Fit check
Is Synth Riders worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- VR rhythm-game fans who want dance-based note play
- Players who want to make custom beatmaps rather than use only included songs
- Groups seeking cross-platform music sessions for up to 10 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration beyond song-based stages
- Players who prefer turn-based progression, crafting, or combat-focused systems instead of repeated rhythm challenges
- Players without PC VR or Steam Frame hardware
Our take on Synth Riders
Rather than placing rhythm play on a fixed track or button pattern, the game combines note catching with rail movement, obstacle dodging, and freestyle dance. Its custom-song editor also shifts part of the structure from consuming preset levels to creating new beatmaps.
What is Synth Riders?
Synth Riders is a VR rhythm title that combines dancing with musical movement.
Players intercept notes, travel along guided paths, and sidestep hazards as songs play. A free beatmap editor supports creating custom tracks for use in the game. The library contains over 80 complimentary songs and 127 separately purchasable add-on tracks from artists including Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Queen, and Dua Lipa. Multiplayer works across platforms for groups of up to 10 participants. The game is available on PC VR and Steam Frame. PC VR owners receive access to the Steam Frame edition without an extra charge, and purchased add-ons transfer between the two versions.
How Synth Riders plays
- 01Custom Beatmaps
- A free editor lets players create songs for use in the game.
- 02Music Library
- The base game includes over 80 free songs, with 127 additional tracks available as paid DLC.
- 03Multiplayer Sessions
- Cross-platform matches can include up to 10 players.
- 04Steam Frame Access
- Owners of the PC VR version receive access to the Steam Frame version without an additional purchase.
Synth Riders compared to similar games
Synth Riders and Intralism are rhythm games with user-created beatmaps and online multiplayer. Synth Riders uses VR movement, including note catching, rail riding, and obstacle avoidance, while Intralism focuses on matching arcs to the beat and includes global rankings. The other listed alternatives describe shooters, a runner-shooter, a survival crafting game, and a classic platform-game collection.
Synth Riders: platforms & release
Is Synth Riders worth it?
It is worth it if: VR rhythm-game fans who want dance-based note play. Skip it if: players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration beyond song-based stages.
Where can I download Synth Riders?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Synth Riders's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Synth Riders on?
Windows only.
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