Rhythia

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Rhythia is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Capo Games and was released on February 20, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rhythia on Steam, compared to other open source alternatives and implementations, is a completely new and refreshed client that aims to bring online and community features. The goal is to develop and improve on the familiar gameplay concept. More information and links are available on the Rhythia portal. Rhythia is a game in which you aim and hit musical beats with precision. You will be ta…

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 372 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Smooth and accessible gameplay that is comfortable for long sessions, offering a unique aim-based rhythm experience.
User-friendly UI and customization options, including easy installation of custom content and integration of OSU maps.
Active development with frequent updates, a supportive community via Discord, and online features like leaderboards and spectating.

Controversy and community backlash due to claims of the game being a stolen version of the original free Rhythia, with alleged use of AI for development.
Limited official song selection at launch, requiring players to download community maps, and issues with map importing balance and quality.
Performance problems including lag, crashes, and bugs; unfinished features such as achievement functionality and inconsistent settings organization.

music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a solid core of songs with clean rhythmic synchronization and enjoyable hits, but many users note a limited song selection and lack of community-made tracks, which is expected given its early access status. While the game offers a smooth, customizable experience with good integration for downloading new tracks, players hope for an expanded catalog and more varied difficulties. Overall, the music is praised for its quality and gameplay integration, though the current quantity and mapping depth leave room for growth.
- “Best game ever I played it once and now I can't stop. The songs are good but not all my favorite songs are on here yet.”
- “Its got smooth gameplay, plenty of customization so you can really make your own theme and plenty of songs to go and play through.”
- “Way better than the previous non-steam port; just really wish we had more songs but I'm sure more will get added with time.”
- “The original game had so many maps and this doesn't even have 10, so you have to play community maps, but even there many songs are just not mapped and most ones that have been mapped are made by people who don't know how to map.”
- “So, as soon as you open the game, you're greeted with a mind-blowing 8 songs total... now... I get that you're supposed to download community-made maps and play those, but really?”
- “The settings are limited (why is there no bloom setting??) and song selection is also limited.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, accessibility, and fun rhythm-aiming mechanics that keep players engaged and allow for customization. However, some find it bland or unpolished, and others critique gameplay balance and replay features, with a few negative opinions about its lack of content and overall appeal.
- “What stands out immediately is how accessible and comfortable the gameplay feels, especially compared to other rhythm games.”
- “Rhythia developed and published by Capo Games is a precision-focused rhythm arcade experience that blends musical timing with spatial aiming mechanics. This combination of rhythm recognition and directional accuracy sets the tone for a gameplay loop that is deceptively simple in concept but increasingly demanding in execution.”
- “Its got smooth gameplay, plenty of customization so you can really make your own theme and plenty of songs to go and play through.”
- “The mechanical skill level of that is equivalent to when I started.”
- “Gameplay UI is worse than the Steam version.”
- “But apart from the lack of songs, the menus and the overall gameplay just feels bland and boring.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization is generally praised, with many users highlighting improved performance and stability compared to earlier versions, though some note occasional issues and UI clunkiness likely due to web-based tech. Despite minor glitches and early access status, ongoing development promises further enhancements. Overall, optimization is solid but still a work in progress.
- “Performance is so much better, and the quality of life features make this version of Rhythia approach near perfect.”
- “The performance is unmatched, even in the early access version.”
- “Game is good but there are some performance issues which will most likely be fixed quickly considering how much work they're putting into this and it's the first day of launch, so it's to be expected.”
- “The UI seems clunky and sometimes blurry - I'm assuming this is partially due to web technology, which explains the poor optimization as it likely uses a system-level webview instead of Chromium/Electron, compromising performance significantly.”
- “Game is poorly made, unoptimized, and stolen.”
- “Edit 23.02: The Steam client is very stable but has some performance issues when using apps like Discord and Medal that track your screen. Other than that, this version is good but still in early access, so not much is expected. For now, it's a 6/10.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are clean, modern, and minimalist, providing a visually appealing and stable experience that runs smoothly. While some users find it less impressive compared to earlier versions or expect more advanced visuals, the current DirectX-based engine enhances clarity and customization, making the game visually enjoyable despite not aiming for high-end realism.
- “0.1.1 (early-26feb22), the current version, is an 8/10; it was completely recoded from the ground up, upgrading the graphics engine from OpenGL to DirectX 2012!”
- “The tutorial was simple, helpful, and featured enjoyable visuals.”
- “Visually, Rhythia adopts a clean and modern aesthetic centered on clarity.”
- “For early access, it's too early. Achievements don't work, UI changes with every update, it can crash randomly. Points are partially unfair. Overall, it's not how it used to be. I would say the testing version is better at gaming, and the Steam release is better at visuals. If it doesn't change after full release, it will turn into a slop game for looks only.”
- “Stupid graphics.”
- “0.1.1 (early-26feb22), the current version, is an 8/10. It's a bit over a month old (as of editing this). Admittedly, it lacks a few features, since it was recoded completely from the ground up. The graphics engine was OpenGL; now it's DirectX 2012!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is criticized for being either absent or inaccessible, as the current game starts at a high difficulty level that prevents many players from experiencing the narrative. Several users note that a proper story mode is either not implemented yet or expected in a future update.
- “The game has a 'story' now but it starts with an expert level or whatever the difficulty is called now, so most people that want to play the story just can't.”
- “Story mode is absent, I think that's coming soon though.”
- “The only issue is that I can’t seem to find the storyline that was shown in the trailer.”
- “The game has a "story" now but it starts with an expert level or whatever the difficulty is called, so most people that want to play the story just can't.”
- “Story mode isn't implemented yet.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be unintentional and at times ironic, often highlighting bugs or controversial developer actions rather than deliberate comedic content. The "osu maps" import feature is seen as a particularly funny failure, and some user experiences involve ironic or amusing conflicts related to moderation and development.
- “And for the last notable feature, importing osu maps, this was probably the most hilarious fail of a feature.”
- “Also something quite funny, if you import a mania or catch map, it spams the middle row with notes.”
- “He banned me for my review bahahahahahahaha that's so funny!!!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the game's monetization as overly aggressive and exploitative, describing it as a cash grab by a difficult developer who prioritizes profit over fair gameplay.
- “From someone who has played Rhythia and SS on Roblox for many years, this game is simply a cash grab from a scummy developer.”
- “He won't chart a single map, yet demands monetization; he's extremely hard to work with.”
- “Cash grab.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is questionable, with frequent bugs reported by users despite readily available guides and quick support responses. Many players highlight ongoing issues that affect the overall experience.
- “Also, click 'discussions' on the store page for literal proof that SR is a buggy mess.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is considered tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the slow process of downloading maps. Many users find the effort outweighs the enjoyment, leading to disappointment and suggestions to try alternative versions or similar games with smoother experiences.
- “Overall, this game was a big disappointment and I really wouldn't recommend it even if it becomes free (if that's ever going to happen). You're better off trying the original Sound Space on Roblox, or if you don't want to grind for songs and want a smoother experience, just get the free version of Rhythia through their Discord.”
- “Great idea and concept but the main problem is how tedious it is to download maps, but that's just me being lazy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally perceived as sparse and underwhelming, characterized by a minimalistic black background and lackluster audio that may feel empty, especially during the tutorial.
- “Although I did enjoy the tutorial for the most part, it felt a little empty with just a black background paired with an underwhelming audio atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the game’s emotional impact, citing disappointment over missing features and concerns about AI integration and the shift from a free to paid model, which have dampened their enthusiasm.