Best Music 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 games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free music games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
PixelJunk™ Eden
Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.
Before the Echo
Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.
Mafia II (Classic)
Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
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.
BIT.TRIP BEAT
From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.
The Polynomial - Space of the music
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
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.
LOOM™
Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.
Most played music games on Steam
Take a look at the top music games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Geometry Dash
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! Geometry Dash is a difficult, music and level editor game developed and published by RobTop Games. Released on December 22nd 2014 has received 429,921 reviews of which 401,026 were positive and 28,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played music game, thanks to its 28,762 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
401,026
28,895
28,762
players
2. Soundpad
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too. Soundpad is a utilities, audio production and music game developed and published by Leppsoft. Released on September 30th 2017 has received 88,384 reviews of which 84,918 were positive and 3,466 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 18,027 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among music games based on player count.
9.5
84,918
3,466
18,027
players
3. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a cozy, relaxing and utilities game developed and published by Mooncube Games. Released on April 08th 2024 has received 12,083 reviews of which 11,792 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,254 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among music games based on player count.
9.5
11,792
291
1,254
players
4. Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock! Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY is a music, education and simulation game developed by Ubisoft - San Francisco and Ubisoft - Osaka and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 23,850 reviews of which 21,217 were positive and 2,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 689 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played music games.
8.7
21,217
2,633
689
players
5. A Dance of Fire and Ice
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. A Dance of Fire and Ice is a rhythm, music and difficult game developed by 7th Beat Games and published by 7th Beat Games and indienova. Released on January 24th 2019 has received 73,471 reviews of which 69,052 were positive and 4,419 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 612 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played music games.
9.3
69,052
4,419
612
players
6. 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. Beat Saber is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Beat Games. Released on May 21st 2019 has received 74,612 reviews of which 71,341 were positive and 3,271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 505 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played music games.
9.4
71,341
3,271
505
players
7. 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. Rift of the NecroDancer is a rhythm, minigames and female protagonist game developed by Brace Yourself Games and Tic Toc Games and published by Klei Publishing. Released on February 05th 2025 has received 3,196 reviews of which 3,051 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 354 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played music games.
9.2
3,051
145
354
players
8. Muse Dash
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!! Muse Dash is a music, rhythm and anime game developed by peropero and published by hasuhasu. Released on June 19th 2019 has received 119,429 reviews of which 107,491 were positive and 11,938 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played music games.
8.9
107,491
11,938
340
players
9. Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi
Decorate your own cozy workspace! 『Mini Cozy Room : Lo-Fi』 combines relaxing Lo-Fi music and room decoration into one productivity game. Cute avatars and pets will keep you company, while desktop Pomodoro timers, notes, and to-do lists boost your efficiency. Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi is a music, cozy and idler game developed by Tesseract Studio and Nugem Studio and published by Tesseract Studio. Released on March 30th 2025 has received 534 reviews of which 527 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 309 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played music games.
9.1
527
7
309
players
10. DJMAX RESPECT V
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! DJMAX RESPECT V is a rhythm, music and casual game developed and published by NEOWIZ. Released on March 11th 2020 has received 29,126 reviews of which 26,014 were positive and 3,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 232 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played music games.
8.8
26,014
3,112
232
players
Best deals on music games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of music games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted music games.
1. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a interactive fiction, story rich and choices matter game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,338 reviews of which 3,080 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for music category.
8.9
3,080
258
-98%
29.99€
0.76€
2. 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 2,231 reviews of which 1,933 were positive and 298 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in music games.
8.3
1,933
298
-98%
18.49€
0.45€
3. Metal: Hellsinger
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm, fps and atmospheric game developed by The Outsiders and published by Funcom. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 15,766 reviews of which 15,140 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in music games.
9.4
15,140
626
-97%
29.99€
1.09€
4. Synth Riders
Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community! Synth Riders is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Kluge Interactive. Released on October 31st 2019 has received 1,577 reviews of which 1,453 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for music games.
