Rhythm (also known as Rhythm Action) is a genre of Music-themed video game of genre of Action that challenges the sense of the rhythm of the player. Games in the Action genre typically focus on the simulated performance of musical instruments or dance and needs the player to hit the button or nodes in a sequence dictated on the screen. Pressing the button, causing the protagonist or avatar to dance or to play his musical instrument correctly, which increases the scores of the player. Many Rhythm video games offer Multiplayer modes, in which the player can compete against his family members, friends or other players from around the world for the highest points or co-op as a simulated musical assemble. Rhythm games often introduce the novel game controllers that emulate musical instruments. Dance-based video games need the player to perform physically dance on a mat using the pressure sensitive pads, acting as the input device. The genre offers popular games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Music-based video games such as Guitar Hero, and Donkey Konga.

16 Best Rhythm Games for PS3

#1 Rocksmith 2014

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Rocksmith 2014 is a mix of Music, Education, Rhythm, and Simulation elements developed and published by Ubisoft. The game supports Single-player mode and available to play on Cross platform. It lets a chance to the player to learn how to play guitar. It uses a real tone cable that connects to the output jack of guitars. Acoustic guitars and other music instrument require additional hardware to connect such as a pickup. It includes a variety of superb songs including House of the Rising Sun, I Got Mine, Song 2, etc. and lets the player play the song repeating the beat in the game. In normal mode, the game showing a guitar fretboard, divided into colored strings. Music notes are displayed in colored rectangles, and the player task is to match the color of the note with guitar strings to take down. As the player advanced, the game becomes challenging and unlocks other famous songs to play. With superb gameplay, colorful graphics, and attractive sounds, Rocksmith 2014 is the best Music game to play and enjoy.

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#2 Just Dance 4

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Just Dance 4 is a Music, Rhythm, Dance and Single-player video game created by Ubisoft Milan and published by Ubisoft. It is the four marvelous entry in the series of Just Dance and available to play on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. The game offers the similar gameplay like previous entries and introduces an enhanced gameplay with superb mechanics. Your task is to select your favorite song from collections and start your game, in which you must repeat the action, performing by the trainer. Maintain your health, track your body statistics and learn new abilities. There are six different dance missions and you must complete each one at any cost to become the master. You can create dancer cards, which show your favorite songs, highest points, tasks and more. The game consists of up to fifty music tracks to play and enjoy. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#3 Just Dance 3

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Just Dance 3 is a Rhythm, Music, Single-player and Multiplayer Simulation developed and published by Ubisoft. The game serves as the part of Just Dance series and available to play on PlayStation and Xbox. Like its previous titles, up to four players can play to dance choreography from more than forty songs, as players effort to judge their dancing abilities to follow the routine of dance to a selected song. It has two different modes such as Solo and Duel, and the game offers a new mode named Dance Crew, enabling four players to dance together, each has its unique choreography, a playlist that contains songs into multiple categories. During the gameplay, the player can unlock gifts such as game modes, new songs, Dance mashup which mix the various dance routines into a single song. California Gurls, Take on Me, Lollipop, Promiscuous, Price Tag, etc. are prominent songs available in-game. Just Dance 3 includes prominent features such as Dance ‘Til Down, Too Shy to Dance, Dance Crew Mode, 45 Tracks, and more.

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#4 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F is a Single-player Rhythm video game created and published by Sega for PlayStation platform. It is the fifth title in the series of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA and it offers the similar gameplay to its predecessors. The game comes with several new changes, new characters, and modes. In the beginning of the game, the player has to select his playable character from available to start the game and struggle to score the points. There are more than thirty-eight Hatsune Miku songs and it has four difficulty setting for each song. The game introduces over ninety costumes and hundred accessories, and enable the player to customize his/her character using these items. In Edit mode, the player can create his video and share them online with friends. As the game proceeds, it becomes difficult to play. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F includes prominent features such as Create Videos, 90 Costumes, 100 Accessories, 38 Popular Songs, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

#5 Just Dance 2018

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Just Dance 2018 is a Rhythm, and Multiplayer Dance Simulation developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Ubisoft. The game offers the similar gameplay to its previous installments and introduces a series of licensed songs. It lets you turn up the volume and unleash your inner dancer to show off your brilliant dancing moves to impress your fellows. Perform thrilling moves with up to forty hottest tracks of the year including Side to Side by Ariana Grande Ft. 24K Magic, by Bruno Mars, Naughty Girl, Chantaje, and more. In Multiplayer mode, you can dance with your friends or other players from around the world and can experience the special live events like tournaments, and you can collaborate with other players to unlock prizes and more. World Dance Floor Challenges offer more challenges in both competition and co-op modes. You can join your friends to take place in a special tournament to defeat the boss. Just Dance 2018 includes core features such as Online Multiplayer, 40 New Tracks, over 300 Songs, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

