With over 200k copies sold in its debut week and an Overwhelmingly Positive reception from players and press alike, Brain Jar Games unveils the next stops on Dead as Disco’s Early Access tour
Following a breakout Early Access launch fueled by viral momentum and glowing player reception, Dead As Disco has now sold more than 200,000 copies in less than a week, developer Brain Jar Games announced today.
The neon-drenched rhythm beat ’em up quickly found an audience after launch, climbing into Steam’s Top 10 Best-Selling Games while earning a 96% “Overwhelmingly Positive” user rating across more than 4,700 Steam reviews.
To celebrate the launch momentum, Brain Jar Games has released a new Accolades Trailer highlighting some of the standout reactions from critics.
Quotes from the Press & Creators
Dead As Disco has quickly earned praise from critics & creators alike for its stylish fusion of rhythm gameplay, music-driven combat, and infectious soundtrack. TechRadar called it “one of the best indie games I’ve ever played,” while The Gamer said it’s “a stylish contender for Game of the Year” and IGN praised the game as “all killer no filler.”
The list of praise goes on:
- Vandal – “The song selection is sensational!”
- PC Gamer – “A vivid, unrestrained romp that lets you brawl through music videos like a kung-fu Baby Driver.”
- Eurogamer (Spain) – “THE indie sensation of the year!”
- Finger Guns – “It just nails the joy of rhythm combat.”
- CNET – “Dead as Disco Envisions Batman Arkham as a Rhythm Game, and It’s Perfect”
- DualShockers – “Dead as Disco remixes the beat-em-up formula into something effortlessly stylish and easy to pick up”
- Polygon – “Beating the snot out of enemies has never sounded so good”
- Maximilian Dood – “The flow-state of this game when you get the hang of it is VERY Cool!”
- Moist Cr1tikal – “SUCH a good f*cking game, man! I really do love this game!”
What’s Next for Dead as Disco – Early Access Roadtrip
Alongside the game’s successful launch week, Brain Jar Games has also unveiled the first major look at the Dead As Disco Early Access Roadmap, detailing a steady stream of upcoming content updates planned throughout 2026.
The roadmap includes:
- Expanded Infinite Disco upgrades in June
- New Rockstar Fashion Upgrades & collectables throughout the summer
- A new Idol boss fight before fall
- Co-op multiplayer is being worked on
- More music to be added to the Infinite Disco mode
- New Skills & Abilities
- New Enemies & Arenas
- More mod support improvements
- Achievements!
- Accessibility and calibration options
- Replay and Photomode tools
- …and many more surprises are still waiting backstage!
The studio also confirmed that Dead As Disco is targeting its full 1.0 launch in 2027, with multiple major updates planned between now and release.
Dead As Disco launched at $24.99 (regional pricing may vary) and will still be 20% off for another week at $19.99. The Dead as Disco official soundtrack is also available on major music platforms and can be bought in a bundle with the game.
About Dead as Disco
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 + 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.
- Unlock New Moves – Upgrade your skill tree with stylish attacks as you progress through the story, and make the signature moves of your vanquished foes your own. With each Idol you defeat, Charlie’s abilities grow!
- 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 UGC 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 Encore bar, by collecting memorabilia from past and present, and in the process, unlock the true story of what really happened to the band.
Want more updates on Dead As Disco? Wishlist on Steam or follow the devs on: Twitter/X | Bluesky | TikTok | Youtube | join the Discord
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