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Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
Developer Moonana
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG. From the Steam store page
272 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
84
LovedLoved
167 positive · 32 negative
95% range 78–88%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 167 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 0 | 53 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
174 of 207 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 162 yes, 31 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 193 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (249 of 297 positive).
Some reviewers find the game janky but still enjoyable and heartfelt. [1][2][3]
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- [16]
The portrait art is great, the concept is cool, and the writing is pretty good. Sadly, so many frustrations combine that I cannot recommend this game and will probably stop playing it despite my best efforts to enjoy it. First, the combat is extremely punishing. While I'm used to "timed hit" mechanics, the timing windows are extremely tight and in many cases, have no lead up to when you should actually press the …
- [20]
Keylocker is my personal indie game of the year for 2024 and effortlessly mixes elements from fan favourite games like Super Mario RPG & Undertale to create something brand new that far surpasses the current industry standard in my opinion. I’m going to cut this review up into different sections below to make it a bit easier for people to understand whether the game is for them. I think it’s always important to note …
- [10]
Signed up for what sounded like a cyberpunk JRPG. Got that, sure, but I also got personally assessed on my rhythm skills mid battle, and I would like to report to the court that I do not have any. The premise is great. Music is illegal on this grim little planet, and you play a singer with a jukebot drummer sidekick, out here trying to bring rock and roll back through the sheer power of civil disobedience and …
- [11]
>Buy Keylocker >Blow up a prison >Beat up cops >Commit robbery >Start a revolution >Get a huge weapon collection >Assassinate tyrants >Overthrow the government >Fight God >Go home >Play Keylocker
- [1]
Definitely has some issues and jank. But what is there I really like. Amazing art, great music, and a heartfelt game. If you're alright with something that's rough around the edges it's a pretty nice experience.
Summarised from 34 of the 268 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action talk about amazing soundtrack that fits the music-themed world; those who didn't talk about timing windows are very unforgiving, even with assist. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 272 · most liked firstToday is just one of those Too Many Games days. Mecharashi, Heartworm, Ninja Gaiden, Spy Drops, Frosthaven, Earthion, Hell Galaxy, Mashina and more. Also in a few hours Epic are giving away Keylocker, which is just a really good (and very weird) RPG that I backed on Kickstarter. Don't skip on that.
positive · AI labelView post →The portrait art is great, the concept is cool, and the writing is pretty good. Sadly, so many frustrations combine that I cannot recommend this game and will probably stop playing it despite my best efforts to enjoy it. First, the combat is extremely punishing. While I'm used to "timed hit" mechanics, the timing windows are extremely tight and in many cases, have no lead up to when you should actually press the button for the timed hit. Even playing on the "slower" timing setting compared to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are wondering why updates for Keylocker have been a bit slow, that's why! We're spending our time trying to find solutions for our current money situation, because we want everyone to be able to continue working properly, and keep their passion alive. store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
neutral · AI labelView post →this review will contain story spoilers through the end of the game. let me start with what i liked about keylocker: - the look of it all. it's harsh, neon, electric. it feels like playing an old 90s PC game on an unsupported color configuration, which lends itself very well to the world within the game. character designs are unique and recognizable and feel alien without being alienating. dozens of color configurations for the menu help personalize the experience and provide some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really really really want to love this game. It's funny, I find the gameplay loops genuinely fun and addicting, and I like the fact that there are so many options to adjust the difficulty if things get too difficult. Despite this, there are some major setbacks that prevent me from recommending it - in its current state. The randomized helicopter encounters are buggy, in that they will immediately respawn after completing combat, ultimately forcing you to re enter combat multiple times…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look I went into this game knowing more or less what to expect. I loved Virgo Vs The Zodiac and I knew it would be a similarly punishing timing based combat system... but even after the demo feedback its still overtuned. You really need