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Steam app 774181 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:07 UTC

Rhythm Doctor

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

Rhythm Doctor Steam header artwork
7th Beat Games7th Beat Games, indienova

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:07 UTC
App ID
774181
Last updated
15 Jun 2026 build 23732606
Developer
7th Beat Games
Publisher
7th Beat Games, indienova
Release date
6 Dec, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
793 MB407 MB398 MB
Install size
2.09 GB1.07 GB1.05 GB
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Controller support
Full
Achievements
34
Metacritic
89

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Workshop#category_playable_without_visionSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyNarrated Game Menus

Popular tags

RhythmMusicPixel GraphicsStory RichLevel EditorIndieSingleplayerLocal Co-OpAction2DFunnyComedyLocal MultiplayerArcadeCo-opCuteAnimeModernColorfulSci-fi
About this gameFull description from Steam
Save lives with your spacebar! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game in a world where defibrillating patients' hearts in sync with their heartbeats has healing properties. Slam your spacebar in perfect time on the 7th beat, and they might just come out okay. But beware - every patient has unique illnesses based on complex music theory: polyrhythms, hemiolas, irregular time signatures...if you don't know what they mean, don't worry. Rhythm Doctor is designed to make you learn music and rhythm theory without even realising it! 20+ handmade levels, each with their own story. Every level introduces a different concept of rhythm theory in an accessible way A large cast of doctors and patients feature in an overarching, character-centric storyline Play the story solo or grab a friend for drop-in drop-out local multiplayer throughout the whole campaign! Robust level editor to make, share, and play community levels! Use your own music, place notes snapped to the beat, and use 50+ different visual effects and backgrounds Challenging "Night Shift" versions of each level for the brave (Note: 2P mode only works locally. Online 2P via Remote Play is enabled for this game, but it does not work that well right now due to varying latency) Rhythm Doctor features flashing lights and colors. Please use caution if you have experience with epilepsy or any of its symptoms.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS6
IGRS3Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 or later Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Graphics 4000, 2GB VRAM Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 12 or later Processor: Natively supports any Intel or Apple Silicon processor. Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Graphics 4000 Storage: 1 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Linux 5.15+ (e.g. Ubuntu 22.04+) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Graphics 4000, 2GB VRAM Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
Simplified Chinese●
Traditional Chinese●
Korean
Spanish - Latin America
Portuguese - Brazil
Japanese
German
Polish
French

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

34 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
First Day On The JobAchievement
One Step At A TimeAchievement
A Usual Day Around HereAchievement
Working RemotelyAchievement
We’re All Part Of The TeamAchievement
The Donut TrilogyAchievement
First DateAchievement
Insomnia CureAchievement
Maybe Try Decaf?Achievement
Rush HourAchievement

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34 developer announcements, Apr 2019 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC

June

  1. The Rhythm Doctor Soundtrack is out now!

    Hey everyone, some big news today:The game's soundtrack is out now! Check it out!(You can get a slight discount via the bundle if you own the game already!)The album is composed and produced by fizzd, celesti, Riya, and various guest…

    Kyle

April

  1. Beatblock Collab Level + Rhythm Weightlifter News!

    Hello interns!We've got a few things to talk about today, including our crossover with Beatblock and some Rhythm Weightlifter news. Also some new Level Editor additions!New Level!You can now find público cautivo from the game Beatblock in…

    Kyle

March

  1. Version 1.0.4: Fixes and a New Accessibility Feature

    Hello interns! First of all: a huge thank-you to all of you for the support and kind words we've received since our 1.0 launch! It's been great, and surreal, to see everyone's reactions to the end of the story and the very ambitious final…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Rhythm Doctor 1.0 is out NOW!

