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Resonite

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
81% User Score Based on 1,344 reviews

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About Resonite

Resonite is a single player and multiplayer casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Frooxius and was released on October 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 1,344 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
optimization49 negative mentions
  • Extremely powerful creative freedom allowing in-game building, scripting, and avatar manipulation without leaving the platform.
  • Supportive and welcoming community with mentors eager to help new users learn and create.
  • Unique features like drag-and-drop importing of assets, persistent inventory usable across worlds, and collaborative real-time editing.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization causing frequent low frame rates and crashes even on high-end hardware.
  • Steep learning curve and complicated, unintuitive UI make onboarding and avatar creation difficult for new or casual users.
  • Small player base with limited public worlds results in a feeling of emptiness and social isolation for many users.

  • optimization

    277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    10% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    Optimization in this game has historically been poor, with many users experiencing low and unstable frame rates even on high-end PCs, causing significant gameplay issues. A major update called "the splittening" brought substantial improvements, dramatically boosting performance and stability, though optimization remains incomplete—particularly in large multiplayer worlds and with complex avatars. While ongoing patches show promise and the developers appear committed to further enhancements, current performance issues still deter many players, especially those with mid- to low-end hardware.

    • “The only thing that really stopped me from playing for a while was the performance, which got dramatically improved by the update called "the splittening." I can't adequately describe how the improvement was made in a steam review, but the important thing is that if you last played the game before August 10, 2025 and your main complaint was the performance, then I highly recommend trying it out again.”
    • “Thanks to recent changes like the splittening, performance has been noticeably better.”
    • “The first major performance update was released, making the game run super well, my complaints about the performance are no longer valid.”
    • “This game is terribly optimized, and it's such a shame, because it looks like there's a lot of potential here—but I can't run it with my >$1,400 computer + $400 HMD, and that's unexcusable.”
    • “Just really a horribly optimized and overly complicated Unity sandbox.”
    • “Now, while this was a 20% performance improvement, 50 FPS on a computer that can run Portal RTX at 100 FPS, and can run most modern games with max settings at ~100 FPS, is incredibly bad.”

  • graphics

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The game boasts impressive and stunning visuals often praised as some of the best in social VR, but suffers from limited and confusing graphics settings that hinder performance optimization, especially on mid-range hardware. Recent updates have introduced some graphics options and improved performance, yet the game still struggles with frame rate inconsistency, motion blur issues, and a lack of fine-tuned graphical controls. Overall, while the built-in graphics are strong, better customization and optimization are needed to enhance the experience across diverse systems.

    • “Vrchat relies so much on the world creator doing all the work, while Resonite actually has impressive visuals built in, and somehow it still runs really well in VR which is honestly kinda insane.”
    • “And especially since a recent update that massively improved graphics performance, I've basically exclusively been playing Resonite recently.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic.”
    • “There is little to no graphical options, and the ones that do exist have the littlest of impacts on the actual game.”
    • “Absolutely none of the graphics settings (in a fairly confusing menu layout, by the way) helped.”
    • “Needs serious optimisation or at least options to drop graphical settings, friend's laptop which can run most other VR games decently gets maybe 5fps in VR on here, now I understand laptops are very underpowered, but this is something else, even my desktop struggles to maintain over 60fps on here.”

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    Gameplay in this game is highly creative and hands-on, centered around extensive visual and text-based scripting that enables deep freedom in building and prototyping. While the mechanics can be complex and have a steep learning curve, the platform offers unique tactile experiences and customization, though its small player base and niche community limit social interaction. Overall, it functions more as a versatile creation and experimentation platform than a traditional game.

    • “The game mechanics are cool, there's a lot of freedom to create and express, the avatar system has infinite control, overall the community is doing great things.”
    • “As for the gameplay side of Resonite, your imagination is the only limit here. There is a steep learning curve when it comes to learning protoflux (node based scripting) or protograph (text based scripting that converts to protoflux), but it's essentially what powers the whole game and your creations once you get the hang of it.”
    • “With the in-house visual scripting language protoflux you can build complex behaviors and mechanics beyond what is already provided.”
    • “"resonite" lacks the basic mechanics that make something a game.”
    • “Game playerbase is tiny, performance is ok sometimes, mechanics are ok sometimes. The only neat thing I have to say is the drag and drop importing, but the game is just meh.”
    • “Pretty game, but low player base and confusing gameplay.”

  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 76% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game lacks a defined story, with users highlighting minimal to no narrative content. Some users recommend exploring other virtual worlds like Liminal for engaging story-driven experiences. Additionally, much discussion revolves around technical and community aspects rather than the game's plot.

    • “I'm also going to use a paragraph break to shout out a world that occasionally will open its doors to all: Liminal, a beautiful dreamscape serving as the setting of an interactive story and puzzle where you can meet the wanderer and play an important part in guiding the story forward as a wisp.”
    • “If it's ever online, I highly recommend hopping on and giving it a shot, as it's an incredible story to be a part of and a gorgeous world to explore.”
    • “> Zuckerberg's metaverse is still a living world you can go visit in Resonite (the full story was some users recreated Horizons in Neos under 2 days and it was done as a meme... it was ported over to Resonite when Neos disbanded).”
    • “☑ No story.”
    • “If you don’t know what NeosVR is, look it up because that whole story is longer than what I care to type in this review.”
    • “(Resonite backstory: NeosVR's CEO made some controversial or bad decisions, so 99% of the team making that quit and made their own game, Resonite.)”