to memorize the timing of your opponents attacks... and the timing is pretty strict and the flash that indicates when you're supposed to press the button is not generous at all meaning you're almost never going to counter an attack on the first try... or even…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Keylocker is my personal indie game of the year for 2024 and effortlessly mixes elements from fan favourite games like Super Mario RPG & Undertale to create something brand new that far surpasses the current industry standard in my opinion. I’m going to cut this review up into different sections below to make it a bit easier for people to understand whether the game is for them. I think it’s always important to note that there are all kinds of highly rated games on Steam that may not click…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From 0 → 100K wishlists 🤯 In this #GDoCExpoTalk, @moonana.bsky.social shares the dev + marketing journey behind Keylocker, navigating changing platforms, trends, and the realities of shipping a game today. Watch the talk: youtu.be/BgG4bcHRUR8 #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Overall one of the best games I have ever played. As i'm wrapping up my play through I do have some thoughts. First is if you plan to use a controller please use the timing assist. The controller delay on timing is much worse than on keyboard and mouse. Soundtrack 10/10 : Why? because its about music. Every soundtrack is a banger. Gameplay 9/10 : Exactly what you would expect from a turn based rhythmn game though I feel there is a disconnect in timings between controller versus keyboard.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yall are probably wishlisting Bathory (I did too it looks incredible), but don't forget to check out Keylocker
neutral · AI labelView post →Please check out their game Keylocker: store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
neutral · AI labelView post →An awesome indie team @moonana.bsky.social is sadly going towards a bankruptcy. If you can and want to support them, simply share this or go and buying some of their games like: Keylocker - store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/... Ginger's Letter to Santa - store.steampowered.com/app/3392430/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Keylocker is a Cyberpunk turn based rhythm JRPG inspired by the Mario&Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, in which you play as the singer and songwriter, B0B0. Get it here: store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Definitely has some issues and jank. But what is there I really like. Amazing art, great music, and a heartfelt game. If you're alright with something that's rough around the edges it's a pretty nice experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This a very underrated game, a hidden gem if you would call it that. First of all, the art style is magnificent, with the color palettes blending so well with the cyberpunk theme. The battles are turn-based on grids, where you have press the button at the right timing while attacking and defending... but as it happens, the default timing window is VERY unforgiving (just as they advertise it), so I recommend to use the timing assist at least in slow. The game, being in a world where music is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played a couple hours of Keylocker and it's awesome, how have i not heard anyone talking about this store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
positive · AI labelView post →Keylocker is a work of art. It has cool themes, an interesting narrative, great dialogue, amazing art both in the sprites and portraits, and a killer soundtrack (as it should being a music themed game). The writing is a huge selling point. Conversations between characters are fun and witty, and it's done so in a way that lets them be both serious and unserious at the same time. My biggest issue with it is that there are so many characters that you only get to talk to a few times, many of which…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →story premise tldr: anti-capitalist girly pop luigi mangione-d her way through to dismantle hierarchical systems on a serious note: this game is absolutely stunning! i admit that the real-time reactions in the game can register weirdly. i recommend anyone playing to set it to slow/slower for sanity's sake. the story itself can also be a little confusing as well as understanding the skill tree and the different buffs/debuffs. despite that, i still thoroughly enjoyed it. the banter between…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First initial impressions are great, music slaps, doesn't support ultrawide yet, but would be nice if it had some art or something on the pillarboxed sides not a deal breaker tho ^^, looks like there's full remapping available for kb and controller, and loads of colour options for the interface so you can make the ui more comfy for yer eyes. The combat takes abit to get used to and can be quite punishing if you can't get the timings for blocking/pallying right, but once you nail it, it can be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite the very fun aesthetic and lovely music, this game is just poorly made. It's NOT a rhythm game. It's nothing but a pile of QTEs, with very little