Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 386 Music-Based Procedural Generation games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Music-Based Procedural Generation game rankings were last updated on 7/8/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,351 positive reviews and 1,111 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
2. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Incredibox has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,661 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | So Far So Good |
| Publisher | So Far So Good |
| Steam App Id | 1545450 |
3. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,649 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
4. Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.
Melatonin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,861 positive reviews and 361 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2022 |
| Developer | Half Asleep |
| Publisher | Half Asleep |
| Steam App Id | 1585220 |
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,447 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/5/2025 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2073250 |
6. APE OUT
APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.
APE OUT has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,369 positive reviews and 183 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 447150 |
7. Mutazione
A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?
Mutazione has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,171 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2019 |
| Franchise | Akupara Games |
| Developer | Die Gute Fabrik |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 1080750 |
8. Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. 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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sven Ahlgrimm |
| Steam App Id | 1627870 |
10. Sigma Impact
A physics-based 2D action roguelite set in a dungeon of glass. Master intense combat, be immersed in captivating visuals with adaptive music and sound design tailored to your gameplay.
Sigma Impact has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | John Bishop |
| Publisher | John Bishop |
| Steam App Id | 1654890 |
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| 499 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 12/15/2022 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 287 | 2/5/2025 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/28/2019 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 8/15/2024 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/11/2021 | 84 | $1.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Mutazione on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Sigma Impact on Steam. Steam Store.