BEAT 'EM DOWN

A rhythm-based first-person shooter where enemies move to the beat

Ambitious Games · Released May 26, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 49% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; May 26, 2021
Minimum PC: GTX 460; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BEAT 'EM DOWN?

This free-to-play first-person shooter takes place in abstract, futuristic levels. You shoot enemies, jump, and dash in time with music while completing challenges to upgrade one of three weapon branches. Earning points unlocks five levels.

For you if...

+you like chasing high scores on song leaderboards
+you enjoy fast combat built around constant movement

Not for you if...

−you prefer shooting without having to follow a beat
−you want multiplayer rather than solo score challenges

What players say

49% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the rhythm-shooter concept and the ability to import their own songs. Recurring complaints concern unreliable beat synchronization, performance problems, and a lack of polish.

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BEAT 'EM DOWN system requirements

Minimum: GTX 460, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS 7
Processor: 1.5 GHz
Graphics: GTX 460
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does BEAT 'EM DOWN have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does BEAT 'EM DOWN run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does BEAT 'EM DOWN 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam