Choose AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia)
Choose AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. 1,662 Steam reviews back the pick.
AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) vs MusicHell
AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) and MusicHell both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) (2019) is 7 years older than MusicHell (2026). MusicHell is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 MusicHell
Choose MusicHell if you want the Online Co-op and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. MusicHell launched in 2026.
Both AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) and MusicHell sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op, 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
 AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) |  MusicHell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (1,662 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Vitamin Games | Sindruid |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) (2019) is 7 years older than MusicHell (2026).
- MusicHell is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MusicHell has no Deck rating yet.
AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) vs MusicHell — FAQ
- Should I play AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) or MusicHell first?
- If you want chronology, AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) (2019) came out before MusicHell (2026). 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 AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) and MusicHell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) and MusicHell have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; MusicHell ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MusicHell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.