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Looking for games like Pulsewave? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with FLOWFALL Inertia, Beat Vortex or AudioSurf.

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  1. One long fall through neon, music and motion. Morph your glowing shape through gates timed to an original soundtrack, choose your route where the shaft splits, and chase FLOW until the whole world lights up. Race up to three friends online, or sink into it alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLOWFALL Inertia.

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  2. Beat Vortex is a physics-driven rhythm game where you fly freely through a twisting, music-reactive tunnel—like if a flight sim and a music game had a baby. Where most rhythm games rely on hand-built levels or rigid tracks, Beat Vortex analyzes your music and builds a playable level on the fly. Just load a song, and within seconds you're soaring through a unique, beat-matched world shaped by your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Vortex.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 7,550 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 3 reviews

    Audiosurf is a puzzle/rhythm hybrid game created by Invisible Handlebar, a personal company created by Dylan Fitterer. It's track-like stages visually mimic the music the player chooses, while the player races across several lanes collecting colored blocks that appear in sync with the music. The music used in the game is chosen from the user's own library, from almost any DRM-free format, as well … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AudioSurf.

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  4. Dive into an immersive 3D rhythm experience. Whether playing solo or teaming up in 2-player local co-op, you can tackle different difficulties and specialized playstyles, including Guitar and Dance Mode. Bring your own tracks by loading an MP3, or listen to live PC audio to create notes on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Music Game.

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  5. Are You A Pilot is a fast neon arcade runner about reflexes, focus, and one more run. Pilot through glowing space lanes, dodge incoming obstacles, collect plasma energy, fire limited lasers, and push your distance higher while the speed keeps climbing. Start with classic lane-based survival in Level 1, unlock the tighter ring course in Level 2, and chase mastery through score, distance, movement,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Are You A Pilot.

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  6. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Rocking Legend is a musical game where you'll take the part of a virtual rock star immersed in beautiful and dynamic environments. Choose between guitar or drums and immediately go on stage in free-play mode. Alternatively, you can participate in the single-player campaign through a series of levels and original soundtracks created purposely for the game to improve your skills and unlock new inst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocking Legend.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stunning alien worlds. Fly solo or team up with a friend. Encounter strange enemies and giant boss creatures. Unleash devastating missile barrages and rain heavy cannon fire to the beat of the epic soundtrack from Monstercat. Aaero2 is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed 'Aaero' (2017). The game has been completely … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aaero2.

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  8. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    97% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Phantom Spark is an exhilarating high-speed racing game that will test your limits. Push for your best time in precision time-trial races across three domains full of otherworldly architecture. Take on challenges, hone your skills, and master the pathways to surpass the champions. Pushing you forward in the single-player campaign, you have the domain champions. Giving you the drive to set ever-fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Spark.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,056 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes the love of gaming and music. Together they become great… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Hazard 2.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,823 reviews

    Vecter is a fast-paced runner (and at some point shooter) game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max, rip it out of the console and then try to survive for as long as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vecter.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 840 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Ding Dong XL is a neon-infused one button arcade game. It is an addictive 'just-one-more-round' score chaser, perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ding Dong XL.

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  13. Tilt interconnected boards to guide the balls into their holes. Master 100 hand-crafted levels across walled Zen Mode and wall-less Patience Mode, create custom puzzles with the Level Editor, and climb global leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patience Balls.

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  14. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Signal to Noise is a classic-inspired music-driven rail shooter. Welcome to the next generation of music-driven gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal to Noise.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    VR rhythm game on steroids. Beat challenging songs with your bare fists in Fit Boxing, wield variety of weapons (blades, tonfas, phasers, staff, saw) in Free Style or concentrate on text flow in Letter Hunter mode. Global and friends leaderboards, calories burnt statistics. Custom songs and videos support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Beater: Quite My Tempo!.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments. FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master. A multi-layered level design across eight different tracks, together with a procedural endless mode make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOTONICA.

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  17. One ring, one gap, and a wall closing in. You rotate a ship around the center and find the gap before the wall reaches you. Four modes, and in MUSIC every wall sits on a beat of the track. The longer you run clean, the higher the multiplier, and at x8 the whole plane tilts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERIHELIA.

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  18. Beat-Sensei is a VR rhythm game built around real blade-combat: swing katana, energy blade, or dual blades to the beat across 7 unique worlds. Enjoy 260+ songs, 50+ quests, 5 difficulty levels, unlockable rewards, and the freedom to add your own music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat-Sensei.

