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Sound System
Play the songs you love, including the ones you wrote. Sound System is a rock rhythm game for guitar, bass, and drums, with a built-in chart editor that turns any track into a playable chart. Chase gold in Pro Mode or just jam in Classic. If you can hear it, you can play it.

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Features
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔
French ✔
Italian ✔
German ✔
Spanish - Spain ✔
Japanese ✔
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Content
Includes Interactive Elements

In-game purchases, Online interactivity

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Sound System is being developed in three planned phases. In Phase 1 (Early Access launch) we plan to launch the core experience, which includes single-player and local multiplayer. We want to build a community for the game and listen to all the feedback players have as we move into the other phases. In Phase 2 we plan to expand the game by opening upload capabilities, allowing players to add their own music collection to the Sound System ecosystem for personal play and local multiplayer. Then in Phase 3 for the full release we plan on introducing online multiplayer.
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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate the game being in Early Access for 6 months.
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How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to focus on single-player and local multiplayer for Early Access, giving players a solid foundation to jump in and start playing together. Looking ahead to the full release, we’re planning online multiplayer for up to three players, with both competitive and cooperative modes. We also want players to truly make the game their own—by uploading custom music and creating their own note charts, Sound System will offer a fully customizable, community-driven experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Sound System features a wide selection of music playable in single-player or local multiplayer. Players can perform Guitar, Bass, or Vocals using a keyboard, standard controller, guitar controller, or microphone.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“As is common on Steam, Sound System will launch at a lower price during Early Access as a thank-you to early supporters. As development continues and new features and content are added, the price will gradually increase toward our full launch price. Early Access players will receive all future updates at no additional cost.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Sound System is built by the community and for the community. We’re creating a space where players can upload their own music and art, shaping the game into something truly personal. Sound System isn’t just a rhythm game—it’s a home for both creators and players to create, share, and play together. We will be active on the Steam Forums as well as our games Discord where players can talk directly to us and offer feedback, suggestions and more. We want the players fully involved in our development process.”
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Planned Release Date: Nov 4, 2026

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About This Game

Grab your guitar, bass, or sticks and chase the perfect run. Sound System is a rock rhythm game where you climb the multiplier, keep the streak alive, and play a setlist from established and emerging artists. Then open the PulseMap editor, load your own music, and chart it yourself. If you can hear it, you can play it.

PLAY IT RIGHT

Hit the notes, hold the sustains, bend them with the whammy, and watch your multiplier climb. If you grew up on Guitar Hero, your hands already know what to do. Everything you loved about the classics is here, rebuilt for today.

  • Guitar, bass, and drums, playable on all the mainstream guitar and drum controllers, keyboards, and gamepads.

  • Four difficulties. Easy starts you on three frets. Legendary uses all five and throws hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and up/down strumming at you.

  • Classic Mode: you can't fail, and the timing is forgiving. Just play.

  • Pro Mode: miss 11 notes and you're out. The timing is tight, and every note is rated Bronze, Silver, or Gold.

START A BAND

  • Local play for up to three players. Any lineup works. Two bassists? Go for it.

  • Co-op: play well together and the show gets bigger, with shared multipliers and stage effects.

  • Competitive: each player gets their own stage and multiplier. Highest score wins.

CHART ANYTHING

Charting has kept the Clone Hero and YARG scenes alive for years. Bring those charts with you: Sound System imports them directly. Then use the PulseMap editor to chart a song you wrote, or a band that isn't in the library yet. Load the audio and build the chart from scratch, or adjust any chart that's already there.

MADE FOR REAL INDIE MUSIC

Sound System is built around independent music, and its community is where the next emerging artists come from. Players bring their own tracks, chart each other's songs, and the ones that catch on turn their makers into names the whole community knows. Bring your band's demo. Bring the bedroom recording. Someone out there wants to play it.

MAKE THE STAGE YOURS

Swap note highway skins, widgets, and UI themes. You can also upload your own backgrounds and full-motion video.

EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP

  • Vocals and more instruments

  • Online multiplayer and matchmaking

  • Chart sharing

  • Content store

  • XP and Skill Rating progression

  • Console support and cross-play

  • More songs and cosmetics

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1703)
    • Processor: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon Vega 8
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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