telegraphing and no audio cues or synchronicity. For a game about music... the music is irrelevant. It's a real shame, because I wanted to like it! Furthermore, the tutorials are downright non-existent. And lastly, the writing is VERY inconsistent in quality. The menu screens have fun flavor, but the dialogue was completely uninspired. In…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i like moonana but this is a miss. a confusing mess getting a defensive weapon kills your run from the start you can only attack as a counter attack AND they have to be in the space in front of you. so what happens when you meet a grunt that only attacks in long range and only dodges when youre next to it? yep!! youre hard locked! and if that same grunt is someone in your way you cant run from the fight and you have to go through them? even better!! i just like the fact that i cant buy the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A conflicted review, as there's a lot to like here from a small dev, but there are three main flaws from my perspective: 1) Learning the Game -- There is not a tutorial to this game, nor is there really any explanation of how things work except for these disks you find lying around, which just present a block of text (in a font not conducive to reading large amounts of text) that, in my experience, raised more questions than answers. I don't feel like the electric vs. physical damage…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First, I have to give praise to the soundtrack, which is so good that I think this game is worth it for that alone. I loved the soundtrack so much that I bought the digital album twice so I could have it on two services. Check out this sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8l-qIYsoNI So the first thing that amazed me was how much thought was put into the game. Near the beginning of the first chapter, I found a random piece of machinery that looked like a big AC unit or something, and saw I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hello #portfolioday I made music for videogames like.. 🎸Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action ♍Virgo Versus The Zodiac 🍁Momodora 2 and 3 ✝️Minoria ..and I just released for $10, a pack of 80 Songs for commercial use: moonanagames.itch.io/80-songs-pack Get it now before my student loans get me!
neutral · AI labelView post →KEYLOCKER IS 40% OFF BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or u may very well be homophonic if u dont store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I want to like this game, the design of the world, the visuals and the music are all great however it is ruined by the combat system. I am familliar with timed input mechanics in jrpg's and like the system however it is badly implemented in this game. The characters flash when you should press block however the window for this isnt when the attack would land which would be intuitive but midway through the attack animation which is different for every character and attack. The window to time…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For as good as it looks and sounds, Keylocker is actually pretty boring. It has some good ideas like the classes, skill tree replacing generic level ups, and positional combat, but all of it is only good on paper. In execution, you're doing the same stuff over and over with little enemy variety in the most empty rooms I've ever seen. The story is pretty typical Tumblr-esque young adult cyberpunk adventure without any actually strong characters. The worldbuilding is alright, but the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The parrying is preventing the enjoyment for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The music is great, the setting is too convoluted and lacks direction (Please, note that I love "Virgo versus the Zodiac" and don't mind an alpaca here and there. ), but the gameplay is simply atrocious. I waited for patches to come out, but the attack animations are still all over the place. I do not recommend "Keylocker" to anyone who does not like numerous restarts.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To start this review off, just know that this isn't a "DON'T BUY THIS GAME" type of review. There is a lot to like with Keylocker, but personally it just wasn't hitting for me and from what I can tell it's not gonna be for everyone. The game itself is very well animated, has nice sprite-work, cool character designs, an interesting setting, and has some pretty good music. However, the point of playing a game is to have fun. The big fun factor for this game is (in my eyes) supposed to be the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game looks cool and has great mood but sadly gameplay is infurating. There is just too many QTEs in combat instead of going full music. Also the way menus are made I missed the charge attack way to many times... It's just not gonna click with me and I like rythm games in general. Maybe someone else will have more luck with this one, great music though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bipoc here! I'm Brazilian, and a game developer planning my move to England. Currently working on Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action with a bipoc MC! This is some of my illustration work, but I'm usually more focused on pixelart.
