New Co-Op Xbox Console Exclusive is getting great reviews

Rhythm doctora new co-op game for two players, has been released Xboxgiving rhythm fans something new to check out. While Rhythm doctor is a console exclusive for Xbox, it was previously released on Steam, where it has already received great acclaim.

Despite the end of 2025, December is still a busy time for Xbox. New games were added to Xbox Game Pass at the beginning of the month, while others have since left the service, such as Mortal Kombat 11 and Still Wakes the Deep. In addition to the subscription service, new games have been added to the Xbox Store for purchase. Among the releases are Rhythm doctora new rhythm game that can appeal to co-op players.

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Available as an exclusive Xbox console, Rhythm doctor hit the Xbox Store on December 18th. The title, which is also handheld optimized, comes in at a relatively cheap $19.99, making it potentially more enticing for rhythm game fans. In addition, Rhythm doctor is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, meaning players only need to purchase the game once to play on their Xbox-supported devices. It's worth noting that the game has been playable on Steam via Early Access since 2021. Since then, the game has received “overwhelmingly positive” reviews on the platform, with 98% of them positive.

As the name suggests, Rhythm doctor tasks players with keeping time while trying to cure diseases. Specifically, players must heal patients by “defibrillating in time to their heartbeat.” Interestingly, the game has an incredibly simple control scheme, requiring only one button to be pressed to keep the beat. However, this simplicity has received praise from many reviewers, who have also highlighted the songs for having a strong emotional connection to the story.

In addition, Rhythm doctor features two-player local co-op, allowing a friend to jump in and out during the story. Unfortunately, developer 7th Beat Games has noted on the game's Steam page that online multiplayer is currently not working properly due to latency issues. Still, those with a spare controller will probably get a lot of enjoyment out of playing the game with a friend, based on user reviews so far. The game also has a single player option for those who want to tackle the levels solo.

Some of the other features of the game include over 20 “handcrafted” levels, each with a unique story. Interestingly, the developer notes that each of the game's levels “introduces a different concept of rhythm theory in an accessible way,” suggesting it could help players become more musically savvy.

Rhythm doctor joins the ranks of other rhythm games available on Xbox platforms. A quick perusal of the Xbox Store will turn up other titles in the genre, but it's hard to spot options that have as much fanfare as 7th Beat Games' latest project. Unfortunately, it is unclear whether Rhythm doctor will come to other consoles, such as PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, in the future. Given its popularity, it is possible that the developer may bring the game to other platforms. But fans will have to wait and see.

While Rhythm doctor coming to Xbox consoles is big news for fans of the genre, there's more to be excited about regarding the brand. Recently, Xbox announced that the next Developer Direct would be coming in January 2026. The head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty confirmed the news and revealed that a game from Playground Games would be presented during the event. Time will tell if a new rhythm game will be announced. But in the meantime, Rhythm doctor looks set to entertain fans of the genre for a long time to come.