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Elif Games · Published by Elif Games · Official site ↗
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Positive — 86% positive (37 reviews) · 21 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
“Mound of Music” a game that blends storytelling with music. Test your skills by mimicking real instrument performances, matching rhythm and pitch to bring classic tunes to life. Journey through global music and uncover the truth behind humanity's end.
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Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on an enchanting journey through global music in Mound of Music. Created by Elif Games, this 2024 indie adventure invites you to mimic real instrument performances and uncover the truth behind humanity's end.
About this game
Music Mode
Unique Gameplay: Challenge the high difficulty music gameplay with 7-key or 12-key, simulating real instrument performances, hitting both rhythm and pitch. All performances will be recorded as real tracks for you to replay and listen.
Classical Music: Enjoy and learn about classic pieces from around the world, such as "Für Elise," "Hungarian Rhapsody," "Swan Lake," "Flowing Stream," "Tōryanse," and so on.
Free Customization: Unleash your musical talent, add your favorite tracks to the game, and share them with others. Use various instruments to record and synthesize your own original music.
Music Lab: Explore the combination of music and technology with built-in music labs, including labs for various scales, theremins, recording studios, universal music boxes, etc.
Story Mode
Visual Novel: Listen to a musical story after human extinction, through a unique blend of music, science fiction, and dystopian narrative, constantly seeking the truth wrapped in layers, reflecting on music, art, technology, and the fate of humanity.
Narrative Focus: Choose to sign a contract with the devil, allowing the devil to help you play, thus skipping the high difficulty music gameplay, focusing on the narrative experience.
Mini-games: Play various mini-games during the story progression, explore the world that has become a wasteland, and search for various human legacies.
Collection Marathon: Satisfy your collecting hobby, search for dozens of instruments, hundreds of items, hundreds of wiki entries, and various special collections related to music such as musicians, lyrics, scales, music theory, etc.
About This Game
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Although the game is a personal independent work, it is dedicated to becoming an encyclopedia of music. The author has integrated decades of musical insights into it and will continue to update in the future, including but not limited to more tracks, instruments, items, regions, etc.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
- Processor: 1.8 GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
- Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
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My new game Tramp: Become President now has its Steam page live.Place a begging bowl on your desktop.Climb from trash to the presidency.A darkly humorous simulation game about money, power, and the price of everything. Wishlist on Steam 👇 Future Plans for "Mound of Music"The musical gameplay of Mound of Music represents a bold, experimental leap in innovation. I had originally intended to perform a focused refactoring and optimization to refine the player experience. However, due to the recent and frequent policy shifts regarding the Unity engine, continuing with the original plan became untenable.To ensure the long-term sustainability of my development work, I have officially transitioned to the Godot Engine. Consequently, the future of Mound of Music will involve a complete "remake" rather than a simple update. Given the constraints of solo development, I cannot yet provide a specific timeline for its completion.I am deeply grateful for the ongoing support and patience from our community. I remain committed to my craft, and I hope that whether new or old, my titles will continue to offer you truly unique gaming experiences.Elif GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (zchaeng)Patch NotesOfficial
Visual Novel Fest Announcement & February Version Update
"Mound of Music" will participate in Steam’s Visual Novel Fest (March 4–11). All players interested in music and its cultural significance are invited to experience the game, which will be available at a significant discount during the fest. Additionally, the game has been updated to version v.250225. The main updates are as follows: Add a new track New Track "Por Una Cabeza", featuring three levels of difficulty. Simply switch music modes to unlock it directly. MIDI-to-Music Conversion Tool: Convert MIDI files more easily and import them into the game. Download the tool via the Elif Games official website: https://elifgames.fun/contents/moundofmusic/index.html Bug Fixes: Resolved memory anomalies in original tracks. Fix other non-critical bugs and perform optimizations. The game content will continue to be improved and enriched. We appreciate your support, please consider leaving a positive review for "Mound of Music." If you have any questions, please join our discord to get in touch with the developer. Elif GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (zchaeng)Patch NotesOfficial
Christmas Version Update: Silent Night
"Mound of Music" has been updated to version v.241220, and this version adds two new tracks: 1. Silent Night 2. Die Forelle (composed by Franz Schubert) The game content will continue to be improved and enriched. We appreciate your support, please consider leaving a positive review for "Mound of Music." If you have any questions, please join our discord to get in touch with the developer. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Elif GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (zchaeng)Patch NotesOfficial
December Version Update: Greensleeves
"Mound of Music" has been updated to version v.241105. The main updates are as follows: 1. Added a new track "Greensleeves," featuring four levels of difficulty. Simply switch music modes to unlock it directly. 2. Added a display and collection feature for rewards achieved by clearing the highest difficulty level without missing any notes in the music gameplay. 3. Removed restrictions on the "Devil's Deal" option in music mode. 4. After switching modes, you will be directly taken to the corresponding scene. 5. Updated the instructions for original track audio files, specifying that the sampling rate must be set to 44100Hz, and it is recommended that the cover image size does not exceed 1MB. 6. Corrected errors related to the recording files of original tracks. 7. Fixed potential errors that may occur when clicking the pause button after a track has finished playing. 8. Fix other non-critical bugs and perform optimizations. The game content will continue to be improved and enriched. We appreciate your support, please consider leaving a positive review for "Mound of Music." Recently, the Workshop has added some new tracks, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the works of other players or create their own favorite tracks! If you have any questions, please join our discord to get in touch with the developer. Elif GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (zchaeng)AnnouncementsOfficial
"Mound of Music" Joins the 2024 Weplay Expo
"Mound of Music" is confirmed to exhibit at the 2024 Weplay Expo, and we invite everyone to come and enjoy it! Dates: November 16th - November 17th Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center Booth Number: 2024 IndiePlay China Independent Game Competition Nominated Exhibition Area I-25 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44984583/1f4dceba5b0a312b243a4e105e1cda56a59cd78b.png Come to the Weplay Expo to experience "Mound of Music," the nominee for this year's Excellence in Audio Award at the Independent Game Competition, and collect various exquisite merchandise waiting for you! Ticket link: https://b23.tv/fO9pVQbRead full article on Community Announcements (zchaeng)
