City of Beats

A top-down roguelite shooter where combat moves to the beat

Torched Hill · Published by indie.io · Released May 1, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 75
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 6, 2026
Minimum PC: Dedicated (not onboard) w…; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is City of Beats?

You fight robots controlled by a rogue AI in this single-player, twin-stick shooter set on city rooftops. Runs take you through procedurally generated maps, shooting, dodging, and using special attacks while weapons, enemies, and traps follow the music. Between attempts, you upgrade core traits, buy weapons, and equip extensions at a hub.

For you if...

+you like weapons and upgrades that change your playstyle
+you enjoy challenging boss fights in roguelites

Not for you if...

−you expect strict rhythm-game timing for every shot

What players say

80% of 75 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and the way different weapons add to the music. Common complaints concern enemies that take too long to kill, frequent shields, hard-to-read projectiles, and sluggish or awkward controls.

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City of Beats system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated (not onboard) w…, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: x64 Quad Core
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card (not onboard) with >= 1GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does City of Beats have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does City of Beats run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese.

Does City of Beats use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam