Synth Riders
Synth Riders: Hand-tracked rhythm play with immersive and room-visible modes, included with Apple Arcade. Ranked #4 of 17 in Visionos App by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for players who want immersive hand-tracked rhythm gameplay.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPlayers who want immersive hand-tracked rhythm gameplay
- Free planNo
- Immersion modesMultiple
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Hand tracking lets players catch notes and ride rails.
- Choose full immersion or keep the room visible.
- Local Party Mode supports play with friends on one headset.
Where it doesn't
- Requires visionOS 1.1 or later.
- Available through Apple Arcade rather than as a separate purchase.
- Custom-song support is not verified for the Vision Pro version.
Our verdict on Synth Riders
Synth Riders brings freestyle-dance rhythm gameplay to Apple Vision Pro. Players catch notes, ride rails, and dodge obstacles as music-driven visuals fill a spatial environment. Hand tracking is central to play, and presentation can switch between full immersion and a view that keeps the room visible. Its mix of movement, music, and spatial play suits players looking for an active rhythm game on the headset; it is less suited to buyers seeking a standalone app purchase.
The visionOS edition is included with an Apple Arcade subscription, rather than sold as a separate app. Apple’s cited subscription pricing was published in February 2024 and may not reflect current pricing, so buyers should check Apple Arcade’s current terms before subscribing. The App Store listing describes a catalog of songs across multiple music styles and requires visionOS 1.1 or later. Audio-reactive visuals add a spatial layer, while Game Center leaderboards and achievements provide a way to track play.
Local Party Mode allows friends and family to play together on the same headset, making it a fit for shared sessions as well as solo play. The vendor describes multiplayer and custom-song support for Synth Riders generally, but those capabilities are not verified for the Vision Pro version; buyers should not choose this edition on the assumption that it includes them. Pick it for hand-tracked rhythm gameplay, presentation flexibility, and local party play through Apple Arcade. Consider another option if a standalone purchase or confirmed custom-song support is essential.
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Synth Riders fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Immersion modes | Multiple |
| Hand tracking | Yes |
| Eye tracking | Not verified |
| Offline use | Not verified |
| Shared sessions | Yes |
| External display support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | synthridersvr.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
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