Rank 01- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like Beat Defender
- 16 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Beat Defender: Rhythm Doctor, Thumper, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Everhood 2, and A Musical Story. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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A Musical Story
Why this: Also Rhythm and Drama, like Beat Defender.
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Why this: Also Rhythm and Emotional, like Beat Defender.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Beat Defender
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Reda, Nick
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 2
- 100% of 4 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
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About Beat Defender
The closest matches to Beat Defender: Rhythm Doctor, Thumper, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Everhood 2, and A Musical Story. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Beat Defender is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rhythm Doctor, Thumper and Crypt of the NecroDancer — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
About Beat Defender: In this experimental Action Rhythm Game, embrace the art of the blade to score points and cut notes in a song! Defend your local homeless community from the evil that threatens them, while we donate 100% of Developer Proceeds to the Denver Rescue Mission, supporting homeless people in Denver, CO!
Is Beat Defender worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 4 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: Rhythm Doctor, Thumper, Crypt of the NecroDancer
Frequently asked about Beat Defender
Can I run it?
How much does Beat Defender cost?
Beat Defender is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Beat Defender?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Beat Defender are Rhythm Doctor, Thumper, Crypt of the NecroDancer.
Who developed Beat Defender?
Beat Defender was developed by Reda, Nick and published by Reda.