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Beat Saber
Developer Beat Games
Beat Saber is a virtual reality rhythm game developed by Beat Games. The game was originally published by Beat Games before the studio was acquired by Oculus Studios in 2019. It takes place in many different surrealistic neon environments and features the player slicing blocks representing musical beats with a pair of brightly colored sabers. Following an early access release on May 1, 2018, the game was fully… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
445 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
255 positive · 43 negative
95% range 81–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 255 | 43 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 27 | 4 | 59 |
| Mastodon * | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| Lemmy * | 5 | 4 | 17 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
55,219 of 57,658 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 210 yes, 39 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 249 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (72,933 of 76,391 positive).
Many describe it as a must-play VR title that is fun and a good workout. [1][2][3][4] Some criticize the developer for focusing on paid DLC after being bought by Meta. [5][6][7]
Liked
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- [7]
Good game, bad experience ever since devs went full sellout years ago. It's the classic early access cycle of get a hit, get bought out, and then stop caring about the actual players. You CAN still enjoy this game with mods + custom songs, but you need to go to the settings -> betas -> and lock in one of the legacy versions. (stay around 1.29.1 or 1.32 if you want a stable experience). MODS ARE THE ONLY REASON THIS …
- [1]
I bought a VR headset specifically for this game. It's the reason VR exists. I feel like a badass and I look like a dumbass. 10/10
- [8]
If you thought this was just a rhythm game, youre wrong. This is a workout simulator disguised as a power fantasy. One moment youre feeling like a jedi, the next youre desperately flailing like a wet spaghetti noodle trying to hit a blue note that you swore was red. The difficulty curve is simple: Expert: lullaby. Expert+: Who mapped this. for who? for what.. My shoulders have given their two weeks' notice and I've …
- [3]
Must play for anyone trying VR, it's a VR system seller for a reason. Best part of the game is custom community maps.
- [11]
amazing rhythm game, only complaint i really have is the abhorrent price of dlc, theres over 200 songs at £1.65 each, on top of the £25 you're paying for the base game, you're looking at over £400
Summarised from 34 of the 371 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Beat Saber sits at 86% positive across 298 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
During its early access phase, Beat Saber received numerous positive reviews, becoming the highest rated game on Steam less than a week after its early access release. The game sold over a million copies by March 2019. By February 2021, the game had sold over 4 million copies and 40 million songs have been sold through paid DLC. Edge thought the game was an excellent fit for VR as a medium, writing "At this point in virtual reality's development, it's still rare to encounter a game that feels native to the technology. Beat Saber is an exception." IGN noted that while the game "doesn't push the limits of [VR tech] too far", it is extremely effective at communicating the appeal of VR, and…
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Reactions
60 of 445 · most liked firstBeat Saber is now Steam Frame Verified.
neutral · AI labelView post →Frame controllers track REALLY WELL. My main concern with the Frame was the inside out controller tracking. I play Beat Saber at a very high level, and I've never been completely happy with my Index. I've been able to try all the Quests over the years but none of them impressed either. But holy valve! The Frame controllers track EXTREMELY WELL!! I feel like I finally got my original Rift back, and on LINUX! So if you, like me, worried that the controllers would not perform in fast-paced…
positive · AI labelView post →A Digital Fly Brain Has Taken Over the Internet: How to make a fly play Doom, Minecraft, Beat Saber, parallel park, trade bitcoin, cut doner kebab, and more..
neutral · AI labelView post →really cool that the Beat Saber modding community have decided that ever having OpenComposite installed means you pirated the game there are so many ways you can detect a modified Steam API, and they decide not to do that and instead decide any INI file existing means you are a pirate
negative · AI labelView post →I’ll be the first to admit that in terms of sheer numbers Beat Saber moved orders of magnitude more headsets than any other game. It’s more just a question of playing something brilliant and being confronted with the idea that it’s singular.
