Free Rhythm Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,218 Rhythm games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Rhythm game rankings were last updated on 5/11/2024.
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1. Quaver
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
Quaver holds the #1 spot for "best free Rhythm game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,841 positive reviews and 1,108 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Quaver on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. LoveBeat
LoveBeat is a free-to-play rhythm game. A lot of amazing indie songs will give you both the excitement of playing the game and the delight of listening to your favorite songs at the same time. Let’s join LoveBeat dance party where it’s full of friendly people all over the world!
LoveBeat has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,147 positive reviews and 376 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 1/13/2016 |
| Developer | CRAZYDIAMOND CO., LTD. |
| Publisher | CRAZYDIAMOND CO., LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 354290 |
3. Helltaker
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,515 positive reviews and 2,602 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. McOsu
A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd.
McOsu has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,268 positive reviews and 659 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
5. Mitos.is: The Game
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!
Mitos.is: The Game has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,508 positive reviews and 2,269 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mitos.is: The Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/29/2015 |
| Developer | Freakinware Studios |
| Publisher | Freakinware Studios |
| Steam App Id | 389570 |
6. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed.
vivid/stasis has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 931 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run vivid/stasis on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/7/2023 |
| Franchise | SKY HOUR WORKS |
| Developer | Team Vividstasis |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2093940 |
7. BlasterBeat
BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.
BlasterBeat has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 621 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Muted Games |
| Publisher | Muted Games |
| Steam App Id | 1575680 |
8. Notanote
Welcome to Notanote！
Notanote has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 2/14/2024 |
| Developer | zzzProject |
| Publisher | zzzProject |
| Steam App Id | 2687160 |
9. R2BEAT（アールツービート）
Rhythm Raceing Beat, R2BEAT！あの、走る音ゲーが帰ってきた！スピード感あふれるリズムゲームを楽しもう！ 『R2BEAT』はインラインスケートを履いたキャラクターがリズムに合わせて障害物を避けながら様々なコースを駆け抜ける、音ゲーとレースゲームを融合したようなゲームです。
R2BEAT（アールツービート） has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. MuseSwipr
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance.
MuseSwipr has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 479 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MuseSwipr on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 189 | 8/19/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 1/13/2016 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 3/20/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 7/29/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 3/7/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 6/9/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 2/14/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/20/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/21/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/6/2019 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/3/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/11/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/26/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/2/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 3 | 9/29/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/2/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/12/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/2/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Quaver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). LoveBeat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). McOsu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Mitos.is: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). vivid/stasis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). BlasterBeat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Notanote on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). R2BEAT（アールツービート） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). MuseSwipr on Steam. Steam Store.