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 15th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rhythm game, thanks to its 2,368 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
67,921
4,358
2,368
players
2. 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. While seeing 1,587 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rhythm games based on player count.
8.9
106,888
11,958
1,587
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 28,642 reviews of which 25,569 were positive and 3,073 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,157 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rhythm games based on player count.
8.8
25,569
3,073
1,157
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.4
71,130
3,270
723
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played rhythm games.
8.7
21,095
2,584
703
players
6. 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 18,323 reviews of which 17,219 were positive and 1,104 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 421 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.2
17,219
1,104
421
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played rhythm games.
7.3
1,222
394
252
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.2
2,686
119
222
players
9. 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 25,010 reviews of which 23,956 were positive and 1,054 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 194 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.4
23,956
1,054
194
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 15,368 reviews of which 14,145 were positive and 1,223 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rhythm games.
9.0
14,145
1,223
189
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 15th 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 11,053 reviews of which 10,039 were positive and 1,014 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
10,039
1,014
-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 15,456 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 #2 best deal in rhythm games.
9.4
14,852
604
-90%
30.90€
3.09€
3. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Beat Hazard is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and twin stick shooter game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on April 15th 2010 has received 7,362 reviews of which 6,968 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in rhythm games.
9.2
6,968
394
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
4. Old School Musical
What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from. Old School Musical is a indie, action and adventure game developed by La Moutarde and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 13th 2018 has received 897 reviews of which 826 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.7
826
71
-90%
12.99€
1.29€
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 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 #5 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.5
446
42
-90%
16.79€
1.67€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.3
1,911
289
-90%
18.49€
1.84€
7. 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 1,067 reviews of which 755 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
6.8
755
312
-89%
20.55€
2.26€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
8.8
664
45
-86%
15.00€
2.10€
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 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 #9 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
6.7
218
89
-86%
4.99€
0.69€
10. 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 25,010 reviews of which 23,956 were positive and 1,054 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 #10 position in the best deals for rhythm games.
9.4
23,956
1,054
-85%
14.40€
2.16€
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 15th 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 1,616 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 rhythm 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 rhythm game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free rhythm 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 rhythm game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free rhythm games on Steam.
8.6
5,478
695
115
players
4. 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 436 reviews of which 335 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 111 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free rhythm games on Steam.
7.3
335
101
111
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 2,010 reviews of which 1,880 were positive and 130 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
1,880
130
54
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 6,499 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 #6 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
9.2
6,214
285
7
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 8,287 reviews of which 8,033 were positive and 254 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
8,033
254
6
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 1,618 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 #8 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.1
1,374
244
6
players
9. 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 509 reviews of which 417 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
7.7
417
92
5
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 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 #10 spot among the most played free rhythm games on Steam.
8.1
558
92
3
players