The go-to Unity rhythm game template
MIDI import, sequence editor, and full source — from ideas to production
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What's inside the template
RhythmGameStarter is a rhythm game starter template project with a complete midi workflow that supports importing midi files, now also has a sequence editor to create sequences from scratch.
If you have ever thought of making a music game, you are in the right place for a time saver. With full source include, RhythmGameStarter can be extended into your dream game.
💡 Features
- A starter rhythm game project with full source included
- Touch input and keyboard input (With InputSystem support)
- Note Recorder (Record notes on device and in editor)
- Sequence Editor (Don't require midi file)
- Importing midi file (midi workflow)
- Object pooling note system and effect system
- Different types of note interaction (Tap, Long Press, Swipe)
- Synchronized music playback and note movement
- 2 Demo scene, Vertical 4 tracks & Horizontal 6 tracks
- Stats System (Combo, Score, Missed.. etc)
- Free from track scaling and rotating
- [Experimental] Generator Interface for random sequence generation
In runtime, each note in the sequence is mapped to different note prefab types for different interactions (Tap, Long Press, Swipe), notes’ transform will be synchronized with the music playing. The asset also comes with a simple stats system with combo, score etc.
Before you buy
- You will need to provide yourself with the audio file (.mp3, .wav, etc) for each of the music you want to use with this asset.
- Note sequence of each song needs to be created either by the Sequence Editor or imported midi.
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"Although assets of rhythm game is seldom sold, this one is so cheap and work perfectly! And assets is easy to understand, so useful to customize. If you are interested in making rhythm game, I absolutely recommend this asset:)"
"This asset is really helping us get our rhythm game off the ground quickly. The developer is very responsive; he already kindly helped us resolve an issue we accidentally introduced."
"Very helpful asset and committed follow-up from the developer!"
"Rhythm Game Starter looks like it will do everything it claims, I expect releasing a final game to be hassle free. keep it up! glad I have this toolbox."
"Code is clean & robust, it allows for almost any kind of rhythm game and the support is excellent. In less than 10 minutes all my issues were solved."
"I'm a beginner on Unity, however the support is so kind and always responsible to response to lots of my questions quickly that I can develop my own rhythm game without any stress."
"The best support I've ever encountered! Also you can make 3D projects with this plugin."
"You can find everything you need, from song menu, combo/score system, trigger effects and variety note interact (Tap/Hold/Swipe). It even provided multiple ways to create your own chart..."
"This asset deserves 5 stars! clean code and quick support from the developer. Thanks for the great asset"
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rhythm Game Starter?
A Unity rhythm game template with full C# source. It includes audio-synced note playback, tap, long-press and swipe notes, combo and scoring, touch, keyboard and Input System support, a MIDI importer, a sequence editor and a note recorder, plus ready-made demo scenes.
Which Unity version does it support?
Unity 6 (6000.0). The package is built and verified against Unity 6.
How much does it cost?
A one-time payment of $38. Checkout is handled by Lemon Squeezy, which delivers the Unity package and handles sales tax and VAT.
Is the source code included?
Yes. All of the C# source is included, so you can change anything.
Can I make charts without MIDI files?
Yes. You can draw notes in the built-in Sequence Editor or record them by tapping along to the song with the Note Recorder. MIDI import is optional.
Does it include music?
Two demo songs are included for the demo scenes. For your own game you supply the audio files (.mp3, .wav and so on) for your songs.
Which platforms does it run on?
Anywhere Unity builds to, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and the web, with touch and keyboard input built in.
Can I make a 3D rhythm game with it?
Yes. Tracks can be freely scaled and rotated, and customers have used it for 3D projects as well as classic vertical and horizontal lane layouts.
Where was it sold before?
On the Unity Asset Store from 2019, where it held a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews. It is now sold directly on this site.
Guides
How to make a rhythm game in Unity
A practical guide to the parts every Unity rhythm game needs: audio sync with dspTime, note charts, hit windows, input, pooling and scoring, with working code.
Turn MIDI files into rhythm game charts in Unity
Chart your rhythm game in a DAW and import it into Unity: how MIDI notes map to lanes, BPM detection from file names, hold notes and note types.
Building rhythm game UI in Unity
The screens and HUD a Unity rhythm game needs: score, combo and judgement text, song progress, song select, countdown, pause and mobile safe areas, all driven by events.
How to sync notes to music in Unity (and fix latency)
Why Unity rhythm games drift or feel late, and how to fix it: dspTime, scheduled playback, pause handling, visual vs audio offset and player calibration.
Make rhythm game charts by tapping along to the song
The fastest way to chart a rhythm game: play the song, tap the beats, and turn the recording into a chart. Covers tap, hold and swipe notes and cleaning up the result.