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Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Developed by Threaks · Published by Threaks

ActionAdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 6, 2013 Price$1.99 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews399

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews399
Languages9
Achievements15
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, casual game by Threaks, published by Threaks — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 75% positive of 1,183
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:IndieMusicRhythmAdventureCasualActionGreat SoundtrackPuzzle2DPlatformerSingleplayerTouch-Friendly

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz (dual core)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (9)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - PortugalRussianJapaneseSimplified Chinese

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians?

Steam classifies Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians as a Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Threaks. Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.

How much does Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 6, 2013.

What platforms is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians on?

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

What is Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians's Metacritic score?

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians?

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is developed by Threaks and published by Threaks.

Where to get Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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