Rhythm-based, neon-drenched beat ’em up game Dead as Disco will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on May 5, developer Brain Jar Games announced.
A demo has been available since summer 2025, which has now surpassed 1.2 million players, and player-made clips shared across social media have generated more than 300 million views. The demo features “hours of replayability,” including 13 tracks and the ability to play any song in your library via the game’s “My Music” feature.
Here is an overview of the game, via Brain Jar Games:
About
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched beat ’em up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music!
Dead as Disco puts you in the dancing shoes of Charlie Disco, a fallen icon with one chance to reclaim the spotlight from the Idols, Charlie’s ex-bandmates and musical legends.
Confront the Idols in stylish combat that syncs to every song, and survive a world torn apart by music, fame, and betrayal in this action-packed, literal beat ’em up!
Key Features
- Music and Melee – Every punch, kick and combo syncs seamlessly to the soundtrack, turning every fight into a deadly dance floor.
- Epic Bosses – Battle your former bandmates with killer moves and their own signature tracks in Dead as Disco‘s Story Mode.
- Add Your Own Custom Music – Add your own tracks, edit music videos, and craft your own music-synced gameplay spectacle! Dead as Disco is a user-generated content mosh pit ready for modding!
- Multi-Genre Soundtrack – Featuring an original OST (streamer-safe), plus licensed bangers from past and present.
- Rockstar Customization – Collect over-the-top fashion from all the stars in the world of Disco. No matter what look you choose, you’ll always leave an impression.
- Make It Yours! – Customize your home away from home, the Dive Bar, by collecting memorabilia from past and present, and in the process, unlock the true story of what really happened to the band.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
