Tied to the Beat (2026)

Developer: Javier Lianes García
Publisher: TrueColor Games, Javier Lianes García
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A rhythmic survivor where your chosen music drives the flow of combat, making every beat a potential weapon against waves of enemies.

rhythmicsurvivalcustom musicweaponizedwave-basedearly accessaction-packed

What players say

Players love the custom music feature, which turns each run into a fresh challenge and makes the roguelike feel creative and original. The gameplay is simple to learn but addictive, and players often lose track of time in a run. Some note the Japanese and Korean song lyric recognition can be odd, but the devs are said to address it.

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