Overview

Tied to the Beat is an electrifying blend of rhythm and bullet hell gameplay, where your chosen music dictates the chaos on screen. Developed by Javier Lianes García and published by TrueColor Games and Javier Lianes García, this action roguelike drops players into intense arena survival scenarios. The core mechanic revolves around the lyrics of any song you import, with each word triggering unique battlefield effects. This innovative approach transforms familiar music into a dynamic weapon and a source of emergent gameplay.

Highlights

  • Dynamic Lyric-Based Effects: Over 200 unique effects are tied to words in song lyrics, ranging from fiery downpours to electrical storms and enemy-slowing rain, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.
  • Import Your Own Music: The game allows players to import any song they desire, making the soundtrack and gameplay experience entirely personal.
  • Genre Fusion: Combines the precision of rhythm games with the frantic survival of bullet hell and the replayability of an action roguelike, all presented in a top-down shooter perspective.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who love rhythm games and are looking for a fresh challenge, fans of bullet hell shooters seeking a unique twist, and anyone who enjoys the replayability of roguelikes. If you've ever wanted to turn your favorite songs into an intense combat experience, Tied to the Beat is for you.

Game Info

  • Developer: Javier Lianes García
  • Publisher: TrueColor Games, Javier Lianes García
  • Release Date: July 31, 2026
  • Genres: Rhythm, Bullet Hell, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Action Roguelike, Top-Down Shooter, Survival
  • Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Workshop support.