Best Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,783 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. Music game rankings were last updated on 5/3/2024.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,210 positive reviews and 299 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,567 positive reviews and 2,570 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,698 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,865 positive reviews and 457 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,545 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
6. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,444 positive reviews and 626 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
7. Trombone Champ
Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 50 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?
Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,212 positive reviews and 166 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Holy Wow Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1059990 |
8. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,948 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Super Hexagon
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,433 positive reviews and 760 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 221640 |
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,998 positive reviews and 2,663 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Soundpad on the Steam Deck.
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Music games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 107 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 358 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,876 | 9/30/2017 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 978 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/12/2019 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 9/15/2022 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/12/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 6/25/2014 | 93 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,496 | 4/8/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Soundpad on Steam. Steam Store.