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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to Just Shapes & Beats down to the 23 that fit the “Offline” 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 “Offline” 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.

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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.

Tetris Effect: Connected
PuzzleLogic 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
Tricky Towers
PuzzleLogic 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
#3Rhythm Doctor
Rhythm Doctor
PuzzleLogic 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
Rock Band 2
PuzzleLogic 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.

Guitar Hero II
PuzzleLogic 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.

Guitar Hero: Metallica
PuzzleLogic 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.

Guitar Hero World Tour
PuzzleLogic 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.

Guitar Hero 5
PuzzleLogic 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.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
PuzzleLogic 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.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
PuzzleLogic 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
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
PuzzleLogic 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
The Beatles: Rock Band
PuzzleLogic 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
Puyo Puyo Tetris
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D
Steam👍 85%· 5.5KIGDB84· 13OC83· 82
Year 2014Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, competitive edge and cozy, relaxing feel, 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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode61Tone30
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloOfflineMultiplayerNarrative2D
Steam👍 93%· 14
Year 1993Dev Compile · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

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

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode66Tone13
Katamari Damacy Reroll
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloOfflineMultiplayerMeleeCasual
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB85· 7OC83· 65
Year 2018Dev MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode73Tone0Visuals0

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