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.
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!
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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










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.
Over 200 songs and 400 variations
Innovative 'Active Scan Line' gameplay
Beautiful hand-drawn artistic style
Multiple difficulty levels for every player
Deep, futuristic narrative background
Watch the line moving up and down. Tap the circular notes when the line is centered on them. For 'Drag' notes, follow the path with your finger as the line moves.
Notes change color slightly as the line approaches. Getting a 'Perfect' score requires tapping exactly when the line intersects the center of the note.
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Explore different 'Chapters' to unlock new songs and progress through the game's abstract narrative.
Many chapters have hidden songs that can be triggered by interacting with the artwork on the song selection screen in specific ways.