# Games like Melatonin

> The closest matches to Melatonin: Rhythm Doctor, Bits & Bops, A Little to the Left, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Spin Rhythm XD. 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. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
2. [Bits & Bops](https://imho.run/games/1929290/bits-bops) — A frequent pick in Melatonin players' libraries, and another Action. 755 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/)
3. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Also Cozy, like Melatonin. 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
4. [Rift of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/2073250/rift-of-the-necrodancer) — A frequent pick in Melatonin players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,813 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/)
5. [Spin Rhythm XD](https://imho.run/games/1058830/spin-rhythm-xd) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 2,372 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058830/)
6. [Ynglet](https://imho.run/games/1015920/ynglet) — Also Music and Surreal, like Melatonin. 245 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015920/)
7. [A Dance of Fire and Ice](https://imho.run/games/977950/a-dance-of-fire-and-ice) — A frequent pick in Melatonin players' libraries, and another Indie. 14,824 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/977950/)
8. [Everhood](https://imho.run/games/1229380/everhood) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 8,159 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229380/)
9. [AudioSurf](https://imho.run/games/12900/audiosurf) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 6,139 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12900/)
10. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
11. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
12. [Hi-Fi RUSH](https://imho.run/games/1817230/hi-fi-rush) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 16,022 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817230/)
13. [Figment](https://imho.run/games/493540/figment) — Also Music and Surreal, like Melatonin. 455 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493540/)
14. [Octahedron: Transfixed Edition](https://imho.run/games/434660/octahedron-transfixed-edition) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 70 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434660/)
15. [HYPERBEAT](https://imho.run/games/2263360/hyperbeat) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 300 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2263360/)
16. [Is This Seat Taken?](https://imho.run/games/3035120/is-this-seat-taken) — Also Cozy, like Melatonin. 4,976 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035120/)
17. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
18. [Melody's Escape](https://imho.run/games/270210/melody-s-escape) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 2,153 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270210/)
19. [MUSYNX](https://imho.run/games/952040/musynx) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 1,139 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/952040/)
20. [AVICII Invector](https://imho.run/games/986800/avicii-invector) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 418 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/986800/)
21. [TOEM: A Photo Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1307580/toem-a-photo-adventure) — Also Cozy, like Melatonin. 2,865 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307580/)
22. [The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor](https://imho.run/games/416790/the-metronomicon-slay-the-dance-floor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/416790/)
23. [Beatblock](https://imho.run/games/3045200/beatblock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Melatonin. 665 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045200/)
24. [Lost and Found Co.](https://imho.run/games/2101390/lost-and-found-co) — Also Cozy, like Melatonin. 848 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/)

## 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=1585220&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1585220&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1585220&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1585220
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1585220
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Melatonin

Melatonin is a rhythm game released in 2022 by Half Asleep. The game presents dream-themed levels where players synchronize actions with visual and audio cues without traditional interface overlays. Hand-drawn colorful 2D visuals guide rhythm-based gameplay through challenging sequences where players chase perfect scores. The developer has included accessibility options that make the experience inclusive, and a custom-level creation tool expands replayability significantly. Players describe the atmosphere as relaxing, and reviewers note that the emotional storytelling resonates deeply with audiences. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 95% positive rating from over 4,400 Steam reviews. Melatonin is available for $7.49 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1585220
- **Developer:** Half Asleep
- **Publisher:** Half Asleep
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Dec 15, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1585220/melatonin)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1585220&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585220/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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