Quaver
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches.
What it feels like
Competitive rhythm games deliver moments of flow and kinetic rush when hitting beats successfully, especially in multiplayer matches. Competitive multiplayer and leaderboard pressure create sustained edge-of-seat tension during ranked play.
What it's about
Modern rhythm games with online features and community-driven content reflect a contemporary gaming landscape.
How it plays
Rhythm-based input timing against musical cues is the definitional core mechanic that drives all gameplay. Creating custom maps via a built-in level editor is explicitly highlighted as a core feature alongside competitive play.
How it looks and sounds
The game's mechanics inherently respond to and adapt to musical input, making music dynamically central to play feedback.
How it's structured
Online multiplayer matches and competitive leaderboards are core features enabling direct player-versus-player competition. Community-driven custom maps and competitive leaderboards provide extensive replay value and varied content. Single-player mode is available alongside multiplayer, allowing solo rhythm gameplay.
Kindred games
Shares Rhythm & Timing, High Replayability, Exhilarating, Competitive PvP.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, High Replayability, Exhilarating, Single-Player.
Shares Rhythm & Timing, Level Editor & UGC, Exhilarating, High Replayability.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, Single-Player, Level Editor & UGC, Exhilarating.
Shares Rhythm & Timing, Dynamic Music, High Replayability, Exhilarating.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, Dynamic Music, High Replayability, Single-Player.
Closest hidden gems
A lesser-known kindred — Rhythm & Timing, High Replayability, Exhilarating, Competitive PvP. 97% positive across 4,216 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, High Replayability, Exhilarating, Single-Player.
A lesser-known kindred — Rhythm & Timing, Dynamic Music, High Replayability, Exhilarating. 93% positive across 4,688 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, Single-Player, Dynamic Music, Exhilarating.
A lesser-known kindred — Rhythm & Timing, Exhilarating, High Replayability. 96% positive across 4,489 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Rhythm & Timing, Exhilarating, Single-Player, High Replayability.