Choose Music Killer
Choose Music Killer if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Music Killer launched in 2019.
Music Killer vs Pulsar
Music Killer and Pulsar both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Music Killer (2019) is 5 years older than Pulsar (2024). Pulsar is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Music Killer (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Pulsar
Choose Pulsar if you want the Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, and HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pulsar launched in 2024.
Both Music Killer and Pulsar sit in Action and Indie 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
 Music Killer |  Pulsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (147 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | AbstractArt | Construct Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Music Killer (2019) is 5 years older than Pulsar (2024).
- Pulsar is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Music Killer (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Music Killer has co-op; Pulsar does not.
Music Killer vs Pulsar — FAQ
- Should I play Music Killer or Pulsar first?
- If you want chronology, Music Killer (2019) came out before Pulsar (2024). 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 Music Killer and Pulsar similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Pulsar have multiplayer like Music Killer?
- No. Music Killer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pulsar is listed as single-player only.