Backbeat

Backbeat

Made by Scenic Route Software

A rhythm game where you're the drummer! Play the snare and kick drums along with the beat, and stay in time to ace the level.

Features

  • 150 levels and three difficulty settings.
  • Daily Jam: Play the same six levels as everyone else and see how you stack up!
  • 20 achievements to earn.
  • Five different drum kits, each with their own unique sound.
  • Practice and Free Play modes.
  • Mic Mode: A just-for-fun experimental mode where you can play by tapping on your desk!
  • Righty/Lefty control options.
  • Industry leading "eh, close enough" technology.

Controls

  • A Button: Kick drum (Snare for lefty)
  • B Button or Down Button: Snare drum (Kick for lefty)
  • D-Pad: Free Play only: Left for crash, right for open-hi, up/down to cycle hi-hat patterns.
  • Crank: Scrolling UI, adjust BPM in Free Play mode.

Credits

  • Programming, Art & Sound Design - S.G. Chipman
  • Thanks to - Clara, Emre, Kate, Don, Dylan and Rae
🏆 This game supports Playdate Achievements!

© 2025 Scenic Route Software

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  • 3.0 MB.
  • First published 07/22/2025
  • This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.
  • We think this game is appropriate for everyone, even people who clap offbeat.
  • This game requires audio, and a high degree of dexterity with multiple button presses per second. There are flashing patterns, but these honor the Playdate's "Reduce Flashing" accessibility setting.
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