Choose Rhythm Hero
Choose Rhythm Hero if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythm Hero launched in 2021.
Rhythm Hero vs The Imaginary Circle
Rhythm Hero and The Imaginary Circle both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Rhythm Hero (2021) is 1 year older than The Imaginary Circle (2022). Rhythm Hero is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Imaginary Circle (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Imaginary Circle
Choose The Imaginary Circle if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Imaginary Circle launched in 2022.
Both Rhythm Hero and The Imaginary Circle sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rhythm Hero |  The Imaginary Circle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WonTak Games | RMTeam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rhythm Hero (2021) is 1 year older than The Imaginary Circle (2022).
- Rhythm Hero is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Imaginary Circle (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Rhythm Hero vs The Imaginary Circle — FAQ
- Should I play Rhythm Hero or The Imaginary Circle first?
- If you want chronology, Rhythm Hero (2021) came out before The Imaginary Circle (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Rhythm Hero and The Imaginary Circle similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.