"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (173) - 95% of the 173 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (18,749) - 97% of the 18,749 user reviews for this game are positive.
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May 31, 2018
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By Achievement Scouts 2 August 12

“Fun music-based avoidance. Complete the story, including the Lost Chapter update. Grind hardcore challenges online for BP. Helpful tips in Full Review. ~20 hours to 100%, slightly based on skill.”

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Reviews

“Just Shapes & Beats is a magical hybrid between a bullet hell shoot-'em-up and rhythm game.”
Alissa McAloon, Destructoid

“Just Shapes & Beats is as intense as any bullet hell game [...] But it's one that's easy to get into, not just because of the simple control scheme and the growing desire to escape alive, but because of the catchy soundtrack.”
Ozzie Mejia, ShackNews

“Just Shapes and Beats is a mesmerizing rhythm game with an exceedingly simple idea.”
Neal Ronaghan, Nintendo World Report

About This Game



"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly. It’s a new spin on the SHMUP genre, adding a layer of cooperation that’s at the core of the game: because everything is better with friends. Play alone or with up to four players, local or online, through the game’s Story Mode or Challenge Runs.



You like music? SO. DO. WE. That's why we have 48 hand crafted stages with licensed tracks from over 20 chiptune and EDM artists.

Hits like a ton of brick straight into your eardrums and your eyeballs; BAM.




Gather up your squad and play up to 4 player co-op, drop-in drop-out, either all on your couch for a house party, or an online party!

Don't have/like your friends? WE GOTCHU MY DUDES, make new or BETTER friends by playing a few quick online challenge runs. Let us pick your new best buds for the next hours; strangers are just friends you haven't met yet.

Kind of a lone wolf, back hurts from carrying people, would rather play with yourself? Do it, the game is just as fun, just a different experience waiting for you; ain't nobody judging here yo.




We have many different game experiences to offer! Story mode helps you learn the ropes with our intermediate-ish tracks and the optional Casual mode. When you think you’re ready, Challenge Runs is where you get to prove yourself: get judged on your skills by playing through randomly picked tracks.

Need some kind of training montage to get better? Rip off your sleeves and practice the tracks you’re struggling to master in the Playlist.




Literally the soundtrack for your party! Let the game play in Party Mode and light up your social gatherings, + you can even have people playing those cool party stages while the music plays if they're into that, because WE'VE THOUGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING.

So yea, go ahead and throw the most epic party of your life thanks to us, you are welcome.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11-compatible graphics card with at least 512MB of video memory
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Microsoft® Windows® 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.5GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11-compatible graphics card with at least 1024MB of video memory
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.11 (El Capitan)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 512MB of video memory
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.5GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 1024MB of video memory
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 512MB of video memory
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.5GHz 64 bits Processor
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 1024MB of video memory
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

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