10 Best Music Games in 2022 (Beat Saber, osu!, and More)

Beat Saber is a virtual reality (VR) game and requires a headset. You use lightsabers to slash floating cubes to music, "dancing" to the beat. Each level is handcrafted and precisely mapped out by players from all over the world.

Part of what makes this game so popular is the modding community that creates thousands of custom levels. However, some reviewers complain that a previous update made mods uninstall every game update. 

Besides these issues, most reviewers consider Beat Saber one of the best games for VR. They love that this game has a large library of quality songs and can be played on most PCs. Best of all, they say this game is a great cardio workout.

Osu! is a rhythm game where players must precisely aim and click circles and drag sliders to the music. There are three other game modes: tapping a drum to the beat, catching fruit to music, and tapping keys according to moving notes on a conveyer. 

This game has thousands of great quality maps to play. Songs and maps are created by the players themselves. The game also includes a built-in map editor, but songs must go through a long process to become ranked.

Some players say this game is harsh towards missing notes, as scores are more based on combos than overall accuracy. Other than that, most reviewers love that osu! is easy to pick up but really hard to master. They like that there's a thriving community and that each game is relatively short.

Made by the creators of Rock Band, Fuser is a game where you and your friends compete or cooperate as DJs. You must combine songs, edit sounds, and take audience requests. The base library comes with over 100 songs. You can play the campaign or try freestyle mode. There are also loads of ways to customize your character.

Some reviewers complain that this game's campaign is a bit repetitive and grind-heavy. They dislike how you must collect in-game currency to unlock new songs. The multiplayer competition mode also seems to have issues.

Despite the issues, most reviewers love that this game is very easy to learn and gives insight into what it's actually like to be a DJ. They also really like that you can share your music with other players from all over the world. This game is commonly compared to the DJ game Dropmix.

You would think roguelike and music are strange genres to combine, but this game does a surprisingly great job. You must fight your way through an ever-changing dungeon. However, all movement is played according to the music. There are 40 original songs, and you can also upload your own music.

Reviewers say that this game works best with a keyboard, noting that controllers work poorly. They also state that this game is not well-optimized for Linux. They also complain that this game is extremely challenging; over half of all players have not even beat the second level. So, they recommend it for experienced rhythm gamers.

Regardless of the complaints, most reviewers are amazed by this game's unique concept of mixing roguelike with rhythm. They love that they can fight dragons and zombies to their favorite songs. Reviewers also adore this game's original soundtrack.

In Geometry Dash, each level consists of platforms and obstacles built around the music. Your character will either jump or fly in various parts of the map. You must guide your character to the end of the level without hitting anything. The game also has a built-in level editor, a large community, and thousands of custom maps.

The main issue with this game is that the developer rarely gives updates or new content, so technical issues may not be resolved quickly. However, most reviewers love that this game is easy to learn and super hard to master. They say this game is kept alive with a large community and an almost endless amount of custom levels.

You play as a lost little girl who accidentally encounters Deemo, a black, mysterious character. To help the girl find her way back home, Deemo plays music to grow a special tree from his piano, enabling the girl to explore more places.

Some reviewers currently have issues with this game on VR, stating that it's not very responsive. There was also a controversy that caused some of the most popular songs on this game to get removed, but there are still plenty of good songs to choose from.

Other than those issues, most reviewers praise this game for its wonderful story, gorgeous atmosphere, intriguing puzzles, and quality selection of piano music. Many of them say this game lets them feel like they can actually play the piano.

BPM Bullets Per Minute is a fast, beat-based first-person shooter (FPS). You play as a mighty Valkyrie who must fight the evil forces of the underworld. Every single action from you or your enemies is based on the beat of the music. Each dungeon is randomly generated, too.

Some reviewers say that this game has an interesting look, but it makes it hard to visually distinguish everything in the game. They also find that certain in-game items are more overpowered than others, making it too easy to defeat enemies once you acquire them. 

Besides these issues, most reviewers love this game's unique concept of combining roguelike FPS elements with music. They state that all the weapons feel different and are fun to use in battle. They also note that this game has a lot of inspiration from The Binding of Isaac.

Muse Dash is a fusion of anime, parkour, and music. You must defeat enemies and bosses to the music. There's also a DLC for the PC version with many new songs. The developers also plan to come out with more new songs in the future.

A few reviewers complain that the base PC game lacks content unless you buy the DLC. There's also been political controversy over this game, causing some popular streamers not to be able to play it.

Despite these issues, most reviewers praise this game for its catchy music, colorful animated graphics, and simple but engaging gameplay. They like that this game can essentially be played with a single hand since it only has three core actions.

You and your friends must work together to face enemies and explore the world. For each level, players must press buttons with precise timing according to the next obstacles. This game includes over 140 songs from the KINGDOM HEARTS series.

Most reviewers like that this game is meant to be a casual rhythm game and find that it's a decent addition to the series. They are impressed with the entertaining gameplay, fantastic characters, and many memorable tracks.

Rocksmith Remastered is an educational music game. This game lets you plug your real guitar or bass and learn to play. It'll teach you single notes, chords, and advanced techniques. No matter your experience, this game will adapt to your skill level.

Some reviewers have issues with the real tone cable for this game, the part needed to connect their instruments to their PCs. A few reviewers also argue that this game makes it difficult to look at your guitar while playing, so you can potentially focus too much on the game instead of actually learning. 

Other than these issues, most reviewers find that this game is great for teaching the basics of guitar or bass, even for people who have failed to learn elsewhere. They state this game is "like Guitar Hero with a real guitar." They also like that there are lots of the biggest hits, including alternative, metal, and classic rock songs.