AKUMA: Cyberpunk Rhythm Action

AKUMA: Cyberpunk Rhythm Action

Transascetic Games · 2025 · Rhythm, Action, Idler, Anime, Cyberpunk

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About AKUMA: Cyberpunk Rhythm Action

Nova Tokyo AwaitsNova Tokyo has risen like a phoenix from the ruins of the old capital. While it lives a mechanical life, the city hackers — specialists in hacking corporate systems — test their skills in ultimate challenges.
Those who are reckless enough, dare to participate in clandestine competitions — the so-called Hackons. The participants have to hack the protection of the other hacker. Their bodies are at stake: lose in the Hackon and you must strip in front of your rival. AKUMA! Bone-crashing rhythm action levels mixed with gorgeous visual novel elements. All together AKUMA delivers a unique cyberpunk setting that combines Japanese city pop culture, the aftermath of popped financial bubbles and the highlights of a futuristic capitalist society at its prime! Become a Champion among the City HackersThe main championship of this risky sport is held by the sukeban girls from the Shingi-Dan Gang under the lead of Akari, a tough nut to crack. She is vigilant to ensure that the contestants comply with the Hackon ethics — the ban on distributing photos of naked rivals. The champion of the Hackon is rightfully considered to be the most powerful hacker in Nova Tokyo. For many years, this title has been held by a talented hacker named Mira. She's not going to give up, even under the pressure of other worthy opponents! One of them is Typhoon, a promising city hacker. Her goal is nothing less than an absolute victory. She is ready to do anything to achieve it. What are her motives? Why is winning so important to her? And how far is she willing to go? Your RivalsSakura — Famous Pop Idol
A former member of the popular girl group No Satisfaction Girls, who began a successful solo career.
This cheerful girl is an exemplary idol on the stage. Just don't let her playful personality and pretty appearance fool you. Behind the scenes, she is a promising city hacker. She takes part in the Hackons for the thrill, even though her agency forbids it.
Favorite music genre: Synthwave/Eurobeat ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊˚ Akari — Sukeban Gang Leader
A formidable and stern leader of the Shingi-Dan Gang, who is behind the organization of the Hackons.
She rules them with an iron fist and makes sure that no one breaks the strict rules. She is always ready to take down another upstart. It is dangerous to cross her path — few have left her without experiencing the bitterness of humiliating defeat.
Favorite music genre: Trance/Psytrance (メ` ロ ´)Mira — Nova Tokyo Champion
It's virtually impossible to guess that this shy girl is in fact a legendary hacker and the current champion of Nova Tokyo.
It’s hard to earn her trust. Her protection from hacking is unmatched in the whole city. She has never lost a single Haсkon and has held the title for several years. And she is ready to fight to the end to protect her title.
Favorite music genre: IDnB/IDM (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ... and Unknown AKUMA Taker This strange bug continues to haunt the Typhoon no matter what system she gets into.
Who’s this girl? Why is she so interested in Typhoon? And why does she look so familiar?
Favorite music genre: Lolicore/Breakcore (メ﹏メ) Key Features
  • Extraordinary story about lost people in the near future
    Immerse yourself in a sophisticated future ruled by the augmentation vogue and hacking challenges. Uncover the truth about yourself and find out exactly why you should become a champion among the city hackers.
  • High-quality of lore and character art
    Original 4 rivals in the basic version of the game with their own stories and motivations.
  • Original soundtrack special for AKUMA
    7 musicians created perfect tracks of various genres: Intelligent Drum and Bass, Breakcore, Lolicore, Intelligent Dance Music, Synthwave, Psytrance and Dreampunk for stage & screen.
  • More than 3 hours of story, rhythm action gameplay, and boss fights
    12 rhythm action levels with 3 difficulty levels.
Original Soundtrack
  • Turboslash
  • Samuke
  • Tokyo Rider
  • Girls Eating Boys
  • Danoizz
  • Espo
  • Verum Corner
Become a Legendary City Hacker!

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise the game's stylish cyberpunk aesthetic, catchy electronic soundtrack, and engaging visual novel story that hooks them into the narrative. The main complaints center on difficulty balance and technical issues, particularly on ultrawide monitors where the target layout creates unintended difficulty spikes that cause physical strain during extended play sessions.

Recommended Oct 5, 2025
[後半に日本語レビューあり] [h1] Battle for rhythm, desire, and pride in the cyberpunk city [/h1] Set in the neon-lit metropolis of Nova Tokyo, hackers compete in illegal “Hackon” battles where defeat means humiliation. Within these peculiar rules, the protagonist faces rival opponents while uncovering the hidden truth behind the entity known as “AKUMA.” A hybrid structure that fuses visual novel storytelling with rhythm action. It features 12 rhythm stages across 3 difficulty levels, accompanied by electronic-style tracks that emphasize beat and tempo. The anime-inspired visuals merge with the glowing cityscape, depicting a retro-futuristic vision of sci-fi Tokyo. While retaining the flavor of early 2000s eroge aesthetics, its use of animation and H-themed punishments refines the experience into a modern, stylish presentation. Although compact in scale, the sound, presentation, and worldbuilding intertwine tightly to create a memorable experience. Touchscreen input is recommended for optimal play, so keep that in mind. There are erotic undertones, but the depiction is limited to mild nudity. [h1] サイバーパンク都市で、リズムと欲望と誇りを懸けた戦い [/h1] ネオンが瞬くノヴァ東京を舞台に、ハッカーたちが「ハッコン」と呼ばれる非合法バトルで競い合う。敗北すれば恥辱が待つという独…
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Recommended Oct 4, 2025
Nice game. Like the soundtrack and art. Some story progression But it's kinda hard to play at ultrawide monitor since targets appears in all screen space so it's like another dificalty modifier :) Hard to play qwwuth this screen - Both hands are tired xD
3 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 4, 2025
Great art, soundtrack and story.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 3, 2025
Stylish rhythm game with slick visuals, catchy tracks, and a sharp story hook. Easy to pick up, tough to master — keeps you coming back. Great job on Transascetic side for a debut!
3 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 30, 2025
Banging music, nice art, great story.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 11, 2025
beatiful girls + nice tracks + destoyed mouse (skill issue)
2 found this helpful

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