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A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
366 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
109 months, July 2016 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 186 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 180 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) was released on 14 Jun, 2019.
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21 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, May 2024 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
TimelineEntries End: September 2nd, 2026Playtest Starts: September 4th, 2026Playtest Ends: September 10th 2026DetailsYou must own the game and be willing to give feedback at the end of the playtest! Playtest participants will be notified…
hermionekwResearchers, the 1.0 release date has been rescheduled to October 8th 2026.This is NOT a delay in the sense of something being awry, but instead a date change so that the full release of Afterbeat is as glorious as it should be. Trust me…
hermionekwWarning: this is an older post. The release date is October 8th 2026Date Recalibrated: Afterbeat 1.0 will launch on September 1st 2026A minor change, but a necessary one! Re-mark your calendars everyone!Join the community!To get the latest…
hermionekwWarning: this is an older post. The release date is October 8th 2026Date Calibrated: Afterbeat 1.0 will launch on August 25th You heard me, the release date is finally here – isn’t it exciting? If you missed it, here is the latest trailer…
Jake KwaleeAfterbeat has a 25% discount to celebrate International Nonbinary People's Day!Did you know I was nonbinary? Probably? Unsure... but for those that also don't know HAL (the cool person with white hair in the story mode's intro) is also…
Jake Kwalee{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/6501890a57638fc2679de2ae021c3f752db3220c.png Make sure you tune in to this year’s Convergence Showcase, where some pretty special news will be shared about Afterbeat in the pre-show. TRUST ME. You will NOT want…
Jake KwaleeAfterbeat has a 25% discount in the Steam Summer Sale!What are you waiting for? You only have until July 9th to utilise this deal, so I would suggest you choose Afterbeat as your game of the summer! Join the community!To get the latest game…
hermionekw{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/486c9cb86dab0d8bfcbe20cc6437ba04adc97e6d.png We have a upcoming VR CHAT meetup on 21st June, where you can meet up with Pidge the developer and hang out with the rest of the Afterbeat crew. This will be on VRCHAT…
Jake KwaleeHave you ever seen a pretty game get dangerous like this?The beauty of bullets in Afterbeat can only be described as musical yet deceptive, as this tight bullet hell is sure to get your ears pumping and heart racing.Steam Bullet Fest is on…
hermionekwVersion Notes for 26.6.2Hey all, here are the latest patch notes~Story ChangesAdded back in a slightly updated Sphere as an updated level.Swapped out Mothership for Granite as a second, slightly easier level for the demo.Added one…
Patch notesHey all! Today, I have a short dev diary covering some details of the level editor and some context on the name change! 1. We have switched from Project Arrhythmia. How do you feel about the new name, Afterbeat? Certainly a last-minute…
Jake KwaleeHal has reset the system, switching the name, but don't worry, we're still trained to calibrate to fight humanity's greatest threat.We've gone from Project Arrhythmia to... Afterbeat?Certainly a last-minute swap, eh? Yeah, there was some…
Jake KwaleeWatch on YouTube and Twitch at 1 PM PT and chat about Afterbeat live!Wishlisted is a games showcase that aims to bridge the gap between visionary indie developers and the players who love them, and with over 100+ games being shown, we are…
hermionekw26.1.1 - 26.3.9 a/b Includes: 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.1.3, 26.1.4, 26.1.5, 26.2.2, 26.2.3, 26.2.4, 26.2.5 a/b, 26.2.6 a/b, 26.2.7 - 26.3.4, 26.3.5, 26.3.6, 26.3.7, 26.3.8, 26.3.9 a/bif Version Notes 26.1.1 First update in heaps ages... 26.1.5…
Vitamin GamesTimelineEntries End: February 28th, 2026Playtest Starts: March 2nd, 2026Playtest Ends: March 16th, 2026Playtest Feedback Ends: March 23rd, 2026DetailsYou must own the game and be willing to give feedback at the end of the playtest! Playtest…
Vitamin GamesHoliday SaleFirst, for those unaware, Project Arrhythmia is on sale for the rest of the month and into the new year. So if you're still looking for a gift for your friend... You may wanna consider picking it up at 25% off! New PublisherI…
