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GRIDbeat! Update 1.0 Adds Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have released Update 1.0 for their rhythm-based dungeon crawler, GRIDbeat!, adding a new Zen Mode with ten levels, new music, and quality-of-life upgrades. The update, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, also includes adjustable difficulty, UI improvements, and gameplay enhancements. Zen Mode offers a more relaxed experience for players to enjoy the game's music and mechanics.
Review: GRIDbeat! (Switch) - A Brutal Yet Absorbing Rhythm Experience
GRIDbeat! is a brutal yet absorbing rhythm game for the Nintendo Switch, featuring unique visuals, sharp gameplay, and excellent music. Players navigate levels by jumping to the beat, avoiding hazards like turrets and rotating barriers, and hacking blocked paths. Developed by Ridiculous Games and published by Acclaim, the game offers a challenging experience with a strong presentation that pulses to its synth-heavy soundtrack.
A Ridiculous Waste of Time Launches Free on Steam With Five Mini-Games
A Ridiculous Waste of Time, a collection of five mini-games, has launched for free on Steam for a limited time. Developed by Ridiculous Games, the title features a variety of genres and supports solo and local pass-and-play modes. Additional platforms and mini-games are planned for future updates.
RIDICULOUS GAMES ANNOUNCES A RIDICULOUS WASTE OF TIME, A FUN-FILLED MINI-GAME COLLECTION LAUNCHING ON STEAM
Ridiculous Games has announced the release of A Ridiculous Waste of Time, a collection of mini-games available for free on Steam for a limited time. The collection features diverse genres including dice-digging, puzzle, rhythm, stacking, and Blackjack, with plans for future additions and platform releases. The game is designed for offline play and includes local leaderboards and achievements.
GRIDbeat! Review — Rocking In the Digital World | Console Creatures
GRIDbeat! is a new rhythm-action game from Ridiculous Games that blends nostalgic arcade aesthetics with modern gameplay. Players take on the role of a hacker taking down a corporation through grid-based levels set to a rocking soundtrack. While later stages can become frustratingly long, the game offers a visually stunning and musically engaging experience with plenty of unlockables for replayability.
Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the multiplayer shooter Terminal War inspired by The Last of Us Factions, the rhythm-based dungeon crawler GridBeat, and the card-battling soccer sim Nutmeg. Other featured titles include the metal-themed roguelite Devil Jam, the stock market simulator Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the co-op tower defense game Salvation Denied.
The rhythm action game, GRIDbeat!, is out now for PC and the Switch
The rhythm-based dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! is now available for PC via Steam and digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Developed by Acclaim, Inc. and Ridiculous Games, the game features a neon-saturated aesthetic.
GRIDbeat Launches
GRIDbeat, a rhythm-based dungeon crawler with a science-fiction theme from Ridiculous Games and Acclaim, has officially launched after its Early Access period. The game is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
GRIDbeat! Brings Infectious, Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawling to Switch and Steam today
GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-based dungeon crawler developed by Ridiculous Games and published by Acclaim, Inc., is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam for $19.99. The game features beat-based movement and combat, an electrifying soundtrack, and evolving abilities. A free demo is also available for Nintendo Switch.
GRIDbeat! Brings Infectious, Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawling to Switch and Steam Today
GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-based dungeon crawler from Acclaim, Inc. and Ridiculous Games, has launched today on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) for $19.99. The game features beat-based movement, combat, and puzzle-solving within a corporate network. Demos are available for both platforms, with progress carrying over to the full game.
Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawler GRIDbeat! Now Available
The rhythm-based dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! is now available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for $19.99. Developed by Ridiculous Games and published by Acclaim, the game challenges players to sync with the music for movement and combat. Creative Director Dan Kingdom and Senior Producer Jaime Bencia expressed excitement for the game's launch, highlighting the team's dedication to perfecting the rhythm gameplay.
Rhythm-Based Dungeon-Crawler 'GRIDbeat!' Now Available on PC and Switch
Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have released their rhythm-based dungeon-crawler GRIDbeat! on PC and Nintendo Switch for $19.99, with a transferable demo available on Switch. The game challenges players to synchronize movement and combat with the music within a corporate network, featuring AI Gatekeeper boss battles and softpower tools.
Rhythm-Based Dungeon Crawler GRIDbeat! Rocks GDC With New Gameplay Trailer and 26 March Release Date
GRIDbeat!, a rhythm-based dungeon crawler developed by Ridiculous Games and published by Acclaim, will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 26, 2026. A new trailer showcased the game's neon visuals, electro soundtrack, and beat-synced gameplay where players navigate mazes, solve puzzles, and battle bosses. The game challenges players to move to the beat to survive within a corporate network.