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BEAM
BEAM delivers a tense, five-minute run of charged shots, risky timing, card choices, and rapid-fire clashes.
ByraxerisReleasedLink checked Oct 16, 2026
How to play BEAM
- Hold the mouse or a finger to charge and aim.
- Let go to fire.
- Tap for a quick shot.
- Release on the flash for extra power and shield piercing.
- Mash during a clash; the harder masher wins.
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About BEAM
BEAM at a glance
BEAM is a dark 2D arcade action game made by raxeris. Its one-button design centers on a beam that charges while held and fires when released, giving the game a crisp, focused feel. It is single-player, roguelite, and built for short sessions. BEAM runs inside a web browser through itch.io, including on phones when turned sideways. The page also identifies its code, graphics, and text as AI-assisted.
What a session of BEAM is like
A BEAM run sends you through fights, elites, shrines, and bounties across three named regions. Hold to aim and charge, then release to fire; a well-timed flash makes the shot stronger and able to pierce shields. Herald encounters add a clash where locked beams are settled by mashing. Victories trigger a blast across the screen, while cards reshape the following fight. The listed route contains 12 fights and two bosses, with a run lasting about five minutes.
The retro charm of BEAM
BEAM has a neat risk-and-reward hook: charging builds power, but waiting too long makes the weapon burn you. Peak and Pulse provide different timing patterns for finding the firing window. Herald clashes bring a wonderfully old-school button-mashing twist, and cards can support rapid shots, split beams, overloaded charges, or shot-baiting tactics. The dark 2D arcade presentation, compact runs, and four build paths give BEAM a distinct retro challenge without making the rules complicated.
Should BEAM be your daily game?
BEAM fits a daily-game routine especially well: a complete run takes roughly five minutes, yet cards and route choices can change the next attempt. Arcade fans, timing-focused players, and challenge seekers should enjoy testing charge windows and surviving Herald clashes. Phone play is supported in landscape orientation, which makes it convenient for quick sessions. BEAM is released and listed at no cost; the available facts do not mention a separate demo or any longer campaign beyond its compact run structure.
FAQ
BEAM FAQ
Can I play BEAM without paying?
Yes. BEAM is listed as free on itch.io and launches in a browser, so the supplied details do not require a purchase or a separate download.
Who made BEAM?
The creator is raxeris. The game page also gives a TikTok credit to Sentient Mass and notes AI assistance across the code, graphics, and written text.
What is the usual length of a BEAM run?
One run takes around five minutes. Its stated structure includes three acts, 12 fights, two bosses, 12 cards, and four builds, making it compact enough for a quick repeat attempt.
What are the controls for BEAM?
Hold a mouse button or finger to charge and aim, then release to shoot. Tapping fires quickly. A flash marks a stronger, shield-piercing release, while clashes ask you to mash.
Can I play BEAM on a phone?
Yes. The game works in a phone browser when the device is turned sideways. Touch play uses a finger for charging, aiming, firing, and mashing during a clash.
Is BEAM receiving updates?
No update timetable is provided. BEAM does send anonymous play data—only a random identifier and run events—so raxeris can tune it, and that option can be disabled at the title screen.