UPBEAT

UPBEAT

CALYPSO LABS · August 17, 2026 · Rhythm, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Runner, Music-Based Procedural Generation

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UPBEAT price by region

UPBEAT costs £4.59 in the United Kingdom, $4.99 in the United States, $4.99 in Georgia (USD), €5.19 in Europe (EUR), CA$5.99 in Canada, A$6.95 in Australia, NZ$7.89 in New Zealand, R$19.49 in Brazil and zł21.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest UPBEAT offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.59 £4.59 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €5.19 €5.19 — 1
Canada CA$5.99 CA$5.99 — 1
Australia A$6.95 A$6.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.89 NZ$7.89 — 1
Brazil R$19.49 R$19.49 — 1
Poland zł21.49 zł21.49 — 1

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 UPBEAT

✦ AI summary

UPBEAT is a rhythm-driven platformer where you compose an 8-step drum loop that literally becomes the platforms you climb, with kicks launching you upward and snares pushing you sideways. Master the escalating tempo and tightening timing as you ascend higher, competing for the top spot on the global leaderboard.

UPBEAT is a rhythm-driven platformer where your drum machine spawns the platforms you climb.

Build an 8-step loop.Kicks launch you up.
Snares push you across.
Hi-hats extend your timing.Shape your loop, chain your jumps, and climb higher with every beat.

Your Beat Is Your Movement

Every loop creates a different climb.Refine your timing.
Adjust your loop.Climb higher by playing smarter.

The Higher You Climb, The Faster It Gets

The tempo rises as you climb.Platforms spawn faster.
Timing tightens.
The fog closes in.Push further each run and compete for the highest climb on the global leaderboard.Play the Demo.

UPBEAT — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
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.

✦ AI summary

UPBEAT is a fun, accessible rhythm game from a solo developer that delivers engaging gameplay focused on competing for high scores, with players praising its addictive nature and low system requirements. While it's a niche genre title, reviewers highlight the developer's commitment to post-launch support and refinement, with no significant complaints mentioned. Players consider it a worthwhile purchase at its current price point.

Recommended Aug 18, 2026
TLDR: It's a new release, it's a niche genre, but damn this game is a LOT of fun. Especially when trying to beat your friends or other people's high scores. The solo dev is new to development, but promises further content and refinement after release. All around, perfect buy: low risk, HIGH reward. Oh and it doesn't take a serious rig to play it either! There's absolutely nothing negative I can say about this game. I will admit that I'm a bit biased for this project as I've literally been following Upbeat since its first iteration. However, if there was something seriously lacking or wrong with it, believe me: I'M the guy to point that out. Calypso Labs and its solo dev, showcased the first version of Upbeat from an Itch.io game jam where this project placed in the top 10% of the event. He decision to rebuild the project from a 2D pixel platformer with static levels to a 3D endless scroller with an abundance of cool features is inspirational. I know I've had more and more fun with each iteration this project has gone through. I've played the 2D version, the various stages of the demo, and now the full, 1.0 release. Is it a game changing or even genre-defining project? Probably n…
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