Best Rhythm 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 rhythm games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free rhythm games are available at the bottom of the page.
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PLATiNA :: LAB
A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.
ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER
Your house needs a deck. You have a hammer. Freedom is $1,000,000.
Everhood 2
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!
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!
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD: Typing of The Net
"NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD: Typing of The Net" is a typing game in which you enter internet lingo in a call-and-response format with a girl (OMGkawaiiAngel) who has a strong need for approval.
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!
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!
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!
KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.
Idol Party
“WOW,you can really dance!” Welcome to IDOL PARTY. Immerse yourself in dance and song to find friends in this social game. Charm your love with moves and melodies, pledge togetherness, marry, and start a family. Tired? Farm or play mini-games for endless fun!
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.
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.
ROBOBEAT
Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
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.
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale
Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger!
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
Become a party legend! The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.
BIT.TRIP RERUNNER
The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.Most played rhythm games on Steam
Take a look at the top rhythm games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rhythm game, thanks to its 630 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
21,115
2,591
630
players
2. 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. While seeing 397 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rhythm games based on player count.
9.3
68,210
4,375
397
players
3. 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. While seeing 362 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rhythm games based on player count.
8.8
25,754
3,087
362
players
4. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ is a rhythm, anime and arcade game developed and published by SEGA. Released on May 26th 2022 has received 18,451 reviews of which 17,342 were positive and 1,109 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 349 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.2
17,342
1,109
349
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.4
71,194
3,269
345
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played rhythm games.
8.9
107,122
11,955
324
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 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 #7 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.2
2,815
129
212
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played rhythm games.
7.3
1,223
397
202
players
9. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly. Just Shapes & Beats is a rhythm, great soundtrack and music game developed and published by Berzerk Studio. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 21,453 reviews of which 20,930 were positive and 523 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 165 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.5
20,930
523
165
players
10. 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. With 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.0
14,179
1,235
134
players
Best deals on rhythm games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of rhythm 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 rhythm games.
1. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE is a fps, rhythm and rogue-like game developed and published by Awe Interactive. Released on September 15th 2020 has received 11,070 reviews of which 10,057 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for rhythm category.
8.8
10,057
1,013
-94%
21.00€
1.26€
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 rhythm games.
9.4
14,939
612
-89%
29.18€
3.21€
3. Headbangers: Rhythm Royale
Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger! Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a casual, rhythm and battle royale game developed by Glee-Cheese Studio and published by Team17. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 1,071 reviews of which 758 were positive and 313 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rhythm games.
6.8
758
313
-88%
20.17€
2.42€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.8
666
45
-86%
15.00€
2.10€
5. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! Crypt of the NecroDancer is a rhythm, female protagonist and difficult game developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Brace Yourself Games and Klei Entertainment. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 25,037 reviews of which 23,978 were positive and 1,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
9.4
23,978
1,059
-85%
14.40€
2.16€
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. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.8
25,754
3,087
-85%
43.07€
6.46€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
7.8
329
65
-85%
19.20€
2.88€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
9.3
3,916
113
-83%
18.24€
3.10€
9. No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack! No Straight Roads: Encore Edition is a action, rhythm and electronic music game developed by Metronomik and published by Fireshine Games. Released on October 21st 2021 has received 1,694 reviews of which 1,526 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.6
1,526
168
-81%
24.53€
4.66€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
9.1
873
31
-80%
38.99€
7.79€
Free rhythm games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play rhythm 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 rhythm 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 rhythm 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 rhythm game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free rhythm games on Steam.
9.0
14,179
1,235
134
players
3. Idol Party
“WOW,you can really dance!” Welcome to IDOL PARTY. Immerse yourself in dance and song to find friends in this social game. Charm your love with moves and melodies, pledge togetherness, marry, and start a family. Tired? Farm or play mini-games for endless fun! Idol Party is a online co-op, rhythm and free to play game developed and published by LONGYOU TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD.. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 444 reviews of which 337 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
7.2
337
107
97
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.6
5,475
698
75
players
5. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,046 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.9
1,912
134
43
players
6. YUR
Fitness Tracking across ANY VR Game YUR is a utilities, vr and early access game developed and published by YUR Inc. Released on September 02nd 2020 has received 511 reviews of which 418 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
7.7
418
93
13
players
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7. UNBEATABLE [white label]
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure. UNBEATABLE [white label] is a rhythm, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by D-CELL GAMES. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 8,325 reviews of which 8,067 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
9.4
8,067
258
9
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.1
1,384
245
4
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
9.2
6,218
286
3
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.3
690
94
3
players