Rotaeno
Rotation-Control Rhythm Game
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Music
Languages
English
Wed Feb 11 2026
- Original Song Pack "Cosmic Radio 2025" now available
- Limited-Time Bounty Event is live! Join now to earn event song "Chunlian", new pilot "Hoppe -Honeyed Spring-", exclusive avatars, and more!
- The “Cosmic Radio 2025 Collaboration Bundle” and “2025 Original Story Bundle” limited-time discount event is now live!
- New special pilots: Hoppe -Honeyed Spring- and Ilot -Crackling Spring- are now available!
- The range of songs that can be unlocked by Time Shards has been expanded to include all songs up to version 2.14.
- Fixed a bug where friends could not see your equipped character styles and avatar variations.
- Added a “Skip All” button when there are many reward pop-ups.
- Fixed translation issues in song packs and VNs.
Rotaeno is a thumb-played rhythm game that utilizes your device's gyroscope for a unique 'spin' on the genre. Players must rotate their device to catch notes and navigate through high-octane musical tracks. Journey across the stars in a narrative-driven adventure, unlocking new songs and challenging your reflexes in a way no other rhythm game can. It’s a literal roller coaster for your hands.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Rotaeno is a literal spin on the rhythm genre that feels entirely fresh. By utilizing the gyroscope to require players to rotate their phone like a steering wheel, it adds a physical dimension to the gameplay that is incredibly satisfying. It’s not just about tapping; it's about momentum and flow. The sensation of 'drifting' through a series of notes as the music swells is a high I haven't found in other mobile rhythm games.
The music selection is fantastic, leaning heavily into high-energy J-core and electronic tracks that perfectly suit the high-speed visuals. The story mode is surprisingly engaging, providing a nice framework for the progression. It takes a little while to get your 'gyro-legs,' but once it clicks, everything else feels stationary by comparison. This is easily one of the most innovative and polished rhythm games on the market.
Features
Innovative gyroscope-based controls
Stunning interstellar art style
Diverse library of electronic music
Emotional narrative story mode
Upcoming Events
Tips & Walkthrough
Before playing a high-difficulty track, make sure your gyroscope is calibrated in the settings. Sit in a comfortable chair that allows you to rotate your arms freely without hitting anything.
Gameplays
Rotation notes require a quick, sharp turn of the device. Don't over-rotate; a precise 45-degree snap is often enough to register the hit while keeping you ready for the next tap.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, though the physical weight of a tablet makes the rotation mechanic much more of a workout than on a phone!
Ratings & Reviews
An Incredible Must-Play for All Smartphone Owners
Thu Mar 07 2024 TarediiranRotaeno is one of the only games I’ve played which feels like it was designed for a smartphone first and foremost. The motion controls are incredibly precise, and gameplay feels superb! But the real praise to be given is that the game is monetized incredibly fairly. You pay money for songs, and there’s zero gacha mechanics. You always feel like you’re getting value for money entered, and the game never feels like it’s trying to nickel and dime you. The developers are awesome and actively put in effort to make charts that people are excited to play. I can’t wait to see where they take the game next!
BEST GAME
Wed Jun 05 2024 NotVeryLikelyFell in love with this game. The notes perfectly fit the song, and its just so satisfying to play. I was nervous at first because you only use your thumbs to play, and that it costs money when most games don’t, but its so worth it. The simple gameplay is refreshing and fun, and the payment of only three dollars means no ads and no subscriptions! A breath of fresh air when every app ever uses subscription service. Would absolutely recommend this game!
Outstanding Game, Except...
Fri Jun 24 2022 -Faha-Everything about Rotaeno has blew me away, from the game mechanics to the story! But, there is one thing that I may be picky about. I'm not sure if this is just an iPhone 13 thing, but the game audio quality, especially for songs, is noticeably worse on IOS devices than on non-IOS devices. I've noticed that non-IOS devices present crisp and clear audio, while IOS devices have this low quality and compressed feel to the game. So, if there is a way to fix this problem, hopefully it gets fixed soon, before it becomes a bigger problem in the future. The game audio is the one thing that's stopping me from calling Rotaeno "perfect."
Great game!
Tue May 31 2022 orbtismSuch an awesome game!! I’ve been a fan of rhythm games for a while and when I saw this game on twitter, I immediately had to pre-order it. I was instantly in love with this game when i started playing it!! It’s incredibly smooth with such unique gameplay that’s extremely fun to play. This game is definitely worth the couple of bucks needed to buy it, and in my opinion it might be one of the best mobile rhythm games on the App Store at the moment. Love it!
An amazing and new rhythm
Mon May 30 2022 Talt5Already one of the best rhythm games I’ve ever played. A new concept which I didn’t see before, the games has an amazing look, has a couple of difficulty levels for each song, and great progression system. The only problem on Iphone is that the home bar hides some text on the ui buttons. Other than that the game plays perfectly! Amazing game!
Absolutely worth your time!
Fri Jun 10 2022 Famaccount925In an age dominated by SAMEY rhythm games with the same types of gameplay, Rotaeno brings a fresh take! Personally I see it as a mix of Lanota, Colorful Stage(or other sega mobile lane), but with the addition of the gyroscopic movement and it’s incredibly addicting! I’m so excited for new planets to be added as I am now invested in the story and lore being built! I’m so excited to see where we go from here ❤️
Rotate
Sun Jul 03 2022 Prep bundketAfter 3 years of waiting I thought it was vaporware. Then it released when I wasn't looking. Very well designed rhythm game, designed around a smartphone's interface. Rotation is swift and responsive, charting is fun and challenging. Song list is a little small, but it's only a month out from launch. Overall, loving it
Not optimized for iPhone 12 mini
Tue May 31 2022 YoYeBlaffOn the iPhone 12 mini, things on the screen get cut off so I can’t tap to enter some menus. Also in the settings, there’s no way to invert motion controls. The gameplay itself is fun, but sometimes it didn’t turn correctly when I tilted my phone. Hopefully the game becomes more optimized soon. Right now, it feels unplayable on iPhone 12 mini at the very least. Maybe it’s better on other devices. The core gameplay is really cool and I can’t wait to see what more they have to offer in the future :)
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Rotaeno by X.D. Network Inc.Rotaeno is a heart-pounding, thumb-tapping, wrist-flicking rhythm game that fully utilizes your device's gyroscope for an unprecedented musical experience.
AppAdvice Mon Sep 11 2023
