A Musical Story

A rhythm game that tells its story without words

Glee-Cheese Studio · Published by Plug In Digital · Released Mar 4, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 261
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Feb 5, 2022
Minimum PC: integrated HD; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is A Musical Story?

Set against a 1970s backdrop, this single-player rhythm game follows Gabriel as he tries to understand his situation through musical memories. You press buttons in time with melodies to reveal chapters of his past. A playthrough takes about two to three hours, and playing every song perfectly unlocks a hidden chapter.

For you if...

+you enjoy matching musical rhythms by ear
+you want optional assistance for challenging rhythm sections

Not for you if...

−you want varied mechanics and complex button combinations

What players say

81% of 261 reviews are positive

Players praise the original music and visual art. Common complaints include unclear timing cues, repetitive retries, and slow story progression.

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A Musical Story system requirements

Minimum: integrated HD, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP or better
Processor: 1.5 Ghz or faster
Graphics: integrated HD
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does A Musical Story have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does A Musical Story run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 54
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does A Musical Story use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam