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UltraStar Deluxe
What it is
UltraStar Deluxe is a free, open-source karaoke game for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Players sing and earn points based on vocal pitch and rhythm, and they can create their own songs. Party mode supports 8–12 players split into two or three teams. The maker says more than 10,000 songs are available; players can also use DRM-free audio files or music stored on their computers. SingStar microphones work with the game. Users can create themes or download community plugins, free songs, and code patches. Lua plugins are supported and must use the .usdx extension and be placed in the plugins directory. The game lists minimum requirements of a 1GHz CPU, OpenGL 1.2, 512MB free RAM, and 200MB of disk space, with extra room needed for songs and videos. The listed plan is free. Flathub and AUR are alternative installation methods. Audio devices do not have plug-and-play support, so the game must be restarted after connecting a new device. The maker directs users to its forums, bug tracker, or chat for support.
For and against
For
- Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Party mode supports 8–12 players in teams
- Players can create their own songs
- Works with DRM-free files or music on the computer
Against
- Audio devices require a game restart after connection
- Requires extra disk space for songs and videos
- Maker says email support will not receive a response
The verdict
UltraStar Deluxe combines scored singing, party play, and user-created songs across three desktop platforms. Plan for a restart when connecting a new audio device and use the listed support channels rather than email.
Who it suits
UltraStar Deluxe suits people who want a karaoke game on a Windows, Linux, or macOS computer, including groups playing in teams. It also fits users interested in creating songs or adding community content.
Plans and prices
UltraStar Deluxe
PC karaoke game · Windows, Linux and macOS
Read 3 Oct 2026 · usdx.eu
On the record
- Audio device limitation
- The documentation says audio devices do not currently have plug-and-play support, so the game must be restarted after connecting new devices.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Custom content
- Users can create themes or download community plugins, free songs and code patches.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The downloads page lists version 2026.9.0 as the current version and links to its installer, release notes and source.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker lists Flathub and AUR as alternative installation methods.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Microphones
- The maker says SingStar microphones work with the game.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include a 1GHz CPU, OpenGL 1.2, 512MB free RAM and 200MB disk space plus room for songs and videos.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Party mode
- Party mode supports up to 8–12 players split into two or three teams.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- UltraStar Deluxe supports Lua plugins, which must use the .usdx extension and be placed in the plugins directory.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Scoring
- Players score points based on the pitch of their voice and the rhythm of their singing.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker pages reviewed do not state security or compliance certifications.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Song format
- The maker lists the Official UltraStar Song Format as a shared format for partner games and song editors.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Song library
- The maker says more than 10,000 songs are available and users can use DRM-free audio files or music stored on their computers.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its forums, bug tracker or chat and says email support will not receive a response.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
- What it does
- UltraStar Deluxe is a free, open-source karaoke game for PC that lets users create their own songs and sing them.usdx.eu · read 3 Oct 2026
