August2023Music

Get ready to dive into a world of gaming entirely devoted to the mesmerizing magic of music! This month, we're spotlighting games that revolve around music as their central theme, from those where playing music is the core gameplay mechanic to captivating narratives and environments intricately interwoven with the power of music. And let's not forget the rhythm games that'll have you grooving to the beat. Let's jam!

Long 🏆 Wandersong

All Nominations

These games were nominated for this month's Game of the Month.

Long Games

6 nominations
Wandersong
Winner

Wandersong

2018

Jet Set Radio Future
Jury Selected

Jet Set Radio Future

2002

Patapon 3
Jury Selected

Patapon 3

2011

Just Dance 2023 Edition

Just Dance 2023 Edition

2022

The World Ends with You

The World Ends with You

2007

NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata

2017

Short Games

9 nominations
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Winner

Sayonara Wild Hearts

2019

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda
Jury Selected

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda

2019

Kid A Mnesia Exhibition
Jury Selected

Kid A Mnesia Exhibition

2021

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

2013

Gitaroo Man

Gitaroo Man

2001

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

2007

BPM: Bullets Per Minute

BPM: Bullets Per Minute

2020

Electroplankton

Electroplankton

2005

Thumper

Thumper

2016