positive · AI labelView post →The thing I've never said here is that I love VR. I dreamed about it for 10 years before finally taking the plunge in 2020 with the Quest 2. A fantastic device. Half-Life Alyx is my biggest slap in the face in recent years. Beat Saber (modded) is probably the game I've played the most in my life. 😁
positive · AI labelView post →Beat Saber is ending support for PS4/PS5 (PSVR/PSVR2) starting in June 2025. FAQ beatsaber.com/faq.html#PS4... PS4/PS5: -No new content after June 2025 -Multiplayer no longer available after Jan 21st, 2026 -Game will still be available to purchase
neutral · AI labelView post →My highlights from Steam Next Fest, June 2026. The June 2026 edition of Steam Next Fest is now over! Participating in Next Fest is like searching through a giant pile of sludge, but I like getting my hands dirty. And now I'd like to share some of the cool games I tried over the past week. ## Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse This is a 3D platformer with a focus on stealth. You play as a young, mischievous dragon caught in a time loop as a major festival takes place in town. You supposedly take…
neutral · AI labelView post →It's been a while, but I *am* still doing 2D media as well 👀 This one is a surprise Birthday Gift for @rudyyeen.bsky.social Beat Saber meets the Retro game Meteor Defense, Macro Edition! Those meteors don't stand a chance! Happy Birthday, Rudy!🎉 #Art #Furry #FurryArt #MacroFurry #SFW #BeatSaber
neutral · AI labelView post →and it isn't Just Valve's games/apps tried on a friend's game (who had no choice) and that didn't work tried on Beat Saber, a game where downgrading versions is *key* to getting mods working if you update, didn't work tried on GTA 4, a game where downgrading is almost required for most mods, nada
neutral · AI labelView post →Install BS manager. without it the game doesn't have a lot of content unless you wanna pay for each song like its iTunes in 2004. Also don't play the campaign, its only there to test your patience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Frame][Discussion] Recommended FREE VR apps for Steam Frame. I think it would be cool to collaborate on a list of free **VR** apps (games, experiences, and other VR software) that we have tested to work well on frame and would recommend to others. Even older ones that have been around for a long time could still be fun for those of us who are newbies to VR. I'm going to try all the free apps I can and feel like while I'm starting out and getting the hang of it, before I start shelling out for…
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought a VR headset specifically for this game. It's the reason VR exists. I feel like a badass and I look like a dumbass. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Accidentally punched my grandma as she walked by while i was trying to beat my first expert+ level. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Works fine on Linux, probably one of the best VR games ever made. I don't recommend buying songs, use custom songs and you'll be fine. Also, have a backup of your modded game in case of useless updates devs ship every now and then
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Years ago I thought Imagine Dragons was a fake band invented for the game Beat Saber.
neutral · AI labelView post →Beat Saber game did an oopsie..
neutral · AI labelView post →Since Beat Saber wore out my shoulders (probably forever), I've been playing Pistol Whip as my VR exercise game. Really gets you squatting. Just found it has a lot of community-made levels too. Very good game. I reckon it's much better for your health than Beat Saber.
neutral · AI labelView post →So apparently because I accidentally called it Saber Beat instead of Beat Saber, I might cause someone to try to find a non-existent game and utterly confuse them. I mean Beat Saber.
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay, NOW I'm going to sleep, but only after discovering that the Beat Saber modding community have TOTALLY taken over the game now, running in-game live events on levels that blow everything official out of the water.
positive · AI labelView post →please do not ask me about VRChat or Beat Saber while i am playing an actual video game I actually like. legitimately annoying.
negative · AI labelView post →I'd really like to get back into Beat Saber, but holy fuck you really have to love this game to put up with modding it Despite all the community made QoL stuff that makes modding less of a pain, it is STILL and will probably ALWAYS be a pain in the ass
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are going to buy it, learn how to add custom modded songs. Its not hard and makes this game worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you thought this was just a rhythm game, youre wrong. This is a workout simulator disguised as a power fantasy. One moment youre feeling like a jedi, the next youre desperately flailing like a wet spaghetti noodle trying to hit a blue note that you swore was red. The difficulty curve is simple: Expert: lullaby. Expert+: Who mapped this. for who? for what.. My shoulders have given their two weeks' notice and I've found muscles that absolutely should not exist. The only thing faster than the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What level of Beat Saber is "there's a cat laying on my foot but I refuse to pause the game"?
neutral · AI labelView post →It was better before Meta bought it, but still not bad if you mostly play modded.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Poker in VR is social and fun. The rhythm games like Beat Saber and Pistol whip are pretty cool too.
positive · AI labelView post →osu if it was about slicing blocks and 3d and if it wasnt osu at all
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have lost 30+ pounds four times in the past, and it's time to do it again. The reasons for each: 1. Vegetarian in Japan for six months, not much to eat 2. Calorie counting with my mom 3. Pokemon Go 4. Beat Saber Upcoming: that Hatsune Miku fitness boxing game
positive · AI labelView post →If I wasn't trying to get a game made, I'd totally make them play some kinda penguin Beat Saber.
neutral · AI labelView post →Peloton added a Beat Saber type game to the bike and I regret to inform you it kinda kicks ass
positive · AI labelView post →Beat Saber is now Steam Frame Verified https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/beat-saber-is-now-steam-frame-verified/ #BeatSaber #VirtualReality #VR #SteamFrame #SteamOS
neutral · AI labelView post →As a small chud I cannot recommend this game. the blocks are WAY too high for my frail stature to hit, and the controllers are far too heavy. I have tried tirelessly to reach my goal of hitting just ONE block and it still eludes me . I know i have 3000 hours but i will be reaching out to steam support for a full refund. sincerely, The Small Chud Gaming Community
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beat Saber set for a massive upgrade with hand tracking, a new game mode and more #Proton #VirtualReality #VR #Steam #SteamFrame #BeatSaber
neutral · AI labelView post →Must play for anyone trying VR, it's a VR system seller for a reason. Best part of the game is custom community maps.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A vee with lightsabers ! I was able to import @nillykfox.bsky.social 's Vee into Beat Saber too :D (Seems like the game had to make me so big to compensate my smolness ! ToT)
neutral · AI labelView post →Anyway, here's me vibing to Beat Saber (this game fucking rocks) ⚔️
positive · AI labelView post →amazing rhythm game, only complaint i really have is the abhorrent price of dlc, theres over 200 songs at £1.65 each, on top of the £25 you're paying for the base game, you're looking at over £400
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like there’s no greater indicator that PSVR2 failed to meet its expectations than Beat Saber calling it quits. That THE game anyone with VR flocks to.
