Games like Rift of the NecroDancer
If Rift of the NecroDancer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rhythm Quest, Crypt of the NecroDancer and PUMP IT UP RISE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its amazing original soundtrack, challenging and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Rift of the NecroDancer: The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.
Players who liked Rift of the NecroDancer also play
Steam players who put hours into Rift of the NecroDancer also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Rhythm Quest
WHY THIS
Top pick for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Rhythm Quest is a 2-button rhythm platformer game. Jump, attack, and fly to the beat through upbeat songs that are hand-crafted to highlight complex rhythms!
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Second-strongest match for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
PUMP IT UP RISE
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Third-strongest match for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.
PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.
Bits & Bops
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
Temple Of Snek
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Ranked #5 for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
A snaky tile-based puzzle dungeon adventure. Defend the temple, monch the infidels, and grow and grow ...and grow?
Beat Hazard
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation and an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Ranked #6 for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Experience your music collection like 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.
Soundodger+
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Ranked #7 for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Fresh Tracks
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Ranked #8 for Rift of the NecroDancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Rift of the NecroDancer
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Muse Dash
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
K-Pop & Rock Band Manager
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
A new star is born! Favour Toys B.V. Entertainment wants to release a new 4-member Band. You have to choose the trainees who you think are ready to make their debut to the public and make a new history. How you manage the band will determine their future.
Pizza Tower
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Reflect
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rift of the NecroDancer cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
This is a simple and complex puzzle game about light. You need to use Optical components to direct lights and lit up the rings.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rift of the NecroDancer at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Rift of the NecroDancer.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Virtual Cottage
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Brace Yourself Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Brace Yourself Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Another title from Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind Rift of the NecroDancer. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Phantom Brigade
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Another title from Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind Rift of the NecroDancer. Shares Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.
Industries of Titan
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation and an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Another title from Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind Rift of the NecroDancer. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Create a sprawling industrial city. Compete with other rival corporations on Titan for resources, territory, and power. Seek victory via technology, influence, warfare, or the wealth extracted from your citizens. Stake your claim to the Industries of Titan in this innovative sim/strategy game!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
PUMP IT UP RISE
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Rift of the NecroDancer.
PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.
Bits & Bops
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
Fresh Tracks
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Rift of the NecroDancer.
Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.
Frequently asked about Rift of the NecroDancer
- Is Rift of the NecroDancer verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rift of the NecroDancer 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 Rift of the NecroDancer cost?
- Rift of the NecroDancer is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Rift of the NecroDancer?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rift of the NecroDancer are Rhythm Quest, Crypt of the NecroDancer, PUMP IT UP RISE.
- Who developed Rift of the NecroDancer?
- Rift of the NecroDancer was developed by Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games and published by Klei Publishing.
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