Just Shapes & Beats is a two player rhythm game where you dodge bullets in time with the music. As well as this unusual premise, play extends the novelty as you have to both avoid the various shapes and move to the Beats. It’s a new spin on the shoot 'em up arcade game. It's tough and you fail often but as you practice progress becomes more likely.

In story mode you learn the ropes with intermediate tracks and the optional Casual mode. Play focuses on your deft use of the movement stick and dash button to avoid the shapes and stay alive. Challenge Runs mode starts awarding a score for each run.