FNF: Shot to the Top!

FNF: Shot to the Top! is a creative rhythm-game mod for Friday Night Funkin’ that blends musical battles with clever references to well-known indie games. Rather than climbing mountains or swinging weapons, players control Boyfriend and rely purely on rhythm and timing to overcome a series of crossover-inspired showdowns. Also Play FNF Spaghetti

Gameplay and Concept

The mod opens with Boyfriend facing Madeline from Celeste, delivering a clear message: this isn’t about platforming skills—you’re here to sing. That first encounter sets the theme for the entire mod, which celebrates indie games by reimagining their worlds through Friday Night Funkin’s rhythm-based format. What began as a simple Celeste one-shot gradually evolved into a small collection of standalone musical challenges, each inspired by a different game and musical style.

Players can tackle three main songs along with one special cover. These tracks are built around familiar ideas but transformed into fresh FNF experiences. The lineup includes “Solstice,” themed around Celeste, a remix cover of the same track, and two songs inspired by Shovel Knight titled “Shovelrous” and “Starlit.” Each song brings its own atmosphere, supported by unique stages ranging from playful doodle-style visuals to charming pixel-art environments. FNF Wwcd One last-bite

Visual and Musical Style

Shot to the Top! stands out for its shifting art direction. Hand-drawn sketches and pixel visuals are used intentionally to give each battle its own identity. Musically, the charts stay true to classic FNF mechanics—easy to learn, but increasingly demanding as patterns grow more complex. The focus is on precision, rhythm control, and adapting to tempo changes rather than pure speed.

Overall, FNF: Shot to the Top! is a compact but imaginative mod that celebrates indie games through music, offering a fun and stylish crossover experience for rhythm-game fans.

Credits

• Davemyster – Director, Artist, Animator, Coder, Charter
• Marc Cea – Musician (Solstice)
• Stress – Musician (Shovelrous)
• PrinceLOLZ – Musician (Starlit)