THE Steam Summer Sale is almost over, but there is still time to take advantage of its amazing offers.
Ending on Thursday, July 13, 2023, there are a huge number of games from every genre selling for tiny prices.
Hi-Fi Rush is one of the best games of the year.
If you’re a music fanatic, these games are perfect for you, mixing amazing soundtracks with various gaming genres.
Here are the top ten rhythm games currently at a discount in the Steam Summer Sale.
Hi-Fi Rush – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
One of the standout hits of the year, Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm action game where everything is done to the beat.
Movement, combos, bosses and even the background move in time to the music, and landing to the beat is necessary to get through.
A mix of combat and platforming, Hi-Fi Rush is one of the more unique and exciting rhythm games on the market.
Hi-Fi Rush is now 20% off, and you can pick it up for £21.59 / $23.99.
Vectronom – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
An underrated rhythm game where the floor beneath you changes on the beat.
Get to know each level and how each piece disappears and comes back to make your way to the end.
Unlike other platformers, there’s no jumping and you are just a cube making its way from A to B.
Vectronom is currently 60% off, and you can grab it for just £3.59 / $3.99.
Metal: Hellsinger – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
Using heavy metal to time your shots, Metal: Hellsinger makes timing more important than weapon choice.
If you think you have mastered the FPS genre, this will add an extra level of difficulty you don’t usually find.
On the other hand, if you’re not used to shooters, the rhythm elements can ease you into the genre.
Metal: Hellsinger is available at 50% off, and you can buy it for £12.49 / $14.99.
Sayonara Wild Hearts – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
A game heavily based on its pop music soundtrack, while timing things to the beat isn’t necessary, it certainly helps.
You’ll ride motorbikes, take out your skateboard, and participate in dance battles as you go on your journey.
A short but sweet game, the music and story will stay with you long after you finish.
You can buy Sayonara Wild Hearts with 40% off now for just £6.59 / $7.79.
Hotline Miami – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
Hotline Miami isn’t strictly rhythm-based, but you will find things a lot easier if you time things to the excellent soundtrack.
You play a hitman that has to clear out the people in each building to achieve your objective, where one hit will take you out.
Each level plays like a puzzle, and as you make progress, you learn to time each move and shot to the rhythm.
Hotline Miami is currently being sold for 80% off and can be picked up for just £1.70 / $1.99.
Thumper – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
An infinite runner where you play from a third-person perspective following a beetle running down the track.
Thumper grades you on how much damage you take from incoming obstacles, and instead of game over you seamlessly take on that section again.
Each level features a bombastic boss fight, in which you have to time your movements to beat.
Thumper is on sale with 70% off and you can grab it for £4.79 / $5.99.
Rez Infinite – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
A new entry in a classic series, don’t let the simple vector graphics fool you into thinking the gameplay is the same.
With another incredible soundtrack, you move your character and lock on to enemies and take them out.
Moving to the rhythm is important, in this game which is elevated further when you play in VR.
Rez Infinite is now available with 70% off and you can pick it up for £5.99 / $7.49.
Bit.Trip Runner2 – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
Runner2 is the classic rhythm infinite runner, where you jump, slide, and parry in time to the beat.
As you collect the items in your path, you power up the soundtrack adding more layers to the music.
This is the best entry in the Runner series, which is already a strong series in the rhythm genre.
Runner2 is selling at 50% off and you can buy it for £5.49 / $7.49.
Deemo: Reborn – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
The game which is the most traditional rhythm game on the list, Deemo stands out with its focus on piano music.
Another one that is best played in VR, you use your fingers to mimic the keys on a piano.
Aside from the beautiful soundtrack, Deemo offers a touching story, and one of the widest libraries of music in all rhythm games.
Deemo is now on sale with 40% off, and you can grab it for £11.69 / $14.99.
Lumines: Remastered – Steam Summer Sale rhythm
Lumines is often called ‘the Tetris rhythm game’ and that’s because it’s exactly what it is.
With lines only clearing once per bar, the widening of the field only makes Lumines more difficult.
If you consider yourself a Tetris master, Lumines is just another way to challenge yourself.
Lumines is now available at 70% off, and can be bought for just £2.99 / $4.49.
If you want more recommendations for the Steam Summer Sale, check out our top ten roguelikes, metroidvanias, puzzle games and RPGs.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
