Games like Space Channel 5: Part 2

89% positive from 1,862 reviewsReleased 201149% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,862 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Space Channel 5: Part 2

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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Before the Echo

86% positive from 1,452 reviews20117% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

Both are tagged Rhythm, Music and Great Soundtrack.

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No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

89% positive from 2,064 reviews202132% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

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

Both are tagged Rhythm, Female Protagonist and Action.

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Melody's Escape

93% positive from 4,809 reviews20167% finish itDeck Verified

Rhythm-based runner where music dictates movement and obstacles. Players navigate a dynamic course, collecting orbs to a personalized soundtrack.

The catchAuto-generated charts for your own music routinely fall out of sync with the beat.

Both are tagged Rhythm and Female Protagonist.

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