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

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

92% positive from 3,072 · 2013 · 9% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.19 (2014-11-26)

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Six games like BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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 Runner, Rhythm and Music.

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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 Runner, Rhythm and Music.

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Intralism

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 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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AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia)

96% positive from 1,728 reviews2019Deck Playable

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

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

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

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Difficult.

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Boson X

92% positive from 1,585 reviews201412% finish itDeck Playable

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner where players time jumps to build speed and discover particles. It offers unforgiving, reflex-based gameplay in a subatomic setting.

The catchMoving sideways means jumping and you cannot steer midair, so control feels clumsy.

Both are tagged Runner, Difficult and Action.

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

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 92% positive from 3,072
Released: 2013
Finish it: 9% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.19 (2014-11-26)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 3,072 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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