Best Instrumental Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 161 Instrumental 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. Instrumental Music game rankings were last updated on 8/14/2025.
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1. Not Monday Cafe
Cozy idle cafe management that keeps you company while you work. Grow fresh ingredients, cook, and serve delicious food to adorable animal customers. Build your dream cafe that sits at the bottom of your screen.
Not Monday Cafe holds the #1 spot for "best Instrumental Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 320 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Not Monday Cafe on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2025 |
| Franchise | FLYHIGH WORKS |
| Developer | Sunny Syrup Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3167540 |
2. Trombone Champ: Unflattened
It’s time to step up and fulfill your destiny in Trombone Champ: Unflattened! A rhythm game where every note is yours to command. With more than 58+ unforgettable tracks, an all-new campaign, collectible cards, and wild trombones, you’re not just playing along with the music—you’re creating it! 🔥🎺
Trombone Champ: Unflattened has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 1 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 not possible to play or run Trombone Champ: Unflattened on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Flat2VR Studios, Inc. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Flat2VR Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3151670 |
3. The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Are you The Rightful King™ or just a filthy peasant? The sword is waiting for you to lift it, but it gets longer and heavier each time some else succeeds...
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,851 positive reviews and 796 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1865370 |
4. ODDADA
A tactile music maker with endless freedom to play! Use gadgets, gizmos and funky melodic toys to piece together a hand-crafted music track. Share what you make! Unlock new instruments! ODDADA!
ODDADA has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Sven Ahlgrimm |
| Steam App Id | 1627870 |
5. Symphonia
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Symphonia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231 positive reviews and 16 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 Symphonia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Headup Games |
| Developer | Sunny Peak |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1865960 |
6. Terra Nil
Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.
Terra Nil has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,427 positive reviews and 904 negative reviews — making it "Very 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, it is possible to play Terra Nil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1593030 |
8. WAVESHAPER
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
WAVESHAPER has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,622 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.89 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.89 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2017 |
| Developer | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Publisher | GAMES FOR HUMANS |
| Steam App Id | 562260 |
9. Robo Maestro
Play with music like never before! Robo Maestro is a procedural music toy. Guide an endless stream of new music or make detailed tweaks in Editor Mode. Create songs, be inspired and share your creations. No music skills required, just have fun!
Robo Maestro has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/20/2023 |
| Developer | Joost van Dongen |
| Publisher | Joost van Dongen |
| Steam App Id | 1808490 |
10. PianoGlow 🎹
Multiplayer piano (online queue-based modes). Play with a computer/laptop keyboard (or a piano)! Ear training and sheet training available! Stunning visuals/particles. Render video or save audio from within the app! Keep track of stats and unlock achievements.
PianoGlow 🎹 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Instrumental Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2025 |
| Developer | TheAlanski |
| Publisher | TheAlanski |
| Steam App Id | 3499520 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 85 best Instrumental Music games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 424 | 6/22/2025 | 89 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/26/2024 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/15/2024 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/5/2024 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 639 | 3/28/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/22/2023 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 5/3/2017 | 85 | $1.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/10/2025 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/18/2020 | 84 | $2.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2023 | 83 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/30/2021 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2019 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2023 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/14/2023 | 81 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/11/2023 | 80 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/20/2023 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/18/2023 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/25/2021 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Not Monday Cafe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 12). Trombone Champ: Unflattened on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). ODDADA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Symphonia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Terra Nil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 10). Shy Cats Hidden Orchestra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). WAVESHAPER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Robo Maestro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). PianoGlow 🎹 on Steam. Steam Store.