# Games like Audioshield

> The closest matches to Audioshield: AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter, BOXVR, Beat Saber, Synth Riders, and Soundboxing. 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. [AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter](https://imho.run/games/1020340/audica-rhythm-shooter) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 457 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020340/)
2. [BOXVR](https://imho.run/games/641960/boxvr) — Also Music-Based Procedural Generation, like Audioshield. 949 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/641960/)
3. [Beat Saber](https://imho.run/games/620980/beat-saber) — A frequent pick in Audioshield players' libraries, and another Indie. 52,878 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/)
4. [Synth Riders](https://imho.run/games/885000/synth-riders) — A frequent pick in Audioshield players' libraries, and another Action. 1,006 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/885000/)
5. [Soundboxing](https://imho.run/games/517130/soundboxing) — Shares difficulty scaling with Audioshield. 388 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517130/)
6. [AudioSurf](https://imho.run/games/12900/audiosurf) — Also Music-Based Procedural Generation, like Audioshield. 6,139 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12900/)
7. [X-Fitness](https://imho.run/games/1314590/x-fitness) — Shares custom music import with Audioshield. 80 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1314590/)
8. [Holodance](https://imho.run/games/422860/holodance) — A frequent pick in Audioshield players' libraries, and another Sports. 162 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422860/)
9. [PowerBeatsVR - VR Fitness](https://imho.run/games/810500/powerbeatsvr-vr-fitness) — Also Music-Based Procedural Generation, like Audioshield. 310 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/810500/)
10. [Audio Trip](https://imho.run/games/826540/audio-trip) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 213 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/826540/)
11. [OhShape](https://imho.run/games/1098100/ohshape) — Shares leaderboards with Audioshield. 110 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098100/)
12. [Pistol Whip](https://imho.run/games/1079800/pistol-whip) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 2,848 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079800/)
13. [Hover Junkers](https://imho.run/games/380220/hover-junkers) — Also VR, like Audioshield. 588 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/380220/)
14. [Space Pirate Trainer](https://imho.run/games/418650/space-pirate-trainer) — Also VR, like Audioshield. 2,257 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418650/)
15. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Also Music-Based Procedural Generation, like Audioshield. 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
16. [Ragnarock](https://imho.run/games/1345820/ragnarock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 1,833 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345820/)
17. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
18. [Drums Rock](https://imho.run/games/1906020/drums-rock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 206 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906020/)
19. [Rhythm Rush!](https://imho.run/games/614030/rhythm-rush) — Shares difficulty scaling with Audioshield. 60 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/614030/)
20. [Symphony](https://imho.run/games/207750/symphony) — Also Music-Based Procedural Generation, like Audioshield. 605 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207750/)
21. [Raw Data](https://imho.run/games/436320/raw-data) — Also VR, like Audioshield. 1,676 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/436320/)
22. [Rez Infinite](https://imho.run/games/636450/rez-infinite) — Also Rhythm and VR, like Audioshield. 854 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636450/)
23. [Soundfall](https://imho.run/games/1608700/soundfall) — Shares custom music import with Audioshield. 528 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608700/)
24. [DrumBeats VR](https://imho.run/games/1015480/drumbeats-vr) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Audioshield. 87 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015480/)

## 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=412740&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=412740&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=412740&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=412740
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/412740
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Audioshield

Audioshield is a VR rhythm game released in 2016 by Dylan Fitterer, available as a solo indie experience for $19.99. Players import their own music files and block incoming orbs with shields, creating a personalized rhythm experience. The game features procedural track generation, difficulty scaling, leaderboards, and a workout mode. Reviewers note that the game can turn exercise into a rhythm experience and that procedural tracks keep replays fresh. Players describe it as intense and contemplative while offering substantial challenge. The game received an 80% positive rating from 2119 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 412740
- **Developer:** Dylan Fitterer
- **Publisher:** Dylan Fitterer
- **Genres:** Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, VR Support, SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 5, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/412740/audioshield)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=412740&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/412740/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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