Best Rhythm Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,504 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.
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 121,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,213 positive reviews and 2,721 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).
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.
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 20,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,098 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.
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 16,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,907 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.
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 32,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,334 positive reviews and 844 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.
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 20,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,945 positive reviews and 493 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| 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?
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 9,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,091 positive reviews and 189 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 | 9/15/2022 |
| 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.
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 24,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,677 positive reviews and 766 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.
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 303,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,283 positive reviews and 14,281 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.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2019 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 814380 |
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.
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 73,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,225 positive reviews and 3,198 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 8,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,878 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Rhythm games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 61 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/15/2022 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,239 | 3/21/2019 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/7/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/12/2019 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 9/15/2022 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/15/2008 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/10/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/4/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Helltaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Trombone Champ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Super Hexagon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 17). Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Beat Saber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). UNBEATABLE [white label] on Steam. Steam Store.