Tied to the Beat

October 9, 2026 Lianes8 Studio Lianes8 Studio
Shooter Music Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Indie
Linux PC Mac
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A music-driven arena survivor where lyrics trigger effects across the battlefield. Pick one of 8 instruments, fight through 4 themed worlds with more than 50 included songs, or import your own music. Over 1,000 lyric-triggered effects, Steam Workshop support and an interface in 31 languages. Your music. Your weapon.
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Your favourite song has a dangerous side. A lone musician takes the stage in arenas that change with the lyrics, fighting through Evergreen Forest, Neon Desert, Snowy Aurora and Volcano and facing each world's musical bosses until the song ends.
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Release Date October 9, 2026
Developer Lianes8 Studio
Publisher Lianes8 Studio
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action
Tied to the Beat

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