We already published the list of best Switch games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Switch dance/music/rhythm games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Switch definitely has a great library of dance/music/rhythm games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Switch and dance/music/rhythm games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Floor Kids
- Release Data: Merj Media, 2017
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Dancing
At its most basic, Floor Kids is a fun music rhythm game that’s easy to grasp.
But if you dig deeper, it transforms into a more complex and challenging one that will take you by surprise.
Floor Kids is something new, different, and original—and that should be reason enough to give this one a try.
#9. Old School Musical
- Release Data: La Moutarde/Playdius, 2018
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
It’s a brief experience, but what is there is perfectly balanced and fine-tuned.
Every track is catchy, memorable, and complements the action but the only shame is that there isn’t more music to enjoy.
All in all, Old School Musical‘s laser-like focus on delivering a remix of the classic titles with modern rhythm gameplay is a real delight.
#8. Musynx
- Release Data: PM Studios Inc./acttil llc., 2018
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
MUSYNX is an excellent entry point for anyone looking to get into rhythm games, but the difficulty can ramp up early on, despite the fine-tuning and customizable controls that are available.
While limited in other aspects and not too beginner-friendly, this is a game that veterans and those wishing to improve their music game library should try.
#7. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!
- Release Data: Bandai Namco Games, 2018
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘N’ Fun! is aimed at a specific audience, mainly those that feel comfortable smashing away to J-pop, and it caters to that audience perfectly.
The core gameplay is simple yet addictive, and with more than 70 songs and dozens of minigames, this a title you can enjoy with just about anyone.
#6. SUPERBEAT: XONiC
- Release Data: Nurijoy/Rising Star Games, 2017
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
With a club-ready soundtrack and brilliant rhythm gameplay, Superbeat: Xonic is an excellent addition to the Switch’s music games library.
It’s stylish, fun, and challenging in all the right ways, and does a great job easing players into its frenetic charts with forgiving timing and balanced progression.
Pick this up if you’re a rhythm game fan: you won’t regret it.
#5. VOEZ
- Release Data: Flyhigh Works, 2017
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
VOEZ looks similar to other dancing-based rhythm games.
As the song plays out, diamond shapes approach you on a static track, and you must tap the diamonds along with the beat of the song.
Since you’re playing this game with your fingers and not your feet, this opens up an exciting amount of gameplay difficulty.
#4. Sayonara Wild Hearts
- Release Data: Simogo/Annapurna Interactive, 2019
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a trippy audio surf game with a compelling story and tear-jerker moment in the end.
It is an imaginative game with incredible music and creative visual throughout the game.
While the content is relatively short, Sayonara Wild Hearts will keep you coming back simply for the amazing experience and journey the game delivers.
#3. Thumper
- Release Data: Drool, 2017
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Presenting a distinctive and adaptive score, together with an insane visual style and a difficulty level that rarely shows mercy, Thumper is a very effective showcase for the hardware abilities of the Switch, and a highly engaging experience on its own merits.
For those of you looking for something different, look no further, Thumper is a must-play on the Switch.
#2. Just Shapes & Beats
- Release Data: Berzerk Studio, 2018
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
Just Shapes & Beats stay true to its name, a simple-looking bullet-hell game, but what lies beneath is a perfectly polished game with a pleasing audio-visual stimulation throughout the game.
And it is at its best when paired with your best headphone, or even better your living room speaker, turn the volume to max and enjoy a pleasant musical gaming experience.
#1. Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
- Release Data: Brace Yourself Games/Nintendo, 2019
- Genre: Action » Rhythm » Music
The developer has crafted a unique Zelda game which fits in perfectly with the franchise.
By allowing a talented indie developer to get in, Nintendo has gained a fantastic entry in the franchise that feels like a celebration.
Cadence of Hyrule is not just a brilliant game, it’s a brilliant Zelda game – one that you won’t want to miss.
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