For me, Muse Dash was the perfect gateway drug into the world of rhythm games. I'd always admired from afar, but seeing my own less than impressive gameplay drove me away for a long time. This game is pretty cheap, and the initial selection of songs is quite nice (Bonus points for Say! Fanfare!), so there's quite a bit to do without buying the DLC.
What kept me around this time was the plentiful rewards the game gives in the form of characters, companions, and illustrations. This tangible form of progression, along with the need to unlock most of the catalog, kept me distracted from my own performance and focused on a secondary goal. My tendency to stick with just a few songs I know wasn't even possible, and I was forced to play the medium difficulty before I could embarrass myself on the harder songs. All of this led to a very easy time getting over my first few difficulty spikes, and getting into the more intermediate charts.
I can't say for sure how well this style would work for you, but for only 3 dollars, I'd encourage you to give this game a try (If you can get past the overall aesthetic).
What kept me around this time was the plentiful rewards the game gives in the form of characters, companions, and illustrations. This tangible form of progression, along with the need to unlock most of the catalog, kept me distracted from my own performance and focused on a secondary goal. My tendency to stick with just a few songs I know wasn't even possible, and I was forced to play the medium difficulty before I could embarrass myself on the harder songs. All of this led to a very easy time getting over my first few difficulty spikes, and getting into the more intermediate charts.
I can't say for sure how well this style would work for you, but for only 3 dollars, I'd encourage you to give this game a try (If you can get past the overall aesthetic).