  • stability

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, UI glitches, freezes, and low performance even on capable hardware, often requiring user troubleshooting. While updates and community support help somewhat, core problems like lag spikes, crashes, and confusing, buggy interfaces remain prevalent, making the experience frustrating for many players.

    • “For starters everything runs like crap: controls suck, downloads cause game freezes, tools are unlabeled, no respawn button in main menu, avatar creator is broken and buggy. Importing models is completely broken—they won’t load, appear at incorrect sizes, and can’t be resized without admin permissions. Texture adding is overly complicated and resolution/compression settings can’t be changed, making high-res imports impossible.”
    • “Full system freezes, kernel panic (Linux), or BSOD (Windows) are common, along with substantial memory leaks, meaning 32 GB RAM is the absolute minimum.”
    • “I get bug after bug in this game, with some being borderline game breaking with simple fixes but the user has to do the troubleshooting.”

  • humor

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is described as quirky, playful, and community-driven, featuring funny characters, props, and creative in-game memes that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the platform's lighthearted, sometimes absurd, and experimental nature, fostering laughter and creative expression. While the humor appeals especially to tinkerers and fans of unique VR content, it may not suit those seeking simple minigame fun.

    • “If you are into VR then this is really good. It takes a little time to get going but there is help and lots of avatars to use, so come and play and chat to lots of characters. Pretty funny too.”
    • “Funny game, funny people, funny props.”
    • “+ Meta memes: memes, but in 3D (videos with added 3D effects; some of them are hilarious!).”

  • monetization

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The monetization model is generally praised for being fair and honest, with minimal impact on gameplay and no intrusive ads. However, some users feel the platform needs more advertising and a larger community to fully realize its potential. Overall, the system is seen as more user-friendly compared to other platforms.

    • “A significantly fairer and more honest monetization model.”
    • “On that note, Resonite's monetization model is significantly more fair to their users when compared to other platforms.”
    • “Speaking of money, the monetization system seems fair.”
    • “Monetization and favoritism.”
    • “I want that, but I want it in VR and without all this cheap-ass monetization; I want to be able to build and collaborate with my friends, and I want to be able to give back to the universities that gave us the internet.”
    • “Add features people have been dying for... mmm no, let's put more effort into advertising for my unfinished platform of course!”

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music aspect is praised for its high level of customization and integration, allowing users to import, stream, and share music easily within the game world. Players can participate in music-related events and rhythm games, and live audio streams from platforms like Spotify and YouTube can be seamlessly played. However, some users noted occasional annoyances with background music that may be difficult to disable.

    • “Resonite allows you to view photos and images, stream music and watch videos by literally just copy-pasting the files from your computer or web URLs into the game.”
    • “Live audio streams are able to be loaded into the world as well, so you can stream music from Spotify or YouTube or wherever else directly into the game.”
    • “All doable, even playing music-based rhythm games with sticks is there!”
    • “I see that it's basically just a slightly different version of the tutorial level, but with super annoying music playing. I looked in the world for a way to disable it and found something about background noise on a tablet.”
    • “- Got a picture, video, or song you want to share?”
    • “[*] If you want a place where you can socialize with friends or meet new friends, where you can hang out, watch videos or listen to music, then this could be for you.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for being unique, immersive, and fueled by a passionate indie community, despite technical issues and occasional toxicity among some mentors. Overall, players appreciate the game's distinct vibe and the dedicated team behind it.

    • “I love this platform for its unique atmosphere and possibilities that are only found here, despite it being rough around the edges and buggy.”
    • “It's a good game with a good atmosphere and a good owner.”
    • “Combine all of the above with the fact that Resonite is run by a small but passionate and invested team, creating an indie atmosphere throughout the entire community.”

  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is described as slow, tedious, and time-consuming, particularly due to complex setup and building processes in VR. Users also highlight frustrating bugs and insufficient desktop environment support, making the overall experience cumbersome.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game might seem good but it has lots of bugs and the FBT is so tedious it did not work for me.”
    • “Building everything in VR is extremely slow and tedious; the desktop environment is lacking (and still lacking documentation).”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users feel a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as a freeing and open experience that contrasts with the claustrophobic and technical challenges of VR. The community is praised for being wholesome, welcoming, and approachable, enhancing the overall emotional impact.

    • “Spending time on this platform made me feel more free and open than I ever was in VR.”
    • “It's hard for me to put into words, so tl;dr: the whole community from top to bottom is wholesome and welcoming as heck, the devs/team members and moderators are not some far-off untouchable shmucks you can never talk to.”
    • “But the thing is, they don't need to learn anything, they can play the game without touching anything technically.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the game's replayability limited by performance issues and lack of optimization, especially compared to smoother alternatives like VRChat and Banter. However, recent updates have improved playability, making it more engaging than its predecessor.

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Play Times

143h Median play time
200h Average play time
5-500h Spent by most gamers
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Resonite is a casual management game with business theme. Common tags for Resonite include first-person, indie, lgbtq+, educational, exploration and others.

Resonite is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 200 hours playing Resonite.

Resonite was released on October 6, 2023.

Resonite was developed by Frooxius.

Resonite has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Resonite for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Resonite is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Neos VR, ChilloutVR, Sansar, Brickadia, GameGuru Classic and others.