About
Synth Riders came out on July 12, 2018 for SteamVR, then for Meta Quest 2 and Oculus Quest on October 31, 2019 and for PlayStation VR on July 27, 2021. On Steam, 93% of 1,350 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 6 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 17 in the last 30 days. Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck. It was nominated for 1 award.
An action-dance VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community.
What is happening now
Synth Riders is a rhythm-action game built around dancing to synthesizer-driven music in virtual reality. Players match choreography to the beat across a range of licensed tracks, blending arcade sensibilities with competitive scoring mechanics. The game has expanded to multiple VR platforms since its 2018 launch, including Meta Quest headsets, PlayStation VR, and Apple's visionOS. The title recently hosted a Barbie Dance 'N Dream collaboration that provided time-limited themed content. This experience was set to conclude at the end of September, marking the end of that particular crossover event.
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Awards
0 won, 1 more nominationMedia
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Unsupported Valve reports it does not run
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Synth Riders player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.