How to Add Custom Songs in Robobeat: Complete Guide

Rocking to Your Own Beat: The Ultimate Guide to Robobeat Custom Songs

Rhythm-infused shooters thrive on adrenaline, precise timing, and—most importantly—the soundtrack driving you forward. Robobeat, the rhythm-FPS roguelike developed by Simon Fredholm, takes this concept to the next level by allowing players to slide, shoot, and dodge to literally any track they want.

While the built-in soundtrack slaps, importing your own audio opens up an entirely new dimension of replayability. Whether you want to blast heavy metal, hyperpop, or classical symphonies while clearing out rooms of killer robots, adding custom music is remarkably straightforward.

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

Adding your personal music library into the game relies on an in-game editor system that handles everything from audio file conversion to beat mapping.

1. Prepare Your Audio Files: Make sure you have your music ready in a compatible format. Robobeat natively supports .mp3, .wav, and .ogg files. (Tip: If you run into issues with converted files, tools like Audacity can quickly re-export them cleanly.)
2. Open the Custom Music Menu: From the game’s main menu, navigate to the Custom Music section.
3. Create a Custom Cassette: Select the option to “Create Custom Cassette.”
4. Upload and Tag: Choose your audio file from your computer, then input the track’s name and artist tag.
5. Configure the BPM and Sync: You can manually configure the Beats Per Minute (BPM) or utilize Robobeat’s built-in auto-sync tool to align the game’s rhythm mechanics to your track. The game supports tracks up to a frantic 240 BPM.

Sharing and Community Custom Tracks

Got a track mapped to absolute perfection? You don’t have to keep it to yourself.

• Exporting (.robobeat files): You can export any custom cassette you’ve built. The game will bundle it into a specialized .robobeat file format, located in your downloads, which you can easily share with friends.
• Community Hubs: Dedicated platforms and community spaces (such as the official Robobeat Discord and community websites) offer pre-made custom cassettes and mapping files that you can drop directly into your game.

Tips for the Best Custom Rhythm Experience

• Pick Consistent Tempos: Songs with a steady, driving drum beat or clear electronic rhythm translate much better to Robobeat’s mechanics than ambient or heavily syncopated tracks, making it easier to lock into the beat-action loop.
• Double-Check Your Sync: Take advantage of the track editor’s preview tools to ensure your timing markers match the song’s downbeats; a poorly synced track can throw off your dodging rhythm entirely!