8.8
1,453
124
-97%
24.99€
0.79€
5. Electronauts - VR Music
Immerse yourself in an interactive sonic environment where you build, drop, and jam with your friends and top artists. Remix over 80 tracks and express yourself like never before. Electronauts sets the stage for you to DJ, perform, and make music magic in virtual reality. Electronauts - VR Music is a casual, music and vr game developed and published by Survios. Released on August 07th 2018 has received 490 reviews of which 449 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for music games.
8.5
449
41
-97%
16.79€
0.58€
6. Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles. Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is a indie, music and rhythm game developed and published by Threaks. Released on August 06th 2013 has received 1,183 reviews of which 892 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for music games.
7.2
892
291
-97%
8.99€
0.35€
7. Spin Rhythm XD
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! Spin Rhythm XD is a rhythm, music and casual game developed and published by Super Spin Digital. Released on March 14th 2023 has received 4,043 reviews of which 3,929 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for music games.
9.3
3,929
114
-96%
17.99€
0.88€
8. Wandersong
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters! Wandersong is a music, adventure and comedy game developed by Wishes Ultd., Greg Lobanov and A Shell in the Pit and published by Greg Lobanov. Released on September 27th 2018 has received 3,613 reviews of which 3,443 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for music games.
9.1
3,443
170
-96%
19.99€
0.85€
9. Project Arrhythmia
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time. Project Arrhythmia is a music, rhythm and bullet hell game developed by Vitamin Games and published by Top Hat Studios and Inc.. Released on June 14th 2019 has received 2,401 reviews of which 2,300 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for music games.
9.1
2,300
101
-96%
9.99€
0.43€
10. FRACT OSC
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game. FRACT OSC is a music, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Phosfiend Systems. Released on April 22nd 2014 has received 601 reviews of which 519 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for music games.
8.1
519
82
-96%
14.79€
0.61€
Free music games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play music games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play music games.
1. LoveBeat
LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world! LoveBeat is a free to play, rhythm and massively multiplayer game developed and published by CRAZYDIAMOND CO. and LTD.. Released on January 13th 2016 has received 1,630 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 173 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free music games on Steam.
7.3
1,228
402
173
players
2. Quaver
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches. Quaver is a rhythm, free to play and music game developed and published by Swan. Released on August 19th 2022 has received 15,519 reviews of which 14,267 were positive and 1,252 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 162, this music game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free music games on Steam.
9.0
14,267
1,252
162
players
3. McOsu
A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd. McOsu is a rhythm, free to play and anime game developed and published by McKay. Released on March 20th 2017 has received 6,185 reviews of which 5,484 were positive and 701 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.6
5,484
701
82
players
4. projectM Music Visualizer
Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM Music Visualizer is a colorful, music and old school game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 403 reviews of which 386 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.8
386
17
36
players
5. The New Flesh
Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox. The New Flesh is a music, casual and surreal game developed by Freshly Baked Games LLC and Red Vox and published by Freshly Baked Games LLC. Released on June 01st 2025 has received 625 reviews of which 617 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
9.2
617
8
16
players
6. Lofi Ping Pong
Meditative rhythm ping-pong Lofi Ping Pong is a music, rhythm and pixel graphics game developed by Calvares and published by Kalvarez A. Party. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 1,652 reviews of which 1,402 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.1
1,402
250
10
players
7. Neon Beats
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels! Neon Beats is a free to play, rhythm and music game developed by OKYO GAMES and published by OKYO GAMES and Dear Villagers. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 6,508 reviews of which 6,221 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
9.2
6,221
287
2
players
8. MuseSwipr
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance. MuseSwipr is a rhythm, music and difficult game developed and published by Kartsu and Erkfir. Released on December 20th 2022 has received 656 reviews of which 563 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.1
563
93
1
players
9. 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. BlasterBeat is a action, rhythm and shooter game developed and published by Muted Games. Released on June 09th 2023 has received 901 reviews of which 728 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
7.7
728
173
1
players
10. Fantasynth One
Fantasynth One is an audio-reactive experience designed for Virtual Reality. Glide through a procedurally populated environment that comes alight with electronic music by French producer N'to. Fantasynth One is a audio production, indie and vr game developed and published by HelloEnjoy. Released on April 20th 2017 has received 475 reviews of which 454 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.9
454
21