“A rhythm-adventure about siblings, creative blocks, and playing music in a world where tunes summon dangerous monsters. Talk your way through trouble as you explore vibrant locales. Fight your way through exciting arcade-perfect rhythm setpieces, featuring an original soundtrack by Peak Divide. “
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: 2023
“Fight as a mighty Valkyrie to repel the forces of the underworld from invading the world of Asgard. In BPM, all of your actions and the actions of your enemies are tied to the beat of the music. Your enemies perform a dance-like sequence of attacks to an epic rock opera.
“Your goal is to reach the end of randomly generated dungeons, collecting different weapons, abilities and items each time you play. These weapons and abilities can radically alter the way you play, making each playthrough unique.”
Platforms: Windows (consoles to come)
Release: September 15, 2020
“A 2D platformer that invites you to sing into your microphone to solve musical puzzles and discover the power of your voice as it changes the world.
“This exceptionally unique game provides you the freedom to express yourself through its mechanics, helping you build confidence in both your singing voice and the voice within you. The world of One Hand Clapping is full of vibrant landscapes and mysterious characters portrayed through a warm, minimalist aesthetic that inspires self-expression without overwhelming the senses.”
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Release: 2021 (currently in early access on Google Stadia)
“A music maker bullet hell. Make a beat by traversing through levels collecting new sounds and powers. Combine your musical notes in different ways to create the songs and powers you want. Collect unique power note sounds to unlock powerful abilities. Destroy bosses and enemies with the music you make. The world is full of hypnotic sounds to groove with. Be your own soundtrack! Music, powers, enemies, bosses and dungeons.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
“Journey through a digital afterlife as you discover eternal life comes with sacrifice. Explore the first chapter of a Rhythm RPG that’ll test the limits of human existence.
“Master an entirely skill based rhythm combat with fierce battles and unexpected challenges. With multiple difficulty options, Nocturne is a game suitable for beginners and veterans of the rhythm genre, containing the perfect balance of heart-pumping musical combat with magnificent worldbuilding and deep story. Make friends, battle enemies, and traverse a beautiful world as it falls apart around you.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: March 3, 2020
“Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
“Annika awoke from a strange dream to find herself stranded on the mysterious “Spica Island”! Upon exploring, she meets a boy named Giraffe, who seems to know her yet she can’t remember him at all. Giraffe tasks Annika with finding three special star fragments on the island – Only then will she be able to unravel the mystery!”
Platforms: Windows (also coming to Switch & PS4)
Release: February 18, 2020
developed by Lime Studios | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
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“A rhythm based bullet hell style game about technology and dystopia life. The main mechanic of the game is controlling a computer interface that will try to attack the player in sync with the music.”
It will have a single player story mode, a multiplayer party mode, as well as a level editor.
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I made this from the trailer for Neon Drive (which should be releasing soon). The pulsating light and tunnel lines streaming by turned out to be pretty mesmerizing (at least for me). Hope you like it. :)
developed by Fraoula Apps
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A stylized 80s arcade racing game where you avoid obstacles in time with the music. It’s currently in development for iOS and should be released in the fall of 2015. So, soon!™
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developed by Trésor d’If Games
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A fast paced music/rhythm game where you have to follow Lumiere as she moves around the screen in time to the beat. Available on mobile and coming to Steam Greenlight soon. You can also listen to a small sample of the soundtrack below, or visit the Bandcamp page for the full list.
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