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Afterbeat

Afterbeat came out on October 8, 2026 on PC, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Vitamin Games and published by Kwalee.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedOct 8, 2026
Price$14.99Steam US
PlatformsPC · Linux · Mac3 platforms

Key facts

Release date
October 8, 2026
Platforms
PC, Linux, Mac
Developer
Vitamin Games
Publisher
Kwalee
Genres
Music, Indie, Arcade
Price

How much is Afterbeat?

$14.99

On Steam (US store).

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Afterbeat PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10 (64-bit)RecommendedWindows 10/11 (64-bit)
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600RecommendedIntel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 11
StorageMinimum5 GB available spaceRecommended5 GB available space
Additional NotesMinimumFor the level editor computer's of this kind can sometimes sufferRecommendedNot listed
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (5)
English, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Afterbeat

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Storyline

Set in 207X, a mysterious disease called "LNNS" has been ravaging the world. A lone AI researcher, Anna Schroeder, attempts to find the cure with her trusty supercomputer companion HAL. Stumbling upon various “Projects,” the duo decides to investigate the efficacy of a cure using a pulse/rhythm-based interface.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Afterbeat: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Afterbeat come out?

Afterbeat came out on October 8, 2026 on PC, Linux and Mac.

Is Afterbeat out yet?

Yes. Afterbeat came out on October 8, 2026 on PC, Linux and Mac.

How much does Afterbeat cost?

Afterbeat costs $14.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Afterbeat on?

Afterbeat is available on PC, Linux and Mac.

Is Afterbeat on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Linux and Mac.

What are the Afterbeat PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Afterbeat as Intel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560, with 5 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Afterbeat?

Afterbeat is developed by Vitamin Games and published by Kwalee.

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