RiffPulse🎸 Four-lane highway
Classic note-highway gameplay on D F J K, tap lanes on mobile or use a gamepad. Easy to learn, hard to master.
Feel the Pulse. Play the Riff.
RiffPulse is a free neon rock rhythm game you play right in your browser. Hit notes on four lanes, hold the long ones, charge overdrive and tour from a tiny garage to a sold-out arena — no download, no account.
- 12original tracks
- 48charts
- 4venues
- 0downloads
Why players love RiffPulse
🎶 12 original synth-rock songs
Every track is generated live with Web Audio — drums, bass, power chords and lead melody, perfectly in sync with the chart.
🏆 Campaign tour
Start in the Neon Garage, then unlock the Pink Motel Lounge, the Sunset Lot Festival and finally the Pulse Arena.
⚡ Overdrive & hold notes
Hit white star notes to charge overdrive, then double your multiplier. Hold sustains for bonus points.
♿ Accessible by design
Photosensitive mode removes flashes and shake, no-fail mode, key rebinding and audio offset calibration.
💾 Local records
Personal bests per song and difficulty are saved privately in your browser. No sign-up needed.
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FAQ
Is RiffPulse free?
Yes. RiffPulse is completely free to play in any modern browser. The site is supported by advertising.
Does it work on phones?
Yes — tap the four lanes at the bottom of the screen and tap the upper half to trigger overdrive. Landscape works best.
Where is my progress saved?
In your browser's local storage on this device. Clearing site data resets it.