Melody's Escape on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.
Melody's Escape is a music-based procedural generation, rhythm and character customization game
developed and published by Icetesy.
Released on May 20th 2016 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 4,820 reviews of which 4,481 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.51€ on Gamivo.
The Steam community has classified Melody's Escape into these genres:
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS *: Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8
- Processor: 1.8Ghz Intel® Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel® HD3000. DirectX 9.0c compatible with shader Model 2.0 support
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cards
- Additional Notes: Supports XInput compatible controllers only
MacOS
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8
- Processor: 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Sound Card: Required
Linux
- OS: glibc 2.15+
- Processor: 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Sound Card: Required
- Additional Notes: libmpg123 (i386) is required to play MP3s.
User reviews & Ratings
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quite literally the best game for music enthusiasts like myself. i could easily indulge in it for hours on end. i'm obsessed ♡
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Absolutely adore this game! The idea of being able to play any sound file on your system, and the game making a rhythm level based on different detection methods, it's great! Music-Based Procedural Generation, as it's called. Sure, it may not be perfect, but giving the game itself a little bit of time to work its magic and allow you to play your own music? Not comparable to the effort people put into music charts for other games, but still! Game-play wise, there's a learning curse, you have to adjust to the way the map layout is, the different zones of the level increasing or decreasing the speed, and if you would like to enjoy the game as it is meant to be, Intense difficulty is for you! You use the WASD keys for colored notes, and the arrow keys for directional inputs! The color changing of Melody herself, and the escape part [It's in the name of the game, silly. You're escaping the level with music!] with the directional inputs and dodging obstacles, it's fun to watch! My only problem is that the inputs, especially the directional/arrows, are sometimes buggy and/or the hit-box is too small, the same can be said for the color circles [WASD inputs] but not as much as the arrows. Even with calibration, but hey, practice makes perfect, it would be useful to have some sort of tip or setting to show you how big the hit-boxes are. The scenery is simple yet gorgeous, same for the visualizers for the rhythm, and there's even rain! Maybe in the future, the game gets an update to be able to have more interactions with other players, maybe a list of who has played a specific song and also a leaderboard [to make used of he score system], tracked by title [similarities in name can be voted/fixed by the players themselves, say, a voting system to confirm that the name matches the specific song from x or y artist], and the ability edit or customize more within the background/level! If you'd like to play a rhythm game that is unique, and where you can play any music and/or sound file on your device, this is the game for you! A relaxing way to enjoy your music and have some fun at the same time! 9/10, maybe the Escape was the Melody we made along the way :D
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Nice game. I remember this game looked really cool back in its day since not much music game back then could customize out-game musics. Feel nostalgic:) Although the play any musics 100 achievement feel a bit too much even with short songs. 7/10. Also Main menu music sound really good and still rock hard.
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I can hardly believe it! After all these years, revisiting this beautiful game made me realize that I never left a review—and it truly deserves one. This game holds such a special place in my heart. When I was 15, around 2017–2018, I was lucky enough to be part of an exchange program that took me to London for a year, something my school organized annually across Europe. Although I had family there, and part of my mother’s side is Irish, I found it really difficult to connect with other teenagers from such different cultural backgrounds. It was honestly a bit of a shock at first. Those first three months were especially tough. I felt so alone—far from my intimate family, anxious, and out of place, even with the girl I shared my dorm room with. Making friends was harder than I had expected, and that feeling of not quite belonging weighed heavily on me. But during those lonely months, this game became my refuge. Throughout that entire year, whenever I needed to escape, I would curl up in bed, put on my headphones, and let myself unwind in its world. It brought me comfort in a way few things could during that time, easing my anxiety and making me feel a little more at peace. This game truly holds a special place in my heart. And though I might be a little biased, I speak from the heart. The creator of this game is someone who truly understands what makes a game fun, challenging, and relaxing all at once—something that's so rare, especially in a game that finds the perfect balance between simplicity, immersion, and replayability, just like Melody's Escape. It's a rhythm game where you press buttons or keys to complete actions, striving for a higher score while making sure you don’t fail as you move through the levels. The levels sync with the beats, tempo, and sound of the music you provide. I’ve tried it with MP3s and WAVs, and it worked wonderfully, though I haven’t used other formats since MP3s are the most common. The difficulty varies, from pressing a single button to more complex combinations of colored buttons and directional keys, making each level a unique challenge. The difficulty is generally lower than Audiosurf, which makes this a relaxing experience, perfect for unwinding rather than a high-pressure, rage-inducing marathon. The real beauty of this game is how it helps you connect more deeply with your music—it's perfect for those quiet, peaceful moments after a busy day. If you’re someone who thrives on intense competition or extreme challenges, you might find it less engaging after a while. But that's not what Melody's Escape is about. It’s about finding joy and peace in the rhythm of your favorite songs. I would absolutely recommend buying this game, or even gifting it to a friend. It’s a gem that deserves to be shared, and I would love to see its community grow. Plus, the more support the game gets, the more it can continue to develop into something even more wonderful. Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you enjoy your escape just as much as I did.
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This game is SO addictive with it's challenging music generated tracks. Most songs work well with it, but I find that Electronic music, Techno or anything that has a prominent beat work the best. The game won't reject a song that doesn't work well, it will just make the track based on 'energy peaks' rather than beats per minute. Also, it helps if you know the song that you're going to play; don't just randomly play a song, listen to it first. All of this is just my personal opinion, it might be different for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melody's Escape is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
Melody's Escape is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
Melody's Escape received 4,481 positive votes out of a total of 4,820 achieving a rating of 8.96.
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Melody's Escape was developed and published by Icetesy.
Melody's Escape is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Melody's Escape is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Melody's Escape is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Melody's Escape is a single-player game.
Melody's Escape does not currently offer any DLC.
Melody's Escape is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Melody's Escape does not support Steam Remote Play.
Melody's Escape is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Melody's Escape.
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