Rhythm Doctor
2021•7th Beat Games
RhythmGreat soundtrackEasy to learn
One button, the seventh beat and dozens of tricks: genius for pocket change.
~700 ₽
3–15 h
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Rhythm games
10 games with filters by mode, platforms, budget, length and features.
Rhythm games turn a track into a level: notes fly in, and your job is to press exactly on beat. The entry bar is low and the skill ceiling is very high, so the genre suits both five minutes and a hundred hours of practice.
Many rhythm games are built around particular artists, which the descriptions usually make clear. To play without a gamepad, check the platform: part of the genre lives on phones and keyboards.
Beat Saber
2019•Beat Games
RhythmVR supportEasy to learn
Slashing blocks on beat: the best VR experience and a genuine cardio workout.
~1990 ₽
10+ h
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Tetris Effect: Connected
2020•Monstars
PuzzleGreat soundtrackRelaxing
Tetris as a warm hug: music, particles and four-player co-op.
~1990 ₽
5–100 h
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Hi-Fi Rush
2023•Tango Gameworks
ActionColorfulFunny
Rock-opera action where the world syncs to the beat, including your punches.
~1990 ₽
10–20 h
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Sayonara Wild Hearts
2019•Simogo
RhythmGreat soundtrackColorful
A pop album as a game: an hour of pure neon joy.
~900 ₽
2–5 h
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Muse Dash
2018•PeroPeroGames
RhythmAnime styleColorful
Two buttons, anime girls and music you cannot put down.
~400 ₽
5–100 h
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
2015•Brace Yourself Games
RhythmHardPixel art
You may only move on beat: a hardcore roguelike for the rhythmically gifted.
~600 ₽
15–200 h
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
2022•Sega
RhythmGreat soundtrackAnime style
Vocaloid videos you have to hit in time with your fingers.
~3990 ₽
10–200 h
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Project Sekai: Colorful Stage!
2020•Sega
RhythmGreat soundtrackAnime style
Vocaloids, rhythm battles and five-player co-op on your phone.
Free
10+ h
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Trombone Champ
2022•Holy Wow
RhythmFunnyWhacky
Honk a trombone as badly as possible: perfect for a party.
~700 ₽
2–10 h
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Common questions
What are rhythm games?
Rhythm games ask you to act in time with the music: press buttons, move or attack on the beat. How precisely you hit the rhythm directly shapes your result.
Do you need a musical ear for rhythm games?
No: most rhythm games show the beat visually and offer difficulty levels. Your sense of rhythm improves as you play.