BIT.TRIP BEAT
Retro rhythm action with a paddle and incoming beat patterns
Gaijin Games · Released Nov 2, 2010
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 705
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is BIT.TRIP BEAT?
A single-player, 2D rhythm arcade game where you move a paddle to bounce incoming squares in time with chiptune music. You progress through levels and boss battles, with cutscenes introducing CommanderVideo's journey.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fast reflex tests and memorizing incoming patterns
Not for you if...
- −you want a long campaign with lots of content
What players say
81% of 705 reviews are positive
Players praise how the music and paddle gameplay work together. The main complaints concern backgrounds that obscure incoming objects and long levels without checkpoints or ways to practice individual sections.
Screenshots and trailer
BIT.TRIP BEAT system requirements
Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run BIT.TRIP BEAT?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP SP3
- Processor
- 2.0+ GHz
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Storage
- 100 MB
Does BIT.TRIP BEAT have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does BIT.TRIP BEAT run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 26
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does BIT.TRIP BEAT 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
