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About Just Shapes & Beats
Just Shapes & Beats is a chaotic co‑op musical bullet‑hell that challenges you to dodge shapes, move on the beat, and embrace repeated death. The game supports solo play, up to four‑player local or online co‑op, and a variety of modes built around its energetic soundtrack.
With 48 handcrafted stages set to licensed chiptune and EDM tracks, the experience works as a party starter, a skill test, or a relaxed jam session, depending on how you choose to play.
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Core Gameplay
Just Shapes & Beats throws you into a musical bullet‑hell where shapes fly across the screen in time with the beat.
Your goal is simple: dodge every shape, move on the rhythm, and accept that death is part of the fun.
- Watch the beat indicator to time your dodges.
- Accept death as feedback and try again quickly.
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Game Modes
The game offers a Story Mode that introduces intermediate tracks and an optional Casual mode for relaxed play.
Challenge Runs test your skill on randomly selected tracks, while the Playlist lets you practice any stage you find difficult.
- Start with Story Mode to get comfortable.
- Use the Playlist to isolate and rehearse tough sections.
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Multiplayer Options
Up to four players can join locally or online, with drop‑in drop‑out support that lets friends hop in mid‑game.
Whether you’re on a couch for a house party or connecting across the internet, the experience stays cooperative at its core.
- Invite friends via the online lobby for quick matches.
- Take advantage of drop‑in to keep the party flowing.
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Music and Stages
There are 48 hand‑crafted stages, each paired with a licensed track from more than 20 chiptune and EDM artists.
The music drives the visual patterns, so listening closely helps you anticipate shape movements and stay in sync.
- Match your movement style to the genre of each track.
- Explore different artists to find rhythms you enjoy.
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Platform & Accessibility Features
Just Shapes & Beats runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting single‑player, co‑op, PvP, and full controller input.
Steam Cloud saves progress, Remote Play Together streams to phones or tablets, and Family Sharing lets multiple accounts access the game.
- Enable Steam Cloud in settings to keep saves across devices.
- Try Remote Play Together on a phone for couch‑free co‑op.
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