Best Rhythm Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,530 Rhythm 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. Rhythm game rankings were last updated on 11/5/2024.

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1. Helltaker

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

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Helltaker holds the #1 spot for "best Rhythm game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,592 positive reviews and 2,726 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Helltaker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/11/2020
Developer vanripper
Publisher vanripper
Steam App Id 1289310

2. Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

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Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,262 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 2/26/2021
Franchise 7th Beat Games
Developer 7th Beat Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 774181

3. One Finger Death Punch

Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

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One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,912 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 3/3/2014
Developer Silver Dollar Games
Publisher Silver Dollar Games
Steam App Id 264200

4. Hi-Fi RUSH

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

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Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,472 positive reviews and 851 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 1/25/2023
Franchise Bethesda
Developer Tango Gameworks
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Steam App Id 1817230

5. Just Shapes & Beats

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

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Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,082 positive reviews and 497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 5/31/2018
Developer Berzerk Studio
Publisher Berzerk Studio
Steam App Id 531510

6. Trombone Champ

Honk, blow, & toot your way through over 60 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

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Trombone Champ has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,236 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trombone Champ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/16/2022
Franchise Trombone Champ
Developer Holy Wow Studios LLC
Publisher Holy Wow Studios LLC
Steam App Id 1059990

7. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

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Super Hexagon has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,698 positive reviews and 765 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 11/27/2012
Franchise Terry Cavanagh
Developer Terry Cavanagh
Publisher Terry Cavanagh
Steam App Id 221640

8. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

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Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291,576 positive reviews and 14,419 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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.

9. 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.

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Beat Saber has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,482 positive reviews and 3,217 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

10. UNBEATABLE [white label]

A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

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UNBEATABLE [white label] has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Rhythm games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,893 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play UNBEATABLE [white label] on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/7/2021
Developer D-CELL GAMES
Publisher D-CELL GAMES
Steam App Id 1290490

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Beat Saber on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). UNBEATABLE [white label] on Steam. Steam Store.

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