Beat Hazard (2010)

Developer: Cold Beam Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 7,439 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Turn your music into a chaotic, pulse-pounding space shooter where the beat dictates every explosion.

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What players say

Players love the core idea of fighting to their own music, but split on execution. Some prefer the first game's hand-crafted bosses over sequels, while others find the base game repetitive and reliant on DLC for variety. The UI and resolution are widely criticized.

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