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Sonority
Developer Hanging Gardens Interactive
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics. From the Steam store page
125 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 2, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
59 positive · 9 negative
95% range 77–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 10 | 3 | 40 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
61 of 70 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 61 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 70 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (109 of 122 positive).
Some note that musical knowledge is not required, as puzzles rely on logic. [1][2][3] Several reviewers mention bugs, including game-breaking glitches and pathing issues. [4][5][6]
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- [6]
I felt kinda mislead by the trailer for this one. While everything on the surface claims it's this big musical puzzle game the actual puzzles are purely mathematical in nature. The music is just a theme and all of the puzzles involve figuring out how many notes up or down from a given note you need to be. It actually allows you to just swap the letters for numbers. They're going for a very cute and child friendly …
- [1]
BUYER BEWARE THE CURRENT TOP REVIEW (BY 'Gaming Masterpieces' KEKW) WAS WRITTEN BY A SENTIENT GREEN BEAN, THEY ARE VERY WRONG At the sake of spoiling the entirety of this game, I am going to let you all in on a secret. You don't have to listen to anything in order to beat this game. Unlike what the current top review might have you think, you don't need a keen ear for music, you could play the game muted and beat …
- [7]
Sonority is a beautiful, but emotional game about the restorative healing power of music. In this game, you play Esther, a young girl carrying a panflute looking for a cure for a sick friend. She comes across a world that has fallen silent and the power of her music resounds throughout the land and brings life back to the singing stones. The hills are alive with the sound of music! (I couldn't resist that!) This is …
- [11]
Musical puzzles + cool mechanics + atmospheric = A unique puzzle adventure with great graphics. Collect notes/instruments on your journey. Arrange notes on towers to solve puzzle and move to next area. A lovely change of pace to the usual puzzle game. The stories are interesting with voice and animation. Figuring out how the notes and mechanics work was also part of the fun. …
- [4]
This game surprised me. I was curious but wasn't holding my breath. But Ocarina player puzzle game was very good! Pros: - The music is AMAZING - The puzzles are super fun and unique - Has options to make it either music notes or numbers Cons: - Sometimes the pathing glitches out - My first runthrough I had a game breaking glitch right at the end - The main character isn't that lovable. Overall, It's a super solid …
Summarised from 34 of the 125 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
87% of the 70 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Sonority. The complaint that keeps coming up: bugs and glitches, including game-breaking ones. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 125 · most liked firstReview by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is it a masterpiece? This is a musical puzzle game. To say you can play it without musical competence would be to say Tom Cruise could have become a basketball star. You need to memorize sound sequences that you hear, and if you can't do that it becomes difficult. You can still try out all possible combinations, but is this fun? The way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BUYER BEWARE THE CURRENT TOP REVIEW (BY 'Gaming Masterpieces' KEKW) WAS WRITTEN BY A SENTIENT GREEN BEAN, THEY ARE VERY WRONG At the sake of spoiling the entirety of this game, I am going to let you all in on a secret. You don't have to listen to anything in order to beat this game. Unlike what the current top review might have you think, you don't need a keen ear for music, you could play the game muted and beat it. I am hard of hearing in one ear and beat this game fairly quickly missing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/]Follow our curator page: IndieGems if you like and want to see more reviews like this one. Sonority is a logic-based musical puzzle game that has progressive difficulty and can be played without background or understanding of anything musical. The puzzles rely on relative pitch for solving and can become rather challenging about halfway through the game. I have not yet completed the game but it's because I got stuck on a puzzle.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our audacious adversaries, so far a collection of mooks, mobs, and- Oh my gosh a Mimic! You can fight these and more in our game, Scarlet Sonority when our demo comes out. And if you love the art, please look at our artist for monsters, pro.fiverr.com/freelancers/... #indierpg #indiedev #rpg #Squeeb
neutral · AI labelView post →Sonority is a beautiful, but emotional game about the restorative healing power of music. In this game, you play Esther, a young girl carrying a panflute looking for a cure for a sick friend. She comes across a world that has fallen silent and the power of her music resounds throughout the land and brings life back to the singing stones. The hills are alive with the sound of music! (I couldn't resist that!) This is a game that will resonate with music lovers, but you don't need to know…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More interesting reviews on [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33843777//] Fenol Baron Approves Curator Page Sonority takes a very elegant approach to building its foundation - puzzles. It positions itself as a musical puzzle game, which is true, because all the riddles here are based on music. But with its musical basis, it makes it possible to solve riddles not only with the help of perfect hearing (which, frankly, many puzzle lovers do not have), but also with the help of cold…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey #voiceactors! Wanna be part of a game? May i present to you, Scarlet Sonority! being created by those of us that are part of Team Squeeb, we're hosting a #castingcall! Come audition, ask questions, and check us out. www.castingcall.club/projects/voi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Ultimately, I VERY much enjoyed this game. The puzzles are difficult but not TOO difficult, the characters, while not particularly engaging, are voiced well. However, sadly, I am unable to recommend this game to others because of several bugs, one of them game-breaking. I had to constantly quit to the main menu and restart due to getting stuck within the graphics and unable to move (happened at least half a dozen times in my one short session). And just before the end, there is a part where you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌟ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT🌟 I have the great honor to voice Princess Elawhyn in the upcoming game, Scarlett Sonority! Guys, seeing this come together has been amazing. The dev, Belle, has assembled so many talented people. Artists, musicians, writers, actors. It's beautiful. #actor #voiceactor
