Games like Ballad
by Part Time Monkey
Incredibox and Audiosurf 2 play most like Ballad. Of the 15 closest games below, most share its music, rhythm and music-based procedural generation; 5 came out in the last year, 11 are free or under $10 and 1 has co-op. The best known is Beat Saber, with 69,782 Steam reviews.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
Closest matches
Audiosurf 2
May 26, 2015 · Dylan Fitterer
Both: Music · Rhythm · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
MusicRhythmIndieMusic-Based Procedural GenerationModdableCasualSingleplayerArcadeLocal MultiplayerRacing👍 5,366OFFBEAT
Jul 22 · Whetstone Games
Both: Music · Audio Production · Music-Based Procedural Generation
OFFBEAT is a music-tycoon game where you build the recording studio of your dreams. Collect and upgrade increasingly strange musical objects, complete jobs for cash, and record real, actual music.
MusicAudio ProductionUtilitiesManagementImmersive SimMusic-Based Procedural GenerationRhythmStylizedSimulationExperimental👍 505Beat Saber
May 21, 2019 · Beat Games
Both: Rhythm · Music · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
VRRhythmMusicModdableFast-PacedMultiplayerSingleplayerMusic-Based Procedural GenerationFirst-PersonSwordplay👍 69,782Music Racer
Jul 20, 2018 · AbstractArt
Both: Music · Rhythm · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.
MusicRhythmIndieMusic-Based Procedural GenerationActionRetroCasualSingleplayerColorfulArcade👍 3,330Melody's Escape 2
Jun 12 · Icetesy
Both: Music · Rhythm · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms. Each MP3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.
MusicRhythmMusic-Based Procedural GenerationIndieRunnerParkourRelaxingActionPlatformerSingleplayer👍 286Rhythm Doctor
Dec 6, 2025 · 7th Beat Games
Both: Rhythm · Music
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
RhythmMusicPixel GraphicsStory RichLevel EditorIndieSingleplayerActionLocal Co-Op2D👍 25,045Piano Glow
Mar 10, 2025 · TheAlanski
Both: Audio Production · Music · Video Production
Piano in online multiplayer lobbies, with leaderboards, gamified training modes (ear, sheet, rhythm and falling notes). Play any song using either a QWERTY computer/laptop keyboard or a piano. Suitable for all levels including beginners with no experience!
Audio ProductionMusicInstrumental MusicTypingEarly AccessCasualSimulationAnimation & ModelingVideo ProductionEducation👍 2261... 2... 3... KICK IT! (Drop That Beat Like an Ugly Baby)
· Dejobaan Games, LLC
Both: Music · Rhythm · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Battle your favorite drum 'n' bass track, or relax as you fly through that trance album. "Ugly Baby" takes your MP3 music library and creates floating cities for you to explore. Ten years after the events in Dejobaan's award-winning AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!!
IndieMusicActionRhythmEarly AccessProcedural GenerationSingleplayerMusic-Based Procedural Generation👍 484Rhythm Racer
Aug 14 · Elusive Byte
Both: Rhythm · Music · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Turn any song into a 360° racing tunnel and ride inside the music. Bring your own tracks or pick from 100+ built-in songs. Race for the score, learn every track, or just cruise the flow. Deep ship & tube customization. Your music has never looked this good.
Early AccessRhythmRacingMusicMusic-Based Procedural GenerationProcedural GenerationCasualAtmosphericCharacter CustomizationRunnerAudioshield
Apr 5, 2016 · Dylan Fitterer
Both: Music · Music-Based Procedural Generation · Rhythm
Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!
IndieVRMusicMusic-Based Procedural GenerationRhythm👍 2,627Intralism
Nov 4, 2016 · KHB-Soft
Both: Music · Rhythm
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
MusicRhythmIndieLevel EditorDifficultFast-PacedMultiplayerArcadeCasualMinimalist👍 4,275Metagroove
Nov 20, 2020 · Josh Presseisen
Both: Audio Production · Video Production · Music-Based Procedural Generation
Metagroove lets you create visual music experiments, make memes or random visual nonsense!
Audio ProductionVideo ProductionDesign & IllustrationAnimation & ModelingUtilitiesEarly AccessMemesMusic-Based Procedural GenerationExperimentalRytmik Ultimate
Dec 10, 2015 · CINEMAX GAMES
Both: Audio Production · Music · Software
Rytmik is a powerful music station allowing you not only to play with samples and musical instruments but also to mix them together, shape them and create music clips or whole songs for your Friday night set-list.
Audio ProductionUtilitiesMusicIndieGame DevelopmentSoftwareRhythm👍 349O2Jam : The Beginning
Feb 13 · SuperTurbine Technology Inc.
Both: Rhythm · Music · Music-Based Procedural Generation
O2Jam : The Beginning is the official PC version based on O2Jam - Music & Game, featuring the entire series collection. Enjoy legendary original tracks, overwhelming note impact, and various key modes! From nostalgic classics to new hits, experience the authentic rhythm action of O2Jam.
RhythmMusicMusic-Based Procedural GenerationCasualEarly AccessEmotionalRelaxingFamily FriendlyFunnyIndie👍 123
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Both: Audio Production · Software · Music
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UtilitiesAudio ProductionSoftwareMusicPsychologicalCold WarAtmosphericSingleplayerComedyDating Sim👍 96,678A Dance of Fire and Ice
Jan 24, 2019 · 7th Beat Games
Both: Rhythm · Music
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RhythmMusicDifficultLevel EditorSingleplayer2DIndieArcadeColorfulFantasy👍 78,895Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
May 26, 2022 · SEGA
Both: Rhythm · Music
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RhythmAnimeArcadeCute3DMusicActionFemale ProtagonistCharacter CustomizationFamily Friendly👍 19,549
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