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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KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!
Wanderstop
From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.
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!
Panelka
Panelka is a nostalgic, relaxing game where you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the post-Soviet era. Create your cozy apartment or garage with that familiar, warm interior from your childhood. You have a wide selection of furniture and many other interior details at your disposal.
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.
Ropuka's Idle Island
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.
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!
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.
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
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!
Revue Starlight El Dorado
The first console game of the stage-themed multi-media franchise "Revue Starlight" is on its way!
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!
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.
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.
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.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 15th 2025.
1. 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 84,632 reviews of which 81,333 were positive and 3,299 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played music game, thanks to its 30,728 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
81,333
3,299
30,728
players
2. 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 410,026 reviews of which 383,002 were positive and 27,024 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 29,425 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among music games based on player count.
9.3
383,002
27,024
29,425
players
3. 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 72,279 reviews of which 67,921 were positive and 4,358 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 2,368 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among music games based on player count.
9.3
67,921
4,358
2,368
players
4. 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 11,232 reviews of which 10,970 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,085 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played music games.
9.5
10,970
262
2,085
players
5. 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 118,846 reviews of which 106,888 were positive and 11,958 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,587 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played music games.
8.9
106,888
11,958
1,587
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 28,642 reviews of which 25,569 were positive and 3,073 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,157 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played music games.
8.8
25,569
3,073
1,157
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 74,400 reviews of which 71,130 were positive and 3,270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played music games.
9.4
71,130
3,270
723
players
8. 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 23,679 reviews of which 21,095 were positive and 2,584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 703 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played music games.
8.7
21,095
2,584
703
players
9. 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 1,616 reviews of which 1,222 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 252 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played music games.
7.3
1,222
394
252
players
10. 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 2,805 reviews of which 2,686 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 222 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played music games.
9.2
2,686
119
222
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 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 female protagonist game developed by Summerfall Studios and published by Humble Games. Released on August 09th 2023 has received 3,267 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 247 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
3,020
247
-96%
26.25€
1.05€
2. 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 3,586 reviews of which 3,418 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in music games.
9.2
3,418
168
-94%
18.83€
1.13€
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 15,456 reviews of which 14,852 were positive and 604 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in music games.
9.4
14,852
604
-90%
30.90€
3.09€
4. 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 488 reviews of which 446 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for music games.
8.5
446
42
-90%
16.79€
1.67€
5. 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 2,200 reviews of which 1,911 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for music games.
8.3
1,911
289
-90%
18.49€
1.84€
6. Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story. Frederic: Evil Strikes Back is a casual, indie and music game developed and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on May 23rd 2014 has received 813 reviews of which 680 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for music games.
7.9
680
133
-88%
7.99€
0.95€
7. 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 709 reviews of which 664 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 #7 position in the best deals for music games.
8.8
664
45
-86%
15.00€
2.10€
8. 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 307 reviews of which 218 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for music games.
6.7
218
89
-86%
4.99€
0.69€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for music games.
7.8
329
65
-85%
19.20€
2.88€
10. Frederic: Resurrection of Music Director's Cut
New version of cult game with new levels and exclusive Steam online multiplayer! Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides Frederic: Resurrection of Music Director's Cut is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on April 21st 2016 has received 348 reviews of which 283 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for music games.
7.6
283
65
-85%
5.99€
0.89€
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 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 1,616 reviews of which 1,222 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 252 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free music games on Steam.
7.3
1,222
394
252
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 15,368 reviews of which 14,145 were positive and 1,223 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 189, this music game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free music games on Steam.
9.0
14,145
1,223
189
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 5,478 were positive and 695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 115, this music game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free music games on Steam.
8.6
5,478
695
115
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 380 reviews of which 363 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
363
17
21
players
5. 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 6,499 reviews of which 6,214 were positive and 285 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
6,214
285
7
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 1,618 reviews of which 1,374 were positive and 244 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
1,374
244
6
players
7. 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 650 reviews of which 558 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.1
558
92
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 327 reviews of which 311 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
311
16
2
players
9. 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 473 reviews of which 453 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.9
453
20
10. 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 413 reviews of which 386 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free music games on Steam.
8.6
386
27