An indie gemthat more people should definitely try out,Everhoodis a brilliant mix of retro graphics andrhythm-based combatthat is quite a blast indeed. The excellent story and clever mechanics inEverhoodeasily make it one of the more unique titles available on Steam right now, and fans would obviously like to play more titles in the same vein after they’re finished with this teasingly brief title in around 9 to 10 hours.
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At a glance, it might seem likeEverhoodis a unique gem and there aren’t many titles in the same vein that one can enjoy. However, there are a massive number of games on the market that most people simply aren’t aware of, and the following titles should be up any person’s alley if they wish to enjoy more games likeEverhood.
10The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
If players are looking for a game that features a combination ofrole-playingand rhythm gameplay, look no further thanThe Metronomicon.
A highly underrated indie gem,The Metronomiconallows players to use rhythm-based moves to chain together attacks or healing spells. After the release of the original title, the game had a ton of new content integrated into it and was re-released asThe Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor, which was even more of a blast.
9PaRappa The Rapper
A classic rhythm game that most fans still look back on fondly to this day,PaRappa The Rapperwas a great — albeit somewhat challenging — title that served up a nice dose of charm along with its gameplay.
The fact that this game got a remaster on its twentieth anniversary was a boon that most fans of this underrated title were more than elated by.
8Rez Infinite
In an eerily similar fashion toPaRappa The Rapper,Rezwas a title released on the original PlayStation that was upgraded and released on modern consoled around 20 years after the release of the original game.
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Rez: Infiniteis an audio-visual treat, with games roaming around a psychedelic neon scape as they defeat enemies to the rhythm of the beat. The fact that this game is playable in VR makes it even more of a draw for owners of such a system.
7Beat Saber
Speaking of excellent rhythm games that are compatible with VR, one can’t help but mention what is quite possibly the most popular VR game of all time —Beat Saber.
The idea of using lightsabers to cut down music blocks is a ridiculous notion… that is somehow extremely appealing at the same time as well! It’s easy to see why pretty much everyone with a VR machine ownsBeat Saber— it’s a must-have for people who want to make the most of this next-gen hardware.
6BPM: Bullets Per Minute
The idea of crafting a shooter around the mechanics of a rhythm game is a rather novel concept, and props should be given toBPMfor executing this concept in brilliant fashion.
Defeating enemies and evading their attacks to the beat of the song is a gameplay mechanic that never gets exhausting and makes for a fun romp from start to end.
5Rhythm Doctor
A game about defibrillating patients to the rhythm of the beats that play in the background, the unique yet rather simple premise ofRhythm Doctormasks a game that is quite challenging yet incredibly satisfying as well.
Trying to deal with the boss viruses that come in an attempt to stop the player in their tracks ends up being a worthy challenge as well, turningRhythm Doctorinto a surprisingly engrossing rhythm-action title that is quite a blast to play through.
4Thumper
Speaking of tough-as-nails rhythm games, it would be impossible to not mentionThumperin the same context as well. The game is notorious for being one of the hardest rhythm games of all time, and for good reason.
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Trying to master the curves and beats that the player needs to hit time and time again can be quite a grueling affair… but there’s no denying the fact that completing a level that has been quite tough after endless retries is extremely satisfying in its own right.
3Crypt Of The NecroDancer
Of course, one simply cannot talk about excellent rhythm-action games without mentioning theCrypt of the NecroDancer. The very definition ofan indie gem— courtesy of its charming pixel art style and unique gameplay loop —Crypt of the NecroDanceris a game that deserves all the praise it has received and then some.
2Undertale
This list has mainly taken a look at the gameplay mechanics ofEverhoodand how it meshes in with other games, but there’s one crucial part ofEverhoodthat is also quite impressive in its own right — the story. A charming tale witha dark underbelly,Everhood’s story is very much reminiscent of a title that is considered by many to be one of the greatest games ever made,indie or otherwise—Undertale.
While seemingly unimpressive from both a graphics and gameplay standpoint, its the incredible heart and mesmerizing charm ofUndertalethat propels it to new heights, making waves in the gaming industry upon release for its off-the-wall quirkiness that made it such a fan favorite in the eyes of gamers all over the world.
1Deltarune
With the announcement of a sequel, fans couldn’t wait to see what the next chapter of Toby Fox’s bizarrely unique world had in store for them. This solitary chapter — the first of many — is the only part ofDeltarunethat has been released to the public.
Not only is this release completely free, but it’s also an excellent title in its own right that takes all the strengths fromUndertaleand builds upon the core facets of its gameplay to create something truly magical. Given how excellentDeltarune: Chapter 1was, one can easily assume that the full release is bound to be nothing short of incredible.
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