BeatBeat

BeatBeat is the first of its kind: A rhythm platformer. Left hand moves, right hand grooves. Every level is packed with vaporwave aesthetics and funky beats. Beat Beat the game.

12 September 2023

Arcade Indie Music Platform Action

BeatBeat is an arcade developed by Janarik Games, released 12 September 2023 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

Verified 19 Sep 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam

What BeatBeat is

BeatBeat is an arcade game developed by Janarik Games and released in 2023. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Remotely connect into an old computer that hasn't been used since 2001. A friendly AI gets to know you better as you move and groove your way through levels.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative and Single player.

What it launched against

BeatBeat launched on 12 September 2023, within three weeks of Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Lies of P and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.

Released around the same time: Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Lies of P, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.