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Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

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App ID 231040
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Threaks
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 28970500
Last Record Update 14 May 2025 – 00:07:40 UTC ()
Release Date 6 August 2013 – 19:00:00 UTC ()
😏 72.40%
1k reviews
0
In-Game

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.

Additional Information

Developer Threaks
gamedir ValveTestApp231040
metacritic_name Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
icon empty string
controller_support full
metacritic_score 75
NoServers No
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/beatbuddy-tale-of-the-guardians?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
state eStateComingSoonNoPreload
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
community_visible_stats Yes
sourcegame Yes
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
checkpkgstate Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Threaks
Store Release Date 6 August 2013 – 17:00:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1), Adventure (25), Casual (4), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 6 August 2013 – 19:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 15 November 2023 – 11:07:02 UTC () (1700046422)
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review_score 6
review_percentage 75
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 14 May 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 2368799
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 4 May 2013 – 21:13:14 UTC (), in changelist #214240

Supported Languages

9 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Portuguese - Portugal Yes Yes
Russian Yes
Japanese Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes

Tags

🌱 Indie 🎶 Music 🎶 Rhythm 🗺️ Adventure 😌 Casual 💥 Action 🎶 Great Soundtrack 🧩 Puzzle 🏽 2D 🏗️ Platformer 👤 Singleplayer 👆 Touch-Friendly 📺 Side Scroller

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Cloud Stats Steam Leaderboards Remote Play on TV Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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Assets
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timestamp15 November 2023 – 11:09:52 UTC
Trailers
2028985 ↴
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2029198 ↴
trailer_nameYogscast Plays Beatbuddy
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timestamp1447358612

Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
29760 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians Store or CD Key 20 March 2025 – 17:30:42 UTC
87157 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians Collector's Edition Store or CD Key 20 March 2025 – 17:30:26 UTC
87158 Beatbuddy: Ultimate Edition Store or CD Key 20 March 2025 – 17:30:26 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
25396 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians Early Access Comp CD Key 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC
36071 SteamMachine and Steam Controller Prototype Beta CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
39221 Native SteamOS Titles CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC
92657 Steam Sub 92657 CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:34:00 UTC
231119 Complimentary reviewer package CD Key 15 December 2017 – 11:15:57 UTC

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