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.

One of Hello Playdate Podcast's Top 10 Games of 2025!

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
πŸ† 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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