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#6 Bandfuse: Rock Legends

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Bandfuse: Rock Legends is a Single and Multiplayer Music Simulation with Rhythm elements developed by Realta Entertainment Group and published by Hamster Corporation. The game integrates realistic musical instruments like real electric guitar, microphone, and basses, etc. with the console and supports up to four players. It offers an exciting gameplay and gives you an opportunity to become the real musician through this game. Connect your real guitar with the game console and play brilliant licensed songs to impress your friends. There are multiple levels, and the game offers to pick up and play gameplay experience. Your primary objective is to score the highest points by playing the songs accurately. As you advanced, the game becomes challenging. Unlock further content in the game by completing your levels and become the realistic musician in the match. You can connect any types of electric guitar with the game to play. With superb mechanics, addictive gameplay, and a collection of brilliant songs, Bandfuse: Rock Legends is the best game to play and enjoy.

#7 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd is a Rhythm, Music and Single-player video game developed and published by Sega for PlayStation platform only. It is the sequel to 2012’s Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F video game. The game offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor and introduces new songs and character modules. It provides an opportunity for the player to become a virtual singer in the game and get fame. There are up to forty addictive songs available with four expansive difficulty settings. It has a variety of characters, and the player can select one of them to get into the game world where he/she can customize it with up to 180 costumes and more than 150 accessories and items. Create the video of your performance and share it on PSN with friends to impress them. The game looks easy but hard to master. As the game proceed, it becomes challenging. Explore the world from a third-person perspective, create amazing tracks and get hordes of fans. With superb gameplay, beautiful world, stunning graphics and brilliant mechanics, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd is the best game to play and enjoy.

#8 DJ Hero

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DJ Hero is Music, Rhythm, Single and Multiplayer video game released by FreeStyleGames. The game is about creating a new music from previously recorded songs using the sound effects producers and record players, with ninety-four remixes. It features at least hundred different songs of various genres. To earn the points, you must hit the button to activate beats, maintain their crossfade between scratch and two songs. The game features both Single-player and Multiplayer modes. There are a variety of songs, and you must select one of them to start your game, press the button to adjust beat and score the highest points to progress through the game. Show off your abilities in different modes and become the ultimate master. As the game proceed, it becomes challenging and other levels will be unlocked to play and play. With exciting music gameplay, wonderful visuals and superb mechanics, DJ Hero is the best music game to play and enjoy.

#9 Just Dance 2016

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Just Dance 2016 is an addictive, Dance, Music, Rhythm and Fitness video game created by Ubisoft Paris, and published by Ubisoft. The game supports Single-player mode and introduces a variety of new licensed songs. It is the best installment in the franchise of Just Dance. It focuses on dance-based music gameplay and lets the player select his song, follow the motion of the instructor and dance to engage himself/herself in exercise experience. It includes different modes such as Multiplayer, Competitive, and Co-op. In Dance Quests mode, the player must compete against AI-controlled characters across three selected songs. The ultimate task of the player is to score the highest points by performing the best dance and win amazing prizes. There are different songs available including Balkan Blast Remix, All about That Bass, Born This Way, Boys and more. As the game progress, it unlocks further routines and songs in the game to make it more challenging and exciting. With enhanced mechanics, gameplay and visuals, Just Dance 2016 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#10 Just Dance 2015

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Just Dance 2015 developed by Ubisoft Paris is an Action, Rhythm, Music and Single-player video game available to play on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo platforms. It is the sixth marvelous entry in the franchise of Just Dance and introduces social networking features in the exciting game, including the abilities for you to compete against other players around the world online, and upload your clip of video into the community. The game also lets you use your smartphones as a controller. Like previous entries, your task is to select you routine, choose your energetic song, and perform amazing dance style to impress your friends. Accomplish a set of levels, earn XP points and share your achievements with your friends. There are a variety of songs are available such as Addicted to You, Bad Romance, Bang Bang, Best Song Ever, Built for This, Burn, and more. Play as a solo in single-player mode or compete against other players around the world to show off your dancing moves in multiplayer mode. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, and superb visuals, Just Dance 2015 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#11 Michael Jackson: The Experience

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Michael Jackson: The Experience is the first video game offers the magic and the excitement of Michael Jackson’s videos and music. The game focuses on Rhythm and Music elements and supports Single and Multiplayer modes created and published by Ubisoft. It features lots of Michael Jackson’s hits such as Billie Jean, Black or White, Bad, Beat It, Thriller, The Way you Make Me Feel, and more. The gameplay revolves around dance style element and features three different modes such as The Classic, Duo, and Crew. The player has to follow the Michael Jackson avatar in Classic mode, while second is used for duets. In the third mode, the game features two backup dancers and Michael and allows the player to select one of three characters to dance. After gaining enough experience, the player can unlock training mode in the Dance School where he can learn some unique dancing skills. The Dance Crew mode allows the player to dance and sing simultaneously with up to six of his fellows to create perfect dance experience. With awesome gameplay and brilliant mechanics, Michael Jackson: The Experience is the best music video game to enjoy.

