Heartbeats

Step into a world where anxiety and resilience collide in 'Heartbeats,' a twin-stick shooter that challenges your mental and gaming prowess. Developed by First Impact Studio, this fast-paced, score-attack title pushes players to survive panic-inducing nightmares while battling intrusive thoughts with a unique arsenal of Inner Weapons. With immersive audio and escalating difficulty tied to your BPM (beats per minute), 'Heartbeats' ensures that every pulse counts. Priced affordably at $3.99, it offers an intense yet rewarding single-player experience with Steam Achievements, Cloud saves, and Leaderboards. Will you conquer your fears or let the chaos consume you? The challenge begins on March 3, 2025.

First Impact Studio
First Impact Studio
March 03, 2025
90 % Positive (11 reviews)

Features

Unique Inner Weapons

Choose from a variety of Inner Weapons, each with distinct shooting styles, speeds, and abilities in 'Heartbeats'.

Immersive Audio

Experience realistic heart-pounding and mind-degenerating sounds for an anxiety-inducing gameplay experience.

Score Attack Mode

'Heartbeats' allows players to push for high scores by surviving escalating difficulties tied to BPM.

Steam Integration

Enjoy Steam Achievements, Leaderboards, Cloud saves, and Family Sharing.

Multi-language Support

The game supports languages like English, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

BPM-Driven Intensity

The game's difficulty scales with your BPM, increasing enemy speed and spawn rate for thrilling action!

Twin-Stick Shooter Mechanics

Master precise twin-stick controls as you dodge, aim, and blast away intrusive thoughts.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Stats
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Heartbeats' about?

'Heartbeats' is a twin-stick shooter where players survive panic-inducing situations while battling intrusive thoughts using unique Inner Weapons.

What makes the game unique?

The game features escalating difficulty tied to your BPM, creating a high-stakes, anxiety-driven gameplay experience.

Is 'Heartbeats' a single-player game?

Yes, 'Heartbeats' is a single-player experience with Steam Achievements, Leaderboards, and Cloud saves.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a fast-paced, arcade-style twin-stick shooter with a focus on overcoming challenges and achieving high scores.

What languages does the game support?

'Heartbeats' supports multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

Are there different weapons in the game?

Yes, the game offers various Inner Weapons, each with unique shooting styles, speeds, and abilities.

Is immersive sound a key feature?

Absolutely! The game uses immersive soundscapes to mimic the heartbeat and panic-inducing scenarios.

Genres

Action Indie

Tags

Psychedelic Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up Arena Shooter Twin Stick Shooter Difficult Arcade Action Rhythm 2D Surreal Demons Score Attack Singleplayer Indie Fast-Paced Music Shooter Top-Down Shooter Early Access

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

2 GB RAM

Storage

1000 MB available space

Graphics

GT 1030 2GB VRAM GDDR5

Requires

Processor

Intel Core i3 6100

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Italian
French
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Portugal
Simplified Chinese