    The end of Early Access is finally here: Rhythm Doctor is now OUT!That means that you can now play the full story in Story Mode. We worked hard on it and had a lot of fun, so we hope you enjoy it.There is so much else to say, but for now…

    Kyle

October

  1. Price Change for 1.0 Launch

    Hello!We've been working hard every day on Act 6, in preparation for the full 1.0 launch on December 6th! if you missed it, check out our new release date trailer directed by rj lake from UNBEATABLE.We mentioned this on our social media and…

    Kyle

September

  1. Rhythm Doctor 1.0 releases December 6th!

    Hello!Ever since we released Rhythm Doctor on Steam in Early Access, we've been hard at work on the final 1.0 version of the game.Today, we can announce that Rhythm Doctor is leaving Early Access and entering 1.0 on December 6th, 2025.Check…

    Kyle
  2. Accessibility Update: Menu Narration

    Hello! We have an update regarding Accessibility Features in the game.First off, we'd like to give a huge shout out to our closed accessibility branch testers. Their feedback and suggestions were invaluable. Most of our testers were able to…

    celesti

July

  1. Version 0.18.1 Patch

    Version 0.18.1 GeneralUpdated translations.Added text to clarify which direction to change input offsets in the pause menu.Fixed 2P mode visual issues in 2-1N and X-0.Fixed the black background and Lucky's incorrect positioning in 5-2.Level…

    Patch notes
  2. The 2P Co-Op Update!

    Hello, interns!As you may know, Rhythm Doctor allows you play through its Story Mode in 2-Player Co-Op. After selecting a level, use the left and right arrow keys to toggle between 1-Player and 2-Player before pressing "Start!"With today's…

    Kyle

October

  1. New Halloween Level + Bugfixes

    Hello! Small update today, we just wanted to make something silly for Halloween. New Level: theme of really spooky bird Music by Rob Fichman aka bobacupcake (follow him on Twitter, Bluesky, and Bandcamp) Level by 3T You can find this…

    Kyle
  2. Version 0.16.1 Patch

    Version 0.16.1 Story Mode Improvements Added new Steam Achievements related to Act 5 2-Player support added for Kingdom of Balloons. If you’re playing with a single controller, you can now play two player levels by each player being…

    Patch notes

September

  1. New Level and New Minigame!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/edcfc6e1d2e646eb7e763ac067cc82d53e6700f8.png New Level: Kingdom of Balloons Level by: tepid Level vfx by: tepid Character sprites and background by: Kamayana Song by: Kurubukko We've added a new level as part of…

    Kyle

June

  1. Version 0.15.1 Patch

    We've made some small fixes. Version 0.15.1 Fixed X-WOT crash on fail Updated localisation First mistake in a level now always cracks the heart Fixed gap in row glow visuals Fixed hand position in Intro sequence at the beginning of the game…

    Patch notes

May

  1. New Level! "Fixations Towards the Stars" from vivid/stasis!

    New Level We have a new level: Fixations Toward the Stars We're collaborating with indie rhythm game, vivid/stasis! A few months back, you might have seen that they added All The Times (Rhythm Doctor) and It Go (A Dance of Fire and Ice) as…

    Kyle

November

  1. The Act 5 Update is here!

    The story of Rhythm Doctor continues! Today, we've added Act 5 to Story Mode. This is a free update that continues the story right where Act 4 left off. When you start up the game and continue your save file, you'll notice a new hallway in…

    Kyle

October

  1. Act 5 Update Coming November 4th!

    Hello everyone! We are so close to done, but we need a little more time! Act 5, our free story update to Rhythm Doctor, will now launch on November 4th, 2023. As always, we're trying to maintain a healthy workflow without having to overwork…

    Kyle

September

  1. The Act 5 Update Is Coming Soon!

    Hello everyone! As you know, Rhythm Doctor is still in Early Access. We launched in Early Access so that we could continue the story, add new levels, and flesh out different mechanics and features before considering the game "complete" by…

    Kyle

August

  1. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!

    Fundraiser Results At the end of May, we announced that we were holding a short fundraiser for National Cancer Society Malaysia in memory of Jyi Sim, one of our voice actors. Shortly after posting that announcement, we were honored to see…

    Kyle

May

  1. Raising Money for "National Cancer Society Malaysia"

    Hello everyone, Near the end of 2022, we received heartbreaking news that one of our voice actors, Jyi Sim, passed away peacefully after a long battle with lymphoma cancer. We were lucky enough to work with Jyi as the voice for Rhythm…

    Kyle

March

  1. Rhythm Doctor v0.13.0 (r28) and German localization!

    This update focused on relatively minor changes, such as bug fixes and adding Quality of Life features. But here's one that's not so minor: We've added German localization! On the other hand, we are working hard to bring Act 5 to life. We…

