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Vocaluxe
What it is
Vocaluxe is a free, open-source singing game for Linux, the web, and Windows. It supports groups of up to six players, who sing into microphones and receive scores based on pitch and rhythm. Songs use the UltraStar format, and players can create tracks. Duets assign different notes to singers, while medley mode shortens song selections. Party play includes challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe. Player profiles can contain pictures and connect to high-score lists, with webcam support for taking those pictures. Lyrics can appear in multi-screen mode. Controls include keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphones. Portable release versions are available. Linux users must compile the software, and the maker says Linux is not officially supported. Help is available through the community Discord and GitHub wiki. The project wiki reports no active developers. The Free plan costs nothing, with no free trial.
For and against
For
- Supports up to six singing players
- Includes challenge and Tic-Tac-Toe modes
- Works with multiple control methods
- Supports webcams and profile pictures
- Free and open source
Against
- Linux requires compiling
- Linux has no official support
- No free trial
- Project wiki reports no active developers
The verdict
Vocaluxe combines group singing, scoring, profiles, and party modes in a free open-source package. Its Linux setup and inactive-development notice are important considerations.
Who it suits
Vocaluxe suits groups wanting a microphone-based singing game with party modes and UltraStar songs. It also fits users who need Linux, web, or Windows access and can compile Linux software when necessary.
Plans and prices
Free
Free and open source; up to six players
Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
On the record
- Controls
- It supports keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphone control.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Development status
- The project wiki says there are currently no active developers.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads and Linux
- Portable versions are provided for releases; Linux users must compile it themselves, and the maker says Linux has no official support.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Duets and medleys
- Players can sing duets with different notes, and medley mode offers shortened song selections.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Gameplay
- Up to six players sing with microphones and score points based on pitch and rhythm.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Party modes
- Party modes include challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Vocaluxe is a free, open source singing game inspired by SingStar and UltraStar Deluxe.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Player profiles can include pictures and are used with high-score lists.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Song format
- Vocaluxe plays songs in the UltraStar format.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to the community Discord and GitHub wiki for help.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Webcam
- Vocaluxe supports webcams, including taking pictures for player profiles.vocaluxe.org · read 9 Oct 2026
