Best 8-bit Music Games on Steam

Steam currently has 73 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 12/5/2024.

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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.

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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 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 371 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.

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1BITDRAGON has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209 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. 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!

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Attack of the Karens has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 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 9/25/2023
Developer Studio Primitive
Publisher Studio Primitive
Steam App Id 1566670

4. 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!

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Serious Scramblers 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 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 2 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

5. Pongspin

A surreal, experimental take on Pong challenging you to protect a circular "core" using an orbiting paddle to deflect the ball.

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Pongspin 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 $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 6/30/2023
Developer Dotekicept
Publisher Dotekicept
Steam App Id 2371270

6. Cattie

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.

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Cattie 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 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.39 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 $1.39
Release Date 11/14/2023
Franchise Vergiu Games
Developer Vergiu
Publisher Vergiu
Steam App Id 2668580

7. Quest Of Graal

Race in a platform game playable from 1 to 4 players in multiplayer.

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Quest Of Graal has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 2/4/2022
Developers
Publisher Pixel-Archipel
Steam App Id 1765700

8. 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?

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8 Bit Space 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 $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

9. Top Racer Collection

The thrill of 16-bit racing from the 90s is back! Play the complete Top Racer series with Top Racer, Top Racer 2, Top Racer 3000 and Top Racer Crossroads, a brand new game with new cars and exclusive content made especially for this unmissable edition.

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Top Racer Collection has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Top Racer Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/7/2024
Franchise QUByte Interactive
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Steam App Id 2214000

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!

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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.

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 9/20/2023
Franchise NaipSoft
Developer NaipSoft
Publisher NaipSoft
Steam App Id 2284270

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Micro Mages on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). 1BITDRAGON on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Attack of the Karens on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Serious Scramblers on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 6). Pongspin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Cattie on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Quest Of Graal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). 8 Bit Space on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Top Racer Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Adventurer Farmer: Save my son! on Steam. Steam Store.

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