neutral · AI labelView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33025671-Missi-the-Achievement-Huntress/] Please see my curator page for more games that are well worth your time Approximate amount of time to 100%: 9 hours without a guide, 3 hours with a guide Estimated achievement difficulty: 3/10 (Without a guide) Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1 Is there a good guide available: I wrote [url=https://www.missitheachievementhuntress.com/sonority-walkthrough-solution-guide/] this guide with the puzzle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclaimer: I'm friends with one of the devs and I received this game for free. Since I'm obviously biased, I'll try to focus on objectively describing how this game plays. I'll also give my opinions, but mark them as such. The game play has you playing musical notes next to statues that then "save" that note and replay it back when triggered. This way you compose short melodies. These melodies then trigger changes in the environment (e.g. raising platforms, rotating stairs) allowing you to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah yes, the one Nintendo IP that has gone to shit. Not fully by the way, as Legends Arceus was fantastic, and even my mom who hasn't given a fuck about Pokemon since Yellow loved watching me play it. If Gamefreak would finally make another side game like Mystery Dungeon (or the more forgotten cult classics like Pokepark, Ranger, Conquest, Rumble, etc.) we wouldn't be trolling them so hard. It's also more of a Gamefreak problem than anything, as other companies that did Pokemon games (Chunsoft,…
neutral · AI labelView post →In all seriousness though “Genius Sonority” is an badass awesome name for a game dev company, nailed it
neutral · AI labelView post →Announcing a role of mine. Behold! Squeeb the slime. One of the main characters of a game coming out in the future called Scarlet Sonority. I got to design hims lil crown. #VoiceActing #VoiceActors #character #videogame
neutral · AI labelView post →I received a free key for this game so I could stream it on my Twitch channel. I have to say that me and my viewers were nicely surprised at what an interesting game this is. You can watch my video review here: https://youtu.be/IdIG89wQnf8 Or if you prefer reading about it, here are some positive and negatives about the game: + Unique style and great variety of puzzles + Increasing puzzle complexity + Beautiful, colorful world + Wonderful music and sounds + Rewarding exploration + Voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#PitchYaGame Save the world, befriend slimes, make new friends! Meet interesting people we ourselves are flustered lookin at. And who knows what else! Scarlet Sonority: A silly JRPG inspired game filled with charm, chaos, and at least one egotistical slime. We hope to have you join us! #Indiegamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →I felt kinda mislead by the trailer for this one. While everything on the surface claims it's this big musical puzzle game the actual puzzles are purely mathematical in nature. The music is just a theme and all of the puzzles involve figuring out how many notes up or down from a given note you need to be. It actually allows you to just swap the letters for numbers. They're going for a very cute and child friendly vibe in the story, the environment has a miniature diorama feel, and the puzzles…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm asking for a refund on this. The character's movespeed is slow, and taking the time to run around each area to search behind trees and rocks for collectibles isn't my idea of fun. The puzzles were very straightforward and rather tedious. I expected more music and less plodding.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Side Quests is back & this eps host is podcaster, video producer & trainer trying to restore all the Shadow Pokémon, @kloonair.bsky.social! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness by Genius Sonority, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...
neutral · AI labelView post →I’d even be content if you had gyms 1-6 as single battles, 7-8 are doubles, E4 1-3 are single, 4 is a double battle, and then the post-game is full of double battles since you’ve become champion and proven yourself. Or give us another Genius Sonority game 🙏
neutral · AI labelView post →I really enjoyed the relaxed gameplay and the innovation using the music scale. I quit when the timing of sequences overwhelmed my WASD coordination. According to a walkthrough video, that's about 3/4 the way through the game. So it's not a shooter, or even an adventure game ala Tomb Raider, but you better be damned accurate on the keys.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Musical puzzles + cool mechanics + atmospheric = A unique puzzle adventure with great graphics. Collect notes/instruments on your journey. Arrange notes on towers to solve puzzle and move to next area. A lovely change of pace to the usual puzzle game. The stories are interesting with voice and animation. Figuring out how the notes and mechanics work was also part of the fun. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35180752-3-point-play/] Follow our curator for similar games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a game with only a handful of main locations, Pokemon Colosseum has immaculate environment design. Genius Sonority didn't hold back, because this is HEAT.
