# K-Pop Rising - Dream to Shine

> Make your dream come true and become a K-Pop Star in this exciting life sim and rhythm game! Dance and sing your way through the competition and rise to glory. Customise your character to your image, it is your time to shine!

## Game facts

- Developer: Old Skull Games
- Publisher: Microids
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Nov 5, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, casual, Simulation, Music & Rhythm
- Steam Deck: Not yet rated (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4407640/)
- Languages: Interface: Chinese (Taiwan), American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: Chinese (Taiwan), American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/k-pop-rising-dream-to-shine)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Nov 7, 2026

### Strengths

- A simple and accessible rhythm game structure combined with a story about becoming a K-Pop idol
- Strong praise and high engagement for the music, gameplay, and story
- A cute and enjoyable atmosphere that encourages replaying

### Weaknesses

- The core is perceived as a simple rhythm game relative to the price of approximately $27–30
- Repetition increases as the game progresses
- The life simulation and visual novel elements are less substantial than advertised

## Links

- [K-Pop Rising - Dream to Shine on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6698)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6698/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:39:08.490Z