Grab your denim jacket and dust off those cassette tapes—Rockbeasts, the story-driven band management sim from Lichthund and Team17 Digital, just dropped its first gameplay reveal, and it’s as gritty, grungy, and gloriously 90s as you’d hope.
This isn’t your average tour manager sim. Rockbeasts throws you into the high-stakes, low-budget world of dive bar gigs, sketchy promoters, and bandmates barely holding it together. From humble beginnings to headlining dreams, it’s up to you—the band’s manager—to decide whether to stick to the underground or sell your soul for a taste of rockstar glory.
Oh, and yes—that is Iggy Pop voicing “Iggy Pup.” Welcome to the weirdest ride of your musical life.
What Rockbeasts Is All About
You play as a notorious band manager tasked with guiding a struggling group of misfits on their journey from the basement to the big stage. Every choice you make—from gig venues and setlists to ethical (or not-so-ethical) decisions—affects your band’s rise… or spectacular crash.
This is a game with consequences, character, and vibes.
Key Features That Rock:
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Band Management, the Hard Way
Scout gigs, set up shows, manage gear and egos, and maybe even catch a little lightning in a bottle—if you can keep the chaos under control.
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Fully Voiced Cast
A cast of eccentric rockers, managers, and venue rats all brought to life with full voice acting—including a guest performance by Iggy Pop himself.
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Narrative Muscle
Penned by The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 writer Jakub Szamałek, the story dives deep into themes of art vs. fame, loyalty, burnout, and the price of ambition.
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Multiple Endings, No Easy Answers
Your decisions will shape not just the band’s career, but the lives of its members. There’s no “right” path—just the one you make.
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A Killer Original Soundtrack
Featuring 17 custom tracks, each playable in-game at your gigs. Expect grungy riffs, raw vocals, and pure 90s alt-rock energy.
Whether you’re here for the moral choices, the nostalgia trip, or just want to live out your Almost Famous fantasy in video game form, Rockbeasts looks ready to blow the roof off the scene.
Ready to go from couch-surfing to crowd-surfing? Let’s rock.