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2001 PlayStation

A rail shooter where every shot becomes part of the electronic soundtrack. Abstract neon visuals, rhythm and sound merge into a hypnotic trip through a computer network.

What defines Rez:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Rez are Child of Eden, Aaero and Rollerdrome. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Rez special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Child of Eden

98 %

2011 PlayStationXbox

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Sci-fi setting

A rhythm-driven rail shooter by Tetsuya Mizuguchi where music, light and color blend into a synesthetic trip. You lock on and fire in time with the beat at abstract enemies across psychedelic cyberspace worlds.

Aaero

Lavish presentation

A rhythm shooter where you fly along ribbons of light, blasting enemies and bosses in time with licensed electronic music. The soundtrack and stylized look are the highlights.

Rollerdrome

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Amplitude

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced Harmonix rhythm game where you pilot a ship across multiple note lanes, hitting notes in time with electronic tracks. The reboot of the classic focuses on precise beatmatching, glowing neon visuals and a strong soundtrack.

Cyber Hook

Sci-fi setting

A fast 3D platformer set in a neon retrowave world, where you swing with a grappling hook, run along walls and slow time to race through short, speedrun-style levels. Precision and momentum matter far more than story or character growth.

Tempest 2000

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Einhänder

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Race the Sun

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade runner where you pilot a solar-powered craft through procedurally generated landscapes, racing to outlast the sunset. Simple controls, tight dodging and a high-score focus make for addictive short runs.

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