Rhythm Storm

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Rhythm Storm is a single player action game. It was developed by Radiangames and was released on July 25, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with strong rhythmic elements where your vehicle moves to the beat as you control movement and special powers. Choose your vehicle and its abilities, then survive waves of enemies across unique worlds and songs. The game features crisp vector graphics with action synced tightly to music.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

music19 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a mesmerizing aesthetic that creates an intense and immersive experience.
The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with a variety of upgrades and build options that keep each run feeling fresh.
The soundtrack is excellent, perfectly complementing the action and enhancing the overall experience.

The visual clarity diminishes in later levels, making it difficult to track enemies amidst the chaos.
The game lacks sufficient content, with only a few worlds and limited enemy diversity, leading to potential repetitiveness.
The meta-progression system is poorly balanced, requiring excessive grinding for upgrades, which can detract from the enjoyment.

music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
51%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging quality, perfectly complementing the intense gameplay and visuals. While the soundtrack features a solid mix of electronic tracks that enhance the overall experience, some players note a lack of variety, with only a handful of songs leading to potential repetitiveness during extended play sessions. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect that significantly contributes to the game's appeal, though players express a desire for more tracks and the option to play their own music.
- “The music is perfect, but also the sound effects are amazing and designed to sound like they fit right in with the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack for the game is a constant adrenaline high encapsulated in a swaggering mix of progressive tech and deep tech dance rhythms.”
- “Absolutely beautiful game with a wonderful concept and soundtrack!”
- “The music in the pause screens and menus is very good, but it can get a bit overwhelming, especially after completing a difficult run, as the beat never stops, making extended sessions or repeat runs less attractive.”
- “After about two hours, I needed to turn off the music because it is the same over and over again; there are only about five tracks in total, which sound just like any trance, likely because there are only five 'worlds'.”
- “It would be nice to be able to play my own music while playing, similar to Beat Hazard.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of Rhythm Storm are widely praised for their vibrant, clean, and mesmerizing aesthetic, reminiscent of classic arcade games with modern flair. Players appreciate the smooth performance even under chaotic conditions, highlighting the game's ability to maintain clarity amidst overwhelming visual effects. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and an engaging soundtrack creates a compelling and immersive experience that keeps players returning.
- “The visuals are beautiful and the game runs really smooth, even with an insane amount of enemies and particles on the screen, which, even at its most chaotic, are designed so that you're still able to keep track of what is going on and never get lost.”
- “The visuals are super crisp and some of the best I've seen this year.”
- “This is a unique twin stick shooter roguelike that also has phenomenal visuals and is a bedlam of special effects greatness that looks amazing no matter what resolution you play.”
- “Its hard to explain, but I'm not talking about the art style, I'm talking about the way the game behaves when it comes to transitions and displaying information.”
- “And I thought I would never see a worthy competitor for Geometry Wars or Waves 1/2 in terms of vector graphics eye candy!”
- “Maybe the first bullet heaven game I've felt would be right at home on a cabinet blasting beats in a dark arcade, and not just for the vector aesthetics (though they go a long way).”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth performance, engaging mechanics, and satisfying progression system, blending elements from various genres to create an addictive experience. Players appreciate the polished visuals, excellent audio, and the variety of weapons and upgrades, although some feel that design choices could enhance the overall experience further. Overall, the game delivers a compelling and enjoyable gameplay loop that encourages replayability.
- “Setting aside mechanics and details, what really counts here is that it feels good to play.”
- “The gameplay is tight and endlessly satisfying, but what really sets it apart is how the sublime visuals, music, and haptics all work together.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the roguelike aspect is done excellently and both the temporary and permanent upgrades feel very satisfying.”
- “All in all, I think there is the structure of a great game, but it hasn't been pushed to its maximum potential due to design decisions that detriment the gameplay experience.”
- “It's a bullet heaven, but there are no rhythm elements that impact the actual gameplay in a meaningful way.”
- “The gameplay feels exciting and the progression feels good and is likely to provide a lot of replayability.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
While the game features a diverse array of weapon and tank classes that contribute to an engaging gameplay loop and satisfying progression, the lack of varied enemy types diminishes its overall replayability. Players may find themselves growing tired of repetitive enemy behavior, which limits the challenge and excitement of experimenting with different builds.
- “The gameplay feels exciting, and the progression feels good, likely providing a lot of replayability.”
- “The gameplay loop is very addicting, and the large amounts of weapon and tank classes add to the replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the atmosphere could benefit from additional chill tracks to enhance the overall experience and allow for a more relaxed transition between gameplay moments.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with every detail.”
- “The haunting sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some suggesting that completing all bonuses could require hundreds of hours, making the experience feel tedious and overwhelming even for dedicated fans.
- “I genuinely cannot imagine someone, even a person who likes the game a lot, grinding out every single bonus, which I can only assume would take hundreds of hours.”
- “So it gets extremely grindy very fast.”