The Best Action rhythm music Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : INFINITE GUITARS added at rank #4.
Here are our 10 Best Action rhythm music Games for Nintendo Switch:
1

BARRIER X (2016)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows IOS iPhone

Barrier X is a fast-paced game, testing your reflexes and quick decision-making. You must avoid objects on each level to progress, with no lifeline if you fail. The presentation is great and the soundtrack reminiscent of the Amiga startup sequences.


What we like:
  • Fast-paced
  • Simple controls
  • Great presentation and soundtrack
  • Addictive gameplay
What could be improved:
  • High difficulty level
  • No progression or powerups
  • No online leaderboard or speedruns available

  • music
  • reflexes
  • colourful
  • rhythm
  • arcade
  • endless
  • editor
  • action
  • family-friendly
  • flight
  • level
  • difficult
  • hardcore
  • competitive
  • scroller

2

Beat Souls (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Buy

  • rhythm
  • cyberpunk
  • anime
  • bullet-hell
  • music
  • cute
  • combo

3

Conga Master (2017)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox 360

The dance floor fills, the line gets longer… come on down, it's time to conga! Shake your virtual hips to the arcade action of Conga Master, fight to make the longest conga line possible and become the king of the club. No rhythm required – anyone can conga!


  • multiplayer
  • local
  • arcade
  • rhythm
  • music
  • online
  • pixel
  • action
  • bowling
  • party
  • couch
  • single-player
  • aliens
  • top-down

4

INFINITE GUITARS (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Fight mechs with metal-crushing rock in Infinite Guitars, a genre-melting Rhythm RPG featuring vibrant anime-inspired art and a blazing original soundtrack. Battle against war machines with electrifying Guitar Solos, and save the planet!

Buy

  • rhythm
  • rpg
  • anime
  • turn-based
  • adrenaline-fueled
  • mech
  • rock
  • japanese
  • battle

5

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL (2021)

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early access PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

Buy

  • rhythm
  • emotional
  • casual
  • arcade
  • anime
  • 2d
  • drama
  • space
  • relaxing
  • music

6

Fred3ric (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Frederic 3 is a continuation of the music games series popular and appreciated around the world. The unique and somewhat crazy plot, music inspired by the classical works, and the title character of Frederic Chopin determine the strength of this game.

Buy

  • simulation
  • music
  • casual
  • rich
  • rhythm
  • adventure
  • action
  • skill
  • fast-paced
  • battle

7

RollingSky (2020)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Rolling Sky is a ball running game that combines rhythm and fun.

Buy

  • racing
  • casual
  • parkour
  • rhythm
  • fantasy
  • scrolling
  • action
  • music
  • challenging

8

Runner 3 (2018)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

The rhythm-music gameplay of BIT.TRIP RUNNER and Runner2 is back and better than ever!


  • rhythm
  • runner
  • platform
  • rhythm-music
  • music

9

BIT.TRIP CORE (2009)

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wii Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo 3DS

BIT.TRIP CORE visits a darker place in CommanderVideo's saga, taking the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.


  • rhythm
  • rhythm-music
  • nes
  • music
  • psychedelic
  • pixel
  • four-direction

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