DEFLATE

Falling-note rhythm game where you switch between melodies and drums

dizzylab · Released Jan 29, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 144
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 1, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 750 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DEFLATE?

DEFLATE is a 2D keyboard rhythm game in Early Access. You time key presses to falling notes and use the spacebar at marked moments to switch between playing lead melodies and kick-and-snare patterns on a drum sequencer. Each character has different instrument sounds, and you can customize note styles and hit effects.

For you if...

+you enjoy demanding keyboard charts set to electronic music

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer modes

What players say

87% of 144 reviews are positive

Players praise the music selection, while opinions on the charts are mixed. Some praise how well the note patterns match the songs; others find certain charts awkward or out of sync with the music.

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DEFLATE system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does DEFLATE have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does DEFLATE run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does DEFLATE 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