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Press release:
LOS ANGELES – Oct. 9, 2026 – Get ready to stomp and scream your heart out with Beat, Heart, Beat, the psychedelic action rhythm-platformer set to an original Midwest emo soundtrack, out now in early access for PC via Steam!

Set out across the scrapbook world of “The Psyche” as Peccori, a puppet dashing, slashing, and comboing through a corrupted world. In the midst of tension between two petty gods, the Heart of the realm disappears. Pursue the lost Heart, using Peccori’s massive claws to obliterate enemy Amalgams to the tune of an uplifting, grungy Midwest emo score.

The world of “The Psyche” is familiar but uncanny, splicing together mixed media and memories of the real world. Battle through brain fog, bounce on pogo notes, and string together soaring air combos across 15 hand-crafted levels. Repair the damaged Psyche, find out what the Heart truly seeks, and meet a delightfully bizarre troupe of fellow characters along the way.

Ramp up the challenge in Free Play mode with extra-evil Heartless Charts for the truly hardcore, or craft all new stages with the fully featured Custom Level Editor and Steam Workshop support. Each of the 15 levels features normal and hard variants to test rhythmic skills and quick reflexes.

“Rhythm games are close to our hearts, and Beat, Heart, Beat is about pursuing where our hearts may lead us through the lens of an absurd world,” said Niklas Thomas, lead designer, programmer, and writer at developer The Wacy.

“If you’ve ever looked at an emo album cover and wondered what it would be like to play, this is the game for you.”

Beat, Heart, Beat is available now in early access for PC via Steam. For the latest info, follow Beat, Heart, Beat on Bluesky and X/Twitter, check out the official itch.io page, and join the official Discord server.

About The Wacy
The Wacy is an artist collective based in Los Angeles, California. Beat, Heart, Beat, is its debut title. The team is focused on crafting experiences through uplifting grassroots artists and underrepresented groups.