UltraStar Deluxe is a free, open-source karaoke game for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Players sing and earn points based on vocal pitch and rhythm, and they can create their own songs. Party mode supports 8–12 players divided into two or three teams. The maker says more than 10,000 songs are available; players can also use DRM-free audio files or music stored on their computers. SingStar microphones work with the game. Users can create themes or download community plugins, free songs, and code patches. Lua plugins are supported when they use the .usdx extension and are placed in the plugins directory. The game uses the Official UltraStar Song Format, shared with partner games and song editors. Listed minimum requirements include a 1GHz CPU, OpenGL 1.2, 512MB free RAM, and 200MB of disk space, plus room for songs and videos. Flathub and AUR are alternative installation methods. The downloads page lists version 2026.9.0 as current. Audio devices do not have plug-and-play support, so the game must be restarted after connecting a new device.
Who it is for
UltraStar Deluxe suits people looking for a desktop karaoke game they can play alone or in teams, with songs from their own files or the available library. It also suits users who want to create songs or customize the game with community content.
What is good
- Available free on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Party mode supports 8–12 players.
- Players can use DRM-free audio files.
- Users can create songs and themes.
- SingStar microphones work with the game.
What to know first
- New audio devices require restarting the game.
- Minimum requirements include OpenGL 1.2.
- Email support will not receive a response.
Verdict
UltraStar Deluxe pairs pitch-and-rhythm scoring with song creation and team play. Players should account for the restart required when connecting a new audio device.
UltraStar Deluxe plans and pricing
All plansCompared on karaoke software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- desktop
- Vocal controls
- Yes
- Track creation
- Yes
- Offline use
- Yes