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2018PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified91 % positive3.49 €

A bright anime-styled rhythm game where you run along stages in time with the music, kicking enemies and dodging obstacles. The catchy soundtrack and cute humor make it approachable, while higher difficulties demand precise timing.

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots of humour
Lavish presentation

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The closest matches for Muse Dash are Rift of the NecroDancer, Gitaroo Man and Melatonin. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Muse Dash special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Rift of the NecroDancer 95% match – Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Newest alternative: Rhythm Sprout 89% match – released 2023

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Rift of the NecroDancer

95 %Match

2025PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive19.50 €

A fast-paced rhythm spinoff of the NecroDancer universe where Cadence beats enemies and bosses in time with a catchy Danny Baranowsky soundtrack. Precise timing and great music take center stage.

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Gitaroo Man

Lots of humour

A quirky rhythm game in which a shy boy wields a magical guitar to save the universe. It offers beat-driven boss duels, a wild cartoon look and an infectious soundtrack.

Melatonin

Lavish presentation

A charming rhythm game set in dreamscapes where animations and sound cues, rather than on-screen overlays, keep you on beat. Hand-drawn visuals and playful surprises make every level feel different.

Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight

Lavish presentation

A rhythm game where you dance along with the Phantom Thieves of Persona 5 to remixed tracks from its soundtrack. Slick style and beloved characters are the main draw.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd

Lavish presentation

A rhythm game starring Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku, where you hit precise button prompts in time with the songs. A big song list, many costumes and a Diva Room with minigames deliver plenty of fan service.

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Lots of humour

A rhythm-driven auto-runner where you jump, slide and kick in time with the music. Colorful, quirky worlds and a witty narrator add charm while demanding precise timing.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix

Lavish presentation

A colorful rhythm game with over 100 Vocaloid songs where you hit notes in time, with hundreds of costumes to dress up Miku and her friends.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F

Lavish presentation

A rhythm game where you hit timed button prompts to Vocaloid songs by Hatsune Miku, accompanied by colorful music videos and costume customization.

Rhythm Sprout

Lots of humour

A fast-paced rhythm action game with an original soundtrack spanning K-pop, EDM, hip-hop and chill lo-fi. A quirky story leads through 30 handcrafted levels and boss fights timed to the music.

PaRappa the Rapper

Lots of humour

The grandfather of rhythm games: you press buttons in time to help PaRappa the dog win rap battles. Its quirky paper-cutout look, goofy teachers and catchy songs make it unforgettable.

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