No refunds

Introduction

No refunds is a rhythm game from developer dmitryivanov about a punk band that cannot catch a break. Dez, Lola and Hank share a beat-up van with their manager Sal, scraping together shows at dive bars, lodge halls and gas-station parking lots. Their lone fan, Doug, keeps the faith while Hank dreams up one get-rich or get-famous plan after another, and each plan collapses in its own ridiculous way. The band's answer is always the same: perform a brief, high-speed number for anyone who has stuck around. The action asks players to hit notes across three lanes tied to Lola's guitar, Dez's vocals and Hank's drums. Clean playing wins the crowd's favor and adds cash to the tip jar. Every gig comes with a fresh problem, including a pizza costume, a staged breakup, a bingo caller, a power cut and a face-off with The Glossies. The story runs through three chapters, Paid in Pizza, Reunion Tour and Battle of the Bands, with a cast that also includes Marge, Sal and Doug. The game is made with Phaser and pairs its music with a comic, comedic tone.

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Games like No refunds

• Guitar Hero: Shares the band fantasy and note-hitting rhythm play that keeps a crowd on side.
• Rock Band: Its guitar, vocal and drum roles echo the game's three instrument-linked lanes.
• Friday Night Funkin': Brings a comedic, story-driven rhythm setup with a comic visual style.

Similar picks are based on the public description and tags, not playtesting.

Who it is for

Good fit if you are:

• Rhythm game fans
• Punk music lovers
• Comedy story fans

May not suit:

• People avoiding rhythm games
• Listeners who dislike punk

Highlights

• Three-lane rhythm play tied to guitar, vocals and drums
• Each gig adds a different disaster, from a pizza costume to a power cut
• Three chapters: Paid in Pizza, Reunion Tour and Battle of the Bands
• Comic punk-band story with a cast including Sal, Doug and The Glossies

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