Ratatan

 
From the creators of Patapon comes Ratatan, a wild rhythm roguelike that fuses side-scrolling musical action with intense strategy and massive battles. Command adorable Cobun armies using a unique 7-button rhythm system, timing musical commands for attacks, defense, and epic combos. Fever Mode amps up your power—and creative gameplay—while you play solo or join up to 3 friends in online co-op.
Bounce to the Beat, Battle for Survival
Over 100 cute and customizable characters clash across 10+ worlds, fighting pirate forces and pursuing the mystical Everafter. Each run is different: roguelike progression brings random power-ups, procedural stages, and dozens of skills and unlocks per session. Level up, salvage rewards, and conquer giant foes in rhythm-driven melee chaos, where your timing and strategy shape every victory.
Key Features

Patapon-inspired rhythm action: The original Patapon creator leads development, bringing iconic musical command combat to a new generation.
Roguelike structure: Procedural power-ups, randomized rewards, and unpredictable runs for deep replay value.
4-player online co-op: Multiplayer battles and campaign featuring synchronized rhythm play.
Dynamic Fever Mode: Music and game effects shift as your streak builds for bonus power.
Massive character battles: Lead huge Cobun armies—100+ fighting at once!—across engaging 2D environments.
Epic campaign: 30+ hour single-player journey through the world of Redo, branching biomes, and constant discovery.
Cross-platform play: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2—all with live events, merch, and future expansions planned.

Quick facts

Early Access Release Date: September 19, 2025
Full Release: Planned after early access for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
Developer: Tokyo Virtual Theory & Ratata Arts
Genre: Rhythm roguelike, side-scrolling action
Features: 100+ character battles, musical commands, campaign/co-op modes
Special Features: Patapon legacy, Fever Mode, procedural maps and skills