Best 8-bit Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 81 8-bit Music games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 8-bit Music game rankings were last updated on 2/20/2025.
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1. Micro Mages
Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.
Micro Mages holds the #1 spot for "best 8-bit Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 383 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2019 |
| Developer | Morphcat Games |
| Publisher | Morphcat Games UG |
| Steam App Id | 1065020 |
2. 1BITDRAGON
Anyone can make music! 1BITDRAGON is a music creation software super easy to use, instant and fun.
1BITDRAGON has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/18/2022 |
| Developer | 1BITDRAGON |
| Publisher | 1BITDRAGON |
| Steam App Id | 1864790 |
3. Splintered
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
Splintered has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Developer | dotMake Studios |
| Publisher | dotMake Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3127000 |
4. Attack of the Karens
Attack of the Karens is a roguelite bullet hell shoot 'em up that focuses on difficult multi-phased boss fights, all against the backdrop of the "Karen" meme. Piloting the Manager X-15, embark on a mission to rid the world of evil cyborg Karens and save your city from entitlement forever!
Attack of the Karens has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2023 |
| Developer | Studio Primitive |
| Publisher | Studio Primitive |
| Steam App Id | 1566670 |
5. Lovely Composer
This is a music creation tool that inherits the spirit of a game console music editor! You can enjoy create 8bit chiptune like music on a cute screen.
Lovely Composer has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Basureroes: Invasion
“Basureroes: Invasion” is a 2D platform game with retro aesthetics in which a group of heroes with different abilities must save the world from an alien invasion. Run, jump and fight your way through twenty levels full of danger and epic boss fights.
Basureroes: Invasion has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2025 |
| Franchise | jandusoft |
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| Steam App Id | 1955850 |
7. Pongspin
A surreal, experimental take on Pong challenging you to protect a circular "core" using an orbiting paddle to deflect the ball.
Pongspin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/30/2023 |
| Developer | Dotekicept |
| Publisher | Dotekicept |
| Steam App Id | 2371270 |
8. Serious Scramblers
No jumping. Only falling. Descend through a hazardous pit and defeat a massive monster lurking in the deep in this small but unabashedly tough platformer!
Serious Scramblers has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2019 |
| Developer | Chinykian Games |
| Publisher | Chinykian Games |
| Steam App Id | 1141130 |
9. Cattie
Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.
Cattie has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.39 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Vergiu Games |
| Developer | Vergiu |
| Publisher | Vergiu |
| Steam App Id | 2668580 |
10. Quest Of Graal
Race in a platform game playable from 1 to 4 players in multiplayer.
Quest Of Graal has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2022 |
| Franchise | Pixel Archipel |
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| Publisher | Pixel-Archipel |
| Steam App Id | 1765700 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1 | 5/1/2019 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/18/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/21/2025 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/25/2023 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/23/2024 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/30/2025 | 82 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/30/2023 | 81 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2019 | 81 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/14/2023 | 81 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/4/2022 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/6/2024 | 80 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/4/2023 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2023 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/21/2022 | 78 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2024 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/7/2020 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2022 | 77 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/24/2018 | 77 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/2/2023 | 77 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2018 | 77 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Micro Mages on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). 1BITDRAGON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Splintered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Attack of the Karens on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Lovely Composer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Basureroes: Invasion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Pongspin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Serious Scramblers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Cattie on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Quest Of Graal on Steam. Steam Store.