neutral · AI labelView post →Amazing puzzle adventure .... loved gameplay and visuals as well as the puzzles in most parts. What I did not reallly like, was the fact, that in one level an additonal factor made the players' life not easier: one had to be really quick to get, where to be. But fo the most part the game is more your brain gym and one walks through a beautiful graphics and nice sounds to a good ending. Highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On the plus side, though there really isn't a plus side to a game getting EoS'd, maybe this will get Genius Sonority out of the mobile game mines.
neutral · AI labelView post →Overall it's a middling puzzle game. But i have to lean slightly towards not-recommending it - for a game that is centered around sound, the obnoxiously LOUD jumpscare music over and over really leaves a sour taste. And you do need the sound on for some parts (music chests).
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a really enjoyable and relaxing game. Some puzzles are hard to understand but doable. I had fun and so did my community. If you like puzzle games give it a try =)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Brilliant small music game that brings lots of cool concepts together without making it too complicated. Plenty of areas to come back to later on in the game, very impressive for an indie game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →☀️Pokémon Colosseum[a] is a role-playing video game developed by Genius Sonority and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the GameCube. A spin-off of the Pokémon series, it was released on November 21, 2003 in Japan, March 22, 2004 in North America and May 14, 2004 in Europe. Unlike prev
neutral · AI labelView post →@nintendo please let Genius Sonority make another pokemon game
neutral · AI labelView post →Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness[a] is a role-playing video game in the Pokémon series developed by Genius Sonority and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. It was released for the GameCube on August 4, 2005, in Japan; October 3, 2005, in North America; November 10, 2005, in Australia; and Nov
neutral · AI labelView post →Sonority is a nice, mellow game that's more about puzzle than about music (I have a horrible ear, but fortunately all that was needed to enjoy the game was to listen to the relaxing music). It is very chill and relaxing for the most part, the puzzles are not too difficult, and the graphics are pleasant. The story is not particularly original, but it is easy to follow and get invested in --- and it doesn't get in the way of the gameplay either. There are some visual glitches, and the camera…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got to the water temple and realized how bored I was of the same puzzle over and over again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If only Genius Sonority wasn’t condemned to only working on a mobile game 😭
neutral · AI labelView post →Thinking about how in Pokémon Colosseum, you reach a point where Cail starts moaning and calling every battle with Wes a “full-body experience”. He has like 10 lines in the whole game and that’s what he ends on… Thanks, Genius Sonority.
neutral · AI labelView post →Today's video game for the Nintendo DS is Pokemon Trozei!, developed by Genius Sonority Inc. and published by Nintendo! It was released on March 6, 2006. #DS #Nintendo #Pokemon
neutral · AI labelView post →Quote with a title screen that’s important to you: Genius Sonority did what Game Freak could never.
neutral · AI labelView post →🌟 ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be voicing in a light-hearted and humorous JRPG that combines epic fantasy and chaotic vibes of a popular livestream called "Scarlet Sonority" as the main antagonist, Erideth Ayelmer 😈💥 Game Developer/Twitch Streamer: NachoBelle
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a puzzle game. The fact, that you can use musical notes instead of numbers (you can change that in settings) helped me to solve exactly 1 puzzle final puzzle - because it's a certain melody and it was easier to find right notes instead of mumerical patterns for me That being said - it's nice puzzle game. Don't buy it if you want amazing musical experience though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I get why this game to a lot of people felt like a step backward after the Colosseum games, even compared to Stadium. But to me it's still the best the series has ever looked in 3D. The music & atmosphere are unparalleled and it blows how Genius Sonority has been trapped in mobile game hell since.