negative · AI labelView post →I’m working on setting up LIV, and if that goes well, I’ll be playing Beat Saber for the first time on stream today. This will also be my first time ever playing a rhythm game, so prepare for flailing. 😎 TBA!
neutral · AI labelView post →Good game for people who REALLY hate colorful blocks with arrows painted on them
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is literally an infinite dopamine generator. It also made me ill for chevrons. 10/10, truly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Frame] [Help] [Solved] Wireless Adapter Streaming Issues. I finally got my Wireless Adapter working on my PC by enabling wireless in Mint and changing my PC and Frame to the beta version of Steam. They must have made some fixes. Now I’m running into an issue where some games can stream from my PC and some can’t. I Expect You To Die can stream, but Beat Saber doesn’t have the option on the play button. Any idea why this would be? I’m hoping it’s not because my router doesn’t have enough…
neutral · AI labelView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☑ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →going down the songs I tagged as favorites in vivid/stasis and listening to them individually outside the game. it's funny how real rhythm game cross-pollination is. so many of these songs are like "from Muse Dash" or "composed for Beat Saber" or literally just BMS stuff
neutral · AI labelView post →Bought the game along with my first VR headset. Almost immediately punched myself in the nuts. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Learn to mod the game or don't bother playing vanilla. The price for DLC is ridiculous
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DEAD TAKE (scary game??) into BEAT SABER :oooo twitch.tv/sincerelylyn
neutral · AI labelView post →[This review comes from a longtime quest player, so most of my hours are there] This game on itself is just, fine. You kinda need to play modded or else the 30 bucks you spent on this game will never be worth it Meta bought the game and ruined it for everyone, focusing on DLC packs instead of the free OST packs and there's no variety with the OST packs the same three or four artists with the same sound all throughout Beat saber peaked in OST 5, most songs, most variety feels like new songs…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game. But it has a really bad model. The fact that this game isn't all in for modding is amazing to me. Because a company can never reproduce thousands of songs in Beat Saber but dedicated people can. If you get this game you better be modding it because it's junk otherwise. Truly a downfall for the devs not to completely lean towards the modding aspect.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, bad experience ever since devs went full sellout years ago. It's the classic early access cycle of get a hit, get bought out, and then stop caring about the actual players. You CAN still enjoy this game with mods + custom songs, but you need to go to the settings -> betas -> and lock in one of the legacy versions. (stay around 1.29.1 or 1.32 if you want a stable experience). MODS ARE THE ONLY REASON THIS GAME SURVIVES. Period. Devs are lazy, they just pump out DLC packs and call it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aside from Ring Fit Challenge, Supernatural VR and Beat Saber, what’s another video game folks use for exercise? Trying to fit some fitness into my day!
neutral · AI labelView post →Beat Saber is the best VR game ever made.
positive · AI labelView post →When people stop trying to inject AI into shit where it doesn't belong, what's left is gonna be much much less socially "game-changing" (in positive ways) than the big Internet booms of yesteryear, or the advent of smartphones. The fruit fly sim playing Beat Saber is closer to AGI than these LLMs
neutral · AI labelView post →As a lifelong rhythm gamer raised on Guitar Hero and Rock Band, I've been aware of Beat Saber since its earliest days - watching YouTubers play early access builds, then occasionally trying it myself on friends' setups. I first played in 2019 on PS4 with PSVR, then again in 2024 on a Meta Quest 2, and every time I walked away thinking, "Yeah, this is my jam". It's funny, I refuse to buy consoles because I can never justify spending $500-$800 just to play the one game I want at a given time.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Man Behind DDR's Music [30:55]. > osu!, Muse Dash, Beat Saber, A Dance Of Fire And Ice, or Friday Night Funkin', whatever the rhythm game you play is, you may have wondered what the story of the rhythm game artists behind the music in-game are. This is a new series where I attempt to explore that, and today we'll be taking a step back to DanceDanceRevolution and looking at the legend behind many of the serie's songs, NAOKI / Naoki Maeda! Learn about what got NAOKI starting composing, the…
neutral · AI labelView post →So I owned the oculus version of this game and the performance was horrible, I still don't know why, however the steam version works great!!!! not really worth another 30$ and none of my dlc transfers over but oh well lol.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's kinda funny, Apple got into the game late here and really nailed fixing all the problems of VR from 2015 except it's 2024 and all the movers-and-shakers of the video game landscape already put VR down after Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx showed exactly what the limits are, 4+ years ago
neutral · AI labelView post →its so much fun but honestly its only worth it for the modded songs and it really is a shame theres no steam workshop integration
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is really the only game i play in vr. and after 1000 hours its still the best vr game i have played which says a lot about current VR games since its only a game where you chop blocks that come at you.
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