10 Upcoming Rhythm Games of 2018 & 2019

We’ve seen a lot of rhythm games coming out over the past few months like Tapsonic Bold, Pop’n Music Peace, Jubeat Festo, Nostalgia Op.2  and Gitadora Exchain. It just keeps growing and growing, don’t you think? We know this is a lot to go through, so we made a list of the best upcoming rhythm games that you should be excitedly waiting for. Many of these games are still in development, but some games will be released in the next couple of weeks or months. This list contains rhythm game titles that will be released soon. So, without further ado, here are the 10 Upcoming Rhythm Games of 2018-2019 and beyond.

 

1. beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage

A new beatmania IIDX game has been announced on Twitter last August 2018, and its name is beatmania IIDX 26 Rootage. This library themed rhythm game will showcase the songs of DJ Taka, Nhato, Camellia, Nanahira, S-C-U vs. LED, Xceon, VIRTUAL SELF (a.k.a. Porter Robinson), BEMANI Sound Team Artists, and many more. Cool & new features from the song screen, BPM, score data & results screen will be expected in this game.

 

Developer: Konami

Platform: Arcade

Release Date: November 7, 2018

Link: 

https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/2dx/26/top/index.html

2. MUSYNX on Steam

The indie rhythm game that you all loved on mobile and Switch will head over to PC this time. That’s right, MUSYNX will be available to Steam soon. It features Real “KEY” Sound System that can enhance your rhythm gaming experience with real key sounds. A classic game play that you can go back to the roots with classic game play systems and mechanics! Plus, various themes will be available for each music genre for a unique sensory experience! Expect MUSYNX tracks from M2U, Paul Bazooka, Lunatic Sound, MEMME and more!

 

Developer: I-Inferno

Publisher: Zodiac Interactive

Platform: PC

Release Date: TBA

Link:

 https://store.steampowered.com/app/952040/MUSYNX/

 

3. Dankira, Boys Be DANCING!

Dankira, Boys Be DANCING! is a juvenile dancer training game developed by Konami that aims to be a student coach of the Red Cran Gakuen (a school that cultivates dancers), and aims to bring up the student dancers of the school as a top dancer of Dankira. Its gameplay is more like Love Live School Idol Festival (or other idol rhythm games in my opinion) where the player simply taps circles at the proper time in order to receive a high score that can then be entered onto the leaderboard. The game features 3 dancers 5 different teams, each with their own style – Merry Panic, Etoile, Theater Bell, Maikoudo Sankyo World and TOXIC. Dankira! is set to release on both Android and IOS.

 

Developer: Konami

Platform: Mobile

Release Date: TBA

Link: 

https://www.konami.com/games/dankira/

 

4. Deemo Reborn

The captivating rhythm game is set to launch for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR soon. Deemo Reborn is not a remake of the original by the way. Rhythm gamers can expect a reinvigorated experience, with brand new gameplay elements, extra cutscenes, new voice acting, and a whole lot more. You will be a little girl in this game who is lost in a magical castle. As you head out on your journey, you get to discover the mystery of Deemo and the incredible and fascinatingly odd world that’s just waiting to be explored. You’re going to solve many puzzles and get into the spirit of Deemo‘s musical gameplay.

 

Developer: Rayark

Platform: PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation VR (PSVR)

Release Date: 2019

5. Cytus Alpha

Cytus Alpha is a full remake of the Rayark-developed mobile rhythm game, Cytus. It will be published by FlyHigh Works. It will be played on Nintendo Switch. The layout of the screen in Cytus Alpha has been completely overhauled from the smartphone game to make it more comfortable to play it on Switch. It will also let players enjoy songs until the end without getting a game over mid-song. Over 400 variations including arranged songs will be expected from this game. In fact, All of the songs that previously appeared in Cytus will be included in Cytus Alpha.

Developer: Rayark

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: 2019

 6. Rizminance

Konami announced a trademark from the game “Rizminance” last August 2018. It will be presumably the latest game in the BEMANI series. This rhythm game is a combination of Rhythm and Luminance. Its theme is “Anikura” and the songs are mainly anime song licenses that set to be remixed in this game. Its gameplay is more like of a Sound Voltex x Chunithm concept through our observation that consists of eight lined-up buttons and two left and right faders. Basically, the falling signal (note) is input by the button, while the fader is on the slid to the left and right according to the fader signal. There are four types of notes and a key sound that depends on the note input.

 

Developer: Konami

Platform: Arcade

Release Date: TBA

 

7. WACCA

This is a touch panel rhythm game developed by Marvelous and Japan’s leading hardcore techno label, HARDCORE TANO*C. The game describes as “ The new experience of rhythm game with sound and swirls”. The game will be networked by AIME, but expected to support the Amusement-IC format as well. Songs from REDALiCE, Massive New Krew, t+pazolite, P*Light, DJ Genki, USAO, and many more artists will be included in this game. Its gameplay is to Touch, Hold, Snap, and Slide, with a  360° motion plus forward and backward movement!

 

Developer: Marvelous x HARDCORE TANO*C

Platform: Arcade

Release Date: 2019

Link: https://wacca.marv.jp/

 

8. SEVEN’S CODE

Unlimited Studio, led and produced by Mr. Naoki Maeda, recently announced a new mobile rhythm game called “SEVEN’S CODE” where different elements will be featured in this music game that isn’t the system with elements of music games that we all know. The game’s music will feature tracks from Cranky, t+pazolite, REDALiCE, and many more artists. The game will be available on iOS/Android soon.

 

Developer: Unlimited Studio

Publisher: CyberPlanet Inc.

Platform: Mobile

Release Date: TBA

Link: https://twitter.com/sevens_code

 

9. Pump It Up 20th Anniversary Version

It’s been 20 years of moving and grooving from Pump It Up and Andamiro teased of what’s to come for this rhythm game. So far, we can surely see a new arcade release but a mobile and web browser title is still on development.

 

Developer: Andamiro

Platform: Arcade, Mobile, HTML5

Release Date: 2019

 

10. SOUND VOLTEX VIVID WAVE

KONAMI has announced the newest version of SOUND VOLTEX titled, SOUND VOLTEX VIVID WAVE. From Booth, Infinite Infection, Gravity Wars, and Heavenly Haven. VIVID WAVE will be its fifth series from this  BEMANI rhythm game. It features the AUTOMATION PARADISE that mixes songs and effects at the same time. You can select the game mode “VIVID START” and you can play the new element “AUTOMATION PARADISE” on the Final Track. Other features like Difficulty, Option Setting, and Sorting Function will be included in the game as well. 

 

Developer: Konami

Platform: Arcade

Release Date: 2018/2019

 

And there you have it, these are the most anticipated rhythm games of 2018 / 2019 and beyond! While some of you might be disappointed with the lack of more specific details, you can rest assured that we will update you as soon as we get our hands on some information about these games. Tune in Couma’s Corner for more details.

So what do you think of our list? Did we miss some titles? Are you waiting for the same games as we are? Let us know as soon as possible.