New co-op Xbox console exclusive is getting great reviews

Rhythm DoctorA new two-player co-op game has been released. xboxGives rhythm fans something new to check out. while Rhythm Doctor It's exclusive to Xbox consoles and was previously released on Steam, where it's already received widespread acclaim.

Despite 2025 coming to a close, December is still a busy time for Xbox. A new game was added to Xbox Game Pass earlier this month, and since then, other games have left the service, including: Mortal Kombat 11 and still waking up from the depths. In addition to the subscription service, new games have been added to the Xbox Store for purchase. Among them were released Rhythm DoctorA new rhythm game that will appeal to cooperative players.

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Rhythm Doctor is a new two-player co-op game for Xbox consoles and PC.

Available exclusively for Xbox consoles. Rhythm Doctor It was released on the Xbox Store on December 18th. Optimized for handhelds, the title launches for a relatively affordable $19.99, potentially making it more enticing for rhythm game fans. yes, Rhythm Doctor This is an Xbox Play Anywhere title. This means players only need to purchase the game once to play it on an Xbox-enabled device. It's worth noting that the game will be available on Steam through early access starting in 2021. Since then, the game has received “overwhelmingly positive” reviews on the platform, with 98% of them being positive.

As the name suggests, Rhythm Doctor The player is tasked with keeping time as he or she attempts to cure the disease. Specifically, players must treat patients by “defibrillating them to their heartbeat.” Interestingly, the game has very simple controls that require you to press just one button to keep the rhythm going. However, this simplicity was praised by many critics, who also highlighted the songs as having a strong emotional connection to the story.

additionally, Rhythm Doctor It features local two-player co-op so friends can drop in and out of the story. Unfortunately, developer 7th Beat Games noted on the game's Steam page that online multiplayer is currently not working properly due to latency issues. Nonetheless, user reviews so far suggest that those who have a spare controller will likely have a lot of fun playing the game with friends. The game also features a single player option for those who want to play the levels alone.

Other features of the game include over 20 “handcrafted” levels, each with its own unique story. Interestingly, the developer noted that each level in the game “introduces different rhythm theory concepts in an accessible way,” suggesting that it could help players become more adept at music.

Rhythm Doctor It joins a lineup of other rhythm games available on Xbox platforms. A quick look through the Xbox Store will reveal other titles in the genre, but it's hard to find an option with as much fanfare as 7th Beat Games' latest project. Unfortunately, it is unclear whether that is the case. Rhythm Doctor It will also come to other consoles such as PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in the future. Considering its popularity, the developer may bring the game to other platforms. But fans will have to wait and see.

while Rhythm Doctor While its release on Xbox consoles is big news for fans of the genre, there's more to get excited about about the brand. Recently, Xbox announced that the next Developer Direct will be released in January 2026. Microsoft Studios head Matt Booty confirmed the news and revealed that Playground Games' games will be featured during the event. Time will tell whether a new rhythm game will be announced. But in the meantime Rhythm Doctor I think it will be able to entertain fans of the genre for a long time to come.