# Games like Synth Riders

> The closest matches to Synth Riders: Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, Audio Trip, OhShape, 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. [Beat Saber](https://imho.run/games/620980/beat-saber) — Also Swordplay and Music, like Synth Riders. 52,878 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/)
2. [Pistol Whip](https://imho.run/games/1079800/pistol-whip) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Synth Riders. 2,848 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079800/)
3. [Audio Trip](https://imho.run/games/826540/audio-trip) — A frequent pick in Synth Riders players' libraries, and another Action. 213 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/826540/)
4. [OhShape](https://imho.run/games/1098100/ohshape) — Shares full body movement with Synth Riders. 110 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098100/)
5. [Ragnarock](https://imho.run/games/1345820/ragnarock) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 1,833 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345820/)
6. [Racket: Nx](https://imho.run/games/428080/racket-nx) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Synth Riders. 377 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428080/)
7. [Dance Collider](https://imho.run/games/692690/dance-collider) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 89 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/692690/)
8. [AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter](https://imho.run/games/1020340/audica-rhythm-shooter) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 457 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020340/)
9. [PowerBeatsVR - VR Fitness](https://imho.run/games/810500/powerbeatsvr-vr-fitness) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 310 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/810500/)
10. [Until You Fall](https://imho.run/games/858260/until-you-fall) — Also Soundtrack and Swordplay, like Synth Riders. 2,242 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858260/)
11. [Drums Rock](https://imho.run/games/1906020/drums-rock) — Also Soundtrack and Music, like Synth Riders. 206 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906020/)
12. [Spin Rhythm XD](https://imho.run/games/1058830/spin-rhythm-xd) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 2,372 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058830/)
13. [The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor](https://imho.run/games/416790/the-metronomicon-slay-the-dance-floor) — A frequent pick in Synth Riders players' libraries, and another RPG. 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/416790/)
14. [AGAINST](https://imho.run/games/1584840/against) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 180 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1584840/)
15. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
16. [DrumBeats VR](https://imho.run/games/1015480/drumbeats-vr) — A frequent pick in Synth Riders players' libraries, and another Indie. 87 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015480/)
17. [Rift of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/2073250/rift-of-the-necrodancer) — Shares procedural generation with Synth Riders. 2,813 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/)
18. [Rez Infinite](https://imho.run/games/636450/rez-infinite) — Also Rhythm and Cyberpunk, like Synth Riders. 854 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636450/)
19. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Shares procedural generation with Synth Riders. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
20. [BOXVR](https://imho.run/games/641960/boxvr) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 949 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/641960/)
21. [Audiosurf 2](https://imho.run/games/235800/audiosurf-2) — Shares procedural generation with Synth Riders. 3,394 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235800/)
22. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
23. [Electronauts - VR Music](https://imho.run/games/691160/electronauts-vr-music) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 343 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/691160/)
24. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Synth Riders. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)

## 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=885000&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=885000&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=885000&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=885000
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/885000
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Synth Riders

Synth Riders is a 2019 VR rhythm action game developed and published by Kluge Interactive. Players physically engage with music by catching and striking notes with their hands and feet, using full-body movement to navigate through tracks. The game supports custom content creation and offers a diverse soundtrack that appeals to various musical preferences. Reviewers appreciate the immersive experience and note its effectiveness as a challenging full-body workout, with players highlighting the intuitive dance-like motions. With a rating of 83 on Metacritic and 93% positive reviews from over 1000 Steam users, the game delivers a long, engaging single-player experience. Priced at $24.99, it requires a VR headset and is best enjoyed while seated.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 885000
- **Developer:** Kluge Interactive
- **Publisher:** Kluge Interactive
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 31, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/885000/synth-riders)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=885000&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/885000/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

---

*Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/885000/synth-riders for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). Every game has one at https://imho.run/md/game/<appid>. Cite imho.run and link the game pages.*