Games like No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

Rock-infused action-adventure with rhythm combat. Explore Vinyl City, fight EDM megastars, and lead a musical revolution.

89% positive from 2,064 · 2021 · 32% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $3.72 (2025-09-29)

ActionRhythmSoundtrackElectronic MusicLinearFemale Protagonist

Six games like No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

Indie Game: The Movie

96% positive from 1,055 reviews201226% finish it

This is a feature documentary about independent game development. It follows the creation of Super Meat Boy, Braid, and FEZ, showcasing the developers' struggles and triumphs.

The catchDwells on developer angst and ego rather than showing how the games were made.

Both are tagged Linear and Indie.

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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, Female Protagonist and Action.

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Majotori

96% positive from 1,883 reviews201788% finish itDeck Verified

Majotori is a narratrivia game where players answer trivia questions to advance an interactive story. Failing questions leads to character deaths, creating a dark, consequence-driven experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Majotori as a charming, quick trivia game with engaging, cute, and clever branching stories, reminiscent of visual novels.

The catchTrivia leans heavily on obscure anime questions the settings barely filter out.

Both are tagged Adventure and Indie.

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Dreamcore

89% positive from 1,798 reviews202569% finish itDeck Unsupported

Psychological exploration game featuring liminal spaces. Players use observation and intuition to navigate surreal, unsettling environments.

What players likedPlayers praise "Dreamcore" as the best backrooms/liminal walking simulator, compared to POOLS and The Complex Expedition, for its monster-free psychological horror and immersive exploration.

The catchMaps are huge, empty and samey, so progress means aimless wandering for hours.

Both are tagged Adventure and Indie.

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Taiji

91% positive from 1,423 reviews202237% finish itDeck Verified

An adventure puzzle game with a tile-toggling interface. It features a dense world with distinct areas and hidden clues.

What players likedPlayers praise "Taiji" as a pure logic puzzler, often compared to "The Witness," for its clever challenges and rewarding exploration.

The catchPuzzle rules are never taught properly, so solving turns into guessing and brute forcing.

Both are tagged Adventure and Indie.

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Megs Monster

96% positive from 1,175 reviews202374% finish itDeck Verified

Story-driven JRPG where you protect a crying girl whose tears cause the apocalypse. Master unique battle mechanics and mini-games to keep her pacified.

What players likedPlayers adore its heartfelt story and character development, reminiscent of games that evoke strong emotional responses.

The catchMost of the runtime is dialogue on linear maps, with bare bones scripted battles.

Both are tagged Linear, Adventure and Indie.

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More about No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

What players liked

Players praise the unique art style and incredible soundtrack, making it a charming and engaging rhythm-action experience.

The catch

Billed as a rhythm game, but the beat barely matters and combat feels generic.

Reviews: 89% positive from 2,064
Released: 2021
Finish it: 32% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $3.72 (2025-09-29)
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 89% positive, but with 2,064 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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