Friday, 6th June (Tokyo, Japan): 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 friends to defeat any evildoers silly enough to stand in your way!
Ratatan - Early Access Trailer - https://youtu.be/h_UngFO7E40
The Ratatan demo provides players with a slice of the game’s rhythm-based, side-scrolling action:
- 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 Demo Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3449820/Ratatan_Demo/
Ratatan Featured at Major Summer 2025 Events
A brand new trailer and interview section for Ratatan debuted in the highly anticipated Day of the Devs 2025: Summer Showcase broadcast and the Ratata Arts team is delighted to showcase the game in-person at the SGF Play Days event in Los Angeles (June 7th – 8th) as guests of the Day of the Devs initiative helmed by IAM8Bit and Double Fine Productions. And if that wasn’t enough, Ratatan will also feature in the following online events over the coming days.
- Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition – June 7-9 (Los Angeles)
- Future Games Show – June 8 (Online)
- PC Gaming Show – June 9 (Online)
WHAT IS RATATAN?
Tippytap, badaboom and "Ratatan" across the battlefield in this latest roguelike adventure from the creators of the beloved rhythm classic, Patapon! 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!
Players can 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!
In the vast and peaceful sea lies Rataport, a vibrant island bustling with life. Here, the Ratatans, mysterious yet charming creatures, live in harmony with their friends. Though they differ in appearance and personality, they share a single dream: to journey to The Everafter and meet the legendary Goddess said to reside there. Fueled by hope, the Ratatans set out on their adventure, undeterred by failure, determined to one day stand before her.
The Ratatans are groove-loving adventurers that use the power of song and magical instruments called Melodium to command their armies of Cobun. Lead your troops by issuing rhythmic commands, guiding them through massive dynamic battles where strategic positioning, timely orders, and well-planned retreats will be the key to your success!
- Rhythm Commands & Cobun Orders
Feel the beat and use rhythm commands in time with the music to order your Cobun in the direction you want them to go. The Ratatan can be moved freely, so use your better judgment to decide where best to give orders, where to stand when on the offensive, and when to retreat. A sense of rhythm and strategy is crucial in order to survive long adventures while losing as few Cobun as possible!
- Fever System
Keep to the beat and your party will enter FEVER MODE, a feature no good rhythm game can do without! Feel the vibes shift as the background music dynamically changes and your Cobun erupt in a flurry of frenzied dance moves that'll really get the heart pumping! And if everyone's party goes into FEVER MODE at the same time, you'll really bring the house down!
- Adorable 2D Animations
Ratatan makes use of charming 2D animation with movements filled with vivid personality. The Cobun, your faithful and lovable servants, will wibble-wobble as they follow your orders, while your enemies will try to intimidate with their often hilarious movements, breathing even more life into the world of Ratatan.
- Toe-tapping Soundtrack
Now, what kind of troupe would you be leading without the perfect tune to march your minions to?! Worry not! We've got you covered with the perfect musical accompaniment by veteran composer Kemmei Adachi for crushing your enemies in a wave of adorable terror!
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.
A Kickstarter Record-Breaker
In August 2023, Ratatan raised over ¥170 million (~USD 1.2M) 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.
Useful Links- Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949320/Ratatan/
- Ratatan Reveal Trailer: https://youtu.be/HR9r-LXLGnI
- Official Website: https://ratatangame.com
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ABOUT RATATA ARTS
Helmed by Hiroyuki Kotani, creator of the Patapon series, Ratata Arts was formed by a veteran group of developers to deliver a new masterpiece in rhythm gaming, Ratatan. Creators on board include Nelnal (main artist), Kemmei Adachi (main sound designer), and Kenei Nakasha (director) and Toshiyuki Yasui (executive director).
ABOUT TVT
TVT (Tokyo Virtual Theory) is a development group made up of staff who have worked on consumer games, handling game IP creation, original development and planning, world scenario writing, and more. With a mission statement, “Let's play more together,” TVT has developed Theory Engine, a middleware technology featuring an open-platform network engine that can be used to develop large-scale network games with high, real-time performance.
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