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Quaver

Competitive four- and seven-key rhythm game with community-made maps

Swan · Released Aug 19, 2022

CasualIndieFree To Play

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 20K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
87% of 130 in 30 days
Players
153
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 23, 2026
Minimum PC
OpenGL 2.0 Compatible
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Quaver?

A free-to-play, open-source rhythm game where notes scroll vertically and you press four or seven keys in time with music. Play community-made maps, compete on leaderboards or in online matches for up to 16 players, and create and share maps and skins.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding, timing-focused rhythm games
  • +you want online competition and global leaderboards
  • +you like extensive control and visual customization

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed rhythm games with forgiving timing
  • −you dislike rapid four- or seven-key inputs

What players say

91% of 19,827 reviews are positive · 87% of 130 in the last 30 days

Players praise the map selection, customization, and input response. Common complaints concern inconsistent chart quality and difficulty ratings, strict timing and health rules, and reports of lag, freezing, missed inputs, and interface problems.

Players over time

▼ -37% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 235 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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DayPlayers
Nov 7, 2026153
Nov 6, 2026111
Nov 5, 2026104
Nov 4, 2026105
Nov 3, 2026110
Nov 2, 2026103
Nov 1, 2026132
Oct 31, 2026124
Oct 30, 2026107
Oct 29, 202695
Oct 28, 2026120
Oct 27, 2026165
Oct 26, 2026153
Oct 25, 2026230
Oct 24, 2026229
Oct 23, 2026191
Oct 22, 2026162
Oct 21, 2026183
Oct 20, 2026178
Oct 18, 2026221
Oct 17, 2026220
Oct 16, 2026195
Oct 15, 2026177
Oct 14, 2026180
Oct 13, 2026161
Oct 11, 2026218
Oct 10, 2026215
Oct 9, 2026192
Oct 8, 2026187
Oct 7, 2026167
Oct 6, 2026175
Oct 4, 2026207
Oct 3, 2026190
Oct 2, 2026175
Oct 1, 2026207
Sep 30, 2026185
Sep 29, 2026176
Sep 27, 2026235
Sep 26, 2026212
Sep 25, 2026206
Sep 24, 2026196
Sep 23, 2026103
Sep 23, 2026193
Sep 22, 2026207
Sep 21, 2026208

Screenshots and trailer

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Quaver system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 2.0 Compatible, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or newer
Processor
Intel Pentium 4
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 Compatible
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
Notes
Not recommended for Intel Integrated GPUs. May cause long startup times.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or newer
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5+
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 Compatible
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Does Quaver have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Quaver run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Quaver (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
31
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Quaver 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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