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Synth Riders

VR rhythm game with dancing, rails, and obstacle dodging

Kluge Interactive · Released Oct 31, 2019

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Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 1,411
Recent reviews
Mixed
69% of 13 in 30 days
Players
6
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 5, 2026
Minimum PC
GTX 960
4 GB RAM · 2.9 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Synth Riders?

In this first-person VR rhythm game, you move your hands to catch notes, follow rails, and dodge obstacles in time with songs. You can play songs alone or in cross-platform online multiplayer, and an editor lets you make beatmaps for custom songs.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced rhythm games that keep you moving
  • +you want to make and play custom song maps

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer rhythm games with little physical movement
  • −you dislike paying separately for additional songs

What players say

92% of 1,411 reviews are positive · 69% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the dance-like movement and the workout they get from playing. Some find the included song selection uneven and dislike paying for extra tracks.

Players over time

▼ -67% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 23 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Synth Riders system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 4 GB RAM, 2.9 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3000 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
3000 MB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Does Synth Riders have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Synth Riders run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases, VR
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese.

Does Synth Riders 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

127 DLC available.

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