#12 Just Dance 2017

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Just Dance 2017 is a Dance, Rhythm, Music, Online, Single and Multiplayer Simulation developed and published by Ubisoft. It is the marvelous entry in the series of Just Dance and offers the similar gameplay to its previous installments. Before starting the game, the player must choose his favorite songs from available and a character to represent himself. The player can use motion controller system for input or can use a mobile app. It is an excellent game, in which the player can learn fantastic dance moves with a sequence. The player can grab his family members and is friends to dance with up to forty new tracks, six new modes, and new content. The game features new songs such as Lean On by Major Laser Ft., Sorry by Justin Bieber, and more. Learn new dance moves through this game and show off the friends to impress them. With enhanced mechanics, controls, features and gameplay, Just Dance 2017 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#13 Zumba Fitness

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Zumba Fitness is an Action, Music, Rhythm and Fitness video game created by Pipeworks and published by 505 Games. The game lets you a chance to join the fitness revolution with an exciting game and fun and engage yourself in interactive exercise experience with hot dance moves from hip-hop, merengue, and salsa. Organize a party in your house that never ends. In the game, you can learn up to nine perfect dance style such as Cumbia, Rumba, Calypso, Reggaeton, etc. with over twenty Zumba routines. The game includes superb and attractive music to engage yourself and your buddy in dance. It helps you to stay active by tracking some calories that you burned, accomplish goals, and learn new techniques to improvements as you play the game. Zumba Fitness includes core features such as The Hottest Zumba Dance, Dance with Instructor, different Dance Style, Learn Basic Steps and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

#14 Entwined

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Entwined is an exciting Exploration and Adventure video game about a fish and a bird, who are in love but can’t be together. The game supports Single-player mode and mixes Exploration, Third-person, and Rhythm elements by PixelOpus and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The player controls the both characters such as a bird and a fish simultaneously, and struggle to bring them together to transform into a soaring dragon. The game takes place in the strange world filled with unique landscapes and colorful environments. The player must explore different landscapes from a third-person perspective by controlling the characters using analog sticks. The plot is split into several chapters and the primary objective of the player is to reaches the end of each chapter and immerse him in emotional gameplay experience without any word. Once the souls of a bird and a fish united, they will turn into a soaring dragon. With brilliant story, exciting story, smooth controls and pleasant music, Entwined is the best game to play and enjoy.

#15 MX vs. ATV Alive

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MX vs. ATV Alive is a Sports, Motorcycle Racing, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ. It is the fourth release in the series of MX vs. ATV and focuses on MX vs. ATV Alive Reflex. The game includes a variety of bikes and lets the player select and ride to defeat his opponents. It takes place in the massive environment, and the player navigates freely. There are over thirty tracks, and the main task of the player is to cross the finish line first against up to sixty professional riders. The game rewards the player with massive rewards as he completes the tasks. With Customization features, the player can modify his bike to boost its performance and can unlock upgrades using his rewards. It has different modes such as Career, Open World Waypoint, Rhythm Racing, FreeRide, and Multiplayer with over 12 players, etc. MX vs. ATV Alive offers key features such as Brand new Bikes, over Thirty Tracks, Multiplayer, Enhanced Physics, New Modes, Re-mastered Sounds, etc. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#16 Beat Hazard

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Beat Hazard is a fantastic Puzzle, Rhythm and Music creation video game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. This super awesome game is available to play on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3. Just like all the music and rhythm game, In Beat Hazard the player inputs music from his music library and after that, acts according to the gameplay. The game offers two gaming modes. In single player gaming mode, the player survives through the selected time for a track to finish and in Survival mode; player plays the songs until all the given lives are spent. With every finished track, player gets upgrades and moves to the next song level. Player gets to fight with the bosses through music and with every boss defeat player gets some cool power-ups to battle with the next bosses. Along with some cool music based gameplay, vivid and quite beautiful visuals and easy controls, Beat Hazard is one amazing Music, Rhythm and puzzle video game to play and enjoy. You must try it out.