The Best Rhythm Games for Playstation 5

Update : Patapon 1+2 Replay added at rank #4.
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Hi-Fi RUSH (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X j

Hi-Fi Rush is an action-packed rhythm game with vibrant art style, an unforgettable story and characters, and a unique approach to combat. Join Chai on his journey as he attempts to break out of the soulless corporatization of everything and fight for what's right!


What we like:
  • Unique blend of character action and rhythm games
  • Vibrant art style
  • Phenomenally written characters
  • Timely story with relevant themes to the gaming industry at large
  • Seamlessly switches back and forth between 2D cutscenes and 3D in-game graphics
What could be improved:
  • Not as complex as other character action games like Devil May Cry
  • Linear experience with limited side content

  • rhythm
  • platform

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Bit.Trip Rerunner (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.


  • rhythm
  • precision
  • platform
  • runner
  • editor
  • scroller
  • level
  • electronic
  • music
  • family-friendly
  • 3d
  • colourful

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Metal Hellsinger VR (2024)

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Slay to the beat as the award-winning score of Metal: Hellsinger VR thunders through your body. Experience the smash-hit rhythm FPS like never before and enter a state of unparallelled flow. Show the Hells the meaning of metal.


  • rhythm
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • demons

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Patapon 1+2 Replay (2025)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

PATAPON is an action adventure where players use the rhythm of 4 Mystical Drums to command cute and mysterious eyeball-like creatures known as Patapons. As the player, you are the God of the Patapons and lead them on a grand adventure to Earthend!


  • rhythm
  • eyeball
  • drum
  • rhythm-strategy

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Metal: Hellsinger (2022)

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the depths of Hell as you play as the Unknown, a humanoid with a demonic appearance who has lost her voice and memories. With Troy Baker as Paz and Jennifer Hale voicing the Red Judge, fight your way through each realm of Hell, defeat the aspect of the Red Judge found within and get your memories back. The game revolves around you using two base weapons to carve your way through the realms while shooting to the beat to gain points and do more damage.


What we like:
  • Minimalist plot but great conclusion
  • Multiple weapons with their own rhythm
  • Boons that make you more powerful
  • Metal music
  • Bullet hell boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Can only resurrect up to two times in a level at expense of score
  • Gameplay can be challenging to keep up with

  • rhythm
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • demons

6

Blue Wednesday (2023)

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PC Windows Linux Nintendo Switch Android IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

LOVE cozy games? BLUE WEDNESDAY is a narrative adventure cozy game about jazz and love, and about failure. Explore Evans City, chat with various people, and enjoy unique mini-games that connect naturally.


  • rhythm
  • wholesome
  • interactive
  • 2d
  • music
  • walking-simulator
  • choices
  • colourful
  • hand-drawn
  • scroller
  • narrative
  • stylized
  • cinematic
  • romance
  • fiction

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Trombone Champ: Unflattened (2024)

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PC Windows osvr Playstation 5 meta quest j

Trombone Champ: Unflattened lets you control the slide and blow your way through VR trombone-playing madness. Slide your arm, hit those pitches, and revel in the chaos of becoming the world’s first virtual trombone virtuoso. Based on the BAFTA-nominated, viral original! 🔥🎺


  • rhythm
  • music
  • trading
  • vr
  • 6dof
  • comedy
  • collectathon
  • cats
  • instrumental
  • funny
  • card
  • immersive
  • memes

8

One Hand Clapping (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Android stadia Xbox Series X PC Windows IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you.


  • platform
  • rhythm
  • 2d
  • music
  • puzzle
  • voice
  • control
  • experience
  • education
  • family-friendly

9

Melatonin (2022)

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Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges. Hand-drawn art, and vibrant music without any intimidating overlays or interfaces.


  • rhythm
  • hand-drawn
  • music

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A Musical Story (2022)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux

‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory.


  • rhythm
  • music
  • instrumental
  • psychedelic
  • rock

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