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Play Music Games Online

8 games playable in your browser

Music games arrived properly with PaRappa the Rapper in 1996 and grew into one of the defining genres of the PlayStation and PSP era — rhythm action, dance titles and the Japanese releases that never found a Western publisher.

Timing accuracy matters more in this category than anywhere else on the site, so a wired gamepad or keyboard will serve you better than a wireless connection.

Most popular music games

  1. 1太鼓ウェブ - Taiko WebHTML5
  2. 2Rhythm Tengoku (Japan)Game Boy Advance
  3. 3Taiko no Tatsujin DS - Touch de Dokodon!Nintendo DS
  4. 4Rhythm Tengoku GoldNintendo DS
  5. 5DJ Max Emotional SenseHTML5
  6. 6PATAPONPlayStation Portable
  7. 7Patapon 2 - Don-ChakaPlayStation Portable
  8. 8Cool Cool JamNeo Geo Pocket Color

Frequently asked questions

Does input lag affect rhythm games?

It can. A wired controller or keyboard and a desktop browser give the most accurate timing; several titles also include a calibration screen.

Do dance mat games work?

Dance mats that present as standard gamepads will be recognised, though you may need to remap the directional inputs.