Choose Symphony
Choose Symphony if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Symphony launched in 2012.
Symphony vs Rhythm Storm
Symphony and Rhythm Storm both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Symphony (2012) is 13 years older than Rhythm Storm (2025). Rhythm Storm scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Symphony (87.3% positive). 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 Rhythm Storm
Choose Rhythm Storm if you want the HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rhythm Storm launched in 2025.
Both Symphony and Rhythm Storm sit in Action 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
 Symphony |  Rhythm Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (605 reviews) | 94.3% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Empty Clip Studios | Radiangames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Symphony (2012) is 13 years older than Rhythm Storm (2025).
- Rhythm Storm scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Symphony (87.3% positive).
- Symphony is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Rhythm Storm (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Symphony is Deck Unsupported, Rhythm Storm is Deck Verified.
Symphony vs Rhythm Storm — FAQ
- Should I play Symphony or Rhythm Storm first?
- If you want chronology, Symphony (2012) came out before Rhythm Storm (2025). 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 Symphony and Rhythm Storm similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.