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Beat Saber

Beat Saber

Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperBeat Games
PublisherBeat Games
Release DateMay 21, 2019
$19.99
Peak Players42.1K
Metacritic93
PlatformsWindows
Indie
AI Review Summary

Beat Saber is widely considered the definitive VR rhythm game, offering a highly addictive 'Jedi-like' experience that doubles as an intense cardio workout. While the core gameplay is praised for its polish and satisfying feedback, the community emphasizes that the game's true longevity and value come from its robust modding scene.

Pros

  • Incredibly satisfying and addictive rhythm gameplay that makes players feel like a 'Jedi DJ'.95%
  • Provides an effective and fun cardio workout through high-intensity movement.85%
  • Extensive longevity and replayability through a massive library of custom community-made songs and mods.90%
  • Simple, intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn but offer a high skill ceiling for competitive play.80%
  • High-quality visual presentation and immersive VR feedback that feels polished.70%

Cons

  • Frequent official updates often break essential community mods and custom song support.90%
  • Perceived aggressive monetization of song packs and a 'sellout' shift after the Meta acquisition.75%
  • Privacy concerns regarding Meta's data collection policies including voice and movement tracking.60%
  • The base game's song selection is viewed as limited without the addition of paid DLC or custom maps.70%
  • Technical bugs in specific modes, such as confusing color-coding in 360-degree levels.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend using legacy versions like 1.29.1 to maintain mod compatibility.
  • The game is frequently cited as the primary reason to own a VR headset.
  • Long-term players often reach over 1,000 hours of playtime through the competitive scene.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 118 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 29, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
337
Peak · last 90 days
540
All-time peak
42.1K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$19.99since Jan 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
79%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews76.2K
Positive: 72.8K (95%)Negative: 3.4K (5%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

75h

Avg Playtime at Review

68%

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