Dubbing games compared: the 2026 roundup (free and paid)
Dubbing a movie scene with your friends used to be a party joke between two YouTube videos. In 2026, it has become a genre of its own, with a handful of games on Steam and in the browser. They don't all play the same way: some have you write the lines, others have you perform them into a mic, others score you. Here's our comparison.
The short answer
The best dubbing game depends on your group. To play for free in the browser, go with TryToAct (solo, co-op for 4, VS for 12, accuracy score). If you're all on Windows PCs with Steam, Dub Together ($4.99, up to 8 online, very well reviewed) is an excellent pick. What The Dub?! suits people who'd rather write lines than perform them. PartyDub is another browser option, and Dub Rumble is all about live improvisation.
Three ways to play a dubbing game
• Write the lines (What The Dub?!): funny, but nobody does any acting.
• Dub into the mic and vote (Dub Together, Dub Rumble): the room decides on the best version.
• Dub into the mic and get scored (TryToAct, PartyDub in ranked mode): a score measures your take against the original.
The comparison table
Information taken from official pages and stores in October 2026. Prices are in US dollars and may vary by region.
- TryToAct
Dub into your mic in the browser, with an accuracy score, 12 voice filters and pack creation.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- Browser (PC, Mac, mobile)
- Players
- Solo, 4 in co-op, 12 in VS
- Interface
- English, French
- Dub Together
Everyone dubs the same clip then votes, or everyone takes a role.
- Price
- $4.99
- Platforms
- Windows (Steam)
- Players
- Up to 8 online
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive
- What The Dub?!
Write lines for B-movie clips on your phone, then vote.
- Price
- $7.99
- Platforms
- PC, Mac, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation
- Players
- 6 + 12 audience
- PartyDub
The host uploads their own clips or picks from a library.
- Price
- Free, optional supporter tier
- Platforms
- Browser
- Scoring
- Ranked mode
- Dub Rumble
Improvised live dubbing, Steam Workshop packs.
- Price
- Paid
- Platforms
- PC (Steam)
- Release
- September 2026
TryToAct: free dubbing, with a score
On TryToAct, you pick a scene, record your voice in sync with the picture, and get an accuracy score: the game compares your rhythm, volume and intonation with the original actor's, without judging the sound of your voice. In multiplayer, co-op splits the roles between four players, and VS mode has up to twelve dub the same scene. You can also change your voice with 12 filters (Deep, Chipmunk, Robot, Underwater…), make your own packs and post your best dubs.
Downsides: you need a free account for multiplayer, and the scene library still leans toward French-language scenes and memes, with English packs growing.
Dub Together: the Steam favorite
Released on September 1, 2026 and developed by Banani, Dub Together quickly caught on: 93% positive reviews on Steam. Two modes: Parallel, where everyone dubs the same clip before a vote, and Character, where everyone takes a role to build one shared version. It has six voice effects, a pack creator with automatic speech detection, Steam Workshop support, video export and Twitch chat voting. It's available in English and six other languages (Steam page).
Downsides: Windows only, every player has to buy it, and there's no objective score. We compare it with TryToAct in detail in our article on the free Dub Together alternative.
What The Dub?!: dubbing without a mic
Released in 2021 by Wide Right Interactive, What The Dub?! has you write the missing lines of old B-movie clips on your phone, then everyone votes. Up to six players take part, and up to twelve audience members can vote. It's the most "Jackbox" game on this list.
Downsides: nobody does any acting, and remote players need the host to stream or share their screen.
PartyDub: browser dubbing with a ranked mode
PartyDub plays in the browser, with a party room where everyone dubs the same clip and votes, a ranked mode where the server scores your take, and the option for the host to upload their own clips. The site also has a sound imitation mode.
Downsides: bigger rooms and some modes are reserved for paying supporters.
Dub Rumble and the newcomers
Dub Rumble, which came out on Steam in September 2026, is all about improvisation: you make up the lines live over scenes from the Workshop, and it can use existing Choicer Voicer packs. Other projects have been announced too. The genre is moving fast, and we'll keep this comparison up to date.
Which one should you pick?
• Free, in the browser, with a score: TryToAct.
• Everyone has Steam and a Windows PC: Dub Together.
• You'd rather write than act: What The Dub?!.
• You want to upload your own clips in seconds: PartyDub or TryToAct.
• You want to imitate sounds rather than dub scenes: TryToAct's Battle mode or Mimic Party (our comparison).
Frequently asked questions
What's the best free dubbing game?
TryToAct is free and plays in the browser, solo or with friends, with an accuracy score on every dub. PartyDub is another free browser option, with a paid supporter tier.
Is there a dubbing game on Steam?
Yes. Dub Together ($4.99, up to 8 players online), What The Dub?! and Dub Rumble are all on Steam.
Can you play a dubbing game on your phone?
TryToAct and PartyDub run in your phone's browser. What The Dub?! uses your phone as a controller, but the host needs the game on a PC, Mac or console.
Which dubbing game scores the players?
TryToAct gives an accuracy score on rhythm, volume and intonation. PartyDub has a ranked mode where the server scores your take. Dub Together and What The Dub?! have players vote.