Best PlayStation music & rhythm games

The Matrix has 20 music & rhythm games on file for the PlayStation, released between 1996–2002. 12 of them support multiplayer. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the PS1 come first, with lesser-known picks further down.

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Typical commitment: quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun). Tip: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Just pick one for me

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Fluid 1998 · Music & Rhythm Deep cut

Music & rhythm games on other systems

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