neutral · AI labelView post →Signed up for what sounded like a cyberpunk JRPG. Got that, sure, but I also got personally assessed on my rhythm skills mid battle, and I would like to report to the court that I do not have any. The premise is great. Music is illegal on this grim little planet, and you play a singer with a jukebot drummer sidekick, out here trying to bring rock and roll back through the sheer power of civil disobedience and electric riffs. Noble goal. Very punk. The problem is that every single attack,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Keylocker is one of the most unique and creative RPGs I've played in a while, with a fantastic soundtrack store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
positive · AI labelView post →Writing this review was a painful for me. I tried to give it a chance so many time. However, no matter how many chances I give this game, I only ended up feeling bored. The only positive things about it are the art work and music. Everything else was not so great. The worst part was the combat system and the UI. Navigating through the UI during gameplay was clunky and confusing such as changing equipment or using items. The combat didn't feel exciting and learning about it was confusing. The UI…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Name a game with 10/10 soundtrack: Keylocker: Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
positive · AI labelView post →I wasn't sure if I was going to recommend or not, until I realised two weeks had passed and I had no motivation to continue playing. I could talk about some of the design issues I had, like there being no consistency in if you can jump up/down a ledge or not, or there being no option to adjust music volume during the Guitar Hero-esque sections. But ultimately, the dealbreaker was the inconsistency of the game's message. I'm not a coward; I love politics in games. I want to be challenged, I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sometimes we don't realize what other games a developer has worked on. In Know Their Games, I want to highlight the key titles they've created. With this week’s free Epic Games gift here's Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action #indiegame #indiedev #knowtheirgames
neutral · AI labelView post →Keylocker has become one of my top games, hands down! The visuals, character design, dialog, writing, and most of all, OST are top tier. Bobo, the protagonist, is a girl after my own heart who solves problems foot first with a solid kick. The combat and timed hits can be a little unforgiving but being a rhythm game RPG, once you get a rhythm for the timing it's really not so bad. Another fantastic game by the dev of Virgo Versus the Zodiac!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall this was one of those games thats so jank you kinda just wanna see what happens in the end. Gameplay: Turn based timing combat was really fun, the different weapons and classes and then getting to combine classes together as the game progresses was really fun. Having enough keys to keep more then one character beefy was not really always possible so i just made the main character a monster, this did backfire in one particularly lame section of the game though. There were also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tldr: Really awesome game with a couple of rough edges. The gameplay is really fun with a lot of customization and progress options for combat, accompanied by some really nice minigames to break the repetitiveness. I've read some people finding the difficulty a bit too high, so I advise tweaking it in the settings to your liking. The writing is really original, albeit a bit confusing in the worldbuilding (at least until the lore drop at the very end). I believe a codex of sorts would've made…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really unique and interesting game, but I honestly can't recommend it. Music is good, graphics are pretty good, there is a lot more to the game than I initially expected. Combat is just ok, sadly. You can just say "skill issue" on this maybe, but normal difficulty is way to hard, and easy difficulty is way to easy, an in-between would have been nice. Leaving this review after a random crash in the middle of combat. Not a bad game by any means, but I wouldn't really recommend it, either. Bought…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun combat system, but it's been almost a month since launch and there hasn't been a single patch addressing the many bugs that are blocking progression or broken quests.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok slight hiccup, but i will temporarily move on to the next “new” game i wanted to play, while i work on seeing if i can get Epic Battle Fantasy 5 to work later down the road! Time to start Keylocker: Turn based Cyberpunk Action game! I love this dev, so i have high hopes
positive · AI labelView post →(PCDD) Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action & Pilgrims Are Free via The Epic Games Store. ow.ly/RVRx50Wy3OT
neutral · AI labelView post →Turn-based cyberpunk JRPG Keylocker is launching on September 18 for Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC: store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game was something special. It takes every system and thing that was great in Virgo vs The Zodiac and made it dramatically better in every way. There is a class system that changes story paths and sidequests, 4 separate endings with different events in the final chapter, basically tons of replayability in this game. Game is a good 25-30 hours for a single playthru, has a NG+, and packed with fun content. OST is amazing , characters and villains are charming and the story is especially…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action RPG on Steam and game consoles. In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG. [Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/keylocker/9mw8t50z9j3c) [Playstation](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011063) [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/keylocker-turn-based-cyberpunk-action-switch/)
neutral · AI labelView post →Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action: update now available; adds Map System, Timing Assist Settings, and various adjustments and fixes www.perfectly-nintendo.com/keylocker-tu...
