOWDOWN
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Team Roland
Windows
Wacky rhythm action meets roguelike randomness! Every clash shuffles in new buffs and trolls, causing crazy rhythm chaos! Face off in 2-player local PvP and groove to a funky soundtrack with 10 original tracks designed to get you jamming and slamming (your controller!)
Why similar: Rhythm 62.9%, Roguelite 24.6%, Colorful 5.8%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 1.3%
- #23 A Standard Deviation
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alessandro Perelli
Windows · Linux
Explore the exotic planet Crystal Archipelago, study its strange phenomena and wrap your head around its divergence-based puzzles, accompanied by peculiar pirate crew seeking a mythical treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 60% ★, Exploration 12.1%, Colorful 11%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D 4.1%
- #24 Multimind
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: AIMStein
Windows
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 84.6%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Indie 2.8%
- #25 Orbit Or Beat Extended Edition
79% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: GJ
Windows
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 73%, Funny 11.2%, 2D 7%, Exploration 5.8%, Indie 1.7%
- #26 ReMix:Encore
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameSmith
Windows
a unique musical rhythm action game that combines the elements of Rogue games. In this world, you are able to choose from a variety of heroes with different fighting styles and use the power of music to battle against evil void monsters.
Why similar: Rhythm 61.5%, Roguelite 25.1%, 2D 4%, Adventure 3.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #27 Leapsecond
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bekonbakudan
Windows
Eliminate the ruler lurking deep within the tower! This is a roguelike game where you select cards in time with the rhythm, command your character's actions in advance, and move through the grid. Split-second decisions mean the difference between life and death!
Why similar: Rhythm 70.6%, Roguelite 25.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #28 Elliot's Show Time
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ruisu DesignPub: Gigantic G
Windows
Help Elliot light up the stage in a rhythmic adventure featuring 10 original songs.
Why similar: Rhythm 85.6%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 2.4%
- #29 STEP THEATER
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel SmilePub: エヌビーゲームズ
Windows · Mac
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 80.5%, Colorful 8.8%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #30 Among the Stars
75% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Nils CrettenandPub: Lemon3 Studio
Windows
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 83.8%, Colorful 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.3%
- #31 Tiny Jukebox
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Flocons Studio
Windows
A crazy rythm game with 70+ short songs (10 seconds-long). How long can you survive?
Why similar: Rhythm 71.1%, Colorful 10.2%, Funny 8%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 1.9%
- #32 Pirates of Black Cove
78% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2011
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #33 The Bard's Kingdom
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panda Blade Software
Windows
A rhythm experience where music heals a silent kingdom. Earn mystical resources, unlock magical abilities, and restore lost relics. Master a 6 lane rhythm game to restore the Kingdom of Cadenza.
Why similar: Rhythm 81.1%, 2D 7.7%, Colorful 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 2%
- #34 Selve
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicolas FroisPub: Distant Point
Windows
Explore and discover colossal spirits. Perform music to influence them and unlock new paths. Collect the Mulong Cards to uncover who set you on this journey and why.
Why similar: Rhythm 72.8%, Colorful 11.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #35 Don't Sink
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 212 reviews2018
Dev: Fern NigroPub: Studio Eris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.
Why similar: Pirates 81.6% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 4.7%
- #36 Super Pentagon
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Shapeful Games
Windows
Super Pentagon revolves around a unique rhythm game concept, challenging vision, focus and beat skills alike!
Why similar: Rhythm 76.3%, Colorful 10.9%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.3%
- #37 Melatonin
71% matchVery Positive94% of 8,057 reviews2022
Dev: Half Asleep
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 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 82.6%, Colorful 7.3%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #38 Crown & Applause
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Threeclipse
Windows
Crown & Applause is a narrative rhythm game about a royal jester whose performances stir a kingdom ruled by silence. Dance through grand spectacles, face a restless crowd, and shape what remains when the final curtain falls.
Why similar: Rhythm 86.9%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 2.3%
- #39 A Percent of a Pirate
73% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Luminark
Windows
A captivating pirate adventure to learn math while having fun. Available in some schools, this game will teach you different ways to manipulate percentages and ratios.
