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PUMP IT UP RISE

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.

What works
  • Large song library with remastered bgas
  • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
  • Multiple modes including division and challenge
  • Responsive developer updates and community engagement
  • Good sensory experience with music and visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Always-online drm and lack of offline mode
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Grindy progression and unlock systems
  • Confusing and unintuitive ui/ux
  • No full double mode and limited controller support

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • TAPSONIC BOLD

  • Inertia

  • PLATiNA :: LAB

  • Slipstream

  • Marble Skies

  • Muse Dash

  • MASH VP! Re:VISION

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • TAPSONIC BOLD

  • PLATiNA :: LAB

  • MASH VP! Re:VISION
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PUMP IT UP RISE: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Thrill.

Why this game works

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Last update: 11/07/2026