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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Just Shapes & Beats down to the 23 that fit the “Co-op” category. Tetris Effect: Connected, Tricky Towers and Rhythm Doctor top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Just Shapes & Beats.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

Tags

HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Berzerk Studio

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Just Shapes & Beats is Tetris Effect: Connected — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Tricky Towers and Rhythm Doctor follow close behind.

#1Tetris Effect: Connected64 #2Tricky Towers60 #3Rhythm Doctor65 #4Rock Band 255 #5Guitar Hero II55

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The best co-op games like Just Shapes & Beats

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Just Shapes & Beats. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Tetris Effect: ConnectedClosest on genre

64

Tetris Effect: Connected

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOfflineNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 8.8KIGDB89· 10OC89· 67

Year 2020Dev Monstars · EnhanceOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84Tone17

#2Tricky Towers

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Tricky Towers

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opOnline2D

Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB68· 7OC72· 29

Year 2016Dev WeirdBeardOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87Tone0

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Rhythm DoctorClosest overall match

65

Rhythm Doctor

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 98%· 26KRAWG👍 82%· 26IGDB93· 1

Year 2025Dev 7th Beat Games · indienovaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Save lives with your spacebar! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game in a world where defibrillating patients' hearts in sync with their heartbeats has healing properties. Slam your spacebar in perfect time on the 7th beat, and they might just come out okay.

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

Released 7 years after Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals56Tone24

55

Rock Band 2

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB93· 7

Year 2008Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

#5Guitar Hero II

55

Guitar Hero II

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB92· 5

Year 2006Dev Harmonix Music Systems · Activision

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

#6Guitar Hero: Metallica

55

Guitar Hero: Metallica

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB90· 2

Year 2009Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

#7Guitar Hero World Tour

55

Guitar Hero World Tour

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB83· 4

Year 2008Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

#8Guitar Hero 5

55

Guitar Hero 5

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB81· 5

Year 2009Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

#9Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

55

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB64· 6

Year 2008Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

#10The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee

IGDB85· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone and visuals.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode91Combat57Tone0Visuals0

#11Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

54

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opPvP

IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Vicarious Visions · Budcat CreationsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, PvP competition and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: visuals.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode84Visuals0

#12The Beatles: Rock Band

53

The Beatles: Rock Band

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opCasual

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode92Tone0

#13The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

50

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRanged

IGDB72· 8OC73· 50

Year 2015Dev Grezzo · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode90Combat0Visuals0

54

Reanimal

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D

Steam👍 74%· 22KIGDB81· 3OC81· 143

Year 2026Dev Tarsier Studios · THQ NordicOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Released 8 years after Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Tone23

#15Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 98%· 9.0KRAWG👍 87%· 69IGDB90· 1

Year 2019Dev PopcannibalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Write Nice Letters to People and Get StickersHas something got you down? Stressed you out? Scared you? That's pretty normal. It might help you to talk about it. In Kind Words, players anonymously write out their concerns and sorrows by making short requests for letters.

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode79Tone15Visuals0

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