Cytus in IOS

Music

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

Cytus is a landmark title in the rhythm game genre. It distinguishes itself with its gorgeous hand-drawn art and an incredible library of music spanning J-Pop, Trance, and Classical. The 'Active Scan Line' mechanic—where you tap notes as a horizontal line moves up and down the screen—is a refreshing change from the standard 'falling note' style seen in games like Guitar Hero.

The game is incredibly polished, and the story told through the song chapters is surprisingly evocative for a music game. With hundreds of songs and various difficulty levels, Cytus offers an immense amount of content. It’s a rhythmic journey that is as much about the visual art and atmosphere as it is about the music. A genuine masterpiece of the genre.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 10.1.8Fri Nov 28 2025

- Applied security patch.

- Fixed an issue where cloud saves could not sync properly.


Welcome to the Musical World of Cytus

LET’S EXPERIENCE MUSIC ’N ART, BEAT ’N REBOUND!

Check the screenshots and you will see the most AWESOME mobile music game ever!

Just PLAY and ENJOY!

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FEATURES

- 200 songs and 400 variations, including many from famous composers around the world

- Beautiful hand-drawn art style (as illustrated in the screenshots)

- Easy, intuitive Active Scan Line system and 3 types of notes

- Different display modes allow player-friendly previewing of notes

- Strong beat and rhythms provide satisfying feedback for taps

- More than 9 difficulty levels for more fun and challenges

- Various music genres: POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, HARDCORE, DRUM 'N BASS and many more

- Connect to Facebook and show off your Cytus skills

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HOW TO PLAY

- Follow along the Active Scan Line

- Tap each note as the line passes through

- Time your taps as the line is at the center of the note for a higher score!

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STORY

In the distant future, the only sentient beings in the world are robots.

They are the last remnant of the human spirit.

However, mankind is not dead.

Technology exists that is capable of transferring memories to these robots.

But with limited space, new memories will gradually overwrite the old.

To prevent the emotions in human memories from fading away, the robots resorted to converting the emotions to music, and storing them in a place called Cytus.

The robots use these songs to experience human emotion and dream that souls exists in each of them...

Cytus

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Cytus Official Site: http://www.rayark.com/g/cytus

Rayark Official Site: http://www.rayark.com

Follow Cytus https://twitter.com/CytusRayark

Like Cytus http://www.facebook.com/rayark.Cytus


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Welcome to the Musical World of Cytus

LET’S EXPERIENCE MUSIC ’N ART, BEAT ’N REBOUND!

Check the screenshots and you will see the most AWESOME mobile music game ever!

Just PLAY and ENJOY!

------------------------------------------------------

FEATURES

- 200 songs and 400 variations, including many from famous composers around the world

- Beautiful hand-drawn art style (as illustrated in the screenshots)

- Easy, intuitive Active Scan Line system and 3 types of notes

- Different display modes allow player-friendly previewing of notes

- Strong beat and rhythms provide satisfying feedback for taps

- More than 9 difficulty levels for more fun and challenges

- Various music genres: POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, HARDCORE, DRUM 'N BASS and many more

- Connect to Facebook and show off your Cytus skills

------------------------------------------------------

HOW TO PLAY

- Follow along the Active Scan Line

- Tap each note as the line passes through

- Time your taps as the line is at the center of the note for a higher score!

------------------------------------------------------

STORY

In the distant future, the only sentient beings in the world are robots.

They are the last remnant of the human spirit.

However, mankind is not dead.

Technology exists that is capable of transferring memories to these robots.

But with limited space, new memories will gradually overwrite the old.

To prevent the emotions in human memories from fading away, the robots resorted to converting the emotions to music, and storing them in a place called Cytus.

The robots use these songs to experience human emotion and dream that souls exists in each of them...

Cytus

---------------------------------------------

Cytus Official Site: http://www.rayark.com/g/cytus

Rayark Official Site: http://www.rayark.com

Follow Cytus https://twitter.com/CytusRayark

Like Cytus http://www.facebook.com/rayark.Cytus


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 1746 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Cytus is a world-renowned rhythm game that combines music, art, and storytelling. In the distant future, robots are the only sentient beings, and they use Cytus to experience human emotions through music. The game features the 'Active Scan Line' system where players tap, hold, and slide to the beat. With over 200 songs from famous composers and stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Cytus is an emotional and rhythmic tour de force.

Features

1

Over 200 songs and 400 variations

2

Innovative 'Active Scan Line' gameplay

3

Beautiful hand-drawn artistic style

4

Multiple difficulty levels for every player

5

Deep, futuristic narrative background

Tips

Promotion Videos

Cytus Gameplay First Look Review (Android | iOS) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Many chapters have hidden songs that can be triggered by interacting with the artwork on the song selection screen in specific ways.

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