Games Like StepMania Great Music Games like StepMania

StepMania is described as 'Rhythm game for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It features 3D graphics, keyboard and dance pad support, and an editor for creating your own steps' and is a Music Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to StepMania for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best StepMania alternative is osu!, which is both free and Open Source. Other StepMania like games are Etterna, Quaver, Clone Hero and BeatX.

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  1. osu! icon

    osu!

     52 likes

    osu! is a rhythm game based on the gameplay of a variety of popular commercial rhythm games. While aiming to keep authentic gameplay and scoring, osu! increases the epic factor through online rankings, multiplayer, replay exchange, and a huge community following.

    24 osu! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about osu! as an Alternative to StepMania
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It has a mode called "osu!mania" and has an option to make the scroll upsidedown AND have skins!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Because it keeps updating and it's also easier to add your favourite soundtracks

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think osu! is a great StepMania alternative.

    • osu! is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to StepMania.

    • osu! is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to StepMania.

    • osu! is Free and Open SourceStepMania is also Free and Open Source
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    Etterna

     5 likes

    "StepMania is software that was originally created in 2001 to serve as a Dance Dance Revolution simulator, during its many years of development the software grew to support even more game modes such as Pump It Up and Beatmania.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Etterna as an Alternative to StepMania
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Feature rich Stepmania build tailored to high-level 4k spread play. Notable QOL improvements include: Better percent scoring, chart difficulty calculator, replays, etternaonline integration, menu navigation, score statistics. Notable gameplay changes include: The removal of chord cohesion, Too many miscellaneous changes to include.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    They ripped out all the components that allowed you to play DANCE songs, it is just for keyboard players in their gaming chairs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Etterna is a great StepMania alternative.

    • Etterna is Free and Open SourceStepMania is also Free and Open Source
  4. Quaver icon

    Quaver

     4 likes

    Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.

    20 Quaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SteamOS
    • Steam
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  5. Clone Hero icon

    Clone Hero

     12 likes

    Clone Hero is a free rhythm game, which can be played with any 5 or 6 button guitar controller, Game Controllers, or just your standard computer keyboard. Download the game, copy your song charts into the song folder and enjoy hours of fun!.

    31 Clone Hero alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. BeatX icon

    BeatX

     5 likes

    BeatX is a clone of popular music game Stepmania and DDR. Hit the arrows in the rhythm of the music to achieve the best score!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about BeatX as an Alternative to StepMania
    marekhalmo
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    -1

    Awesome.. plays all my sm files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BeatX is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to StepMania.

    • BeatX is Freemium and ProprietaryStepMania is Free and Open Source
  7. Malody icon

    Malody

     3 likes

    Malody is a cross-platform music game (Simulator) which is developed by a group of dedicated volunteers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    • Malody is the most popular iPad alternative to StepMania.

    • Malody is Free and ProprietaryStepMania is Free and Open Source
    • Malody is CustomizableStepMania is not according to our users
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    NoITG

     2 likes

    Not In The Groove is a rhythm game with wacky visuals, designed to make it easier for modfile creators to implement their ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Flash Flash Revolution icon

    Flash Flash Revolution

     10 likes

    Flash Flash Revolution (or FFR) is a music-based rhythm game that runs through Adobe Flash and an Internet browser, making it a full-fledged online music title that requires no downloads or fees to play.

    17 Flash Flash Revolution alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Flash Flash Revolution is the most popular Web-based alternative to StepMania.

    • Flash Flash Revolution is Free and ProprietaryStepMania is Free and Open Source
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    Beats, Advanced Rhythm Game

     3 likes

    "Beats, Advanced Rhythm Game" is a music-based rhythm game for Google Android phones/devices. Press arrows to the beat of songs StepMania/Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) style or tap circles osu!/Ouendan/Elite Beat Agent (EBA) style!

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  13. Just Dance icon

    Just Dance

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    Unleash your inner dancer with Just Dance Now! Learn new dance moves, party with friends, and stay fit with over 500+ top global hits, including songs from Just Dance 2023 Edition console game. Dance to a free song every day and experience music from all over the world with...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Frets on Fire icon

    Frets on Fire

     24 likes

    Frets on Fire is a game of musical skill and fast fingers. The aim of the game is to play guitar with the keyboard as accurately as possible.

    25 Frets on Fire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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