: While famous for "Dance" (4-panel), it also supports modes like Pump (5-panel), kb7 , para , beat , Popn , and kickbox .

StepMania is heavily moddable through a collection of files that control its entire presentation:

: Modern versions (like StepMania 5) use Lua scripting for complex theme behaviors and BGAnimations. Versions & Evolution

: StepMania 5.x is the modern baseline, though development has branched into specialized projects like Etterna (focused on keyboard play) and Project OutFox (enhanced engine for modern systems).

: Includes a Couples mode for cooperative play where two players coordinate on one chart, often requiring them to switch positions on the pads.