Ratata Arts is excited to announce that Ratatan, the rhythm rogue-lite action game from the creators of Patapon, will launch in Early Access on Steam starting July 25, 2025.

Ahead of the Early Access release, a brand-new Early Access Trailer has been revealed, and starting June 5th, players can try out the free demo version on Steam.

Ratatan is a rhythmic roguelite packed with beat-driven battles and colorful chaos. Recruit allies and dance your way to victory! March across the world of Redo, build your Cobun army, and combine forces with your closest chums to defeat any evildoers silly enough to stand in your way!

Ratatan Demo Overview

The Steam demo provides players with a hands-on experience of Ratatan’s rhythm-based, side-scrolling chaos:

• Playable Content: World 1 “Pirates of the Parabbean” through World 2 “Yeehawler Mountain”
  
• Playable Characters: 4 distinct Ratatans available
• Multiplayer Support: Online Co-op for up to 4 Players included

Ratatan is a charming, yet chaotic, cooperative rhythm rogue-lite action game for up to four players. Players lead adorable and powerful Ratatans through musical battles, synchronized attacks, and side-scrolling mayhem using rhythm-based commands.

Move to the groove alone or team up with friends in online multiplayer mayhem suitable for up to four players. Engage in huge melee brawls with more than 100 characters duking it out for supremacy. Defeat your enemies by riding the rhythm of Ratatan’s catchy soundtrack in this delightful, heartfelt adventure!

Created by Hiroyuki Kotani (Patapon) and developed by Ratata Arts in collaboration with TVT Co., Ltd., the game features 100+ controllable characters, rhythm-driven combat, and a vibrant world of music, monsters, and multiplayer madness. The soundtrack features music by veteran composer Kemmei Adachi, with a special guest track by David Wise.

In August 2023, Ratatan raised over ¥210 million (~USD 1.5M) on Kickstarter, making it the #1 most-funded video game campaign of 2023 and placing in the Top 25 of all time on the platform.