Winken
Released Feb 2025
An arcade rhythm game where you play real sheet music! Keyboard or USB/MIDI piano, import your tracks or find music via the online hub. Developed solo.
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Steam $8.99
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Developer
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PlaySmart
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Platform
Windows, macOS
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Winken: The rhythm game where you play real sheet music!
Read real notes on real sheet music, import your own MIDI / MusicXML tracks, and play however you like: on your computer keyboard, mouse, or with your real USB / MIDI piano!Why is Winken unique?
- 🌐 NEW – Integrated Cloud Music Hub: Browse an extensive online library directly in-game! Search, import, and play thousands of tracks in a single click, or load your own MIDI and MusicXML files.
- 🎹 Play your way: Computer keyboard (fully rebindable keys), mouse, or USB MIDI keyboard (synthesizer, digital piano) to play directly using your instrument's keys!
- 🎼 Real notes in an arcade rhythm game: Experience authentic rhythm game mechanics (combos, score attacks, 12-key mode, neon visuals) mapped to Treble, Bass, and even C clefs.
- 📈 Progressive difficulty for every song: Whether built-in or imported by you, all songs feature progressive difficulty tiers so you can practice at your own pace.
- 🏆 Quarterly leaderboards: Challenge the online community, climb the global leaderboards, and become the sight-reading champion!
- 🎓 Custom Practice Mode: Loop tricky sections, slow down the tempo, and build genuine musical sight-reading skills effortlessly.
A Word from the Creator (Solo Dev)
Winken is a passion project built entirely solo by a music and gaming enthusiast. My goal is simple: make reading sheet music as thrilling, rewarding, and addictive as an arcade classic.I actively expand and polish the game based on community feedback: join our Discord or leave a review to share your ideas and build this journey together!
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