Musical trivia games have exploded in popularity over the past few years. It all started with Wordle, the simple yet addictive word-guessing game. Then came Heardle, created by Spotify, which tested players’ knowledge of song intros.
For me, Heardle became like a daily ritual. However, it was discontinued in May 2023, leaving fans wanting more musical challenges. Luckily, there are several exciting alternatives to it.
In this article, I will review six of the best games to satisfy your musical trivia itch. From name-that-tune tests to lyric quizzes, these games will have you humming along in no time.
Top 6 Heardle Alternatives
The games I have covered below will keep you guessing! They are entertaining, as well as will test your fandom and your knowledge of music.
They can be played solo as well as with friends and family and provide great entertainment as well. Keep reading to discover some fresh new options to liven up your next trivia night!
1. Best of All: SongPop
SongPop Classic is one of those games that not only tests your musical knowledge but also helps you compete with players from all over the world.
It offers a variety of different music styles and offers special playlists to choose from based on various music festivals from all over the world.
Key Features
- Play one-on-one as well as in a ‘party’ mode with up to 5 people
- Playlists are updated regularly, and monthly ‘hotlists’ are also prepared with the latest hits
- You can also chat with people from all over the world on this game
Overall, I had a great time playing this game. I competed with players from different countries, and I was pleasantly surprised at how international my taste was, as I was able to defeat people from different parts of the world with ease.
The game’s collection of songs keeps updating very frequently, and I not only got to show off my taste in music but also got to discover some new songs.
2. Best Runner-Up: Trivial Music Quiz
Check out Trivial Music Quiz if you want to be tested on your music taste but don’t really want to engage in a player vs player battle. This is a quiz that directly asks questions to you.
It’s got a great collection of artists and bands from the likes of U2 and Coldplay to Lady Gaga and Ed Sheeran.
Key Features
- Simple Format: 10 Questions per round, 30 seconds per question.
- Various badges and rewards as you progress further in the game.
- The library of questions gets updated frequently.
One of the things that I really loved about Trivial Music Quiz is the fact that it offers a statistics section. It shows me my accuracy percentage, as well as the number of questions that I have answered and the number of points that I get for doing that.
As you progress in the game, you also earn certain achievements for being right. By the way, other than songs, they also have some image-based quizzes for you that feature cover art and more.
3. Best for Ease of Use: Guess The Song – Musical Quiz
The first thing that struck me when I installed Guess the Song was that it was an app straight out of UI Hell. It looked like it had been made in the early 2000s and never got an overhaul since.
Key Features
- Lots of genres and varieties of songs.
- Multiplayer gaming: Up to 3 players on one device.
- You can tweak the difficulty levels – easy, medium, or hard.
- 50 categories ranging from popular to niche to play and compete in.
As I pointed out earlier, I am not a big fan of the UI. But if I ignore that for a second, I really love the whole gameshow vibe that the game brings.
Besides that, I also appreciate the fact that it allows me to play alone, as well as with up to 2 more players besides me.
4. Best for Guessing Artists: Mukiz
Mukiz is one of the better replacements for Heardle. The game is impressive because of two reasons, firstly, the wide variety of the artists it features ranges from the most mainstream to some of the obscurest names out there.
Key Features
- Wide collection of genres, bands, artists, and playlists.
- A tier-based system where the more trophies you win, the more playlists you can unlock.
- Add other players as friends and chat with them.
I didn’t really know what to expect when I installed this game, but the first thing that really appealed to me was that it featured some of the newest songs out there.
It is these regular updates that give Mukiz a cutting edge over other similar games and apps. You get to compete online with people, and there are leaderboards that keep things competitive.
5. Best for Songs Quiz: Faceoff
Of all the games like Heardle on my list, I think Faceoff is one of my favorites. The app has a brilliant UI and allows you to play multiple games in it, including a ‘Guess the Song’.
Moreover, you can play these games with your voice, making the multiplayer experience even better. Faceoff also features various different genres that you can choose from.
Key Features
- Large library of playlists and songs from across several decades.
- Everything is voice-based in the Song Quiz – no typing or tapping.
- Easy to find your friends and challenge them on the Faceoff app.
My favorite feature of Faceoff was the one where I was able to search my friends with ease and invite them to compete with me on the app. I also love how this game doesn’t have any tapping or typing, and we can just blurt out the answer.
This gives you a more ‘real life’ game event feel where the person to answer first wins. There’s also another game in this app called ‘SketchyAF’ where you can draw objects and have people guess them.
6. Best for Lyrics: Don’t Forget the Lyrics
Somewhat different from the regular ‘guess the song’ kind of a game, ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ is more about the wording of the songs. It requires you to guess the song first and then complete the lyrics that pop up.
Key Features
- Guess 6 out of 12 songs to proceed to the next rounds.
- You can seek a hint in case you’re not sure.
- Lots of genres and artists are included in the game.
As someone who really enjoys reading and memorizing the lyrics of songs, I had a blast while playing this. I bet there’s no one who can beat me when it comes to Taylor Swift songs.
However, what was really jarring was the UI. The color scheme was also a little off and strained my eyes. But when it comes to the overall gaming experience, this is definitely worth a shot.
Bonus: If you enjoy guessing games, you might also enjoy organizing games. I recommend trying ones like Unpacking.
Frequently Asked Questions
As per a statement, Spotify claimed that they shifted their focus to other tools and features for better music discovery. As a result, they have launched a couple of new features like Enhance, AI DJ, etc.
Heardle was the original Wordle for songs. However, now that it has been shut down, you can try out SongPop, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, and FaceOff as some other options for a similar experience.
Yes, most of the alternatives to Heardle are free to play at an initial level, but you will eventually have to pay for some of them, especially to unlock new themes or genres.
Wrap Up!
Heardle was in a league of its own. However, now that it is gone, fans of the game, like me, are searching for similar games. I hope this article helped you find your ideal music-guessing app.
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