Sidechain
Launches 2 November 2026 · PC
Story
Sidechain is an action-rhythm game powered by your own music. Drop in any song and ride the wave: hills swell with the melody, kickers launch on the big hits, and drops send you flying. Pump on the beat to gain momentum, flip through the air, and nail the landing just as the bass kicks back in. Your Music, Your Tracks Load MP3, OGG, WAV, or video files. Sidechain builds a custom track from your audio in seconds. Ride the Rhythm Keep the Pace: Pump on the beat to stay ahead. Miss it, and the song leaves you behind. Stunt: Throw flips in mid-air, grind rails, swap lanes, loop loops, duck under obstacles, and scratch on the hi-hats. Risk vs. Reward: Take the high route for double points, or drop into the risk lane for triple. The Mix Responds to You The song changes based on how you play. Catch air and the music filters out; spin in mid-air and the sound sweeps with your rotation; land clean and the bass hits heavier. Build your combo to drive the track to full power - or crash and watch your instrument drop out until you recover. Fill your SIDECHAIN meter to trigger double points. Chase the High Score Precision timing on every beat (Perfect, Great, Good) with...
Gameplay
Sidechain is an action-rhythm game powered by your own music. Drop in any song and ride the wave: hills swell with the melody, kickers launch on the big hits, and drops send you flying. Pump on the beat to gain momentum, flip through the air, and nail the landing just as the bass kicks back in. Your Music, Your Tracks Load MP3, OGG, WAV, or video files. Sidechain builds a custom track from your audio in seconds. Ride the Rhythm Keep the Pace: Pump on the beat to stay ahead. Miss it, and the song leaves you behind. Stunt: Throw flips in mid-air, grind rails, swap lanes, loop loops, duck under obstacles, and scratch on the hi-hats. Risk vs. Reward: Take the high route for double points, or drop into the risk lane for triple. The Mix Responds to You The song changes based on how you play. Catch air and the music filters out; spin in mid-air and the sound sweeps with your rotation; land clean and the bass hits heavier. Build your combo to drive the track to full power - or crash and watch your instrument drop out until you recover. Fill your SIDECHAIN meter to trigger double points. Chase the High Score Precision timing on every beat (Perfect, Great, Good) with grades from D to S. Aim for Full Combos and All-Perfect runs. Track your personal records and rewatch your best runs with saved replays. Start a B2B Go Back-to-Back with up to 3 friends online. Each...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Partial Controller Support
- Steam Leaderboards
Release details
Sidechain is developed by Terracraft Software. Sidechain launches on Monday, 2 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Sidechain release?
Sidechain launches on 2 November 2026.
Has the Sidechain release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 2 November 2026 for Sidechain since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is Sidechain on?
Sidechain is on PC.
Who makes Sidechain?
Sidechain is developed by Terracraft Software.