An indie gem that more people should definitely try out, Everhood is a brilliant mix of retro graphics and rhythm-based combat that is quite a blast indeed. The excellent story and clever mechanics in Everhood easily 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.
At a glance, it might seem like Everhood is 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 like Everhood.
10 The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
If players are looking for a game that features a combination of role-playing and rhythm gameplay, look no further than The Metronomicon.
A highly underrated indie gem, The Metronomicon allows 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 as The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor, which was even more of a blast.
9 PaRappa The Rapper
A classic rhythm game that most fans still look back on fondly to this day, PaRappa The Rapper was 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.
8 Rez Infinite
In an eerily similar fashion to PaRappa The Rapper, Rez was 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.
Rez: Infinite is 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.
7 Beat 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 owns Beat Saber — it's a must-have for people who want to make the most of this next-gen hardware.
6 BPM: 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 to BPM for 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.
5 Rhythm Doctor
A game about defibrillating patients to the rhythm of the beats that play in the background, the unique yet rather simple premise of Rhythm Doctor masks 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, turning Rhythm Doctor into a surprisingly engrossing rhythm-action title that is quite a blast to play through.
4 Thumper
Speaking of tough-as-nails rhythm games, it would be impossible to not mention Thumper in the same context as well. The game is notorious for being one of the hardest rhythm games of all time, and for good reason.
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.
3 Crypt Of The NecroDancer
Of course, one simply cannot talk about excellent rhythm-action games without mentioning the Crypt of the NecroDancer. The very definition of an indie gem — courtesy of its charming pixel art style and unique gameplay loop — Crypt of the NecroDancer is a game that deserves all the praise it has received and then some.
2 Undertale
This list has mainly taken a look at the gameplay mechanics of Everhood and how it meshes in with other games, but there's one crucial part of Everhood that is also quite impressive in its own right — the story. A charming tale with a 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 of Undertale that 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.
1 Deltarune
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 of Deltarune that 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 from Undertale and builds upon the core facets of its gameplay to create something truly magical. Given how excellent Deltarune: Chapter 1 was, one can easily assume that the full release is bound to be nothing short of incredible.