neutral · AI labelView post →Today I Played: Sonority Nothing too serious today! Just a bit of an obscure musical indie puzzler, some of the puzzles are actually a bit of a thinker but I never got stuck on anything, I recommend giving it a go if you're in the market for a new puzzle game. #indiegame s.team/a/1432390
positive · AI labelView post →Environments breakdown of Sonority, a music puzzle adventure game we released in 2022 on Steam and Nintendo Switch. It was so much fun to work on these levels. Lots of mossy ruins, old temples, rocks and plants🌿 www.artstation.com/artwork/gR55W8 #EnvironmentArt
neutral · AI labelView post →Oops, Gamefreak did NOT make these games. Let me correct myself. GENIUS SONORITY AND POKÉMON COMPANY, MAKE ANOTHER SHADOW POKÉMON GAME AND MY SOUL WILL BE YOURS!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay puzzle game, but broken achievements (are the devs paying attention to the discussion board?), unskippable credits (which is, to me, something I want nothing to do with), short play time, and general lack of polish (sometimes character stops on seemingly nothing on the floor) leads this to be something I would not recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sonority is a fun, original puzzle game which would have benefit from some more careful programming, there's many little things which are not disruptive, usually, but they can get annoying all together. Pros: - original music based puzzles revolving around the idea of modifying the environment through music sequences. Don't worry, you need more maths and eye than ear. - puzzle mechanics are kept fresh by the introduction of some twists here and there and by how music causes different effects…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m one of the sickos who thinks they should get Genius Sonority to do Colosseum style animations for a mainline game even if it would cost ten trillion dollars and probably kill somebody
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been desperate for Genius Sonority to make a third Colosseum game ngl
neutral · AI labelView post →The problem is Game Freak. Stadium was Nintendo EAD and Colosseum was Genius Sonority. Game Freak has never done a good 3D pokemon game. At best theyve done some average ones (the Legends games). At worst theyve done absolute trash. (anything on the 3DS or Switch that isnt Legends).
neutral · AI labelView post →This account is for Denpa Island info and updates Denpa Islands itself is under the @thedigipelago.bsky.social and Denpa Studios, a group for Denpa Men Related games The game was made for Denpa Men fans, We are not associated with Genius Sonority and this is not an official roblox game.
neutral · AI labelView post →From Untold History Vol. 3: Manabu Yamana (Genius Sonority) was told to finish programming this game after joining Zap. The original programmer abruptly left, and the game was only about 25% finished. "I wasn't even sure what the final game was supposed to be like." www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q7o...
neutral · AI labelView post →Additionally, if you run into issues with the game? Please contact Genius Sonority via the support page, this is a community ran account and is NOT affiliated with them in any way! newdenpafree.ap-gs.com/en/support
neutral · AI labelView post →I really enjoyed this game and the story was interesting. The puzzles are challenging but not to difficult to figure them out. I noticed a few bugs but nothing game breaking to me. I would recommend this game to anybody that likes music and puzzles!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's fun. The difficulty is super basic—like primary school level—so nothing too hard. However, towards the end, you need quick reflexes, and that section is pretty buggy. My character keeps getting stuck on completely flat ground and stopping mid-movement. It’s super annoying, and there's no sign of a fix.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished playing the game few days ago and I really liked it but the game deserves some polishing. Many times I got stuck but the pazzles were saved so that was a plus. Somethimes I found some missing text. As a whole its a great game that combines music and puzzles. The puzzles are not extra complicated but not easy either. Visual and music were fantastic and I enjoyed the story telling. It was a nice journey for 6 hours. Thanks for this innovative indie game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game surprised me. I was curious but wasn't holding my breath. But Ocarina player puzzle game was very good! Pros: - The music is AMAZING - The puzzles are super fun and unique - Has options to make it either music notes or numbers Cons: - Sometimes the pathing glitches out - My first runthrough I had a game breaking glitch right at the end - The main character isn't that lovable. Overall, It's a super solid game and I enjoyed playing it SO very much. I give it 7/8 Music notes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super chilling puzzle game with an absolutely charming atmosphere and story. The puzzles and mechanics are getting more and more complex but its never too much. If you like nice-looking, feel-good puzzle games with awesome sound, I highly reccomend this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game! I don't like music or puzzle games that much, but this one won me over.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good voice acting and nice warm colors. Cozy game. First look below : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tLiOC-9bGM
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sonority is much gentler than the other puzzle games I've been playing lately. It's got quite a lovely story that pulls you through the game and I've found it to be quite a relaxing way to spend the evening. Published by Application Systems Heidelberg so you know it's quality. Sonority's a game where the puzzles are sequence-based but music-themed. Difficulty's pretty friendly but does get more complicated as the game progresses. Nice low-poly graphics and lovely story. For more niche…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3DS and Switch Pokemon games in a nutshell. The Pokemon Company (Nintendo + GameFreak + Creatures) higher ups dragged the game devs into the home console dev generation kicking and screaming, instead of, I dunno, letting Genius Sonority, who literally developed all the Pokemon console games up until then (Stadiums 1 and 2, Colosseum, XD, Battle Revolution) develop the Switch games. Hell, they could've partnered with or even BOUGHT and absorbed Genius Sonority into TPCI. Wouldn't have fixed…
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