Popular recommended music game apps
Here’s a selection of popular rhythm game apps, ranging from quick, casual picks you can play in short breaks to instrument-style games that band members will love.
From well-known arcade titles like Taiko no Tatsujin and jubeat plus to apps that let you play using your favorite songs or videos, as well as simulators for instruments like Vocaloid, guitar, and piano—most are free to play at least at the basic level.
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Rhythm Tap Game
A music rhythm game you can play with YouTube videos | BeatTube – A rhythm game with videos!
It’s not that any YouTube video will do, but you can play the game using videos where the uploader has created a chart. The controls are varied—taps, flicks, holds, rapid taps, and more. As you level up, it seems you can play more videos and even create and upload your own charts. You can view rankings and chart creators’ profiles. You can even play with non-music videos, making it a fresh, boundary-pushing rhythm game experience.
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Capcom’s first full-fledged music game | CROSS×BEATS
Tap, flick, and hold right when the “arrows of light” crossing the screen intersect! A brand-new rhythm game with intuitive controls! Featuring many famous artists and popular composers from across the music scene! Packed with the latest tracks you can only hear here!
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The latest entry in the popular DJMAX series | DJMAX TECHNIKA Q
The popular DJMAX series from arcades, PSP, and PS VITA is now on iPhone and Android! Since DJMAX was originally designed for touch panel controls, it’s a great match for smartphones—you can play by tapping the screen just like you would in the arcade or on PS VITA. Instead of the usual note patterns that fall from the top or flow from right to left, this game has you tap placed markers in sequence—from left to right on the top row, then from right to left on the bottom row. I felt like it was a brand-new style of rhythm game! I also thought it was interesting that, within a single song, the sounds you trigger—the instruments you “play” in the game—keep changing.
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Pursuing the ultimate striking sensation | O2Jam U by MOMO
A full-fledged rhythm game where you can play over 100 songs for free. Tap the blocks as they come toward you from the back of the screen in time with the music.
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A high-quality music rhythm tap game | Rhythm Control 2
The sequel to a music game that topped the charts in Japan and Sweden. Its simple gameplay screen, high-quality tracks with depth, and abundant content have made it popular.
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The coolest ever! The new standard rhythm game app | Groove Coaster Zero
This app lets you enjoy a simple, exhilarating experience by tapping to the rhythm with a single finger. The visuals also match the beat with a fast-paced feel, and the neon-woven light art makes it visually engaging. The music selection is diverse, ranging from J-pop and anime songs to remixed classical tracks. With plenty of electro-pop sounds, it’s a great app for fans of pop music who want to casually try a rhythm game.
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A rhythm game to enjoy with your favorite songs | TunesHolic
A rhythm game where you tap or scroll in time with the tap markers flowing down from the top of the screen. It’s the ultimate real-time rhythm action game for anyone who wants to enjoy their favorite music anytime.
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