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Games like Melatonin

  • 24 games
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026

Players who liked Melatonin also play

The closest matches to Melatonin: Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops, A Little to the Left, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Spin Rhythm XD. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • 2025
  1. Rank 06

    Ynglet

    Why this: Also Music and Surreal, like Melatonin.

    • $3.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2021
  2. Rank 08

    Everhood

    • $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2021

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Melatonin

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Rhythm Doctor

    Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin.

    • 98% of 7,758 reviews
  2. 2
    Bits & Bops

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 94% of 755 reviews
  3. 3
    A Little to the Left

    Same chill mood as Melatonin.

    • 92% of 9,531 reviews
  4. 4
    Rift of the NecroDancer

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 95% of 2,813 reviews
  5. 5
    Spin Rhythm XD

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 98% of 2,372 reviews
  6. 6
    Ynglet

    Also Music and Surreal, like Melatonin.

    • 98% of 245 reviews
  7. 7
    A Dance of Fire and Ice

    Genres: Indie

    • 95% of 14,824 reviews
  8. 8
    Everhood

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 96% of 8,159 reviews
  9. 9
    AudioSurf

    Genres: Indie

    • 95% of 6,139 reviews
  10. 10
    Beat Hazard

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 95% of 3,477 reviews
  11. 11
    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 96% of 12,463 reviews
  12. 12
    Hi-Fi RUSH

    Genres: Action

    • 98% of 16,022 reviews
  13. 13
    Figment

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 85% of 455 reviews
  14. 14
    Octahedron: Transfixed Edition

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 93% of 70 reviews
  15. 15
    HYPERBEAT

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 100% of 300 reviews
  16. 16
    Is This Seat Taken?

    Genres: Indie, Casual

    • 97% of 4,976 reviews
  17. 17
    Thumper

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 92% of 3,064 reviews
  18. 18
    Melody's Escape

    Genres: Indie

    • 91% of 2,153 reviews
  19. 19
    MUSYNX

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 84% of 1,139 reviews
  20. 20
    AVICII Invector

    Genres: Indie, Casual

    • 97% of 418 reviews
  21. 21
    TOEM: A Photo Adventure

    Same cozy mood as Melatonin.

    • 99% of 2,865 reviews
  22. 22
    The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 85% of 218 reviews
  23. 23
    Beatblock

    Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation

    • 98% of 665 reviews
  24. 24
    Lost and Found Co.

    Genres: Indie, Casual

    • 98% of 848 reviews
Melatonin — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2022
  • Developer: Half Asleep
  • Price: $14.99checked Nov 4
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 95% of 4,418 reviews
  • Genres: Action, Indie
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS

Players highlight

  • Accessibility options make it inclusive
  • Custom level creation expands replayability
  • Emotional storytelling resonates deeply
  • Chill
  • Cozy
  • Relaxing

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About Melatonin

The closest matches to Melatonin: Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops, A Little to the Left, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Spin Rhythm XD. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Melatonin is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops and A Little to the Left — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its accessibility toggle and custom level sharing. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

Melatonin is a rhythm game released in 2022 by Half Asleep. The game presents dream-themed levels where players synchronize actions with visual and audio cues without traditional interface overlays. Hand-drawn colorful 2D visuals guide rhythm-based gameplay through challenging sequences where players chase perfect scores. The developer has included accessibility options that make the experience inclusive, and a custom-level creation tool expands replayability significantly. Players describe the atmosphere as relaxing, and reviewers note that the emotional storytelling resonates deeply with audiences. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 95% positive rating from over 4,400 Steam reviews. Melatonin is available for $7.49 USD.

About Melatonin: Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.

Is Melatonin worth buying?

  • 95% of 4,418 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.4 h played before their negative review.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“I usually LOVE rhythm games... I sadly just can't get myself to like the gameplay in this one. The songs aren't very satisfying to play to, and the window to get a perfect just isn't in tune with the music for like half of the songs. It's…”
4 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops, A Little to the Left

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Frequently asked about Melatonin

Can I run it?

Is Melatonin verified for Steam Deck?

Yes — Melatonin is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.

How much does Melatonin cost?

Melatonin is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Melatonin?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Melatonin are Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops, A Little to the Left.

Who developed Melatonin?

Melatonin was developed by Half Asleep.