Why similar: Pirates 67.2% ★, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #40 Rhythm Fighter
72% matchVery Positive80% of 456 reviews2020
Dev: echo gamesPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!
Why similar: Rhythm 61.5%, Roguelite 23.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #41 F.I.S.H.
71% matchVery Positive93% of 208 reviews2021
Dev: Tim KashaniPub: Fireapples
Windows · Mac
A very intense rhythm game where you enforce road safety on unsuspecting fish
Why similar: Rhythm 77.8%, Funny 10.3%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.5%
- #42 rote² (roteSquare)
70% matchVery Positive95% of 199 reviews2023
Dev: Poobool
Windows
rote² - an expanded classic rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 88.3%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 2.3%
- #43 Sight and Sound Town
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Grate Gatz B
Windows
Explore the town and Chat with palsTake on rhythm based challenges from the bizarre Clay CreaturesComplete these challenges to unlock MusicRetake challenges that you’ve beaten
Why similar: Rhythm 70.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Funny 7%, Colorful 6.6%, 2D 4%
- #44 PAYRATES
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TriceTheFries
Windows
Embark on an online co-op pirate game with physics-based gameplay, where you can play with up to 4 players. Find different islands and engage the creatures that live there. Fight, plunder and explore the different environments to satisfy the captain's need for treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 75.3% ★, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 6.7%, Funny 5.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #45 Circular Fever
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Excelior Games
Windows
A Classic 4-Key Rhythm Game - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master
Why similar: Rhythm 87.4%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #46 Vocaless
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SleP16
Windows
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 82.5%, Adventure 8.3%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2%
- #47 Travel On, Pigeon!
68% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Fog Angler
Windows
This is a puzzle-rhythm game about a tourist pigeon having a good time, with engaging challenges you can take at your own pace. Stroll through cute and nostalgic places and get with the flow in this chill and charming experience.
Why similar: Rhythm 79.4%, Exploration 10.6%, Colorful 6.4%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #48 Cableman
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Grabbly
Windows · Linux
Move to the rhythm of the world, find your way through the levels and don't let the spark catch up to you in this rhythm puzzle game.
Why similar: Rhythm 89.8%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 2.2%
- #49 Echo's Cry
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Andrew WittigPub: Disarmed Games
Windows
Echo’s Cry blends intense hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-game precision. Cut through hordes of enemies while striking to the beat, combining fast-paced action with perfectly timed inputs. Battle through a dark Victorian world accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack.
Why similar: Rhythm 70.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 D3LIGHT
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ASTER*RISK
Windows
rhythm game abomination that mix keyboard and mouse inputs
Why similar: Rhythm 71.7%, Roguelite 25.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #51 Midnight Pulse
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 90.3%, Indie 9.7%
- #52 Captain MaCaw
69% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Auld Games
Windows
A retro platform adventure in the style of the ZX Spectrum.........starring a pirate! ARRRR!
Why similar: Pirates 67.4% ★, Adventure 23%, Indie 9.6%
- #53 Zekertune
66% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Zekertopia
Windows
Zekertune is the music rhythm game that will put your reflexes and sense of rhythm to the ultimate test! Dive into an immersive world of music where every tap counts.
Why similar: Rhythm 95.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #54 Emotional Labor Laboratory
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: astro stew
Windows
Dive into virtual world and play emotions alongside your quirky, beautiful boss. A totally new kind of 'emotional labor' begins, blending story, platformer, and rhythm action!
Why similar: Rhythm 88.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #55 Fill and Cross Pirate Riddles 3
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
To sail or not to sail? What kind of question is that?! While others mull it over, you can be the first to find the treasure!
Why similar: Pirates 86.1% ★, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #56 NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MetronomikPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Metronomik and Shueisha Games are thrilled to announce NSR2 – the explosive sequel to the hit action-music adventure NO STRAIGHT ROADS – coming to Steam in 2026.
Why similar: Rhythm 79%, Adventure 17.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%