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  19. A rhythm slash action game: monsters race down the highway, slash on the beat, chain crits, climb the arcade tower, and fight ranked PvP for the top score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASURA BEAT.

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  20. Turn any song into a 360° racing tunnel and ride inside the music. Bring your own tracks or pick from 100+ built-in songs. Race for the score, learn every track, or just cruise the flow. Deep ship & tube customization. Your music has never looked this good. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Racer.

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  21. BEATSHIFT ARENA is a multiplayer arena shooter where weapons fire to the beat. Each match runs on a music track, and your shots, missiles, and abilities sync to its rhythm — so every song plays differently. The core is fast, close-quarters combat: dash, multi-jump, and grapple across neon arenas that shift around you mid-match. Take damage and grow — become a bigger threat and a bigger target. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BEATSHIFT ARENA.

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    THE HOUSE DOESN'T ALWAYS WIN Welcome to MAZINO – where the casino floor is a maze and every corner could be your last. You are Chip, a lucky token trying to cash out big while evading the Dealers, relentless enforcers who patrol the neon corridors and don't let anyone leave a winner. WHAT IS MAZINO? Navigate maze-like casino floors, collect chips, avoid the Dealers, and survive long enoug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mazino.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Master 50 fast-paced levels and train your Soul Reflex in a high-speed, 3D Runner centered on a journey toward Spiritual Awakening. Try, try, and try again as you visualize your mind's eye. Every run is a reflection of your focus, presence, and mastery. Master the flow, transcend the limits of the physical, and chase the Light to awaken your true potential. This is a challenge of precision, spi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Reflex.

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  24. Can you survive this deadly laser show and beat nostalgia? Synth Laser is a dynamic laser maze rhythm-avoider game. Get ready to dodge and weave around the deadly and stunning laser show, built upon the outrun and synthwave music. This game provides a breathtaking laser show with the precision of rhythm games. Players must dodge the zapping lasers, timing each movement to the beat of a mesme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synth Laser.

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  25. The Art of Flight is an homage to 80’s/90’s action arcade games, with a fresh twist on the genre. Forgo traditional live-counters and instead pilot multiple ships simultaneously to take down waves of enemies.  With each run being randomized, and over 60 stages to play through, no two runs will feel the same. Shift your focus from ship to ship as you play out an epic space battle full of moments o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Art Of Flight.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Get Ready to Shoot to the Beat In Beatshooter! Strap in, load up, and get ready to blast your way through a psychedelic roller coaster of rhythm and mayhem in BeatShooter - the funkiest rhythm shooter this side of the metaverse! Ride the Rails, Shoot the BeatsHop aboard the groove train for a trip down Melody Lane. Your tracks are laid by the beat, your ammo is unlimited, and your targets are al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeatShooter.

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  27. Bass Invaders is a rhythmic fusion of classic shoot 'em up and live audio analysis. Battle to the other side of the galaxy on a mission to save the Earth in a campaign mode with a genre-spanning soundtrack, or load literally any song and experience your favourite music in a new way. Play using any song you like, loading from your own files or using online video. Any track, any time. No limits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bass Invaders.

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  28. Stardust is a VR action game inspired by the classic Space Invaders arcade set in stylish and charming world. Play solo, co-op, or PvP with a friend as you shoot, dodge, and create black-holes along your way to the top of the world leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust VR.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Gameplay Drive the car to avoid colliding with other vehicles on the road.Game Features Support importing local music, local decal pictures. 12 maps, 5 cars, 20+ music. AI co-pilot. Dynamic raindrop windows. A large number of custom effect options. Steam achievements, Steam leaderboards, Steam cloud support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synth Retro Vapor Wave.

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    The song does not begin until you earn it. PULSARI is a precision rhythm arcade game about pulling sound out of the dark. At first, there is only a pulse. A rotating nexus hangs in the dark. Beat rings rush toward it from four directions. You strike up, down, left, right — not to follow the music, but to summon it. Every clean hit adds pressure. Every miss tears all apart. Hold the line and the tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULSARI.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 373 reviews

    This post is for the original jam version of HYPERBEAT (previously Hyper Knight). Please check out the full-game on steam, and give it a wishlist if you like what you see! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2263360 !!! GAMEPAD REQUIRED !!! (Made for the Seattle Indies Slow Jam 2022) Speed along at break-neck speed, but don't lose the rhythm.You are Hyper Knight!Use the left stick to control you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERBEAT.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,722 reviews

    Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead as Disco.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Turn typing into a road trip!Every keystroke fuels your car across endless neon highways, from glowing deserts to midnight forests. The more you type, the farther & faster you go, even while working or browsing. Always-On-Top: Cruise in a transparent window while doing anything else. Endless Environments: Unlock deserts, forests, cities, and more as you drive. Collect & Customi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DriveWave.

