Games like ERSATZ
by Paris Stalker
ERSATZ is a side-view 2D hardcore action platformer: platforming, rhythm-based combat and speedrunning. Thumper and Electronic Super Joy play most like ERSATZ. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its rhythm, music and platformer.
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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
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Feb 26, 2013 · Gaijin Games
Both: Rhythm · Difficult · Platformer
Side-view 3D rhythm platformer, vibrant, whimsical 3D. Rhythmic running, platforming and boss battles.
Precision PlatformerSide ScrollerRunnerRhythmDifficultPlatformerArcade3DFunnyLore-Rich👍 1,632Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Mar 20, 2018 · Demimonde
Both: Platformer · Rhythm · Music
Side-view 2D rhythm action platformer, psychedelic neon retro. Platforming, solving puzzles and collecting tetrahedrons.
Great SoundtrackPlatformerPrecision PlatformerIndieRhythm2DMusicRetroPuzzle PlatformerDifficult👍 115Geometry Dash
Dec 22, 2014 · RobTop Games
Both: Difficult · Music · Rhythm
Side-view 2D rhythm-based action platformer, colorful pixel art. Jumping and flying, navigating obstacles, level editing.
DifficultMusicLevel EditorGreat Soundtrack2DRhythmPrecision PlatformerSingleplayerPlatformerColorful👍 598,437Hi-Fi RUSH
Jan 25, 2023 · Tango Gameworks
Both: Rhythm · Music · Platformer
Third-person 3D sci-fi rhythm action adventure, colorful cartoony. Rhythm combat, battling enemies and platforming.
RhythmActionHack and SlashGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerCartoonyAction-AdventureMusicPlatformerCharacter Action Game👍 27,469Rift of the NecroDancer
Feb 5, 2025 · Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Studios Inc.
Both: Rhythm · Music · Difficult
2D fantasy rhythm action game, hand-drawn, colorful. Musical combat, rhythm minigames and climbing leaderboards.
RhythmMusicIndieDifficultFemale ProtagonistArcadeActionGreat SoundtrackColorful2D👍 5,924