neutral · AI labelView post →>Buy Keylocker >Blow up a prison >Beat up cops >Commit robbery >Start a revolution >Get a huge weapon collection >Assassinate tyrants >Overthrow the government >Fight God >Go home >Play Keylocker
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Music is illegal, and music is our weapon” is a familiar enough story beat. …And if fumbled: would cost a rhythm game story its life. Thankfully, there is an official 3+ hour video of the Keylocker soundtrack you can try out. youtu.be/UtWe6mps3M8?...
neutral · AI labelView post →it's goofy and I like it and it's good and I like it. I pick this game up when I want to take a break from being a surly hater and let silliness into my heart for a bit. I love this game. love the art, love the music, love the atmosphere, love the offbeat tone, love the PAINFULLY clunky, corny dialog whenever anyone is talking about their beliefs and ideologies/the structure of their society. i love my stupid piece of ♥♥♥♥ brother and his new idiot hat <3 "paper mario"-esque combat system in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a highly imperfect game, but it's also a powerful hit of vibes, fun, creativity, drama, and laughs. The soundtrack is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ amazing, the characters are memorable, and you can SMASH GODS WITH GUITARS! Dunno how to sell that any better. Give it a chance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Keylocker from @moonana.bsky.social is a JRPG that I learned about when I saw that it had a rhythm mini-game, only to then be pulled all the way in by its cyberpunk narrative, heavy emphasis on the punk, about rebels freeing themselves with the power of music store.steampowered.com/app/1325040/...
positive · AI labelView post →buy it. buy it now. bought it for $18. easily worth $20. easily worth $40. only on the third chapter but i HAVE to review this. great character design. great sound design, great battle design. just great design. lots of silly banter. pun haters beware. the save slots are save ARRAYS. you the kinda guy who saves in a new slot like me? no need, save dino's got your back. please buy this game. please gift this game to your friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I fell in love with this game very quickly and it's easily one of my favorite games. The character designs, the music, the story, and the gameplay all just feel perfect to me. I played through the game 6 times just to experience the different side stories and classes and each time felt just as fun as the last. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish the Guitar Hero aspect was used a little more since those sections were a lot of fun for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay is a bit tricky at first, but once you start getting a feel for things it's actually really fun. Combat especially is enjoyable (I do wish there was better indication for perfect timing aside from brief flashes of light, but it's not that bad anyway) though I haven't tried to harder difficulty modes yet where you'll take chip damage even on perfect blocks. Understanding your equipment and your skill tree are important for survival, so get into a lot of fights, get familiar with your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Keylocker is a refreshing addition to the turn-based RPG genre, offering a unique cyberpunk experience with a musical twist. Set in a world where music is forbidden, you play as B0B0, a rebellious musician fighting against oppressive laws. The game's standout features include: Innovative combat system blending rhythm gameplay with turn-based strategy Stunning pixel art visuals that bring the dystopian world to life A compelling narrative exploring themes of freedom and self-expression Diverse…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The soundtrack is AMAZING, the runtime was a longer than I expected from an indie RPG, the combat system was really satisfying once I got the hang of it, the lore is deep, I liked the cast of weirdos that followed you through the events of story, and the humor worked for me. But this game isn't going to be for everyone. In particular there is a lot that the game is bad at communicating to the player. Everything from small details like exits from rooms that don't look like they're exits…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got Dissonance Ending - B as a Jester, will be going back to do more endings and play more classes. Key locker is a really good turn based rhythm game that is wholly it's own and I think a lot of people should play with a really engaging battle system, characters and world with drop dead gorgeous with stellar music.
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