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osu!

Click to the beat in the classic free rhythm game.

Free to playRhythmOne of the most-played free rhythm games in the world
RhythmFree-to-playCompetitiveCommunity

What it is

osu! is a free, open-source rhythm game built around community-created beatmaps. You tap, hold and follow the music across four modes — osu!, osu!taiko, osu!catch and osu!mania — with difficulty ranging from relaxing to superhuman. Its enormous library of player-made maps means there is always something new to play, and a global ranking system gives competitive players a ladder to climb. It runs through its own official client rather than Steam.

Why play it

  • Completely free and open source, with millions of community beatmaps.
  • Four distinct rhythm modes, from casual clicking to intense key-smashing.
  • A deep global ranking system for players who want to compete.
Worth knowing

The highest-level maps are punishingly hard — start on easy beatmaps and build up.

How to get started

osu! is free to play and installs through the osu! (official) — not Steam. Download the official client from the ppy site, create or sign in to your account, and you are ready to play. Its pricing and availability are always managed by ppy on the official channels.

FAQ

osu! — common questions

Is osu! free to play?

Yes — osu! is free to play. You can download and start playing at no cost via the osu! (official). It may offer optional purchases, but they are not required to play.

Is osu! on Steam?

No. osu! is not listed on Steam. It is currently distributed through the osu! (official), so it is not included in this site's Steam price feed or comparisons.

What do I need to play osu! on PC?

You need the osu! (official) and a ppy account. Download the official client from the ppy website, sign in or create an account, then install and launch the game.

What kind of game is osu!?

osu! is a rhythm game by ppy. A free, open-source rhythm game with millions of community-made beatmaps across four modes, endless replayability and a huge global ranking ladder.