Vitamin GamesTimelineEntries End: October 26th, 2025Playtest Starts: October 31st, 2025Playtest Ends: November 23rd, 2025Playtest Feedback Ends: December 7th, 2025DetailsYou must own the game and be willing to give feedback at the end of the playtest!…
Vitamin GamesJoint StatementIt is no secret that over the past 5 years, the development of Project Arrythmia has changed substantially, and in turn, so has the trajectory and schedule of the game. During this time, Top Hat Studios & Vitamin Games have…
Vitamin GamesCommunity SpotlightAug 25–Sep 08, 2025Here are the top 5 new(ish) trending workshop levels! While Abandoned really wowed with its clean/crisp gameplay and meticulously created set pieces. I think each level in this set has something…
Vitamin GamesCommunity Spotlight Aug 11–Aug 24, 2025Here are the top 6 trending Workshop levels from the last 2 weeks! Definitely check them out, some of these are simply amazing~ JupiterMaze of MayonnaiseWebpunkBarcode ValkyrieAuroraSystems
Vitamin GamesHey everyone! We've had a lot of updates recently, so here's a mega changelog post to catch you up on all the juicy fixes, improvements, and a few moments of "Unity... pls". Let’s break it down:25.3.5 Changes / ImprovementsGeneral…
Patch notes25.3.3 Patch notes Improvements Duplication shortcut improvements. Bin drag improvements. Minor editor UI improvements. New tutorial links in editor. Made menu call restart trigger.Changes and bug fixes Fixed player notifications showing in…
Patch notes25.3.1 Patch notes New features Ensured shape parity across multi-object, single-object, and parallax objects. Added shift-click support in the preview window to select multiple objects.Improvements Improved some game object initialization.…
Patch notes25.2.3/4 Patch notes Improvements Minor UI improvements. Fixed, and then re-added parent rotation time bug (whoops). Added pop-up hide delay. Improved editor direct dragging. Added fix for shake events prior to 2025 updates. Cleaned up…
Patch notes25.2.2 Patch notes New features Added gradient scale to linear gradients. Added fixed rotation option to objects. Overhauled shake event with new features.Improvements Fixed search parent menu and various missing icons. Fixed sliders not…
Patch notes25.2.1 Patch notes New features New custom shapes. They allow you to set the shape's corners/roundness/thickness and more. New gradient options. Now you can scale and rotate gradients when applied to objects for even more…
Patch notesHappy New Year, everyone! 24.12.5 Patch notes New features ]Added fireworks for new years~ 🎆 Added support for local custom levels (WIP). This feature is still in development, so feedback is appreciated. You can use it by placing a level…
Patch notesWinter Sale & Minor Patch Today's update is mostly just a small one to clean up a few bugs before I go on a short holiday. Project Arrhythmia is on a significant discount, so if you have any friends holding out for one to pick it up, let…
Vitamin GamesToday's update is mainly to clean up multiplayer and fix a few editor bugs. Expect a big update around New Year's! Happy holidays everyone~ 24.12.3 Improvements Add proper player reconnecting on controller disconnect. Added accessibility…
Patch notes24.12.2 Patch notes New features Added local multiplayer setup screens.Improvements Improved responsiveness of the UI. Improved loading times slightly. Improved menu glitchiness. Minor fixes for VN segments.Changes and bug fixes Fixed…
Patch notesA smaller update this time around just to ensure that those stuck in the story get their fix as soon as possible. I'm still working on the next big update, so stay tuned for that! 24.12.1 Improvements Tweaked some visual stylings. Improved…
Vitamin GamesStory Spoilers A sneak peek at what the story mode holds: Logs Website {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/4fba5511fe56414e41e12fccd8b67fc5694d3226.gif 24.11.4Features Added ability to refresh prefabs. Added theme preview override. Added ability to…
Vitamin Games24.11.2 Patch notes New features Added new shortcut "Alt + " for changing layers on an object. Test of new healing mechanic on checkpoints. Behaviour can change, feedback to be gathered from players.Improvements Better checkpoint…
Patch notes24.11.1 Patch notes New features New save system that allows for multiple save slots and a more user-friendly experience. Better pause menu that works on all screens and has a more fitting look.Improvements New system for generating IDs.…
