Games like Defeat the Beat

"Audioshield" is an arcade-style, single-player game for HTC Vive that lets you experience your music collection in VR, with stellar mechanics, ingenious graphics, and a killer soundtrack. Every song has its own online leaderboard, and the game supports local leaderboards for friendly competition. Polygon said, "Let's punch the hell out of music in virtual reality with Audioshield." Despite some bugs, the game offers exceptional replayability.

"AGAINST is a single-player shooter game with an intriguing story set in 1930s America, where you fight against deadly enemies and dreadful bosses in rhythmic combat, all presented in a splendid dark comic-style with fabulous graphics and ingenious music. The game allows you to play custom levels or create your own, offering a unique experience of slicing henchmen and mowing them down while dodging obstacles and running up walls."

Soundboxing is a single-player VR music game for the HTC Vive that lets you create and compete in challenges by punching to the beat of your favorite music videos. Users can search YouTube for videos, record challenges, and share them with others. The game features high score leaderboards and a robot marionette boxing match playback of high scores. While the game has exceptional gameplay and good music, there are reports of bugs.

"Holodance" is a single-player virtual reality rhythm game with a good plot and gameplay. The game offers an environmentalism-themed Story Mode, as well as a Free Mode where players can dance to their own music libraries or over 12,000 songs from osu!. With 20 diverse environments ranging from beaches to abstract tunnels and the option to enable a workout mode, players can enjoy an immersive and engaging experience.

"30XX" is a platformer game with crisp controls and fluid movement, blending the style of classics like Mega Man X with the replayability of modern Roguelikes. Featuring single-player and local co-op modes for up to 2 players, explore a lush, verdant world and fight to save what remains. With distinct characters, beautiful spritework, and an outstanding soundtrack, "30XX" offers a hilarious and grinding experience full of beautiful replayability. Join the Discord community to stay updated on the game's development.

"CYBRID is a single-player, musical VR game with excellent mechanics and graphics. Players fight cyborgs in rhythm-based combat, using swords, pistols, and wrist-mounted blades while dodging and jumping through neon-lit levels. Customize your experience with weapon modifications and color scheme choices, with success relying on following the beat and careful aim."

"Paradiddle" is a musical VR game that allows for 2-player co-op and multiplayer modes, as well as single-player. It offers a realistic drumming experience with a wide variety of percussion instruments and difficulty levels. Players can create their own custom drum sets and play along to built-in songs or in freeplay mode. The game's rhythm game mode provides a challenging and entertaining experience for both beginners and pros.

Synth Riders is a freestyle dance rhythm game where players catch notes, ride rails, and dodge obstacles to the beat of music. With 74 free songs and 67 optional paid DLC tracks from various artists, players can burn calories and have fun while dancing. The game also features customizable player experiences, including cross-platform multiplayer and a custom song editor.

"Praey for the Gods is a challenging open-world adventure game where you climb and battle against colossal beasts to restore balance to a frozen world. Traverse diverse landscapes by climbing, gliding, and swimming while discovering hidden secrets and crafting necessary items. Prepare to face tough odds and uncover the mystery behind an eternal winter."

Elsie is an indie action-platformer filled with rogue-like mechanics such as perma-death, procedurally generated levels, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run as unique as possible.