THE SONG MUST GO ON
Four cursed musicians. One shared song. And a very long way to fall.
The Song Must Go On is a first-person cooperative rhythm platformer where 1–4 players must climb deadly environments while performing music together.
Jump across treacherous platforms, dodge brutal traps, escape rising lava, and try to keep playing your instrument through it all.
Sounds simple? Try keeping the beat while jumping over a bottomless pit.
CLIMB. PLAY. SURVIVE.
Every jump matters. Every note matters.
Make your way through dangerous environments filled with moving platforms, deadly machinery, and obstacles designed to test both your reflexes and your patience.
But there's a catch: the music never stops just because you're busy trying not to die.
Your next note could arrive right in the middle of your most difficult jump.
FOUR MUSICIANS. FOUR INSTRUMENTS.
Each member of the band plays a different part of the same song.
Bob — Percussion: Keep the beat with precisely timed strikes.
Diana — Lute: Alternate between left and right strums.
Leon — Flute: Master quick notes and sustained holds.
Babu — Organ: Perform chords by pressing two buttons together.
Every instrument has its own rhythm mechanic, and every musician contributes to the band's performance.
ONE BAND. ONE RITUAL.
Your mistakes don't affect just you.
Missed notes weaken your musical contribution, causing your instrument to fade from the song. Too many mistakes drain the shared Ritual Meter.
And when the Ritual fails, the entire group pays the price.
You'll need more than good reflexes to survive. You'll need teamwork, coordination, and at least a little musical talent.
COOPERATIVE CHAOS
Some friends are great at platforming. Others have perfect rhythm.
Unfortunately, you'll need both.
Coordinate your jumps, survive deadly obstacles, and attempt to keep your performance together as everything around you falls apart.
Will you become a perfectly synchronized band?
Or will you spend the entire evening blaming the drummer?
Whatever happens, the song must go on.
A SOLO-DEVELOPED ADVENTURE
The Song Must Go On is being created by a solo indie developer with a love for challenging games, dark fantasy, and wonderfully chaotic cooperative experiences.
The game will enter Early Access with the goal of expanding its world through additional levels, challenges, improvements, and community feedback.
I'm building this game one step at a time, and your feedback will help shape what comes next.
Thank you for being part of the journey.