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Top Music-Based Procedural Generation Games

60+ music-based procedural generation games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Music, Indie, Rhythm, Action.

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  1. #1 AudioSurf
    98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,066 reviews2008
    Developer: Dylan Fitterer
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.6hMean: 11.4h≥1hr: 70%

    Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

  2. #2 Melody's Escape
    98% matchVery Positive93% of 4,811 reviews2016
    Developer: Icetesy
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
    Median: 3.2hMean: 27.3h≥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.

  3. #3 Beat Hazard
    98% matchVery Positive95% of 7,422 reviews2010
    Developer: Cold Beam Games
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
    Median: 3.9hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 88%

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

  4. #4 Audiosurf 2
    98% matchVery Positive83% of 6,017 reviews2015
    Developer: Dylan Fitterer
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
    Median: 2.6hMean: 67.8h≥1hr: 70%

    Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.

  5. #5 Audioshield
    98% matchVery Positive81% of 2,738 reviews2016
    Developer: Dylan Fitterer
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.3hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 69%

    Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!

  6. #6 Music Racer
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2018
    Developer: AbstractArt
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 3.0hMean: 15.7h≥1hr: 75%

    Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.

  7. #7 Beat Hazard 2
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Developer: Cold Beam Games
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.2hMean: 5.5h≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

  8. #8 Melody's Escape 2
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 314 reviews2022
    Developer: Icetesy
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 1.3hMean: 9.0h≥1hr: 55%

    Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms! Each mp3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.

  9. #9 Symphony
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,497 reviews2012
    Developer: Empty Clip Studios
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
    Median: 2.7hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 84%

    A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

  10. #10 PUMP IT UP RISE
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 711 reviews2026
    Developer: ANDAMIRO
    Platforms: Windows

    PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.

  11. #11 Soundfall
    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,134 reviews2022
    Developer: Drastic GamesPublisher: Noodlecake
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.7hMean: 4.7h≥1hr: 77%

    Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!

  12. #12 Beat Hazard 3
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 646 reviews2024
    Developer: Cold Beam Games
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.1hMean: 5.8h≥1hr: 67%

    Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

  13. #13 Linea, the Game
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 995 reviews2016
    Developer: KHB-Soft
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
    Median: 3.2hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 85%

    The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.

  14. #14 Soundodger+
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
    Developer: Studio Bean
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.0hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 85%

    Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

  15. #15 Music Killer
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 459 reviews2019
    Developer: AbstractArt
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.2hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 67%

    🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

  16. #16 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Developer: Entity MedialabPublisher: Plug In Digital
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 12mMean: 2.3h≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

  17. #17 Phonk Cats
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 103 reviews2023
    Developer: Soulwarmers Games
    Platforms: Windows

    Play the dynamic rhythm game to the best phonk tracks! Play solo or versus your friend, customize your cats, choose different game modes - Phonk Cats are waiting for you!

  18. #18 Seashell
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2022
    Developer: High Tea Frog
    Platforms: Windows

    Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.

  19. #19 Rhythm Rush!
    69% matchMixed69% of 174 reviews2017
    Developer: KFriske Studios
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 4.0hMean: 4.3h≥1hr: 94%

    Play your own songs to three different game modes on, newly updated to, eight different maps, or fight the three unlockable bosses! Play on four different difficulties to get a range of challenge! Keep track of your stats and compare them to your friends! Earn all the achievements by playing and getting better at it!

  20. #20 LAVALAMP
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 290 reviews2026
    Developer: The Space Lemmings from Space Productions
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    3D first-person walking simulator with a side of exploration/interaction with the environment. The game tells the story of the Space Lemmings from Space who, after running many experiments with breakfast alphabet and the space-time continuum, got blocked between dimensions (or something).

