Cadence

About Cadence

Cadence is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by MadeWithMonsterLove and was released on February 11, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You've been playing games most of your life. You've been listening to music even longer. Wouldn't it be great if making music was as easy as playing a game? Cadence lets you draw shapes as music. Let your imagination run free with the PC's first music sandbox game.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics combining sound and logic, offering a fresh and engaging experience.
Relaxing, charming, and wholesome atmosphere with elegant design, soothing music, and motivational messages.
Includes a well-designed level editor and Steam Workshop support, enabling community-created content and extended replayability.

Limited number of levels, which could feel insufficient for those wanting more extended gameplay.
Some minor interface and technical issues, such as map dragging glitches and lack of Steam Deck support.
Trial and error can sometimes replace pure puzzle-solving due to mechanics allowing brute force approaches.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful, relaxing, and satisfying qualities, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience and creating a unique zen vibe. While some users desire more dynamic or continuous music during puzzles, the simplicity and approachability of the music creation tool are well-received, making it enjoyable for both musicians and puzzle enthusiasts. Overall, the music is seen as a key emotional and atmospheric element that complements the game’s aesthetic and gameplay.
- “The feeling of solving a puzzle and getting the music playing just right is incredibly satisfying!”
- “Originally I was drawn to the music creation tool; I have played instruments for a while but never made music. Very approachable.”
- “The music was beautiful, and the messages for each level nearly had me in tears sometimes because they were so sweet and genuine.”
- “I would like more music to play while solving the puzzles as right now it's more like a gentle breeze which, while relaxing, can be a bit boring. The game has potential to have zen music playing during puzzles and upbeat loops as a reward afterward.”
- “It may not be as amazing as more developed audio software, but the limitations make creating music much easier due to fewer options.”
- “Click and drag your mouse across a tile to direct the music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay features unique and thoughtfully designed puzzle mechanics that balance simplicity with challenge, offering satisfying "aha!" moments. Its distinctive elements, such as synchronized actions and directional tile locks, provide engaging and fresh puzzle experiences. Additionally, the built-in level editor promises extended replayability through community-created content.
- “The trickiness comes in loops and various mechanics such as hitting a tile with notes at the same time or having tiles be locked in a certain direction.”
- “The mechanics are simple without being too simplified, plenty of levels have an “aha!” moment, and I look forward to when the community starts making levels with the built-in editor.”
- “An excellent puzzle game with its own design and mechanics.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics feature a polished, minimalist art style that complements the game's clean aesthetic. Users appreciate the visual charm, which enhances the overall emotional and immersive experience.
- “Love the minimalist art style.”
- “The clean aesthetic worked well for the game.”
- “The visuals are super polished.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's emotional tone is chill, wholesome, and delightful, creating a cute and comforting experience for players.
- “It's chill, wholesome, and delightful.”
- “This game is incredibly cute and wholesome.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, with a quick initial completion if hard levels are skipped, but it encourages repeated playthroughs for those who want to fully experience all challenges or revisit the content.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its calming and cozy vibe, seamlessly blending light strategy with a comforting mood, enhanced by thoughtful life advice.
- “It strikes the perfect balance between light strategy and a calming, cozy atmosphere, with a lovely touch of life advice woven in.”