Vocaluxe
Vocaluxe is a free, open-source singing game inspired by SingStar and UltraStar Deluxe.
What Vocaluxe is
Vocaluxe is a free, open-source singing game inspired by SingStar and UltraStar Deluxe. Up to six players sing with microphones and score points for pitch and rhythm. Songs use the UltraStar format, and players can create tracks, sing duets with different notes, or choose medleys with shortened selections. Party play includes challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe. Player profiles can contain pictures and connect to high-score lists, while webcams can take profile photos. Lyrics support multi-screen display. Controls include keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphones. The Free plan costs nothing and supports up to six players. Portable versions are provided for releases. Vocaluxe is listed for Linux, web, and Windows, but Linux users must compile it themselves and the maker says Linux has no official support. Help is offered through the community Discord and GitHub wiki. The project wiki says there are currently no active developers.
Good
- Supports up to six players
- Includes duet and medley modes
- Offers multiple control methods
- Supports webcams and profile pictures
- Free and open source
Watch out
- Linux has no official support
- Linux users must compile it
- No free trial
- Project currently has no active developers
Who it suits
Vocaluxe suits groups wanting microphone-based singing games with party modes, profiles, and several controller options. It is also relevant to players using UltraStar-format songs.
Verdict
Vocaluxe offers group karaoke play with varied modes, controls, and UltraStar song support. Linux setup and the project’s inactive development status deserve attention before use.
Plans and prices
From Vocaluxe's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free and open source; up to six players · Free |
The facts
Each one read from Vocaluxe's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Controls
- It supports keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphone control.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Development status
- The project wiki says there are currently no active developers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Duets and medleys
- Players can sing duets with different notes, and medley mode offers shortened song selections.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Gameplay
- Up to six players sing with microphones and score points based on pitch and rhythm.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Party modes
- Party modes include challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Vocaluxe is a free, open source singing game inspired by SingStar and UltraStar Deluxe.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Player profiles can include pictures and are used with high-score lists.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Song format
- Vocaluxe plays songs in the UltraStar format.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to the community Discord and GitHub wiki for help.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Webcam
- Vocaluxe supports webcams, including taking pictures for player profiles.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Downloads and Linux
- Portable versions are provided for releases; Linux users must compile it themselves, and the maker says Linux has no official support.checked 9 Oct 2026
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