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About Project Heartbeat
Project Heartbeat is a community‑driven rhythm game that focuses on high‑energy Eurobeat tracks popularized by the Initial D series. Players hit timed notes to build scores across more than 25 hand‑charted official songs, with additional tracks listed as in development.
The title includes a professional‑grade chart editor, Steam Workshop integration, and both single‑player and online multiplayer modes. Creators can share custom charts, resource packs, and UI skins, while all songs—official or community‑made—appear on global Steam leaderboards.
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Official and Community Music Library
The base game ships with over 25 hand‑charted songs from Eurobeat artists such as SuganoMusic, TORAV4, and Galaxian Recordings. The description notes that more than 15 songs are currently in development, expanding the official catalogue over time.
Beyond the official tracks, the Steam Workshop hosts over 2,000 community‑made charts. Each community chart receives its own leaderboard for every difficulty, allowing players to compare scores against other creators.
- Browse both official and community charts to find songs that match your current skill level.
- Check each chart’s leaderboard to see typical high scores before attempting a personal best.
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Chart Editor and Workshop Sharing
The built‑in professional‑grade editor lets players design custom note patterns, import video files as backgrounds via FFmpeg, and create unique note graphics. Finished charts can be uploaded to the Steam Workshop for others to download and play.
All community‑created songs receive dedicated leaderboards, and creators may also distribute custom resource packs that alter UI or note skins, expanding visual customization options.
- Use the video integration to add dynamic backgrounds that match the music’s intensity.
- Upload charts early to gather feedback from the community before focusing on leaderboard performance.
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Multiplayer Modes and Leaderboards
Project Heartbeat supports online PvP multiplayer, allowing players to compete directly against friends or strangers. Scores from both official and community songs are recorded on global Steam leaderboards, with separate rankings for each difficulty level.
The game also lists cross‑platform multiplayer support, so players on different platforms can compete together online.
- Join a multiplayer match to test your timing against live opponents.
- Aim for consistent performance across difficulties to climb multiple leaderboard tiers.
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Shinobu Audio Engine
Project Heartbeat runs on the custom open‑source Shinobu engine, refined over five years for rhythm games. The engine delivers low latency and uses a tickless system that provides sub‑frame accuracy for input timing.
This technical foundation is intended to make each note hit feel precise, even during the fast‑paced Eurobeat tracks that define the game’s style.
- Observe how the low‑latency engine affects your timing by focusing on precise note hits rather than visual cues alone.
- Compare performance on different hardware to notice the engine’s consistency.
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Platform Support and Controllers
The game is available on Windows and Linux via Steam and lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense compatibility. This feature indicates that supported controllers can be used for gameplay.
Family Sharing is also supported, allowing multiple Steam accounts to access the same installation without purchasing separate copies.
- Try both DualShock and DualSense controllers to see which feels more comfortable for rapid note input.
- Try your preferred controller before a session to confirm it works comfortably for you.
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