Rhythm Doctor Finally Gets 1.0 Release

After nearly five years of Early Access, Rhythm Doctor is finally out in 1.0 on Steam. This full release sees the completion of the Story Mode, with the addition of Act 6. This rhythm game has sat at an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating throughout the majority of its availability on Steam, with players lauding the ingenious gameplay, the captivating visuals, and the infectious music at the heart of it all. It’s been a long journey for the small team of developers at 7th Beat Games, and the slow drip of content may have tested some patience, but the final product is already seeing praise all around.

What has made Rhythm Doctor so special is its unique spin on how it’s played. The game warrants that you log your input on the seventh of eight beats – a prospect that seems simple until it isn’t. The eponymous 7th Beat Games has taken this element and stretched it to the moon, utilizing frantic tempo changes, trickery in the composition, and even support for local co-op (here’s hoping for online support past Remote Play Together in the future). 7th Beat Games provided regular updates to Rhythm Doctor throughout its development, without too much of a delay in between, satisfying players and ensuring the game always stayed installed for the next content drop.

It’s always a pleasure to see indie gaming success, especially throughout years where talented developers are getting laid off left and right. The long wait is over for Rhythm Doctor, and there’s loads of content in its 1.0 release to not only get through, but master. At the reasonable entry cost of $19.99, you’re all but guaranteed not to regret your purchase with a universal 98% approval rating from 6500 reviewers. If anything, it’s an ideal way to get primed for Rhythm Heaven Groove that’s due out in 2026; in the meantime, you might end up enjoying Rhythm Doctor even more.