Choose BeatBeat
Choose BeatBeat if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. BeatBeat launched in 2023.
BeatBeat vs Relapse
BeatBeat and Relapse both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. BeatBeat (2023) is 3 years older than Relapse (2026). BeatBeat is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Relapse (1.99 USD vs. 6.79 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Relapse
Choose Relapse if you want an Action and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Relapse launched in 2026.
Both BeatBeat and Relapse sit in Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives and Adjustable Difficulty, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 BeatBeat |  Relapse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (17 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Janarik Games LLC | Hexatunes |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- BeatBeat (2023) is 3 years older than Relapse (2026).
- BeatBeat is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Relapse (1.99 USD vs. 6.79 USD).
BeatBeat vs Relapse — FAQ
- Should I play BeatBeat or Relapse first?
- If you want chronology, BeatBeat (2023) came out before Relapse (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are BeatBeat and Relapse similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.