How it plays

• Watch the trailer
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• Up to four players each steer a small shape on one screen, dodging attacks timed to the music and touching fallen friends to bring them back.

• Players can drop in and out at any point.

• Online play covers challenge runs and playlists but not the story.

• Each song lasts a few minutes, which keeps it easy to pass around a group.

• Action
• Party chaos
• Newcomer friendly
• Good with kids

Every way to play together

• • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch

  PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

  Same screen

  4players, shared screen, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)

  Same room, own screens

  No

  Online

  4players, side modes onlyCheck (how we check facts)

  Challenge runs and playlists; story mode is local only. One player per device.

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Quick facts

Developer

Berzerk Studio

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Released

• 31 May 2018 on PC
• 21 Jun 2018 on Switch
• 31 May 2022 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

Controllers

Full controller support on PC

Languages

Text in 14 languages

Age rating

Everyone 10+ (ESRB): Fantasy violence, mild blood

In these lists

• One of 290 co-op games on PS5
• One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
• One of 123 local multiplayer games on Switch
• One of 391 4-player couch co-op games
• One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
• One of 48 party games on PS5

Can you play Just Shapes & Beats on one screen?

Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.

One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5

How many players can play Just Shapes & Beats together?

Shared-screen co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.

Is Just Shapes & Beats crossplay?

No: everyone online needs the same platform family.

Do you need two copies of Just Shapes & Beats?

On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.

One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough

Can you play the Just Shapes & Beats story together?

Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen.

What platforms is Just Shapes & Beats on?

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

One of 290 co-op games on PS5

Does Just Shapes & Beats work on Steam Deck?

Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.

Is Just Shapes & Beats free?

No, it's a paid game.

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