Rhythm Doctor

Rhythm Doctor is strictly a one-button rhythm game, typically played using just the spacebar on a keyboard. Players must hit their single input precisely on the seventh beat of the musical measure to heal patients.

The game was developed by 7th Beat Games, an independent studio also known for the rhythm game A Dance of Fire and Ice. It spent a significant time in Early Access on Steam before its full 1.0 release in 2021.

The game takes place in a hospital where doctors use a specialized defibrillator synced to patients' heartbeats to cure their ailments. The story features charming, character-driven visual novel elements interwoven between the musical levels.

Yes, the later stages of the game introduce complex boss characters that drastically alter the music and gameplay mechanics. These battles introduce irregular time signatures, visual distractions, and tricky polyrhythms to test the player's timing.