Backbeat

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Backbeat

Short description

A mashup of puzzle and strategy games. Manipulate four threads of time to guide your band through sokoban-style puzzles. Manage squad resources over a set of limited turns. Experience a homage to 1990s ensemble dramedies. Customize the dynamic soundtrack with audio effects.

Developer
Ichigoichie
Publisher
Ichigoichie
Release
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Price
$24.99
$11.49
54%
best price ever
Reviews
3
Positive
100%
Followers
345
Owners (estimated)
0 – 20K
Concurrent players
n/a
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Features
Full controller support
Tags
Puzzle Turn-Based Strategy Difficult Sokoban PvE Music Female Protagonist Stylized Strategy 3D Comic Book Isometric Funny Parody Story Rich Colorful Hand-drawn Family Friendly Comedy Drama
Revenue (estimated, gross)~$3ksomewhere between $1k and $6k · roughly 60–240 copies

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History

Tracking started Sep 21, 2026. Charts appear once there is more than one data point — nothing has changed since.

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±?? Puzzle + Turn-Based Strategy + Difficult

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