    Tempest102

December

  1. New Level! "Meet and Tweet" from Bits & Bops!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/7f1a9806b411896122fb4943c44d58d363412dca.png Hello interns! We hope you've been enjoying Rhythm Doctor, and the RD Steam Workshop. The year is coming to a close, but we have one last update of 2022 here before we…

    Kyle

November

  1. Latest Version v0.12.0 (r27) and Native Linux Compatibility!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/f9953eb6a6beae1221711d1e19f6f0ecea699199.png Hello rhythm interns! We’re here with another version update, v0.12.0/r27. This update has a myriad of level editor improvements and platform updates like native Linux…

    Kyle

June

  1. Latest Patch: v0.11.5 (r25) and new Everhood Steam Bundle!

    Hello, rhythm interns! Here’s a progress update on our development. The previous update at the end of March was a big one, with Achievements, full Japanese Localization, full gamepad compatibility and more. Our sound designer s9menine and…

    Kyle

March

  1. 1-Year Anniversary Update!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/2c0d1a815bde53a9d616c2ac62f818067d700b41.png It’s almost hard to believe that it’s already been one year since the launch of Rhythm Doctor onto Steam Early Access. On one hand, the year has flown by, and we’re…

    Kyle

November

  1. Consider Rhythm Doctor for 2021's "Best Soundtrack!"

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/3fc6d7f597fa145127d98e252daa07896c05943a.png Hey everyone! We hope you've been having a good year. It has been an adventurous one for us: releasing Rhythm Doctor onto Early Access, updating our Level Editor and…

    Kyle

September

  1. Steam Workshop Now Open For Custom Levels!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/8e0c627d752d086e202f830d2f367d1e0cf34d93.jpg Today, we’d like to announce the official opening of the Rhythm Doctor Steam Workshop! You’ve probably noticed that you can create your own custom Rhythm Doctor…

    Kyle
  2. Three New Levels for RD x Muse Dash Collaboration!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/4377caea32d4042b8e1fba1b0036704e3d075a28.png In collaboration with Pero Pero Games, the Muse Dash x Rhythm Doctor crossover is here! If you’ve completed Act 3, you’ll find a new set of levels in the Main Ward…

    Kyle

May

  1. New Level! "Worn Out Tapes" from UNBEATABLE!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/af3e1337d9e37ffaa06be9e7f9de5695feb2b735.png Ready to rock? In collaboration with D-CELL GAMES, we’ve got a UNBEATABLE x Rhythm Doctor crossover! UNBEATABLE is a rhythm-adventure where music is illegal, and you…

    Kyle

March

  1. Rhythm Doctor Minor Update: 0.9.6!

    Difficulty adjustments: - One Shift More: nerf - 6 mistakes -> 8 - Super Battleworn Insomniac: nerf - 7 mistakes -> 8 - Helping Hands: nerf - no double-row part during the scrolling credits (removed one samurai beat) - Rollerdisco: buff…

    Patch notes
  2. Rhythm Doctor Minor Update: 0.9.5

    Small post for minor updates. Press space on the 7th bug! (11/3/2021) Rhythm Doctor Update: new version 0.9.3! Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese support, plus many bugfixes. (14/3/2021) Rhythm Doctor Minor Update (default branch): 0.9.4!…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Small Fixes + Thank You!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31513904/cfc44409fe0ecae9dafb131b952301f2e7e788da.png Thank you! Wow. Having only been out for three days, the reaction and feedback we've gotten on Rhythm Doctor has been really incredible. We're so, so grateful for all…

    Kyle
  2. Rhythm Doctor is OUT NOW!

    Rhythm Doctor is out now on Steam Early Access! Rhythm Doctor is a one-button rhythm game that tasks you with saving patients' lives with your spacebar. By pressing on the seventh beat in time with the music, you'll be able to return their…

    Kyle

June

  1. Rhythm Doctor - Steam Game Festival Demo

    In conjunction with the Steam Game Festival, we're releasing a limited-time sneak peek of a few of the Rhythm Doctor's levels. What is Rhythm Doctor? Rhythm Doctor is a one-button rhythm game where you heal patients in a hospital by…

    fizzd

April

  1. Happy Easter festival, Clocker Major Update is ready now!

    Welcome both our new and old friends, happy Easter festival! So finally, Clocker major update is ready now, with a limited-time sale up to 30% off! I’ve already been overwhelmed by your feedback I’ve received from the players' community…

    indienova

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