NO PAD, NO ARCADE
A webcam-based alternative to Dance Dance Revolution
Stepaholic scratches the same active-dancing itch as DDR - rhythm charts, scoring, real movement - but it runs in your browser and reads your body through the webcam. No plastic pad, no arcade trip, no install.
Your body is the controller
Pose detection runs on-device and tracks your steps in real time. Hit the right zone on the beat - same feedback loop as a pad, no plastic involved.
Plays in your browser
Open a tab in Chrome, Edge, or Safari, allow camera access, and you are dancing. Nothing to install or update.
Free, no signup
No account, no email, no upsell. Open it and play. We do not sell credits and we do not nag.
Songs ready to play
20+ charts bundled. No simfile hunting, no folder management - pick a song from the list and go.
| Feature | Stepaholic | Dance Dance Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | None - your webcam | Dance pad or arcade cabinet |
| Where it runs | Browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) | Console / arcade / PC port |
| Cost | Free | Game + pad + console, or arcade per-play |
| Songs included | 20+ bundled charts | Varies by version / mix |
| Setup time | ~30 seconds | Buy hardware, set up space, calibrate |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stepaholic affiliated with Dance Dance Revolution or Konami?
No. Stepaholic is an independent webcam-based dance game and has no affiliation with, endorsement from, or licensing arrangement with Konami or the Dance Dance Revolution franchise. We mention DDR only because that is the game people typically search for when they describe what they want to play.
Can I play DDR songs in Stepaholic?
No. Stepaholic uses its own curated chart library and does not import official DDR song files. If you specifically want to play DDR songs at home, you would need an actual copy of a DDR title and the appropriate hardware.
How accurate is webcam input compared to a real pad?
Honestly: a pad has lower input latency and more precise hit detection because it is a binary switch. Webcam pose detection is fuzzier - we are inferring step positions from a 2D camera feed. For casual play and workouts it feels great. For tournament-grade timing precision, a pad still wins.
Do I need a fast computer?
A reasonably modern laptop from the last 5 years handles it fine. Pose detection runs in your browser using WebGL/WebGPU acceleration where available. If your machine struggles, lighting and camera resolution help more than raw CPU.
How much space do I need to play?
A patch of floor about the size of a yoga mat - enough that your full body fits in the camera frame and you can step in four directions. Move the coffee table.
Is anything uploaded from my camera?
No. Pose detection runs entirely on your device using MediaPipe. Your video feed is never sent to a server.