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  34. Discord Server About the GameGet ready to relive the soul of the '80s in RetroZen! Experience Iconic Cars: Cruise in over 15 iconic cars, from classics to supercars, each crafted with attention to detail and nostalgia in mind. Endless Exploration: Explore tons of unique maps, from neon-filled cityscapes to trippy wormholes, each offering a distinct atmosphere and a brand-new experience. Cus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroZen.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    57% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    Billie's Wheelie is an adventure racing platformer game, You can play it with up to 8 players Co-op/PvP, Playing as a hamster in his ball trying to beat all challenges, Collecting all cheese pieces for rewards, And beating your friend's time records. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Billies Wheelie.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Player One and Player Two try to stay atop the colourful, wibbly wobbly cloud, while mysterious and powerful items fall from the sky. A procedurally generated experience like no other! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudrift.

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  37. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Electro Ride is a Soviet Bloc Arcade Racer with neon lights. Become the fastest racer in Neon-alternative East Bloc from the Berlin Wall to Moscow. Neon lights, unique classic East Bloc cars, color-sensitive boosts strips, phisics, synthwave and beloved splitscreen. 100% adrenaline! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electro Ride: The Neon Racing.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews

    A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Dreamvibe is an interactive audiovisual experience where you use your blade to blow the fluids of music vibes as they come flying at you. Every beat has its direction you need to match. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAMVIBE.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 714 reviews

    Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, mathematical scenery that animates to the music. And this is not some boring mathematics. This is fractals. There are worlds to explore, ugly enemies to kill, pretty allies to protect, bonuses to collect, and scores to beat (if you are into this sort of thing). It also includes arena edit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Polynomial.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Space God is a top-down shooting game that reinterprets retro sensibility. You can experience singleplayer, co-op, and online multiplayer. Never stop and keep moving! Then you will survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space God.

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  42. Set the azimuth, elevation and launch speed, read the wind and the weather, and lob shells across endless procedurally generated islands to destroy every fruit. Play untimed on Easy or race the clock on Normal and Hard. Earn weapons from airdropped crates, or take on up to three friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitless Campaign.

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  43. Hit the orbs. Dodge the bombs. Beat your best! In Orb Rush VR, you're right in the middle of the action! Strike incoming orbs with your virtual hands, collect valuable bonuses, and dodge dangerous obstacles. React fast, keep moving, and push yourself to beat your high score again and again. There's no artificial locomotion. You move within your own play space while the targets and hazards come t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orb Rush VR.

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  44. Reset Arena is a fast, text-rendered 1v1 duel game. Attack, block and dash on independent cooldowns, toggle between skill shots like homing darts and ensnaring hooks and outread your opponent across 20+ arenas full of shifting hazards and dynamic environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RESET ARENA.

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  45. A neon bullet-heaven in a living void. You are a pilot in an arena that grows, shifts biomes, and floods with enemies. Collect XP, draft upgrade cards, evolve weapons, and ride the synthwave pulse until the network cuts you out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulse://Void.

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  46. Escape Sequence is a synthwave highway racer where the traffic is a song and the wild drivers play it with you. Weave an ocean-side freeway at sunset, chain near-misses, outlive AI rivals who drive like you do — solo, LAN, or online with friends and public lobbies. Everything glows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Sequence.

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    Ride your own music. Soundway transforms any song into a neon roller coaster racing through deep space, with every burst of speed, climb, drop, and turn shaped by the track itself. Catch the beat, build massive combos, dodge hazards, and chase the music across the stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soundway.

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  48. MASTER THE BEATEvery shot counts. VECTORHYTHM is a rhythm-driven survivor shooter where firing in time with the music charges your power, strengthens your weapons, and turns every song into a battle for survival. Miss the beat and your momentum fades. Master it, and you'll become unstoppable! RHYTHM IS YOUR GREATEST WEAPONUnlike traditional survivor games, success isn't just about movement. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VECTORHYTHM.

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  49. A guitar practice game with live note and chord detection, scoring, loop mode, note-by-note mode, speed control, and a rhythm mode playable with keyboard or gamepad. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to String Theory.

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    A robot, after humanity. The beat builds the world. Chase it or fall behind. Chain pickups, build combos, survive three stages of escalating rhythm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RobotzZz.

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