Shooting to Your Own Rhythm: The Ultimate Guide to RoboBeat Custom Songs

In RoboBeat, the rhythm FPS roguelite developed by Simon Fredholm, staying on beat isn’t just a stylistic choice—it’s the difference between dominating a room full of rogue bots and getting vaporized. While the game’s original soundtrack slaps, the real magic unlocks when you start importing your own personal music library.

Whether you want to blast through neon-lit arenas to heavy metal, hyperpop, or synthwave, the game’s robust custom music system lets you turn any track into a custom combat cassette.

Step-by-Step: How to Add Custom Songs to RoboBeat

Adding your own music to RoboBeat is straightforward, provided your files are in the right format. Here is how to take a track from your hard drive and load it into your holster:

1. Check Your Audio Format: Ensure your track is saved as an .mp3, .wav, or .ogg file. (Note: Make sure your files aren’t accidentally wrapped as video containers like MP4s).
2. Open the Custom Music Menu: From the main menu, navigate to the Custom Music section.
3. Create a Cassette: Select “Create Custom Cassette”.
4. Upload and Tag: Upload your audio file, then input the track name and artist.
5. Handle the BPM: You can let RoboBeat’s built-in auto-sync feature analyze the tempo, or you can manually set the BPM. The game supports tracks up to 240 BPM.
6. Trim and Test: Clean up any dead air at the beginning of the track so the beat drops right when you enter combat.

Finding the Sweet Spot: Ideal BPM Ranges

Not all songs play well with high-octane FPS combat. Because your shooting, sliding, wall-running, and dodging are all tied to the tempo, choosing the right BPM dictates how chaotic or manageable your run will feel: