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This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!

2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDWindows · macOSby echo games
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    City of Beats

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    Crypt of the NecroDancer

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    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Thumper

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Frequently asked about Rhythm Fighter

How much does Rhythm Fighter cost?
Rhythm Fighter is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Rhythm Fighter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rhythm Fighter are Crypt of the NecroDancer, BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE, Thumper.
Who developed Rhythm Fighter?
Rhythm Fighter was developed by echo games and published by Coconut Island Games.

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