  21. #21 Turba
    69% matchMostly Negative35% of 147 reviews2010
    Developer: Binary Takeover
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 18mMean: 11.7h≥1hr: 25%

    Turba provides a gameplay experience unlike any you have encountered before. Load in music from your PC and combo blocks to your favorite tunes in this unique new twist on the “match-3” style game! The blocks on the game board generate and move to the beat of the song you choose.

  22. #22 Temp Zero
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
    Developer: Alexandre Kadri
    Platforms: Windows

    Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

  23. #23 Mayhem Above
    67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
    Developer: Spinal Games
    Platforms: Windows

    Music Score Attack Game. Play YOUR music and spread it across the universe!

  24. #24 Borealis
    66% matchMixed59% of 504 reviews2014
    Developer: Conrad NelsonPublisher: None
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 1.0hMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 50%

    Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.

  25. #25 Sound Shift
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 178 reviews2015
    Developer: Matthew Brown
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.3hMean: 23.7h≥1hr: 73%

    Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter.

  26. #26 Beat Aim - Rhythm FPS Trainer
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 231 reviews2019
    Developer: Kamyker
    Platforms: Windows

    Beat Aim - rhythm aim trainer designed for FPS players with AI generated maps. Makes improving your aim incredibly fun while listening to your favorite songs. Open any music and customize level generation. Combination of osu! and KovaaK's trainer.

  27. #27 Shy Cats Hidden Orchestra
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 135 reviews2023
    Developer: Enchant Games
    Platforms: Windows

    Shy Cats Hidden Orchestra is a hidden object game where you need to find musician cats that are embarassed to play their music. When you find them, they will play songs for you.

  28. #28 The Permanent Residence : Souls Kept
    64% matchMostly Positive80% of 99 reviews2024
    Developer: Rizzvix
    Platforms: Windows

    Permanent Residence invites players into an episodic journey of psychological horror, where each chapter reveals a sinister short story woven into the eerie legacy of a cursed place.

  29. #29 BOXVR
    63% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,625 reviews2019
    Developer: FitXR
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 1.6hMean: 8.9h≥1hr: 61%

    Designed to give us back the fun we lost in exercise, BoxVR is the award-winning VR fitness game where you jab, weave and uppercut your way through workouts in time to adrenaline-pumping music.

  30. #30 Mix Universe
    63% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2023
    Developer: Chris ZukowskiPublisher: Zuko Media LLC
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    Mix Universe is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut adding beautiful vibes to the universe. Everything you hear and see is 100% real-time and editable in-game.

  31. #31 Rytmos
    62% matchVery Positive82% of 92 reviews2023
    Developer: Floppy Club
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    #3 Best game of the year 2023 in Eurogamer! A relaxing puzzle game where you create music by solving mazes. Travel from planet to planet and discover new music. Finalist Apple design awards 2024 in interaction

  32. #32 KickBeat Steam Edition
    62% matchMixed66% of 770 reviews2014
    Developer: Zen Studios
    Platforms: Windows
    Median: 2.2hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 88%

    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!

  33. #33 Robo Maestro
    61% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2023
    Developer: Joost van Dongen
    Platforms: Windows

    Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!

  34. #34 Halo Beats!
    61% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2020
    Developer: TJIS Record
    Platforms: Windows

    *これは、天使の輪っかの形をテーマにした音ゲーです ノーツが赤い判定線に重なったら、色に合わせてタップしましょう ハープちゃん達が天使の輪っかの輝きを、音楽の力を使って取り戻すストーリーが今始まろうとしてます…

  35. #35 Music Game
    60% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2025
    Developer: BNnnen
    Platforms: Windows

    A customisable rhythm game which includes a level editor, Steam Workshop support, automatic level generation and much more!

  36. #36 Melody Mania
    60% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2023
    Developer: Andreas Achim Stange
    Platforms: Windows

    Let your talent shine when you sing along your favorite songs in this fun party game! A variety of modes let you play with friends or compete against them. An open song format and AI powered editor tools provide boundless possibilites.

