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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Venge

Get ready to explore a movie studio that vanished into thin air, only to find yourself trapped in a twisted, alternate dimension where creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensure you never see the light of day again...

Price 1.59€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Jul 2020

projectM Music Visualizer

Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 26 Jul 2020

Desktop Magic Engine

DesktopMagicEngine is the second generation of DMMD,With the help of new AI Technology, you can now have a living and dancing cute girl with amazing effects on your desktop! She will always be with you, even while having other windows open. Supports STEAM workshop.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 18 Jul 2020

Journey

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Price -71% 4.02€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Jun 2020

Rhythm Fighter

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!

Price -50% 6.24€
Rating 7.6
Release 27 May 2020

Levelhead: Platformer Maker

Deliver those goods, real good - or get turned into scrap trying! Precision platforming, genre-bending power-ups, a challenging campaign, and a galaxy full of jokes await you in Levelhead!

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 30 Apr 2020

Project Heartbeat

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.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.3
Release 26 Mar 2020

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!

Price -85% 6.46€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Mar 2020

Giraffe and Annika

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!

Price 16.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Feb 2020

Florence

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Price -64% 1.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Feb 2020

Sayonara Wild Hearts

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.

Price -57% 5.14€
Rating 9.4
Release 12 Dec 2019

AVICII Invector

Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 10 Dec 2019

Pistol Whip

Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

Price 24.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 07 Nov 2019

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.

Price 27.43€
Rating 8.0
Release 05 Nov 2019

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!

Price 24.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Oct 2019

Felix The Reaper

Felix The Reaper is a challenging and strict 3D puzzle game about bringing humans into deadly situations. You are Felix, the ever-dancing bringer of death, who just so happens to be dangerously in love with Life.

Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 6.9
Release 17 Oct 2019

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.

Price 18.49€
Rating 8.3
Release 16 Oct 2019

BDSM: Big Drunk Satanic Massacre

BDSM is the first satirical action RPG where you get to play Lou, Satan’s son! Get some booze, kill the traitors, save Hell and rescue the hottest demoness from the clutches of those nasty people and mega-corporations!

Price 16.79€
Rating 8.3
Release 10 Oct 2019

Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.5
Release 12 Sep 2019

Electronic Super Joy 2

Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Aug 2019

Songbird Symphony

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Price -80% 3.00€
Rating 8.4
Release 25 Jul 2019

Etherborn

Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

Price -87% 2.16€
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Jul 2019

Muse Dash

Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

Price 3.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Jun 2019

Project Arrhythmia

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Price -25% 7.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 14 Jun 2019

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 April 30th 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 414,790 reviews of which 387,347 were positive and 27,443 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played music game, thanks to its 17,087 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
387,347
27,443

17,087
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 85,965 reviews of which 82,620 were positive and 3,345 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 14,892 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among music games based on player count.
9.5
82,620
3,345

14,892
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 11,322 reviews of which 11,058 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,460 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among music games based on player count.
9.5
11,058
264

1,460
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 23,706 reviews of which 21,115 were positive and 2,591 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played music games.
8.7
21,115
2,591

630
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 72,585 reviews of which 68,210 were positive and 4,375 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 397 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played music games.
9.3
68,210
4,375

397
players

6. 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 28,841 reviews of which 25,754 were positive and 3,087 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 362 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played music games.
8.8
25,754
3,087

362
players

7. 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 74,463 reviews of which 71,194 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 345 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played music games.
9.4
71,194
3,269

345
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 119,077 reviews of which 107,122 were positive and 11,955 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 324 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played music games.
8.9
107,122
11,955

324
players

9. 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 2,944 reviews of which 2,815 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 212 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played music games.
9.2
2,815
129

212
players

10. 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 1,620 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played music games.
7.3
1,223
397

202
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 April 30th 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 female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,277 reviews of which 3,028 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for music category.
8.9
3,028
249

-96% 26.25€ 1.05€

2. 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 15,551 reviews of which 14,939 were positive and 612 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in music games.
9.4
14,939
612

-89% 29.18€ 3.21€

3. Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets

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. Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets is a rhythm, action-adventure and difficult game developed by SURT and published by tinyBuild. Released on February 01st 2023 has received 711 reviews of which 666 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in music games.
8.8
666
45

-86% 15.00€ 2.10€

4. 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 28,841 reviews of which 25,754 were positive and 3,087 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for music games.
8.8
25,754
3,087

-85% 43.07€ 6.46€

5. The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor

A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor! The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor is a rhythm, music and indie game developed by Puuba and published by Akupara Games. Released on September 29th 2016 has received 394 reviews of which 329 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for music games.
7.8
329
65

-85% 19.20€ 2.88€

6. 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 4,029 reviews of which 3,916 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for music games.
9.3
3,916
113

-83% 18.24€ 3.10€

7. Symphonic Rain

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. Symphonic Rain is a visual novel, music and great soundtrack game developed by KOGADO STUDIO and published by KOMODO. Released on June 14th 2017 has received 904 reviews of which 873 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for music games.
9.1
873
31

-80% 38.99€ 7.79€

8. 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 891 were positive and 292 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for music games.
7.2
891
292

-80% 9.10€ 1.82€

9. Dub Dash

Dub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game including music from Bossfight and the DJs of Geometry Dash. Spin your crazy wheel in harmony with the song and keep dodging left and right avoiding obstacles at high speed. Do you rock the funky roads of Dub Dash? Dub Dash is a action, racing and indie game developed by Incodra and published by Headup. Released on February 16th 2016 has received 309 reviews of which 220 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for music games.
6.7
220
89

-80% 5.00€ 1.00€

10. One Hand Clapping

One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you. One Hand Clapping is a adventure, indie and music game developed by Bad Dream Games and published by HandyGames. Released on December 14th 2021 has received 957 reviews of which 833 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for music games.
8.2
833
124

-78% 14.91€ 3.28€

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 April 30th 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 1,620 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 202 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free music games on Steam.
7.3
1,223
397

202
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 15,414 reviews of which 14,179 were positive and 1,235 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 134, this music game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free music games on Steam.
9.0
14,179
1,235

134
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 6,173 reviews of which 5,475 were positive and 698 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
5,475
698

75
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, simulation and music game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 386 reviews of which 369 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
369
17

21
players

5. 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 1,629 reviews of which 1,384 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.1
1,384
245

4
players

6. 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 and published by OKYO GAMES. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 6,504 reviews of which 6,218 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
9.2
6,218
286

3
players

7. Notanote

Welcome to Notanote! Notanote is a casual, rhythm and music game developed and published by zzzProject. Released on February 13th 2024 has received 784 reviews of which 690 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.3
690
94

3
players

8. I commissioned some cats 0

Play for free! I paid artists to hide cats and wool in 15 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing. I commissioned some cats 0 is a hidden object, cats and cute game developed by Follow The Fun and published by I commissioned some series. Released on February 29th 2024 has received 332 reviews of which 316 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.7
316
16

2
players

9. Mirth Melody

Play as Dodo the duck exploring a beautiful little forest. Strum your favorite guitar and watch as the forest creatures happily vibe along to your music. Mirth Melody is a music, rhythm and cute game developed and published by Clay Game Studio. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 421 reviews of which 393 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.6
393
28

1
players

10. 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 651 reviews of which 559 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.1
559
92

1
players