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In VR, follow songs by catching notes, tracing rails and dodging barriers through dance-like rhythm patterns.
Released 31 Oct 2019
Catch Floating Notes
Ride Musical Rails
Dodge Incoming Barriers
Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community! Play on PC VR and Steam Frame.
Developed by Kluge Interactive · Published by Kluge Interactive






Synth Riders is a VR rhythm game where you move to music, using your hands and body to catch notes and follow patterns. The tracks guide your movements, combining timing and spatial reactions with a dance-like feel.
Catch notes, ride long rails and dodge obstacles as each song unfolds. Settings and play modes can change the challenge and movement style, including options that add spinning patterns or reward more forceful motions.
Choose from in-game songs or add custom tracks and beatmaps. Adjustable difficulty supports progression from simpler patterns to demanding challenges, while score rankings and multiplayer let players compare or play alongside others.
Recurring praise in the supplied reviews focuses on movement that feels more like dancing than simply striking notes, and on the broad, flowing motions making sessions enjoyable exercise. Players also appreciate the adjustable challenge and custom-song support, though some find the available songs or custom maps limited, and opinions differ on the game’s movement and note judgments.
A FREESTYLE-DANCE RHYTHM GAME
Let the music move you as you catch notes, ride the rails, and dodge obstacles in a unique combination of freestyle dancing and fitness workout that’ll allow you to burn calories while having tons of fun at the same time.
CUSTOM SONGS officially supported - create your own beatmaps using the free editor today!
BURN CALORIES in a unique combination of freestyle dance & fitness!
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE with over 80 free songs and 127 optional paid DLC tracks feat. Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Queen, Dua Lipa, and more...
CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER for up to 10 players







| Platforms | Windows |
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| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 127 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 83/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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