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In VR, swing two sabers to cut incoming music beats in the indicated direction, then tackle faster songs and score challenges.
Released 21 May 2019
Match Saber Directions
Dodge Incoming Walls
Climb Song Leaderboards
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
Developed by Beat Games · Published by Beat Games
You play a VR rhythm game in which colored blocks fly toward you with the music. Cut each block with the indicated saber, matching its direction as you move to the beat.
Songs have multiple difficulty levels, and the Campaign sets objectives and challenges to complete as you improve. You can also compete for scores on global leaderboards or challenge other players in multiplayer.
The game includes handcrafted music levels, with additional songs and community-made maps available through mods. Higher difficulties call for faster reactions and broader movements.
Players often praise the satisfying rhythm-based cutting and the way harder songs reward practice, with many describing the game as replayable and a fun way to exercise. Community-made maps are a recurring draw for players seeking more music, though some prefer the official soundtrack. Common complaints concern the cost of song packs, the limited base selection, and updates disrupting mods.
SLASH THE BEATS
Step in and get moving! Slash, duck, and dodge your way through every beat. Match the color and direction of incoming notes to master the music and keep your body in the flow.
BUILT FOR THE BEAT
Every level is handcrafted to perfectly match the music. Experience stunning visual effects and haptic feedback that put you inside the track.
AN UNBEATABLE MUSIC LIBRARY
Beat Saber features a massive library of 300+ songs.
Start Now: Get 60+ free songs included with the base game.
Expand Your Collection: 239+ songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica.
Always Fresh: New songs releasing in Music Packs and Shock Drops throughout the year!
MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY
Solo: Pick a track, choose your difficulty, and lose yourself in the music.
Party: Pass the headset, and see who tops the leaderboard.
Campaign: Sharpen your skills by completing unique objectives and challenges.
Online: Challenge friends or join up to 5-player cross-play matches.
MADE FOR EVERYONE. MASTERED BY FEW.
Global Leaderboards: Rise up the ranks and become a world-renowned Beat Saberist.
Customization & Accessibility: Play your way with 5 difficulty levels, 15 gameplay modifiers, custom environment colors and more.
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| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 26 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | Beat Saber supports single-player and online competitive multiplayer. Official store information lists Online PvP and multiplayer competition against friends or random opponents worldwide. The provided information does not state player counts, co-op support, drop-in/drop-out, LAN, split-screen, or persistent-world features. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Beat Saber is moddable, but reviews state there is no official mod support and mods can break after updates. Reviews mention mods for custom songs, stats, avatars, and modded multiplayer or online features, but official multiplayer reportedly does not allow custom songs according to a review. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 277 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 93/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
