DOWNSAMPLE Beta coming soon

Music arcade for iOS & Android

An arcade
for your
music.

Downsample builds rhythm runs and boss fights from the songs you choose.

Connect Plex, Jellyfin, or OpenSubsonic, or load a music file from your phone.

See how it plays About the beta

In development · iOS & Android · Beta coming soon

DOWNSAMPLE / GAME PREVIEW
The current Downsample home screen with the featured artist and Play action
Downsample Arena gameplay with Dawn Lance active, projectiles, and a gold ship
In-development screenshots
SUPPORTED MUSIC SOURCES Plex / Jellyfin / OpenSubsonic / Local files

01 / Game modes

Three ways
to play a song.

Choose a mode to see the gameplay.

Drift also has a Zen mode with more forgiving timing and no penalties for missed notes.

Drift gameplay with a 260-hit combo and Overdrive active View full screenshot ↗ Drift / Gameplay

Rhythm

Hit the notes on time.

Drag to steer your ship into notes on the beat. Consecutive hits build your combo; a miss breaks it and drops your score multiplier.

02 / Music library

Connect your
music library.

Use a music server or files on your phone.

Downsample analyzes the songs you select to create their note patterns. Browse a connected library in the app, or import a local audio file.

The app includes tracks you can play without connecting a server.

CHOOSE YOUR MUSIC SOURCE

Plex

Connect your Plex server to browse and play songs from its music library.

Screenshots

See the game
on screen.

Gameplay and app screens from the current build. Select an image to open the original.

Drift gameplay with a 260-hit combo and Overdrive active
Drift / Overdrive
Pulse gameplay with colorful curved projectile patterns
Pulse / Orbital arcs
Pulse gameplay with bright radial beams and crossing projectile rows
Pulse / Radial beams
Arena gameplay with Dawn Lance active
Arena / Dawn Lance
Arena gameplay with a Pulsewave ability and boss encounter
Arena / Pulsewave
Arena gameplay with a meteor ability and glowing shield
Arena / Meteor
Current Pulse gameplay captured on iPhone simulator
Pulse / Gameplay
Current Drift rhythm gameplay captured on iPhone simulator
Drift / Gameplay
Downsample home screen with the TATCHI artist spotlight
Home / Featured music
Downsample library showing featured music
Library / Track selection
Downsample Equipment screen with the Interceptor ship and equipment slots
Equipment / Loadout

IN DEVELOPMENT · IPHONE CAPTURES · 1206 × 2622

03 / Ships & Galaxy

Choose your
ship and gear.

Change your equipment, try a different skin, or start a Galaxy run.

THE HANGAR01 / 12
Ragnarok ship skin artwork
SHIP SKIN / ACTUAL APP ARTRagnarok

Equipment

Set up
your loadout.

Choose a chassis, then equip weapons, mods, and chips. Skins, paint, and engine trails change how your ship looks.

SELECTED SKIN

A broad crimson ship with an axe-shaped nose and two layers of wings.

01

Equipment slotsFit weapons, mods, and chips within your power budget.

02

CosmeticsChoose a skin, paint color, and engine trail.

03

ProgressReview your best scores for each song and complete daily challenges.

Browse ship skins

Select one of these twelve skins to see it above.

Galaxy

Plan a route
through Galaxy.

Galaxy connects songs into a longer run. Choose your next encounter on a branching map, stop at shops, and prepare for boss fights.

Illustrated Galaxy route with branching encounters and a final boss START RHYTHM SHOP SURVIVE BOSS GALAXY / ILLUSTRATED ROUTE

Beta status

Beta
coming soon.

The beta is being prepared for iOS and Android. It isn't open yet.

Check the beta page for access links and installation details when testing opens.

Check beta status

About Downsample

Questions?

What is Downsample?

Downsample is an arcade game for iOS and Android that uses your music to generate gameplay. It has rhythm, bullet-hell, and boss-fight modes, plus ship equipment and cosmetics.

Do I need a music server?

No. You can start with bundled tracks or music files on your device. If you have a Plex, Jellyfin, or OpenSubsonic server, you can connect your library too.

Can I join the beta now?

Not yet. Check the beta page for the current iOS and Android status.

Will it be on iOS and Android?

Yes. Both versions are in development. The beta page will list device requirements when testing opens.

Does it connect to Spotify or Apple Music?

No. Downsample uses local audio files, music from supported servers, or the included tracks. It cannot play songs from a Spotify or Apple Music subscription.

Inside Downsample

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