Cytoid

Cytoid Cytoid is an open-source rhythm game for Android featuring many music genres, community chart libraries, and a level editor. Train with official lessons, then compete worldwide on leaderboards.

Cytoid

Cytoid is an open-source rhythm game that spans many music styles and brings players together through a lively community. You can browse and download player-made charts to start your rhythm journey right away.

In play, Cytoid works much like other rhythm titles: you hit notes accurately as they reach the judgment line. Depending on the note type, you’ll use actions such as tapping, swiping, long-pressing, or dragging to earn higher scores. You can also test yourself against players worldwide on the leaderboards.

Newcomers aren’t left in the dark—Cytoid includes training levels. Finish them to receive official certification, then move on to tougher songs and charts.

Key Features

Community Libraries

• Create and upload your own charts as a community member.



• Your contributions are recognized by the player base.
• Other players can try your levels and compete for high scores.
• Access a constantly growing catalog of community-made songs and challenges.
• The library continues expanding, so there’s always something new to play.

Game Level Editor

• Build levels for your favorite songs using an editor that’s both easy and powerful.



• Set custom note placements.
• Adjust difficulty and add special effects.
• Share your creations with the wider community.

Compete Against the World

• Global leaderboards are available.



• Practice challenging patterns and chase top scores.

Unlocked Theme Options

• Earn new avatars.
• Change your in-game themes to personalize your look.

Events

• Join official event collaborations.
• Get exclusive tracks and rewards tied to events.

Revamped Experience

• Cytoid has been refreshed with a cleaner, minimalist UI.
• Illustrations have been improved for a more polished look while you play.

Note Types in Cytoid

Tap Note

Tap when the colored inner circle is close to the outer ring.

Drag Notes

Slide along the path through the small circles. You don’t have to wait for the scanline, but dragging too far ahead can throw off your timing.

C-Drag Notes

This starts with a tap. Tap the head note, then drag along the line through the small circles.

Hold Note

Keep your finger on the circle before the scanline reaches it. Hold until the scanline exits the circle at the end of the hold. You don’t need to release it, and you don’t tap it like a click note—treat it more like a drag into the hold.

Long Hold Note

A hold-note variant where you typically maintain your touch across multiple “pages.” Check the pulsing ring around the circle to see how long you’ll need to hold.

Flick Note

A variation of click notes: tap and then slide away from it horizontally.

Player Comments

• “One of the most amazing rhythm games I could find!” They loved it quickly after starting and praised the community mode, offline play, and the large song selection. (They noted a few songs might be missing, but overall they called it fantastic.)
• “Pretty good game—just remember it feels different from Cytus.” The reviewer said practice mode is needed to replicate results after mastering a chart. They also suggested enabling the fast setting in mods if it feels too slow, and lowering graphics if you experience lag spikes.
• “Playable online and offline, but there’s one connection issue.” They said the game is strong overall and hope for more improvements. They reported that after failing to connect to the internet at the end of a song, they can’t return to the menu without restarting.
• “The tutorial and beginner levels helped a lot.” They mentioned it took time to adjust to the controls, and they can now play easy and advanced levels. They also felt the tile timing was slightly off, though they still called the game amazing.

FAQs

How many user-created levels are available in Cytoid?

Cytoid includes over 4000 user-created levels. Players can browse and download them directly inside the game, and the community continuously adds new charts to the library.

Does Cytoid feature a rating system for player skill progression?

Yes. Cytoid uses a revamped rating system designed to track player progression.