# Games like Pistol Whip

> The closest matches to Pistol Whip: Synth Riders, Beat Saber, AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter, SUPERHOT VR, and Ragnarock. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Synth Riders](https://imho.run/games/885000/synth-riders) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Pistol Whip. 1,006 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/885000/)
2. [Beat Saber](https://imho.run/games/620980/beat-saber) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 52,878 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/)
3. [AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter](https://imho.run/games/1020340/audica-rhythm-shooter) — A frequent pick in Pistol Whip players' libraries, and another Action. 457 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020340/)
4. [SUPERHOT VR](https://imho.run/games/617830/superhot-vr) — Also Bullet Time and VR, like Pistol Whip. 5,741 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/617830/)
5. [Ragnarock](https://imho.run/games/1345820/ragnarock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 1,833 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345820/)
6. [Rez Infinite](https://imho.run/games/636450/rez-infinite) — Also On-Rails Shooter and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 854 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636450/)
7. [ONE BTN BOSSES](https://imho.run/games/1910600/one-btn-bosses) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Pistol Whip. 108 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1910600/)
8. [Audio Trip](https://imho.run/games/826540/audio-trip) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Pistol Whip. 213 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/826540/)
9. [Holodance](https://imho.run/games/422860/holodance) — Also Bullet Time and Music, like Pistol Whip. 162 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422860/)
10. [Drums Rock](https://imho.run/games/1906020/drums-rock) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Pistol Whip. 206 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906020/)
11. [Until You Fall](https://imho.run/games/858260/until-you-fall) — Also Soundtrack and VR, like Pistol Whip. 2,242 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858260/)
12. [BOXVR](https://imho.run/games/641960/boxvr) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 949 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/641960/)
13. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
14. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
15. [Racket: Nx](https://imho.run/games/428080/racket-nx) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Pistol Whip. 377 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428080/)
16. [ROBOBEAT](https://imho.run/games/1456760/robobeat) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 838 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456760/)
17. [BONEWORKS](https://imho.run/games/823500/boneworks) — Also VR, like Pistol Whip. 29,446 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/823500/)
18. [Lethal VR](https://imho.run/games/532270/lethal-vr) — Also On-Rails Shooter and VR, like Pistol Whip. 135 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/532270/)
19. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
20. [CYBRID](https://imho.run/games/1636850/cybrid) — Also Rhythm and VR, like Pistol Whip. 98 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1636850/)
21. [OhShape](https://imho.run/games/1098100/ohshape) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 110 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098100/)
22. [PowerBeatsVR - VR Fitness](https://imho.run/games/810500/powerbeatsvr-vr-fitness) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 310 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/810500/)
23. [AGAINST](https://imho.run/games/1584840/against) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Pistol Whip. 180 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1584840/)
24. [Sairento VR](https://imho.run/games/555880/sairento-vr) — A frequent pick in Pistol Whip players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,188 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555880/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1079800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1079800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1079800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1079800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1079800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pistol Whip

Pistol Whip is an action-sports indie title released in 2019 that combines rhythm-based shooting with on-rails shooter mechanics. Players navigate through scenes while shooting to the beat, with options for modifying game modes and community-created content expanding the experience considerably. The challenging gameplay appeals to those seeking short, intense sessions, and reviewers note the experience is both demanding and immersive. Players describe the game as delivering a full-body workout, while also highlighting regular content updates without DLC purchases and significant replayability through varied settings. The game supports solo play only and currently holds a 94% positive rating from 2848 Steam reviews, available at $29.99 USD and not supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1079800
- **Developer:** Cloudhead Games Ltd.
- **Publisher:** Cloudhead Games Ltd.
- **Genres:** Action, Sports, Indie
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 7, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1079800/pistol-whip)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1079800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079800/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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