Games like AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia)

Musical bullet-hell with local co-op. Players dodge rhythm-timed obstacles in evolving scenes.

96% positive from 1,728 · 2019 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $8.99 (2019-10-28)

Music Rhythm Bullet HellActionDifficultLevel Editor

Six games like AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia)

86% positive from 4,841 reviews2016Deck Playable

Intralism is a fast-paced rhythm game where players match arcs to music beats. Its core loop involves precise timing and reaction, with a focus on user-created maps and global competition.

What players likedPlayers praise Intralism's stunning visuals and enjoyable community-made maps, comparing its circular four-lane rhythm to a unique and challenging experience.

The catchThere is no real difficulty system and almost no easy maps, so beginners hit a wall.

Both are tagged Level Editor, Rhythm and Music.

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The Impossible Game

84% positive from 1,513 reviews2014Deck Verified

A difficult one-button platformer where players retry levels after instant death. It features a synced soundtrack and a level editor for user-created challenges.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Geometry Dash, praising its historical significance and replayability despite its age.

The catchThe PC port crashes often, with bugs left unfixed for years.

Both are tagged Level Editor, Music and Difficult.

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Beat Hazard

95% positive from 3,493 reviews2010

Beat Hazard is an arcade shooter where your music collection powers gameplay. Destroy enemies with weapon upgrades that intensify with the music's rhythm.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an inventive arcade shooter that uses your music to create unique, dynamic battlefields with handcrafted bosses.

The catchFlashing visual effects bury the action and can only be toned down to 50 percent.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Bullet Hell.

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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

92% positive from 3,072 reviews20139% finish itDeck Verified

Rhythm-based auto-runner platformer with a focus on timing actions to music. Features vibrant visuals and a charismatic narrator.

What players likedPlayers praise its rhythmic precision platforming and unique levels, comparing it to other reactive runner games.

The catchThe levels are samey reskins, so nothing new shows up after the first half hour.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Difficult.

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Spin Rhythm XD

97% positive from 2,408 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is an electronic music rhythm game where players spin, flick, and tap to match colors and beats. It features hand-made levels with five difficulty settings and a level editor.

What players likedPlayers praise its genius mechanics, satisfying wheel-spin gameplay, and excellent music selection, making it one of the best rhythm games.

The catchMuch of the tracklist feels bland, with few songs worth replaying.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Difficult.

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Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost

82% positive from 2,435 reviews202419% finish itDeck Unsupported

Rhythm action game with story and free modes. Features Danmaku Kagura and Danmaku Stage gameplay, with over 250 Touhou music arrangements.

What players likedPlayers describe it as a standard rhythm game with good music and charts, especially praising the base game's song design.

The catchMost of the song library sits behind a long list of expensive DLC packs.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Action.

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More about AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia)

What players liked

Players praise its amazing difficulty scaling and extensive custom level editor, making it a bullet-hell game with endless content.

The catch

Official story content barely exists, leaving you dependent on user made levels.

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,728
Released: 2019
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $8.99 (2019-10-28)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,728 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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