Best Instrumental Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 165 Instrumental 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. Instrumental Music game rankings were last updated on 10/16/2025.
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1. Trombone Champ: Unflattened
It’s time to step up and fulfill your destiny in Trombone Champ: Unflattened! A rhythm game where every note is yours to command. With more than 58+ unforgettable tracks, an all-new campaign, collectible cards, and wild trombones, you’re not just playing along with the music—you’re creating it! 🔥🎺
Trombone Champ: Unflattened holds the #1 spot for "best Instrumental Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Trombone Champ: Unflattened on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Flat2VR Studios, Inc. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Flat2VR Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3151670 |
2. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time some else succeeds...
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,856 positive reviews and 808 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1865370 |
3. Not Monday Cafe
Cozy idle cafe management that keeps you company while you work. Grow fresh ingredients, cook, and serve delicious food to adorable animal customers. Build your dream cafe that sits at the bottom of your screen.
Not Monday Cafe has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 383 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Not Monday Cafe on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2025 |
| Franchise | FLYHIGH WORKS |
| Developer | Sunny Syrup Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3167540 |
4. ODDADA
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
ODDADA has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 positive reviews and 14 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 Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sven Ahlgrimm |
| Steam App Id | 1627870 |
5. Symphonia
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Symphonia has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 15 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, it is possible to play Symphonia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Headup Games |
| Developer | Sunny Peak |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1865960 |
6. PianoGlow 🎹
Multiplayer piano (play with others around the globe). Works with both computer/laptop keyboards and digital pianos! Ear training, falling notes and sheet training available!
PianoGlow 🎹 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/10/2025 |
| Developer | TheAlanski |
| Publisher | TheAlanski |
| Steam App Id | 3499520 |
7. Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Terra Nil has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,827 positive reviews and 964 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Terra Nil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1593030 |
9. Robo Maestro
Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!
Robo Maestro has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/20/2023 |
| Developer | Joost van Dongen |
| Publisher | Joost van Dongen |
| Steam App Id | 1808490 |
10. WAVESHAPER
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
WAVESHAPER has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,690 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.89 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.89 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2017 |
| Developer | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Publisher | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Steam App Id | 562260 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 85 best Instrumental Music games available on Steam.
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| 1 | 11/26/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 6/22/2025 | 88 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/15/2024 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/5/2024 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/10/2025 | 85 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 3/28/2023 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/22/2023 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/3/2017 | 84 | $1.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/18/2020 | 84 | $3.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/30/2021 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2019 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2023 | 82 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2023 | 81 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/14/2023 | 81 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/11/2023 | 80 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/20/2023 | 80 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/16/2023 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/18/2023 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Trombone Champ: Unflattened on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Not Monday Cafe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Symphonia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). PianoGlow 🎹 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Terra Nil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). Shy Cats Hidden Orchestra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Robo Maestro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). WAVESHAPER on Steam. Steam Store.