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2007PlayStation

You command an army of tiny silhouette warriors by playing drum commands in rhythm. Its striking art style, infectious soundtrack and blend of rhythm game and light strategy make it unique.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • A party of several characters
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Patapon

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Patapon special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor

88 %Match

2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable86 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Patapon: a strong soundtrack, a party of several characters and combat with precise timing.

A humorous rhythm RPG where you lead a party of eight heroes and trigger spells and abilities in time with the music. Juggling several note tracks at once demands timing and multitasking.

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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

Lavish presentation

A rhythm game featuring over 385 songs from across the Final Fantasy series, where you hit notes in time while leveling a party of familiar heroes. A nostalgic celebration for fans of the music.

Muse Dash

Strong soundtrack

A bright anime-styled rhythm game where you run along stages in time with the music, kicking enemies and dodging obstacles. The catchy soundtrack and cute humor make it approachable, while higher difficulties demand precise timing.

Gitaroo Man

Strong soundtrack

A quirky rhythm game in which a shy boy wields a magical guitar to save the universe. It offers beat-driven boss duels, a wild cartoon look and an infectious soundtrack.

Hi-Fi Rush

Strong soundtrack

A vibrant action game where combat, environments and animations all move to the beat. You play aspiring rockstar Chai, taking on a robotics megacorp with humor and rhythm-driven brawling.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X

Strong soundtrack

A Project DIVA rhythm game starring Vocaloid idols like Hatsune Miku, mixing precise button-timing play with a new Live Quest mode that adds light RPG elements. Colorful concert staging and a J-pop soundtrack take center stage.

Dead as Disco

Strong soundtrack

A neon-soaked beat-'em-up where every punch, kick and combo is synced to the music. As Charlie Disco you fight the villainous Idols to get the band back together.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance

Fantasy setting

A Kingdom Rush tower defense game where you play the dark wizard Vez'nan, using villainous towers and heroes to hold the line against former allies. Charming cartoon art, lots of humor and tricky levels with plenty of strategic options.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Strong soundtrack

A plastic-guitar rhythm game with over 90 rock tracks ranging from heavy metal to stadium anthems. Its Quest mode turns eight characters into rock warriors in a metal-flavored fantasy realm.

Plants vs. Zombies

Lots of humour

A charming tower defense game where quirky plants guard your lawn against goofy zombie hordes. A steady stream of new plants, enemy types and mini-games keeps its simple but clever strategy fresh for hours.

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