Mixtape isn't 2026's only great music game

2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for music-themed video games, with Mixtape leading a strong lineup.

Other notable releases include Wax Heads, Dead as Disco, and People of Note, with more music-driven games still to come.

The trend reflects a wider creative push to use music not just in soundtracks, but as story, theme, and gameplay.