Synth Riders
A FREESTYLE-DANCE RHYTHM GAME
Synth Riders is a freestyle dance rhythm VR game that invites players to ride the music through unique, immersive environments. By combining rhythm-based gameplay with physical movement, the game offers an expressive experience where players hit notes and ride rails in time with a diverse and dynamic soundtrack. It supports single-player, multiplayer, and fitness modes, and has been widely praised for its polished mechanics, vibrant visuals, and engaging music selection.
Developed for major VR platforms including Meta Quest, Pico, Steam, and PlayStation VR.
• MUSIC FOR EVERYONE with 78 licensed songs and 85 optional DLC tracks feat. Queen, a-ha, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Radiohead, Lindsey Stirling, Muse, and more…
• PLAY YOUR WAY with cross-platform Multiplayer, Spin & Spiral, and more modes
• BURN CALORIES in a unique combination of freestyle dance & fitness!
• CUSTOM SONGS supported – create your own beatmaps using the free editor today!
Description
Kluge Interactive
2023
Synth Riders
Platforms: Meta Quest, Pico, Steam, PlayStation
Role: Generalist Developer
Since 2024, I’ve been one of the core developers on Synth Riders, actively contributing to its continued development and cross-platform support. My work spans a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Optimization and refactoring of key VR subsystems to improve performance and maintainability.
Implementation of user interfaces and animation logic, both runtime and editor-facing.
Collaboration with technical artists to bridge the gap between tools and runtime visuals.
Integration with backend services for user data, content delivery, and online features.
Development of internal editor tools to streamline the workflow of designers and artists.
Audio synchronization systems tightly coupled with gameplay and visuals.
Maintenance and expansion of CI/CD pipelines to support frequent builds across multiple platforms.
Beyond the technical scope, I’ve also played a key role in ensuring system interoperability, long-term maintainability, and performance consistency across Meta Quest, Pico, Steam, and PlayStation. My contributions have helped shape the evolution of the game across multiple updates and content expansions.
