Best Rock Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 80 Rock 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. Rock Music game rankings were last updated on 4/22/2024.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Free rock music games on Steam
- Best rock music Steam Deck games
- Best rock music Linux games on Steam
- Best rock music Steam games for Mac OS
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
1. Charlie Murder
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Charlie Murder holds the #1 spot for "best Rock Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,893 positive reviews and 93 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 405290 |
2. Ragnarock
Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game (PC and VR)! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals in multiplayer mode. Will you outrace them all and carve your name on top of the leaderboard?
Ragnarock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,655 positive reviews and 146 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ragnarock on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2021 |
| Developer | WanadevStudio |
| Publisher | WanadevStudio |
| Steam App Id | 1345820 |
3. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,561 positive reviews and 945 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 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2020 |
| Developer | Awe Interactive |
| Publisher | Awe Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1286350 |
4. Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered
The fastest way to learn guitar is now better than ever. Join over three million people who have learned to play guitar with the award-winning Rocksmith® method. Plug any real guitar or bass with a 1/4 inch jack directly into your PC or Mac and you’ll learn to play in just 60 days.
Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,233 positive reviews and 2,233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/22/2013 |
| Developer | Ubisoft - San Francisco |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 221680 |
5. Rising Star 2
Start a band, and take on the world in this music industry simulation/role-playing game. Success doesn't come without hard work, and making connections in your local music scene is the only path to stardom.
Rising Star 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rising Star 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/12/2020 |
| Developer | Gilligames |
| Publisher | Gilligames |
| Steam App Id | 1235110 |
6. No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
No Straight Roads: Encore Edition has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,173 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2021 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Metronomik |
| Publisher | Fireshine Games |
| Steam App Id | 1726190 |
7. Drums Rock
Drums Rock is an arcade drums game for VR, follow the rhythm of rock with your drums and smash the demons. Live a unique campaign: with different levels, challenges, songs and worlds. Drums Rock is an ideal game to feel like a rock hero, while destroying hordes of demons to the rhythm of rock!
Drums Rock has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 277 positive reviews and 18 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Nachkriegsratten Punk-Rock Puzzle
Nachkriegsratten (Post-war rats), probably the first punk band to combine life-negating noise with turtle-like deceleration in a puzzle game. 24 mouth-painted pictures in 6 different sizes. are you brave enough? Have you ever danced with the Lumberjack Bear in the pale moonlight? HIA HUA!
Nachkriegsratten Punk-Rock Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/1/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SpielmannSpiel |
| Steam App Id | 1887050 |
9. Freedom Drive
Fast paced Action Bullet hell. Defeat enemies and collect xp to level up. Every level gets you a new weapon or upgrade! Use weapons like Giant Spinning Saw Blades or swarms of Micro Rockets to defeat the boss at the end of each level!
Freedom Drive has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 10/28/2022 |
| Developer | Bucket of Games |
| Publisher | Bucket of Games |
| Steam App Id | 2158510 |
10. Space Elite Force II
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Space Elite Force II has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Rock Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2020 |
| Franchise | Rising Moon Games |
| Developer | Rising Moon Games |
| Publisher | Rising Moon Games |
| Steam App Id | 1204470 |
More Rock Music Games
Explore even more rankings for the 47 best Rock Music games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/15/2021 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 9/15/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 342 | 10/22/2013 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/12/2020 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/21/2021 | 86 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/14/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2022 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/28/2022 | 81 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/3/2020 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/21/2024 | 79 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/4/2022 | 78 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 7/29/2022 | 77 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/1/2023 | 77 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 4/21/2020 | 77 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/7/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/4/2016 | 74 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/10/2022 | 72 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/17/2021 | 72 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Charlie Murder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 12). Ragnarock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 11). Rocksmith® 2014 Edition - Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Rising Star 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). No Straight Roads: Encore Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 19). Drums Rock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Nachkriegsratten Punk-Rock Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, October 14). Freedom Drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Space Elite Force II on Steam. Steam Store.