Best Music-Based Procedural Generation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 508 Music-Based Procedural Generation 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. Music-Based Procedural Generation game rankings were last updated on 6/23/2026.
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1. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
Beat Saber holds the #1 spot for "best Music-Based Procedural Generation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,685 positive reviews and 3,417 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Beat Saber on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2019 |
| Developer | Beat Games |
| Publisher | Beat Games |
| Steam App Id | 620980 |
2. Enigma of Fear
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
Enigma of Fear has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,812 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Enigma of Fear on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $20.99 |
| Release Date | 11/28/2024 |
| Franchise | Nuuvem Publishing |
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| Steam App Id | 1507580 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,174 positive reviews and 1,182 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
4. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Incredibox has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,612 positive reviews and 190 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | So Far So Good |
| Publisher | So Far So Good |
| Steam App Id | 1545450 |
5. Audiosurf
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
Audiosurf has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,603 positive reviews and 479 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Audiosurf on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2008 |
| Developer | Dylan Fitterer |
| Steam App Id | 12900 |
6. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,766 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
7. Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1
On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?
Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 594 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Cosmo D Studios |
| Developer | Cosmo D |
| Publisher | Cosmo D Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1129920 |
8. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Beat Hazard has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,035 positive reviews and 400 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 4/15/2010 |
| Franchise | Cold Beam Games |
| Developer | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher | Cold Beam Games |
| Steam App Id | 49600 |
9. Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.
Melatonin has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,624 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2022 |
| Developer | Half Asleep |
| Publisher | Half Asleep |
| Steam App Id | 1585220 |
10. Rift of the NecroDancer
The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.
Rift of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Music-Based Procedural Generation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,530 positive reviews and 321 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 2/5/2025 |
| Franchise | Klei |
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| Steam App Id | 2073250 |
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| 213 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/28/2024 | 94 | $20.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 2/15/2008 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/15/2010 | 92 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 12/15/2022 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 2/5/2025 | 91 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/28/2019 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/19/2019 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/20/2016 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/26/2018 | 89 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 4/14/2022 | 88 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/22/2026 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/15/2024 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/10/2026 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/5/2018 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2022 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Enigma of Fear on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 27). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Incredibox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Audiosurf on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Beat Hazard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Melatonin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.