How to Play Beatstream

The goal

Hit notes in time with the music as they stream down the runway, keeping your combo alive for the highest score.

Beatstream is a rhythm game where notes stream down a perspective runway toward a judgement line, and you tap each one exactly on the beat. The closer your timing to perfect, the more points you earn, and every clean hit extends a combo that multiplies your score. Miss, and the combo resets.

Controls

• Lane keys map to the on-screen columns (for example A, S, D, F and J, K, L)
• Press a lane key the instant its note crosses the judgement line
• On mobile, tap the lane at the bottom as each note arrives
• P or Esc to pause

Strategy and scoring tips

• Listen more than you watch. Locking onto the beat with your ears keeps your timing steadier than eyeballing the notes.
• Keep your fingers resting on the lane keys so you react to the rhythm, not to hunting for the key.
• Prioritize the combo. A long clean streak scores far more than a few perfect hits scattered between misses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of Beatstream?

Hit notes in time with the music as they stream down the runway, keeping your combo alive for the highest score.

How do you control Beatstream?

Lane keys map to the on-screen columns (for example A, S, D, F and J, K, L). Press a lane key the instant its note crosses the judgement line

Is Beatstream free?

Yes. Beatstream plays free in the AetherWave Arcade in your browser, with no download and no account.