  37. #37 SpermDash精疲力尽
    60% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2020
    Developer: Eroducate
    Platforms: Windows

    Learn how to pass on love in Sex-Ed Runner Game Sperm Dash.

  38. #38 OCO
    60% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2021
    Developer: SPECTRUM48
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    Immerse yourself in the minimalist audio-visual world of OCO. Use simple one-button controls to launch, rush, crash, glide, warp, and hang as you solve over 2000 fast-paced platforming puzzles.

  39. #39 Geo-Duck
    60% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
    Developer: Your Infamous HarpPublisher: Your Infamous
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    The rhythm platformer that anyone would have come up with. Featuring a dynamically generated glitch-hop soundtrack. Journey to Nirvana to discover the true meaning of your existence. Traverse 49 Pythonesque levels. You'll never hear the same game twice.

  40. #40 Sigma Impact
    59% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2021
    Developer: John Bishop
    Platforms: Windows

    A physics-based 2D action roguelite set in a dungeon of glass. Master intense combat, be immersed in captivating visuals with adaptive music and sound design tailored to your gameplay.

  41. #41 BEAT 'EM DOWN
    60% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
    Developer: Ambitious Games
    Platforms: Windows

    Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

  42. #42 Soglia
    59% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
    Developer: Jacopo Foschi
    Platforms: Windows

    "Like all psychic life, creativity also comes from the unconscious. If you identify with the creative process, you end up believing that you are the creator." Soglia is a game based entirely on sound. A dreamlike journey into our unconscious to discover where ideas are born.

  43. #43 Cadence
    58% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2026
    Developer: Made With Monster Love
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    Solve Problems. Make Music. Feel Nourished. Cadence is a minimalist puzzle game about solving circuits to create music. This is not a rhythm game, but a zen music sandbox that rewards curiosity and problem solving.

  44. #44 TERRORHYTHM (TRRT) - Rhythm driven action beat 'em up!
    60% matchMostly Positive72% of 82 reviews2018
    Developer: EvilCoGames
    Platforms: Windows, Mac
    Median: 24mMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 27%

    TERRORHYTHM - the music powered beat 'em up game. Follow the rhythm of music to defeat the security systems that keep any sound from the society. Upload your own MP3 collection and battle through your favourite tracks!

  45. #45 3D Joys
    59% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2022
    Developer: 3D Joys
    Platforms: Windows

    3D Joys is a Memory game in VR

  46. #46 QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD
    59% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2022
    Developer: Walter Machado
    Platforms: Windows

    QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD is the standalone "pretty hard" expansion of the retro-hardcore minigame QUICKERFLAK.

  47. #47 Happy Oshare Time
    59% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2020
    Developer: HapioshaPublisher: Hapiosha
    Platforms: Windows

    Happy Oshare Time is an idol VR game where you can dress up, perform in rhythm-game concerts and do photoshoots! Try performing with your friends using multiplayer mode!

  48. #48 Peach
    59% matchMixed62% of 66 reviews2024
    Developer: Yakno
    Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

    In this world, simply being near or gently tapping one of my peaches ensures a fresh delivery to your Steam Inventory every 30 minutes. Embrace this future, and taste the excellence of natures blessing.

  49. #49 Rhythm Stones
    59% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
    Developer: MELOVITY
    Platforms: Windows, Mac

    Rhythm Stones is a 1 button 3D rhythm game that crosses moving stepping stones.

  50. #50 Koma
    59% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Developer: 404.zero
    Platforms: Windows

    Nonaddictive 30 minutes mind refreshing experience filled with 404zero's live sessions music

  51. #51 Roofcats Band - Suika Style
    58% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2024
    Developer: Enchant Games
    Platforms: Windows

    What do cats do on the roof? They play jazz, rock, metal and more! In this Suika-like game, you must match the cats to make new musicians appear, all while avoiding overflow and dealing with a crazy dog that shows up to mess things up. Will you be able to hear a killer guitar solo on the last cat?

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