Patch notes24.10.1 Patch notes New features A full new suite of dragging stuff in the editor. New story levels thanks to the hard work of the picked level creators. If you want to play the new ones, you may want to consider starting over by deleting…
Patch notes24.9.1 Patch notes New features Added ability to refresh prefabs. Added theme preview override. Added ability to create markers via a new keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + M/Numpad .).Improvements Fully reworked trigger UI. New effects and better…
Patch notes24.8.3 Patch notes Improvements Added support for /" in ascii titles. Notifications are more consistent.Changes and bug fixes Added check for opacity on gradient shapes. Fixed rotated scene assets in some cases. Fixed F11 keybind. Fixed…
Patch notes24.8.2 Patch notes New features Leaderboards are fully back and better then ever, with more info then before and a faster, better UI. Added more game settings, like being able to turn off the sound distortion effect on player hit. Added the…
Patch notes24.8.1 Patch notes New features Added basic save system for Story Mode. Expect more features to be added in the future, including traditional save slots. If you have trouble loading into story or getting to story levels, try deleting your…
Patch notesAchievements Achievements will change a bit before release but the ones listed are the basic ones that will be in the game. Achievements are not retroactive, so you will need to complete the requirements again to unlock them. 24.7.8 Patch…
Patch notes24.7.7b Patch notes Improvements Additional credits added to the credits screen.Changes and bug fixes Hal should now always shows up in the post tutorial cutscene. Fixed numerous bugs associated with multi-keyframe selection in the object…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/b0e3e2b423f80cd82977b4af9cddae2244d058a0.gif 24.7.6 Patch notes Improvements Memory improvements. Better handling of disabled objects in UIs. Improved editor top dropdowns. Changes and bug fixes Fixed mobile…
Vitamin Games{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/35d577b17ff42bb0ad782456ab2f8f14f51f8fc4.gif Level created by Bimz! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/b0e3e2b423f80cd82977b4af9cddae2244d058a0.gif Level created by LakeIsEnby! Branch changes This is quite an important…
Vitamin Games24.7.2 Patch notes: New features: New external prefab reload button.Improvements: Tooltips show up faster. Added more tooltips. Expect the rest to be added/fixed in the next patch. Made is to the intro now properly updates if you update the…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/25548160/a029cca0200a201835dac21e2e528650dab4ad50.gif Level created by TheVoidUnknown! Using the new gradient effects! Patch notes: 24.6.1 New features: Gradients have been added as an option in the level editor. (Radial…
LinkyopAnniversary! For those that don't know, this is the weekend of the anniversary of the game's launch on Steam. Without being too dramatic, I really do thank you all for changing my life. Thank you for being a Project Arrhythmia fan! ❤️…
Linkyop24.5.5 Patch notes: New features: Added tons of new options to parallax objects, including animations. Please give feedback as this is a new feature and I want to make sure it hits some of yall's wants. New editor setting allows the creator…
Patch notes24.5.4 Patch notes: New features and improvements: Made editor elements render slightly better and some minor UI / UX improvements. Added object text/color overrides in editor. Added editing to multiple events in the editor at once. Added…
Patch notes24.5.3 Patch notes: Changes and bug fixes: Fixed issue with moderate/basic levels being weird. Fixed restarting a level not resetting hit count in some cases. Fixed cursor not coming back after editor. Fixed issue with emoticon display/none…
Patch notesPatch notes: New features:24.5.1: Added several new keycodes for the editor. Find them in the help section. New end level screen with data from your run. Added ability to select parallax text/object text from preview. Added ability to turn…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Afterbeat - Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 08 Jul 2019 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Afterbeat.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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gameinstall | settings | * and below |
gameinstall | beatmaps/prefabs | * and below |
gameinstall | beatmaps/themes | * and below |
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