Best Rhythm Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,503 Rhythm 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. Rhythm game rankings were last updated on 11/17/2024.
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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 Rhythm Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,092 positive reviews and 322 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. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,905 positive reviews and 336 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,305 positive reviews and 843 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 |
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 Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,940 positive reviews and 491 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,669 positive reviews and 765 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 |
6. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,173 positive reviews and 14,280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 814380 |
7. Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph.
Sayonara Wild Hearts has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,795 positive reviews and 253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Developer | Simogo |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1122720 |
8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,530 positive reviews and 1,014 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
9. Zup! Z
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! Z has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,027 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/21/2020 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 1218900 |
10. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Rhythm Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,808 positive reviews and 113 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 88 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,241 | 3/21/2019 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/12/2019 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Sayonara Wild Hearts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 24). Zup! Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.