Best 8-bit Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 63 8-bit 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. 8-bit Music game rankings were last updated on 5/9/2024.
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1. Micro Mages
Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.
Micro Mages holds the #1 spot for "best 8-bit Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353 positive reviews and 16 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/1/2019 |
| Developer | Morphcat Games |
| Publisher | Morphcat Games UG |
| Steam App Id | 1065020 |
2. 1BITDRAGON
Anyone can make music! 1BITDRAGON is a music creation software super easy to use, instant and fun.
1BITDRAGON has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/18/2022 |
| Developer | 1BITDRAGON |
| Publisher | 1BITDRAGON |
| Steam App Id | 1864790 |
3. Serious Scramblers
No jumping. Only falling. Descend through a hazardous pit and defeat a massive monster lurking in the deep in this small but unabashedly tough platformer!
Serious Scramblers has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/11/2019 |
| Developer | Chinykian Games |
| Publisher | Chinykian Games |
| Steam App Id | 1141130 |
4. Pongspin
A surreal, experimental take on Pong challenging you to protect a circular "core" using an orbiting paddle to deflect the ball.
Pongspin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/29/2023 |
| Developer | Dotekicept |
| Publisher | Dotekicept |
| Steam App Id | 2371270 |
5. Attack of the Karens
Attack of the Karens is a roguelite bullet hell shoot 'em up that focuses on difficult multi-phased boss fights, all against the backdrop of the "Karen" meme. Piloting the Manager X-15, embark on a mission to rid the world of evil cyborg Karens and save your city from entitlement forever!
Attack of the Karens has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2023 |
| Developer | Studio Primitive |
| Publisher | Studio Primitive |
| Steam App Id | 1566670 |
6. 8 Bit Space
8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of a way to power a newly discovered ancient portal, where will it lead?
8 Bit Space has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 possible to play 8 Bit Space on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/7/2020 |
| Developer | Glass Frog Games |
| Publisher | Glass Frog Games |
| Steam App Id | 1452260 |
7. Cattie
Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.
Cattie has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Vergiu Games |
| Developer | Vergiu |
| Publisher | Vergiu |
| Steam App Id | 2668580 |
8. Quest Of Graal
Race in a platform game playable from 1 to 4 players in multiplayer.
Quest Of Graal has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2022 |
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| Publisher | Pixel-Archipel |
| Steam App Id | 1765700 |
9. Nox Archaist
An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.
Nox Archaist has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/28/2021 |
| Developer | 6502 Workshop |
| Publisher | 6502 Workshop |
| Steam App Id | 1509080 |
10. Adventurer Farmer: Save my son!
2D PLATFORMER where you DON'T walk or jump. Become strong! MASTER PHYSICS with the rope, COLLECT all the fruits to PROGRESS, gain LIVES and OPEN NEW PATHS. 💪 SURVIVE all the dangers of the journey and SAVE THE BOY!
Adventurer Farmer: Save my son! has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 5/1/2019 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/18/2022 | 86 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2019 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2023 | 81 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2023 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/7/2020 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/14/2023 | 81 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/4/2022 | 80 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/28/2021 | 78 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2023 | 78 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/21/2022 | 78 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/4/2023 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2022 | 77 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/24/2018 | 77 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2018 | 76 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/5/2023 | 76 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/10/2023 | 75 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 10/24/2022 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/2/2023 | 75 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2022 | 74 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Micro Mages on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). 1BITDRAGON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). Serious Scramblers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Pongspin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Attack of the Karens on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). 8 Bit Space on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Cattie on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Quest Of Graal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Nox Archaist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Adventurer Farmer: Save my son! on Steam. Steam Store.