There’s nothing quite like hitting the right notes on beat in a rhythm game. It’s extremely satisfying, and the great music makes it even more fun. There are a lot of video games that fall into the rhythm genre, but here are just some of the best options out there.

First off, there are a couple of honorable mentions. Kirby: Triple Deluxe has a rhythm game mode called “Dedede’s Drum Dash,” which is genuinely phenomenal. However, it’s just one mode out of three, so the whole game is not a rhythm game. Sound Shapes came to mind when making this list, but it’s more of a platformer where the environment interacts with the music. There’s no inputting commands on beat, which means it’s not quite a rhythm game.

Now onto the actual list:

12) Vib-Ribbon

Vib-Ribbon is easily one of the most unique games on this list. It’s an earlier rhythm game that has players use the beat to avoid obstacles. It also allows players to use their own CDs for music, which is extremely impressive. If the player makes the wrong move, the character Vibri will become more of a scribble. While the scribble aesthetic is a cool idea and is used well, it does come across as overly simplistic and leaves a lot to be desired. Still, it remains a cult classic.

11) Patapon

Patapon is an adorable strategy-based rhythm game in which the player takes on the role of a deity who is worshiped by a tribe known as the Patapon. This deity controls what the Patapon do using different button commands that each represents a drum beat. It’s a cute and creative game with a fun aesthetic, but the strategy elements do take away from the rhythm ones at times.

10) Beat Saber

Beat Saber is still one of the best games you can play in VR, and probably always will be. If you want to feel like a musical Jedi, this is the game for you. Slice and dice your way through each song as you destroy the incoming notes. There are even hazards for you to dodge on beat. This game is especially satisfying to play, but it only being in VR does put a lot of people off, even if it is spectacular.

9) Rhythm Heaven

Rhythm Heaven is the perfect rhythm game for WarioWare fans. The series are even made by the same developer. Instead of playing through levels or songs, players make their way through a series of rhythm-based minigames. Each game in the Rhythm Heaven series is cute and colorful, and leads to a fantastic time. It is worth noting, though, that the music is mostly consists of simple, adorable sounds that match the minigames rather than memorable songs, but that’s something that does work for Rhythm Heaven’s unique gameplay style.

8) Beat Slayer

Beat Slayer is an indie rhythm rogue-like that has players battle their way through a post-apocalyptic wasteland ruled by killer robots. Each dash, dodge, and attack the player does on beat with the background music helps them out tremendously by wracking my more of a score and leading to more successes. This one blends two interesting genres together while creating an interesting world and story. The music could use a little more variety throughout, but that doesn’t take away from the fun or from how satisfying it is to defeat each enemy.

7) Hi-Fi Rush

The only reason Hi-Fi Rush isn’t higher on this list is because it’s a bit of a loose fit. It’s a rhythm-based action game that has players battle enemies with a guitar in an awesome futuristic setting. The protagonist, his enemies, and parts of the environment all move to the rhythm of the music. Timing each attack to the beat also leads to higher damage and bigger combos. The story, characters, visuals, and gameplay are spectacular.

6) Guitar Hero

This one has become a household name and for good reason. Guitar Hero is one of the coolest things to exist in gaming, giving players a physical guitar to shred with. That, paired with the visuals of the player’s character performing on a stage in front of a crowd, was enough to make one feel like a true rock star. Each game in the series offers tons of fantastic tunes to play, so it never feels stale.

The main downsides were that the original couple of games only featured covers, the guitar controller could break which would force you to buy another one, and the large controller could hurt your hand after a while. Otherwise, this one will forever be remembered fondly.

5) Dance Dance Revolution

Whether you’re jamming out in the arcade with an audience of onlookers or in your house on a dance pad, Dance Dance Revolution will always be a blast to boogie down to. There are lots of rhythm games, like Friday Night Funkin’, that use directional arrows as commands to match to a beat, and that all started with DDR. Plus, DDR actually has the player use their body to dance to the music. It’s a ton of fun and an actual workout.

4) PaRappa the Rapper

PaRappa the Rapper is an absolute classic and served as one of PlayStation’s mascots during the PS1 era alongside Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. It’s often credited as the original rhythm game with some debate, but it was early enough that a lot of the rhythm game formula does stem from it. The songs are catchy, and the paper-thin, cartoony aesthetic is simply wonderful. Top it off with a cute story about a hip hop canine trying to win over the love of his life, and you’ve got something special. This would have been number one on the list if there were more songs and more replay value like other games in the genre have.

3) Rock Band

Rock Band takes everything that made Guitar Hero a success and expands on it tenfold. The songs aren’t covers like the early Guitar Hero games, and the gameplay is expanded by adding drums, bass, and singing into the mix. Players can try out the same songs on different instruments for a completely different experience. Friends can play as a group and work together to get through each song.

This is both a fantastic rhythm game and party game. That being said, this game is most fun with a group which you might not always have. Plus, the instruments do take up a lot of space in your gaming or living room. That doesn’t stop this from being one of the best musical video games around, though.

2) Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

Kingdom Hearts is one of the biggest and best video game franchises out there. Its passionate fanbase has a lot to celebrate with Melody of Memory. The series is known for having outstanding music, so having a rhythm game that celebrates it and allows players to play through its iconic songs, as well as bonus Disney hits, is brilliant. Defeating Heartless and Nobodies on beat to the rhythm is extremely satisfying and a ton of fun. It also (slightly) advances the story after Kingdom Hearts 3, even though it is just with a single cutscene at the end. There are also boss fights that put a unique spin on the rhythm game format that will get your blood pumping.

1) Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an indie dungeon-crawling, roguelike rhythm game made by an indie developer. The gameplay is exciting and unique as players explore dungeons and defeat enemies to a fantastic original score. The classic-style pixel art is beautiful to look at. In addition to all this, players can also use their own MP3 files to play whatever songs they want as they explore the unknown. This game really hits all the right notes, pun fully intended.

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