Best Music-Based Procedural Generation games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated music-based procedural generation games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played music-based procedural generation games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Rift of the NecroDancer
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.
Rock Star Life Simulator
Rock Star Life Simulator is an extensive fame simulation game. Start this adventure by playing the guitar on the street, form your own band. Protect the fame, money, and charisma you earned with the right decisions and become a world star!
Enigma of Fear
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
KALPA, the authentic rhythm game, is finally out on STEAM! The doomed universe needs you to play your life away. Play your life's music with Kalpa to save the dying Yggdrasil and revive the universe!
Beat Hazard 3
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.
A Highland Song
Moira McKinnon is running away. A wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven's Vault and 80 Days.
BlasterBeat
BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.
Melatonin
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.
Soundfall
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!
EZ2ON REBOOT : R
EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth
On a late afternoon in Seoul, you discover two people talking at a local cafe, and you spy on their conversation.
Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
PowerBeatsVR - VR Fitness
PowerBeatsVR is a high-intensity VR fitness game where you box, dodge, and squat to the rhythm of upbeat music. Choose between official songs with leaderboards and dozens of professional workouts or train with your own music using the generator. See those calories burn and your pulse racing.
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Beat Hazard 2
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.
Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
Music Racer
Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.
Flow:The Sliding
Enjoy the rhythmic music and beat the SCORE!!!Most played music-based procedural generation games on Steam
Take a look at the top music-based procedural generation games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Audiosurf 2
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. Audiosurf 2 is a music, rhythm and indie game developed and published by Dylan Fitterer. Released on May 26th 2015 has received 5,953 reviews of which 4,931 were positive and 1,022 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
8.0
4,931
1,022
12
players
2. AudioSurf
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. AudioSurf is a music, rhythm and indie game developed by Dylan Fitterer and published by . Released on February 15th 2008 has received 10,951 reviews of which 10,482 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
9.3
10,482
469
8
players
3. Beat Hazard
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. Beat Hazard is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and twin stick shooter game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on April 15th 2010 has received 7,377 reviews of which 6,983 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
9.2
6,983
394
2
players
4. Beat Hazard 3
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. Beat Hazard 3 is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and music game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on June 22nd 2024 has received 599 reviews of which 505 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
7.9
505
94
2
players
5. Audioshield
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! Audioshield is a indie, vr and music game developed and published by Dylan Fitterer. Released on April 05th 2016 has received 2,741 reviews of which 2,213 were positive and 528 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
7.8
2,213
528
2
players
6. Melody's Escape
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. Melody's Escape is a music-based procedural generation, rhythm and character customization game developed and published by Icetesy. Released on May 20th 2016 has received 4,822 reviews of which 4,483 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
9.0
4,483
339
1
players
7. Music Racer
Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music. Music Racer is a music, rhythm and indie game developed and published by AbstractArt. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 3,648 reviews of which 3,219 were positive and 429 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
8.5
3,219
429
1
players
8. Beat Hazard 2
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. Beat Hazard 2 is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and procedural generation game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on October 16th 2019 has received 2,223 reviews of which 1,927 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
8.3
1,927
296
1
players
9. Soundfall
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! Soundfall is a rhythm, multiplayer and online co-op game developed by Drastic Games and published by Noodlecake. Released on May 11th 2022 has received 1,072 reviews of which 807 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played music-based procedural generation games.
7.2
807
265