StepMania

Most of the time, video games are depicted as being the preferred method of entertainment for lazy people, which is not entirely inaccurate when you think about it. However, the statement does not stand true in every case because there are plenty of games that require physical movement, not to mention those that give your brain a full workout as well. Hence, whether it’s thanks to Kinect or Wii, not all gamers are stuck on a couch.

StepMania is a game that practically forces you to get up and perform a vigorous workout, albeit in the form of a dance. Even so, it takes quite a bit of effort to keep up with today’s fast-paced electronic beats, which means that you should end up a bit sweaty by the time the song is over. You have the possibility to enjoy a variety of tunes, all of which should pose a decent challenge on the higher difficulty levels.

In case you are not familiar with the genre, StepMania is very similar to Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution. Although that one was developed in order to be enjoyed on arcade machines which had sensitive boards to perform the necessary steps on, the same concept can function on a PC as well, especially since you can easily hook up a similar board and have fun without leaving the room.

As previously mentioned, there are multiple play modes, depending on whether you want to enjoy the dance on your own or with a friend. Not only that, but it is also possible to play online and join people from all over the world, which is a great way to make some new friends. Obviously, there’s a bit of competition involved as well, especially if you choose to play in a versus mode and try to beat your opponent.

Accessibility-wise, the game features an extensive range of options, so you are free to customize the experience as much as you want. A variety of controllers are supported, although it is also possible to go through the songs using the keyboard. Obviously, this defeats the purpose of a game that’s meant to get you up and moving about, but it’s nice to know the option is there nonetheless.

All things being equal, StepMania is the complete package for anyone looking for a dance game similar to Dance Dance Revolution. Thanks to its extensive controller support and the satisfying collection of songs provided by the community, you should have more than enough content to stay fit and entertained for a long time.