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Best Music games of 2016
The 8 best Music games released in 2016, ranked from 834 critic and player ratings.
The best Music game of 2016 is Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2016.
- 8 games are listed on this page, carrying 834 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 8
01
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered
The fastest way to learn guitar is now better than ever. With Rocksmith you can learn everything from single notes to chords and advanced techniques, all at your own pace. You'll learn fast because it adapts to your skill level as you play, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. This remastered version also includes six free bonus songs. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley "Some Nights" by FUN. "I Want You Back" by Jackson 5 "Hey Ya!" by Outkast "Drops of Jupiter" by Train
92
/100
02
Rez Infinite
The ultimate version of Sega's psychodelic rail-shooter adventure Rez, fully remastered and evolved, including VR support and additional new content, all by members of the original development team
91
/100
03
Thumper
Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. Thumper strips rhythm gaming down to its core. Classic rhythm-action is combined with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. With one analog stick and one button, you control a space beetle while hurtling through stunning and treacherous worlds. There's no blood or gore, but you'll feel the violence.
85
/100
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered
The fastest way to learn guitar is now better than ever. With Rocksmith you can learn everything from single notes to chords and advanced techniques, all at your own pace. You'll learn fast because it adapts to your skill level as you play, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. This remastered version also includes six free bonus songs. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley "Some Nights" by FUN. "I Want You Back" by Jackson 5 "Hey Ya!" by Outkast "Drops of Jupiter" by Train
92
/100
02
Rez Infinite
The ultimate version of Sega's psychodelic rail-shooter adventure Rez, fully remastered and evolved, including VR support and additional new content, all by members of the original development team
91
/100
03
Thumper
Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. Thumper strips rhythm gaming down to its core. Classic rhythm-action is combined with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. With one analog stick and one button, you control a space beetle while hurtling through stunning and treacherous worlds. There's no blood or gore, but you'll feel the violence.
85
/100
04
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X is a rhythm game in the Project DIVA series of games featuring Crypton Future Media's popular VOCALOID voicebanks. Sega confirmed the concept for the game is both live concerts, and producing. New to the series is the Live Quest story mode, which infuses the series' classic rhythm gameplay with RPG elements.
83
/100
05
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Test your rhythm by chopping wood, sticking speeding viruses with forks and playing badminton while flying an airplane, all in time to catchy tunes in this deceptively challenging rhythm game. The accessible controls and catchy music, combined with the new visual feedback system, make this a great entry in the Rhythm Paradise series. Can you match the beat and reach Rhythm Paradise ?
81
/100
06
Amplitude
Amplitude is a reboot of the critically-acclaimed controller-based rhythm action game developed by Harmonix and originally released in 2003 Amplitude features over 20 songs composed for an optimal beatmatching experience by Harmonix with contributions from Freezepop, Danny B, Jim Guthrie, and more. Many of the developers from the original game are actively working on the reboot. The new Amplitude will be treated like a classic, sci-fi concept album. There is a narrative that runs through the game and surfaces in many ways through the visuals, music and song lyrics. Players will speed down long, winding paths made up of the different musical elements of a song. Each track is differentiated with the musical sounds of synthesizers, drums, vocals, and bass. As players blast away the patterns of gems on these tracks, they release musical energy and recreate the hidden song within. Gameplay remains easy to pick up and difficult to master. Achieving a top score will be a challenge and therefore worth bragging about via online leaderboards. Amplitude supports up to four players locally. Challenge your friends and use devastating power-ups during frenetic multiplayer matches to secure your place at the top.
78
/100
07
Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course. The game will adapt in real-time to the intensity of your music and change the movement mode accordingly, from walking during very calm parts up to all-out flying when your music explodes! Your goal is the help Melody avoid obstacles and collect floating light orbs, all of which are synced to the beats of your music of choice thanks to very accurate beat detection. With the 4 available difficulty modes, you can choose whether to have a relaxing experience or a very intense one.
77
/100
08
Just Dance 2017
Grab your friends and family: it’s time to dance! Just Dance is back with over 40 new tracks, 6 games modes, and ever more songs through Just Dance Unlimited subscription service! Featuring the ultimate tracklist including Cheap Thrills by Sia Ft. Sean Paul, Sorry by Justin Bieber and many more!
71
/100
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X is a rhythm game in the Project DIVA series of games featuring Crypton Future Media's popular VOCALOID voicebanks. Sega confirmed the concept for the game is both live concerts, and producing. New to the series is the Live Quest story mode, which infuses the series' classic rhythm gameplay with RPG elements.
83
/100
05
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Test your rhythm by chopping wood, sticking speeding viruses with forks and playing badminton while flying an airplane, all in time to catchy tunes in this deceptively challenging rhythm game. The accessible controls and catchy music, combined with the new visual feedback system, make this a great entry in the Rhythm Paradise series. Can you match the beat and reach Rhythm Paradise ?
81
/100
06
Amplitude
Amplitude is a reboot of the critically-acclaimed controller-based rhythm action game developed by Harmonix and originally released in 2003 Amplitude features over 20 songs composed for an optimal beatmatching experience by Harmonix with contributions from Freezepop, Danny B, Jim Guthrie, and more. Many of the developers from the original game are actively working on the reboot. The new Amplitude will be treated like a classic, sci-fi concept album. There is a narrative that runs through the game and surfaces in many ways through the visuals, music and song lyrics. Players will speed down long, winding paths made up of the different musical elements of a song. Each track is differentiated with the musical sounds of synthesizers, drums, vocals, and bass. As players blast away the patterns of gems on these tracks, they release musical energy and recreate the hidden song within. Gameplay remains easy to pick up and difficult to master. Achieving a top score will be a challenge and therefore worth bragging about via online leaderboards. Amplitude supports up to four players locally. Challenge your friends and use devastating power-ups during frenetic multiplayer matches to secure your place at the top.
78
/100
07
Melody's Escape
Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course. The game will adapt in real-time to the intensity of your music and change the movement mode accordingly, from walking during very calm parts up to all-out flying when your music explodes! Your goal is the help Melody avoid obstacles and collect floating light orbs, all of which are synced to the beats of your music of choice thanks to very accurate beat detection. With the 4 available difficulty modes, you can choose whether to have a relaxing experience or a very intense one.
77
/100
08
Just Dance 2017
Grab your friends and family: it’s time to dance! Just Dance is back with over 40 new tracks, 6 games modes, and ever more songs through Just Dance Unlimited subscription service! Featuring the ultimate tracklist including Cheap Thrills by Sia Ft. Sean Paul, Sorry by Justin Bieber and many more!
71
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Music game of 2016?
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 149 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.