BIT.TRIP CORE

BIT.TRIP CORE

Gaijin Games · October 2, 2012 · Indie, Action, Rhythm, Music

Buy the BIT.TRIP CORE key for Steam from Loaded at $6.29 — the cheapest of 8 stores we compare.

PC
Mixed58% · 156
Best price
$6.29-30%
$12.09lowest tracked $0.99
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Where to buy BIT.TRIP CORE — official stores

GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$8.99
$9.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$9.99
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Cheapest BIT.TRIP CORE keys — keyshops

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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-48%
$6.29
$12.09
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$7.13
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$7.51
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$8.31
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BIT.TRIP CORE price by region

BIT.TRIP CORE costs £5.21 in the United Kingdom, €5.59 in Europe (EUR), $6.29 in the United States, $6.29 in Georgia (USD), CA$10.99 in Canada, NZ$11.99 in New Zealand, A$12.89 in Australia, R$16.99 in Brazil and zł29.74 in Poland right now.

Cheapest BIT.TRIP CORE offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £5.21 −10% £5.21 £5.41 6
Europe (EUR) €5.59 −17% €6.74 €5.59 7
United Statesyour region $6.29 −30% $8.99 $6.29 8
Georgia (USD) $6.29 −10% $6.99 $6.29 8
Canada CA$10.99 CA$10.99 — 4
New Zealand NZ$11.99 −10% NZ$11.99 — 4
Australia A$12.89 −10% A$12.89 — 4
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 4
Poland zł29.74 −10% zł29.74 zł36.20 5

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About BIT.TRIP CORE

✦ AI summary

BIT.TRIP CORE has you wielding NES-style controls to blast through waves of synchronized obstacles in a frenetic rhythm-music experience. What sets it apart is its marriage of classic gaming aesthetics with modern rhythm-game mechanics, creating an intensely syncopated arcade challenge that rewards precision timing.

Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.

BIT.TRIP CORE — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Oct 4, 2026
It's a really really nice game but I don't recommend solely on the fact that this games difficulty is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ BRUTAL. also i dont know why all the pc ports set you on easy, is that why all the achievements are so low?
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Recommended Dec 31, 2025
This could very well be a BIT of a TRIP.
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Not recommended Apr 17, 2026
God i have always loved the ost to this game... the game... ehhhh not so much lol. it's an interesting concept, really cool abstract approach to rhythm based games... but it's a bit... it can get messy lol. it's fine when you get the hang of it.. but its more of a stray in regard to beat and runner in the sense of accessibility. it takes a lot more effort and patience to get into the groove of it, even then it's not like those where you can "first time complete" a session after learning the mechanics and... "level layout"(in a more abstract way lol, lacking of a better phrase here). in runner, after a few levels you can get into a trance and complete levels on your first try if your... "in it" lol. this is more abstract visually and a lot harder to read as the stage progresses... so I can easily recommend it for the soundtrack and the novelty of trying gameplay wise... but it's not a great game really. well... in the sense of fun or engagement. it is cool though lol... if thats of any value. YES, if you buy the bundle... NO, if you just buy the game... (though i think oddly enough the game comes with the ost in the folder without buying the ost, i could be mistaken though... i …
Recommended Sep 10, 2025
Pretty good.
Not recommended Sep 8, 2025
Of all the BIT.TRIP games I've played, I found CORE to be the hardest to get into. The loop is interesting an a unique design but didn't gel all that well for me. A worthwhile game to check if you like the other BIT.TRIP games, but I 100% wouldn't start with it.
Recommended Jul 18, 2025
CORE was, I found, quite a bit more difficult than BEAT, having more plates spinning with beats flying in to four different quadrants, rather than from one direction. Mileage may vary, but I found the keyboard controls pretty ghastly and had a much more enjoyable time with the DS4 controller. I found this to be pretty tricky and had a better time of it once I switched to Easy the gameplay remains the same, it's just more difficult to succumb to failure and have to restart the entire level (Gaijin being characteristically uncompromising, once more)

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