If you have a soft spot for rhythm, chaotic survival games, and smashing through waves of enemies, it’s time to warm up your vocal cords. Bippinbits—the brilliant indie development team behind the critically acclaimed hit Dome Keeper—has officially announced their next title, and it’s a musical, action-packed thrill ride: Bandwagon!

Described as a bullet heaven survivors-lite, Bandwagon swaps out traditional gritty fantasy weapons for musical instruments, catchy tunes, and pure, rhythmic mayhem.

Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming title and how you can jump in and play right now.

What is Bandwagon?

In Bandwagon, you don’t just survive the swarm—you put on a show! Step into the shoes of a wandering musician driving a literal bandwagon through dangerous, monster-infested lands.

Instead of swords and guns, your arsenal consists of tambourines, triangles, guitars, and brass instruments. As you battle across vibrant stages, you gather fellow musicians to join your rolling stage, creating a massive musical ensemble that unleashes deadly, beat-driven attacks on incoming hordes.

Combining the addictive, pick-up-and-play nature of Vampire Survivors with Bippinbits’ signature pixel art style and strategic gameplay depth, Bandwagon promises a unique twist on the horde-survival genre.

Key Features to Get Excited For:

• Musical Mayhem: Upgrade and synergise different instruments to unleash screen-clearing musical attacks.
• Build Your Band: Recruit unique band members on the fly, each bringing their own distinct sound and offensive capabilities to the team.
• Unmistakable Bippinbits Style: Expect top-tier pixel graphics, crisp sound design, and incredibly satisfying progression loops.
• High Replayability: Experiment with endless combinations of instruments, routes, and upgrades to keep every run fresh.

Join the Open Playtest on Steam Right Now!

Can’t wait to start jamming? You don’t have to! Bippinbits has launched an Open Playtest on Steam, giving players an early taste of the action.

• Platform: PC via Steam
• Playtest Dates: Running NOW until August 3

To join, simply head over to the Bandwagon Steam store page, click “Request Access” for the playtest, and you’ll be ready to hit the road and make some noise.

Final Thoughts

Bippinbits already proved they can revolutionise roguelite mining with Dome Keeper, and Bandwagon looks poised to bring that same level of polish and innovation to the bullet heaven genre.

Grab your headset, dust off your triangle, and jump into the playtest before it ends on August 3!

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