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86% positive from 1,452 reviewsReleased 20117% finish itSteam Deck Verified$4.99

What it is

This is a rhythm RPG where players ascend a tower, battling monsters through musical combat. It features a voice-acted story, deep customization, and Steam integration.

What players liked

Players praise "Before the Echo" as a unique rhythm game with innovative three-beat mechanics and music by Ronald Jenkees.

The catch

Progress demands heavy grinding, replaying the same few songs dozens of times.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,452 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Before the Echo

Just Shapes and Beats

97% positive from 13,372 reviews201847% finish itDeck Verified

A co-op musical bullet-hell where players dodge shapes to the beat. It offers chaotic, repeated challenges with friends or solo.

What players likedPlayers praise "Just Shapes and Beats" as an amazing rhythm-bullet hell game with fantastic music, inventive level design, and a compelling story, often compared to Undertale.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Great Soundtrack.

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Thumper

92% positive from 4,370 reviews20166% finish itDeck Verified

Thumper is a rhythm-action game where players control a space beetle on an endless track. It features fast-paced obstacle avoidance and boss battles driven by a pounding soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise Thumper as a cathartic "rhythm horror" game, like a simplified Audiosurf, for its intense visuals and reactive gameplay.

The catchNotes rarely land on the beat, so it plays as memorization rather than rhythm.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Great Soundtrack.

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Sayonara Wild Hearts

95% positive from 3,651 reviews201915% finish itDeck Verified

Arcade rhythm game with fast-paced action. Players race, fight, and explore a vibrant world to a pop soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a music video or "Subway Surfer" with a great soundtrack and captivating, trippy visuals.

The catchThe prompts often miss the beat and it plays like a shallow auto-runner.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Great Soundtrack.

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Space Channel 5: Part 2

89% positive from 1,862 reviews201149% finish itDeck Playable

Rhythm game where players mimic dance moves to free hostages and defeat enemies. It features a groovy, stylish presentation.

The catchThe PC port has input lag and audio desync that break the rhythm timing.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Great Soundtrack.

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BIT.TRIP RUNNER

86% positive from 3,947 reviews2011Deck Unsupported

A retro-inspired rhythm platformer where players automatically run and must time jumps and slides to the music. It offers challenging, skill-based gameplay with a captivating aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise its meditative, intense rhythm-running gameplay, reminiscent of its original Wii version.

The catchThere are no checkpoints, so one mistake sends you back to the level start.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Singleplayer.

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Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™

80% positive from 2,347 reviews20211% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced rhythm runner where players bomb and bounce to music. The core loop involves causing musical mayhem while outrunning an antagonist.

What players likedPlayers praise its fluid, visually appealing rhythm gameplay that offers a challenging and satisfying experience for skilled players.

The catchScreen effects bury the button prompts, making beats hard to read and easy to miss.

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Singleplayer.

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