# Games like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

> The closest matches to Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia): Just Shapes & Beats, Soundodger+, Rhythm Doctor, A Dance of Fire and Ice, and Beat Hazard. 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. [Just Shapes & Beats](https://imho.run/games/531510/just-shapes-beats) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 13,012 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/531510/)
2. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
3. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — A frequent pick in Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) players' libraries, and another Action. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
4. [A Dance of Fire and Ice](https://imho.run/games/977950/a-dance-of-fire-and-ice) — A frequent pick in Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) players' libraries, and another Indie. 14,824 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/977950/)
5. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
6. [Intralism](https://imho.run/games/513510/intralism) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 1,600 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/513510/)
7. [AVICII Invector](https://imho.run/games/986800/avicii-invector) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 418 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/986800/)
8. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — A frequent pick in Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) players' libraries, and another RPG. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
9. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
10. [Beatblock](https://imho.run/games/3045200/beatblock) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 665 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3045200/)
11. [Geometry Dash](https://imho.run/games/322170/geometry-dash) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 270,691 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322170/)
12. [Spin Rhythm XD](https://imho.run/games/1058830/spin-rhythm-xd) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 2,372 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058830/)
13. [N++ (NPLUSPLUS)](https://imho.run/games/230270/n-nplusplus) — Also Level Editor and 4 Player Local, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 2,278 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230270/)
14. [Symphony](https://imho.run/games/207750/symphony) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 605 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207750/)
15. [Everhood](https://imho.run/games/1229380/everhood) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 8,159 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229380/)
16. [ONE BTN BOSSES](https://imho.run/games/1910600/one-btn-bosses) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 108 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1910600/)
17. [The Impossible Game](https://imho.run/games/251630/the-impossible-game) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 827 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251630/)
18. [Rift of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/2073250/rift-of-the-necrodancer) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 2,813 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/)
19. [Tadpole Treble](https://imho.run/games/354400/tadpole-treble) — Shares level editor with Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 199 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/354400/)
20. [Ragnarock](https://imho.run/games/1345820/ragnarock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 1,833 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345820/)
21. [The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor](https://imho.run/games/416790/the-metronomicon-slay-the-dance-floor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/416790/)
22. [ROBOBEAT](https://imho.run/games/1456760/robobeat) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 838 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456760/)
23. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also 4 Player Local and Bullet Hell, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
24. [Octahedron: Transfixed Edition](https://imho.run/games/434660/octahedron-transfixed-edition) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia). 70 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434660/)

## 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=440310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=440310&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=440310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/440310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

AfterBeat (Project Arrhythmia) is a rhythm-based bullet hell game released in 2019 by Vitamin Games and published by Kwalee, available for $11.99. Players navigate an aesthetic where bullets sync with a soundtrack and must be dodged using precision dash mechanics. Reviewers highlight the challenging yet hypnotic gameplay loop that immerses players, noting the atmospheric design. The game features an advanced level editor with keyframe timeline, enabling players to craft stages and share them through the workshop. Players describe the DOS-like aesthetic as immersing them, and reviewers note that community levels rival official content in scope. Players also describe the precise hitboxes and rhythm-dodging sync as heightening the challenge, while editor flexibility is praised by players for enabling endless creativity. It holds a 96% positive rating from over 1600 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 440310
- **Developer:** Vitamin Games
- **Publisher:** Kwalee, Vitamin Games
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Save Anytime, #category_contrast_controls, Co-op
- **Released:** Oct 8, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/440310/afterbeat-project-arrhythmia)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=440310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/440310/)
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